In our eyes, no back-to-school shopping list is complete without hair products to carry you through shuffling between classes, homecoming festivities, dorm fun, and more. We always rely on the pros in our time of need to recommend the best professional hair products to add to cart, and back-to-school season is no exception. “New semester, new you!” says Bradley Leake, celebrity stylist and Hair.com Ambassador. “Heading back to school is a great time to change up your look and experiment with a new hairstyle or hair color to put your trendiest foot forward for the school year.”
During our Mane Campus: Semester of Style campaign we chatted with top hairstylists on their hair must-haves for this semester. The pros spill on how these styling products and tools will get you influencer-worthy locks and save you a trip to the salon. Even better, all of their picks are shoppable right here on Hair.com. You’re welcome!
Start adding to cart the Hair.com pro-approved picks below.
Steampod Hair Straightener + Curling Iron
A flat iron for fast, smooth styling on all hair types.
L'Oréal Professionnel Steampod Straightener + Curling Iron
There’s truly nothing quite as versatile as the L'Oréal Professionnel Steampod Straightener + Curling Iron when it comes to hair tools. The Fall semester usually means we’re doing more heat styling. Going curly or straight? Either way, this innovative heat styling tool uses innovative steam technology and an integrated comb that results in up to 91% less breakage over time.
Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray for Color-Treated Hair
A multi-tasking leave-in treatment with 21 essential benefits for color-treated hair.
Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray
A leave-in spray is key to keep in your campus hair arsenal, especially if you dye your hair. The sulfate-free formula of Pureology’s Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray offers so many benefits to streamline your entire hair care routine, including detangling, preserving color vibrancy, and moisturizing.
Elixir Ultime L’Huile Original Hair Oil
Nourishing treatment and anti-frizz oil that blends Argan Oil and Marula Oil to add shine, hydration, and strength to all hair types and textures.
Kérastase Elixir Ultime L’Huile Original Hair Oil
We believe Kérastase Elixir Ultime L’Huile Original Hair Oil is like a magic potion for beautiful hair. Containing five precious hair oils, this will feel like relief for any damage your strands endured this summer. Use pre-blowout or post to give hair that back-to-school shine.
25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
A lightweight leave-in conditioner with heat protection that detangles, calms frizz, and treats damage and dryness.
Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
Our collegiate curlies will love the mane beautifying powers of Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner. The lightweight leave-in conditioner offers heat protection that detangles, calms frizz, and treats damage and dryness.
Deep Clean Dry Shampoo
A high-performance dry shampoo that absorbs excess oil on up to day 4 hair.
Redken Deep Clean Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo’s rise in popularity has earned Redken Deep clean Dry Shampoo a spot on our back-to-school hair must-haves. Why? Its dual ability to refresh hair and add volume is perfect for getting through the school week without greasy-looking roots.
Looking for more salon-tested products to get back-to-school ready? Shop Hair.com’s complete offerings here.
Steampod Hair Straightener + Curling Iron
A flat iron for fast, smooth styling on all hair types.
Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray for Color-Treated Hair
A multi-tasking leave-in treatment with 21 essential benefits for color-treated hair.
Elixir Ultime L’Huile Original Hair Oil
Nourishing treatment and anti-frizz oil that blends Argan Oil and Marula Oil to add shine, hydration, and strength to all hair types and textures.
25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
A lightweight leave-in conditioner with heat protection that detangles, calms frizz, and treats damage and dryness.
Deep Clean Dry Shampoo
A high-performance dry shampoo that absorbs excess oil on up to day 4 hair.
