A hairstylist picks her favorite products

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The best beauty products in the aisles, handpicked by a pro.

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THIS MONTH’S EXPERT

HAIRSTYLIST JEN ATKIN

Based in Los Angeles, Jen Atkin is a celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, and Gwen Stefani. Atkin is the founder of OUAI Haircare and maneaddicts.com.

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1 CAROL’S DAUGHTER HAIR MILK MOISTURIZER

“Dry curls equal frizzy curls. I work this nourishing sweet-almond oil and sheabutter cream into wet hair to keep waves soft.”

TOBUY: $13.50, cvs.com.

2 CONAIR INFINITIPRO 1875W AC MOTORDRYER

“It gives you results that look professional without theheftyprice tag. Don’t forget to clean the filter to increase its life span.”

TOBUY: $30, ulta.com.

3 SONIA KASHUK HAIRBRUSH

“The boar and nylon bristles smooth and detangle without pulling. For a sleek look, I mist hair spray directly onto the bristles, then brush through hair.”

TOBUY: $16, target.com.

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4 BRAGG’S ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

“When mixed with equalparts water, it can be used asa clarifying rinse to help balance the scalp’s pH level anddeep-clean hair.”

TOBUY: $4.50, bragg.com.

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“After drying, set the top sections of your hair in rollers to boost volume.”

5 EOS LIP BALM

“I love the quirky sphereshape—I’m always able to spot it in my purse. It’sa must on long flights to keep my lips from dryingout.”

TO BUY: $3.50, ulta.com.

6 ABBA VOLUMIZING SPRAY

“Whenever I need a style to last, I spritz thisatthe roots before blow-drying. It holds up against unpredictable weather onthe redcarpet and in real life.”

TO BUY: $20, ulta.com.

Photograph by James Wojcik