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How to Care for Your Nails and Hair During Quarantine

Wondering what to do about your hair and nails while salons are closed? If there was ever a time to learn at-home self-care, it’s now. Here are some of the best products for keeping your hair looking healthy and beautiful - plus an incredible kit for quarantine nail care.

Olaplex no. 3 hair perfector

It’s a treatment and not a conditioner. It repairs damage caused by highlights, heat styling and everyday environmental wear and tear. I like to sleep with it in and wash it out the following morning. My colorist likes to sleep with it in and wash it out the following morning. She uses it multiple times a week.

Olaplex no. 6 Bond Smoother

This is a leave-in conditioner that also doubles as a heat protectant. A little goes a long way - use a dime size amount for your entire head or your hair will appear greasy. 

Christophe Robin Brightening Shampoo with chamomile

This is the best shampoo for anyone with highlights. It removes build-up from the hair that naturally occurs over time and will make your highlights appear brighter and most lustrous. You don’t have to replace your normal shampoo with this. It’s intended to be used once a week.  

Milbon Plarmia Hairserum Treatment

This is for anyone that feels like their hair is dull, dry and in need of intense moisture. It’s an in-shower deep conditioner. It’s available in two different formulas - in F Treatment for fine to medium hair and M Treatment for course curly hair. 

Kristen Ess in-shower glosses

If you’re looking for a pick me up, try these in-shower glosses. A gloss is intended to give the hair tone, shine, and vibrancy. This product cannot lighten hair or cover grey, only darken it and give it more pigment. There is a clear gloss option if you are just looking for shine. 

dpHUE

Celebrity colorist Justin Anderson’s products are intended to give colored hair a boost in between salon appointments. The products are great for treating fading, cleaning without stripping hair of color, and touching up roots.

Olive and June Nail Care Kits

Olive and June has amazing nail kits for a do-it-yourself manicure or pedicure at home. They also have a wide selection of nail polishes and polish sets you can include with your order.