Back-to-School Beauty Essentials

As families gear up for back-to-school season, shoppers are searching for hair care staples they can trust—whether it’s for picture day styles, protective looks for busy mornings, or simply keeping strands soft, smooth, and manageable all year long. Make sure your shelves are ready with these Top 5 best-selling products.

  1. Shine ‘n Jam Conditioning Gel Extra Hold

This moisturizing, non-flaking gel has a firm, non-greasy hold. It’s enhanced with Honey Extract to help strengthen the hair and it’s great for soft waves, braids, locs, twists or any style your customers heart desires. It’s the gel your customers have been waiting for: free of alcohol, parabens, wax, petrolatum and silicones. 

  1. Vigorol Olive Oil Mega Moisture Mousse

This is specifically formulated for hair that needs extra moisture, including chemically treated, over-processed, and hair styled with wigs, weaves and extensions. This alcohol-free, creamy foam is enriched with Olive Oil, antioxidants and multi-vitamins for incredible moisture and shine. It provides full style control without making the hair stiff or sticky. It’s ideal for foam-wrapping, wig sets, roller sets, and straw sets.

  1. The Rosemary Mint Scalp and Hair Oil

This nutrient-rich, intensive formula is meant to help your customers address their hair concerns. From nourishing hair follicles, smoothing split ends and helping with dry scalp, this hair oil uses essential oils to provide the care your customers’ hair deserves. They can use it on protective styles, including braids and weaves, and enjoy its fresh, invigorating scent during their next hot oil treatment. It is infused with Biotin and can be used for daily hair care or specialized scalp treatments. It features more than 30 essential oils and extracts while improving length retention. It conditions dry scalp and smooths split ends.

  1. Lottabody Coconut Oil and Shea Wrap Me Foaming Curl Mousse

This is an anti frizz foaming mousse for curly hair that deeply moisturizes, leaving curly hair soft, nourished, and brilliantly shiny. The formula ensures quick and hassle-free styling, making this curling mousse perfect for on-the-go moments and spontaneous looks. Ideal for wash and wear styles, this curl mousse is your customers all-in-one solution for defining curls, controlling frizz, and adding body and shine.

  1. Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Heat Protector Straightening Spray

This hair polisher and heat protectant leaves hair silky soft with vibrant shine and eliminates frizz. It prevents static and reduces drying time improving body and manageability. The easy application works well on finer hair and when flat ironing.


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