Hill STUDIO TOP PICKS

Hill STUDIO TOP PICKS

Hi,

I’m Allison Hill,

Stylist and owner of Hill Studio. I’ve been a professional hairstylist for over 15 years, and during that time, I’ve seen countless products come and go.

While everyone has unique hair needs, I’ve discovered some products that consistently deliver great results and are excellent foundational options to build your routine.

Below, I’ve curated a list of my favourite products by category along with notes on why I love them.

Enjoy!

Cleanse

  • Pureology’s Hydrate shampoo is perfect for natural hair, providing deep moisture and nourishment without stripping your curls.

    The sulfate-free shampoo gently cleanses while preserving natural oils, leaving hair soft, shiny, and manageable.

    With ingredients like jojoba and green tea, this duo keeps your curls hydrated, healthy, and defined.

  • Pureology’s NanoWorks Gold shampoo is perfect for reviving and revitalizing natural hair.

    This luxurious shampoo deeply nourishes dry, damaged curls, restoring softness, shine, and strength.

    The formula, enriched with a blend of precious oils and antioxidants, helps repair and protect hair from further damage while preserving natural moisture. Ideal for textured hair, it keeps curls healthy, smooth, and beautifully manageable.

CONDITION

  • This luxurious conditioner helps repair damage, replenish moisture, and enhance your hair’s shine and softness.

    Perfect for natural hair, it improves strength and manageability while protecting it from further damage.

    Experience the richness of this product for healthier, more radiant curls.

  • Infused with jojoba, green tea, and sage, it helps preserve your natural moisture, leaving curls soft, hydrated, and full of life.

    Ideal for textured hair, it strengthens and enhances your hair’s natural beauty while adding shine and manageability.

TREAT

  • Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector is a treatment designed to strengthen and repair damaged hair.

    It works by reconnecting broken bonds in the hair structure, making it ideal for afro-textured hair that’s prone to damage from styling or chemical treatments.

    Regular use restores softness, enhances shine, and promotes healthy, resilient curls.

    How to use: apply a generous amount to damp hair from roots to ends. Leave it on for a minimum of 10 minutes, or longer for deeper repair. Rinse, then shampoo and condition as usual. Use once a week or as needed to restore hair health and strength.

  • It’s a 10 Miracle Hair Mask is a deep conditioning treatment that provides intense moisture and repair.

    Perfect for natural hair, it helps improve texture, restore shine, and nourish dry, damaged curls. Its unique formula leaves hair feeling soft, hydrated, and more manageable while promoting strength and elasticity.

    How to use: Apply to clean, damp hair, leave for 5-10 minutes, and rinse for smoother, softer hair that’s full of life.

  • Up North Naturals’ RESTORE Deep Moisture Masque is designed to deeply hydrate and nourish dry, damaged curls. It replenishes moisture, improves hair elasticity, and helps restore the natural shine and softness of textured hair.

    Perfect for afro-textured hair in need of extra TLC, it strengthens and smooths each strand, leaving your curls feeling soft and revitalized.

STYLING

  • Kenra Professional Finishing Spray 26 is a long-lasting, strong-hold hairspray that provides humidity resistance and keeps your curls in place throughout the day.

    It’s perfect for maintaining the shape and definition of that silk press, offering a natural finish without weighing it down or making it stiff.

    This versatile spray gives you a flexible hold while protecting against frizz.

  • Nairobi Wrapp-It Foaming Lotion is a versatile styling product that defines curls and adds body without weighing down textured hair.

    Its lightweight foam provides soft hold, enhances curl definition, and helps achieve a frizz-free finish.

    Perfect for natural or styled twist-outs, or to set your pixie.

    It creates smooth, shiny results while maintaining a natural, flexible feel.

  • Kenra Professional Shine Spray adds a luminous, natural shine to textured hair without weighing it down.

    It smooths frizz and flyaways while enhancing your styles’ radiance and definition.

    This lightweight formula gives your hair a healthy, polished look that lasts all day.

  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse is a lightweight, frizz-fighting styling mousse that defines and enhances natural curls.

    Enriched with almond and avocado oils, it provides moisture and shine while adding volume and long-lasting hold. Ideal for curly and textured hair, it helps create soft, bouncy curls without crunch.

  • Up North Naturals Healthy Edges Smoothing Gel is designed to sleek and define your edges without flaking or causing buildup.

    It provides long-lasting hold while moisturizing and nourishing the delicate edges of textured hair.

    This gel helps smooth flyaways and provides a polished, natural look with a non-greasy finish.


  • Up North Naturals 8 Oil Hair Gelly provides intense hydration and shine to natural curls, promoting defined, soft, and frizz-free styles.

    The blend of oils nourishes the hair while delivering a light hold for curl definition.

    It enhances texture and adds moisture, making it ideal for natural hair care routines.

MOISTURE

  • Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil strengthens, repairs, and adds shine to natural hair. It helps smooth frizz, enhances color, and provides heat protection up to 450°F.

    Ideal for textured hair, this lightweight oil nourishes without weighing hair down, leaving curls shiny, soft, and more manageable.

    How to use: Apply a few drops to damp or dry hair to reduce frizz and boost shine without weighing down curls. It's perfect for adding moisture and enhancing texture while maintaining your hair’s health.

  • It’s a 10 Miracle Oil Plus Keratin is a lightweight treatment that adds shine, smooths frizz, and strengthens hair.

    Infused with keratin, it helps restore elasticity and manageability, making it ideal for textured hair.

    This oil enhances moisture retention while protecting against heat damage, leaving your hair soft, shiny, and revitalized.

  • Up North Naturals Twist & Curl Butter is a rich, nourishing cream that enhances curl definition, providing moisture and soft hold.

    It’s designed to smooth and define curls, twists, and braids, leaving textured hair soft, shiny, and beautifully styled without weighing it down.

leave in’s with HEAT PROTECTION

  • It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product is a multi-benefit spray that detangles, nourishes, and protects textured hair.

    It helps prevent split ends, adds shine, and provides heat protection, making it perfect for maintaining healthy curls.

    Lightweight yet powerful, it also helps with frizz control and improves overall manageability, leaving your natural hair soft and smooth.


  • Kenra Professional Blow-Dry Spray is a lightweight formula that speeds up drying time while providing heat protection.

    It helps smooth hair, reduces frizz, and adds shine, making it ideal for styling textured hair.

    This spray also provides a soft, touchable finish while preventing damage from blow-drying.

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