Must-have styling products for lasting hair
A beautiful hairstyle doesn’t start with the blow-dry or the curling wand; it’s the products you use before and during styling that make the difference.
The right formulas can give your hair volume, shine, hold, and protection that lasts long after you leave the salon chair.
At Roots, our stylists rely on a select few core products to create looks that stay soft, healthy, and in place.
In this blog, we’re breaking down the essentials we reach for every day, explaining why they work, and how you can incorporate them into your own routine at home.
Why styling products matter more than you think
Good hair is about preparation. Using the right products helps shield your hair from heat, smooths the cuticle for a shinier finish, and gives your style the foundation it needs to last through the day.
Without them, even the best styling tools won’t achieve that salon-quality result.
They’re the quiet workers behind every polished blow-dry and every effortless wave.
The secret to weightless volume
If you’ve ever wondered how stylists achieve bounce without heaviness, this is the product behind it.
L’Oréal Pli is a heat-activated setting spray that gives hair lift, memory, and shape without weighing it down.
It’s the go-to for fine or flat hair and the reason so many of our blow-dries look full of movement.
To use it at home, spray generously on damp hair before you blow-dry. The heat activates the formula, giving your style that soft yet long-lasting hold.
L’Oréal Super Dust Instant Lift
This tiny pot delivers the kind of texture and lift you usually only get in the salon.
Super Dust is a lightweight mattifying powder that adds grip at the roots and fullness through the lengths.
It’s ideal for updos, short crops, or anyone who wants instant lift without teasing or backcombing.
Gently tap the roots and massage the product in with your fingertips. A small amount goes a very long way.
Kevin Murphy Session Spray: Hold without the crunch
When you want staying power without stiffness, this is the finishing spray to reach for.
Kevin Murphy’s Session Spray keeps styles in place while still allowing natural movement.
It gives hair a polished sheen and protects against humidity, something Doha’s climate often demands.
Use it as the final step to set your style, or mist lightly as you work to build shape.
Heat protectors: The non-negotiable essential
If there’s one product that everyone should be using, it’s a heat protector.
Blow-dryers, straighteners, and curling wands all cause damage to the hair if it isn’t protected.
A good heat protector keeps hair soft, prevents breakage, reduces frizz, and helps colour stay vibrant for longer.
Apply it to damp hair before you blow-dry and again to dry hair before using any heated tool.
At Roots, we select the formula based on your hair type to make sure you’re getting exactly what your strands need.
How stylists layer products for the best results
Styling works best when the focus shifts from quantity to the products used in the right order.
At Roots, we typically start with a heat protector, then add L’Oréal Pli for shape and volume.
Once the hair is dry and styled, Super Dust is applied for lift or texture, and Session Spray is used to lock everything in place.
This simple routine gives the hair structure, durability, and movement without ever feeling heavy.
Why Roots recommends these essentials
We only work with products that genuinely make a difference. These are formulas that protect the hair, enhance results, and make it easier for you to recreate salon-quality styling at home.
Whether you love soft waves, sleek finishes, or voluminous blow-dries, the right product foundation is what makes it last.
Try them at Roots
If you’re not sure which products suit your hair best, pass by the salon.
Our stylists can walk you through the options and help you build a routine that suits your hair, lifestyle, and the hairstyles you love.
Great hair starts with great preparation, and we’re here to help you master it.
