A great salon visit is half the work — the other half is what you do at home between appointments. Here's the routine our stylists recommend to clients who want salon-grade hair without the daily salon visit. Five products, under $200 total, daily and weekly cadence.
The Five Products
Built around Oribe and Epres because they actually deliver the results — not because the names sound fancy.
Daily Routine
Wash days (2–3x per week): Shampoo → Conditioner → squeeze water → 2 drops Hair Oil on damp ends. Air dry or blow dry. That's it.
Non-wash days: Dry Shampoo at the roots if needed, lift with fingertips. Brush through. Done.
The routine takes 10 minutes on wash days, 60 seconds on non-wash days. Consistency matters more than complexity.
Weekly Routine
Once a week, swap your conditioner for the Epres Bond Repair Treatment. Apply on shampooed, damp hair. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse. Follow with regular conditioner.
If you have heavily color-treated or bleached hair, add the Oribe Transformative Masque every 2–3 weeks in place of conditioner for an extra deep moisture boost. Shop the Transformative Masque →
The Total Investment
~$200 buys the full set, and the products last:
Shampoo + Conditioner: 6–8 weeks of regular use. Epres: 8 weekly treatments. Hair Oil: 3–4 months at 2–3 drops per use. Dry Shampoo: 6+ months. That's roughly $30/month for the full routine.
Compare to the cost of a single drugstore haircut + the time spent fixing damaged hair, and the math is honestly favorable. The salon-grade products extend your color, reduce your need for trims, and make daily styling easier.
Most Common Mistakes
- 01Skipping the conditioner because your hair feels heavy. The fix isn't to skip — it's to use less and rinse more thoroughly.
- 02Applying Hair Oil on dry hair (it sits on top instead of absorbing). Always damp.
- 03Doing bond repair more than once a week. The chemistry doesn't compound — extra applications don't help.
- 04Using too much Dry Shampoo on roots, then not brushing through. Always brush after.
- 05Skipping the weekly bond repair when life gets busy. The cumulative effect is what makes the difference. Set a phone reminder for Sunday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute drugstore shampoo and just use the Hair Oil?
You can, but you won't get the same results. Drugstore shampoos often contain sulfates that strip color and dry the hair, which the oil can't compensate for. The Oribe shampoo is the foundation — it's why everything else works.
Do I need all five products?
Start with three: Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair Oil. Add Bond Repair after 4 weeks if your hair needs structural support. Add Dry Shampoo whenever you want.
How long until I see results?
Immediately for shine and softness. 2–3 weeks for visible color longevity. 4–6 weeks for the structural improvement from bond repair.
Is this routine right for fine hair?
Yes — but use less Hair Oil (one drop, not two) and skip the Transformative Masque (too heavy). The rest of the routine works for all hair types.
Where can I buy this whole routine in Wisconsin?
Ann Michael Collective in Elkhart Lake stocks every product in this routine. Buy them all at once with free U.S. shipping over $75, or pick up in salon.
Shop the Routine
All five products in one place. Free shipping over $75. Free salon pickup any time.
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