Joli’s Most Recommended Products for Your Best Silver Hair
The products I stand by and recommend the most throughout my blog, ebooks, and consultations. These are the products I trust most with silver hair. I will keep this list updated with new products that I fall in love with or delete products should formulas change, be discontinued, or a better product takes it’s place.
Table of Contents:
- Maintenance with QSH
- Clarifying Shampoos
- Deep Conditioners
- Daily Care
- Violet Shampoo and Conditioner
- Hair Loss & Growth Solutions for Gray Hair
- Leave-ins, Stylers, Frizz Control, etc
- Oils and Serums
- UV & SPF Protectants
- Heat Protectants
- Heat Tools
- Temporary Toners
- Towels, Filters, Caps, and Silk Pillowcases:
- Blogs & Groups
LATEST UPDATE: 2.6.2026
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My Hand-Picked Gray Hair Care Products for Healthy, Vibrant Silver Hair
After 10+ years of working with gray hair and helping countless women embrace their silver, I’ve curated this comprehensive collection of products that I personally trust and recommend. Whether you’re just starting your gray hair journey or you’ve been rocking your silver for years, these are the products I’ve found actually work for the unique challenges we face with gray hair.
Here’s what I’ve learned: gray hair is completely different than pigmented hair. It’s often frizzier, drier, and frustratingly prone to yellowing in ways that caught me off guard when I first went gray. That’s why I’ve spent years testing and retesting products to find the ones that truly work for what our silver strands need.
What You’ll Find in My Recommendations:
- Clarifying Solutions: Gentle products that remove buildup (gray hair attracts everything!) without stripping our gray hair and making it worse off.
- Deep Conditioning Treatments: The conditioning formulas I swear by to combat that dry hair that is more prone to yellowing.
- Heat & UV Protection: Because you shouldn’t have to learn the hard way that gray hair yellows from sun and heat damage, and it is permanent.
- Leave-In Care: Lightweight treatments that actually work for gray hair’s unique texture without weighing it down.
- Purple & Violet Shampoos: I’ve landed on the ones that actually eliminate yellow tones without turning your hair purple or drying it out.
Every single product on this list has been through my personal testing process. I don’t recommend anything I haven’t used myself or seen work consistently for my folloers and community. I’ve included sulfate-free options for those following the curly girl method, fragrance-free choices for sensitive scalps, and budget-friendly picks that still deliver professional results.
This collection is perfect for: Anyone who’s tired of products that don’t work on gray hair, women in transition who need guidance on what actually works, and silver sisters who want to stop guessing and start using products that deliver real results for our unique hair needs.
Clarify, Brighten, Volumize, Deep Condition, & Maintenance with QSH:
Boost your clarifying routine with QuickSilverHair products. QuickSilverHair clay-based products clarify by gently removing mineral buildup, product residue, and environmental pollutants that dull silver hair. Kaolin clay lifts away discolorations without stripping the hair, and it is free of dyes that only cover up yellowing. The squalane oil adds shine and protection that reveals the natural brightness of silver hair.
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Clarifying Shampoos for Brightening Gray Hair & Removing Buildup
Sulfate Clarifying:
My number one fragrance free pick for minerals and product buildup: The Ordinary Sulphate 4% Shampoo
Also fantastic for minerals and product buildup: Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two
Swimmers Clarifying, and use deep conditioner after: Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three
Sulfate-free Clarifying:
Light Clarifying can be used Daily for oilier hair or soft water: ACURE Curiously Clarifying Shampoo & Acure Curiously Clarifying Conditioner
Weekly Clarifying: Malibu C Un-Do-Goo > pH 9 Shampoo (not for hard water, only for product buildup)
Moisturizing Deep Conditioners for Dry Gray Hair:
Personal Silicone-Free Favorite: Miche Indulge Deep Conditioner
Personal Fragrance-Free Favorite:
Routine Wellness The Routine Wellness Mask
Use coupon code QUICKSILVER for 10% off everything at Routine Wellness
Weekly, Multitasking: Loma Deep Conditioner
Light Protein Treatment: Mielle Organics Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner with Protein
Protein Deep Conditioner: Miche Strengthen
In Shower Weekly: LUS Brands Deep Condition & Repair
Silicone-Free, Fragrance-Free, and Curly Girl Friendly:
Fragrance-Free Curly Girl Favorite: Jessicurl Deep Conditioning Treatment
Fragrance-Free: Inhasi Deep Conditioner
(These can all be mixed with QuickSilverHair clay except Routine Wellness Mask.)
Daily Gray Hair Care – Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner:
Get 20% off SEEN with coupon code QSH20
LOMA
- Moisturizing Shampoo (Also comes in fragrance free)
- Moisturizing Treatment (conditioner) (Also comes in fragrance free)
- Dry Shampoo
Paul Mitchell
For dyer hair types:
For finer hair types:
Pacifica Beauty Pineapple Hyaluronic Acid:
Shampoo & Conditioner Set (Great set for moisturizing drier, more frizz prone hair types.)
Viori:
10% off Viori with Code QUICKSILVERHAIR
Purple Shampoo & Toning Solutions for Gray Hair
My top picks for most effective and least drying.
Loma Violet Shampoo and Violet Conditioner
BTW CO Purple Shampoo and Purple Conditioner available in scented and fragrance-free. (currently out of stock but should be back soon)
Paul Mitchell Blonde Collection
Hair Loss & Growth Solutions for Gray Hair
Routine Wellness The Routine Wellness Shampoo & Conditioner bundle
Routine Wellness The Routine Wellness Mask
Use coupon code QUICKSILVER for 10% off everything at Routine Wellness
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Sparkle Wellness VERISOL Bioactive Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides | Collagen Powder Supplement with Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid for Hair, Skin, and Nails
Red light therapy for hair, skin, and body: Lumebox get it for $369 (with the special QSH $260 discount no code needed just click the link)
Leave-In Treatments & Styling Products for Gray Hair:
Conditioning Leave-ins, Stylers, Frizz Control, etc…
Leave-ins:
- Seen Blow-Out Creme (UV & Heat protection)
- Seen Curly Creme (UV & Heat protection)
- Seen Leave-In (UV & Heat protection)
- LOMA Calming Crème
- LOMA Deep Conditioner (multi-tasking product)
- Bounce Curl Moisture Balance Leave in Conditioner (UV protection)
- Bounce Curl Avocado and Rose Oil Clump and Define Cream
- Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream
- Pineapple Swirl Curl Defining Cream
- BTW Life Changing Leave-In
- Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Moisture Mist
Get 20% off SEEN with coupon code QSH20
Hold, Gels, Hair Spray, Mousse:
Mousse & Gel:
- Loma Firm Hold Gel
- Loma Curvy Crème
- Loma Fiber Putty (excellent to refresh with or control frizz after your hair is dry)
- Paul Mitchell Super Clean Sculpting Gel, Firm Hold
- Giovanni 2chic Ultra Volume Foam Styling Mousse
- Giovanni All-Natural Hair Styling Mousse Air-Turbo Charged
- Curlsmith Hydro Style Flexi Jelly
Hair Sprays:
- Loma Finishing Hair Spray
- Giovanni L.A. Maximum Hold Styling Hair Spray
- Pacifica Beauty Big Waves Coconut, Vanilla & Sea Salt Hairspray
- Paul Mitchell Soft Sculpting Spray Gel
- Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Hairspray, Maximum Hold, Shiny Finish
Oils & Serums:
- QuickSilverHair Squalane Oil
- Seen Magic Serum (Heat protection up to 450°F)
- Loma Nourishing Oil (Natural heat protection up to 450°F)
- Loma Light Nourishing Oil (for fine or thin hair)
- EVOLVh – Natural WonderBalm (heat and UV protection great for 2nd day refresh and touchups)
Products to Help Prevent Heat Damage and Sun Yellowing Your Gray Hair:
UV & SPF Protectants:
Seen UV and Heat Protection:
Bumble and Bumble UV and Heat Protection: Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Primer
Paul Mitchell UV and Heat Protection: 15-In-1 Spray
Bounce Curl: Moisture Balance Leave in Conditioner (UV Protection)
Coola UV for Hair and SPF for scalp: Organic Scalp Spray & Hair Sunscreen Mist with SPF 30
EvolvH: Natural WonderBalm Fragrance Free UV and Heat Protection Weightless Serum
UV protection with Buff: BUFF Adult CoolNet UV+ Insect Shield Multifunctional Headwear
When picking a hat, check to see if it has a UV rating…and go from there.
Heat Protectants:
UNDERSTAND YOUR HEAT PROTECTION LABELS
- “UP TO 450ºF” USUALLY MEANS SAFE WITH IRONS AND HOT BRUSHES
- “HEAT PROTECTION” OR “THERMAL PROTECTION” WITH NO DEGREE CLAIM IS SAFE FOR BLOW DRYING AND DIFFUSING
Seen UV and Heat Protection:
Silicone-free heat protection for all heat tools.
- Blow-Out Creme
- Curly Creme
- Leave-In
- Magic Serum (heat protectant only)
Loma Heat Protection: Nourishing Oil (Shampoo-soluble silicone protection.)
SexyHair Style: Protect Me Hot Tool Protection Spray
(BEST FOR DIRECT HEAT FLAT IRONS AND HOT BRUSHES)
Bumble and Bumble UV and Heat Protection: Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Primer
(BEST FOR BLOW DRYING ONLY)
Paul Mitchell:
- Hot Off The Press Thermal Protection Spray
- Neuro Prime HeatCTRL Blowout Primer
- UV and Heat Protection: 15-In-1 Spray
EvolvH: Natural WonderBalm Fragrance Free UV and Heat Protection Weightless Serum
Gray Hair Safe Heat Tools & Accessories:
Hair Dryers and Hot Tools:
- Laifen Swift Buy Laifen with my code get extra 10% off orders over $100 US use code: JOLI10
- Hot Tools Pro Artist 2400 Turbo Ceramic + Ionic Hair Dryer
- Dyson Airwrap
- Neuro by Paul Mitchell Hot Brush
Flat Irons:
Diffuser and Adapter:
Temporary Toners:
ALWAYS DO A TEST SECTION: Please note, there are no real and clear CONTROL STANDARDS in the hair color industry, so one company may label something one way when it is actually another.
If you are at all concerned about coloring your silvers and them being permanently stained do a test section underneath. If you love your silvers, err on the side of caution. Even stylists are just now learning what happens with grays and certain types of hair color; because having gray hair clients who want to remain gray and don’t want to damage their silvers is relatively new.
Towels, Filters, Caps, and Silk Pillowcases:
The Perfect Haircare Microfiber Towel Best for higher porosity hair.
Cotton Tee Towel by Elizabeth Roberts Best for lower porosity hair.
AquaBliss Heavy Duty Shower Filter w/ Replaceable Cartridge (do not use the one with vitamin C in it)
Get 10% off Curlfriend Collective Silk Scrunchies when you shop with my link.
Or shop for silver match silk scrunchies on QSH
Blogs & Groups:
Check out my friend Katie at Katie Goes Platinum she has gray-t content and blogs on transitioning.
Join Katie and I both, on Facebook, at Silver Revolution for one of the nicest support groups you have ever had.
Check out my Resources Page for More!
Still not sure what to buy? Confused about what your hair needs? I can help you with that…
I hope you found this post educational and helpful.
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As always it is about so much more than the hair.
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