Hair secrets from pros
These are the products that top stylists swear by
Goal: Supreme sleekness
David D’Amours’ client list includes pretty much every major celeb from la belle province (think: Céline Dion, Maripier Morin and Karine Vanasse). He calls this spray the perfect finishing touch. “It’s amazing to tame flyaways, create a supersleek ponytail or set a chignon. I love how it gives shine and texture while providing discipline.’’ Kérastase laque noire, $43, kerastase.ca
Goal: Natural movement
Two words: Tessa Virtue. That’s right, Kelly Araujo is the whiz behind the Olympian’s unwaveringly flawless locks. Her go-to? This Canadian-made product. “I'm not a fan of sticky hair, but this spray is unique because it gives you touchable control and maintains your natural movement.” TO112 strong hold hairspray, $36, to112.com
Goal: Healthy shine
Gwen Stefani’s longtime mane man has a nifty trick for keeping hair smooth and healthy looking: “I style everybody with leave-in conditioner,” says Danilo. “It makes hair shinier and more voluminous. It’s trippy. It’s like completely reclaiming your hair but it doesn’t go oily. It’s just personifying the drape of your hair. Pantene repair & protect leave-in conditioning spray, $8, walmart.ca
Goal: Glorious curls
Janet Jackson the hairstylist is to curls what her namesake is to music: an icon. In 2019, she predicts more and more women will embrace their natural hair. To make the most of that texture, she suggests reaching for this “curl-boosting sherbet.” “I love this product for giving curls shape. I recommend it for types 3 and 4 hair.” Pink lemonade & coconut super anti-oxidant & texture beautifier curl boosting sherbet, $20, themanechoice.com
Goal: Brushable hold
One scroll through Brennen Demelo’s Instagram grid and you’ll be hankering for his signature tousled bends. His secret? Good old Elnett. “I love the strong hold and shine I get from it, and when I need to change the hair, it brushes out really easily so I can create my next look.” L’Oréal Paris elnett satin unscented extra strong hold hairspray, $12, shoppersdrugmart.ca