Beauty Exclusive - Stylist Derek J

Beauty Exclusive: BET Beauty Lounge with Stylist Derek J

Derek J Talks Hair - While perusing the streets of ATL, we caught up with Derek J, stylist and honorary “Real Housewife of Atlanta.” He gave us his top tips to achieving a super-straight mane, and we added in a few of our top frizz-proof tips. We’ve also recommended two totally new products just released by two of your favorite Black brands! Take a look.

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Derek J Talks Hair - While perusing the streets of ATL, we caught up with Derek J, stylist and honorary “Real Housewife of Atlanta.” He gave us his top tips to achieving a super-straight mane, and we added in a few of our top frizz-proof tips. We’ve also recommended two totally new products just released by two of your favorite Black brands! Take a look.

Come Clean - You need to use a great shampoo. For at-home use, I recommend <i>TREsemmé</i>. I love the <i>TREsemmé Vitamin C Deep Cleansing Shampoo</i> and the <i>TREsemmé Moisture Rich Conditioner</i>.

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Come Clean - You need to use a great shampoo. For at-home use, I recommend <i>TREsemmé</i>. I love the <i>TREsemmé Vitamin C Deep Cleansing Shampoo</i> and the <i>TREsemmé Moisture Rich Conditioner</i>.

Hair Rules - For kinky, curly and wavy girls, before blow-drying, apply a great customized cream from Anthony Dickey’s Hair Rules. This new set includes texture-specific creams to help you &lt;i&gt;Blow Out Your Curls&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;i&gt;Blow Out Your Kinks&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Blow Out Your Waves&lt;/i&gt;. It also protects your mane during the heat-styling process.

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Hair Rules - For kinky, curly and wavy girls, before blow-drying, apply a great customized cream from Anthony Dickey’s Hair Rules. This new set includes texture-specific creams to help you <i>Blow Out Your Curls</i>, <i>Blow Out Your Kinks</i> and <i>Blow Out Your Waves</i>. It also protects your mane during the heat-styling process.

Great Blowout - You need a fabulous blow dryer. FHI has a fantastic blow dryer that really preps the hair for styling. It’s called the Nano Weight Pro 1800.

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Great Blowout - You need a fabulous blow dryer. FHI has a fantastic blow dryer that really preps the hair for styling. It’s called the Nano Weight Pro 1800.

Try & Apply - Apply &lt;i&gt;John Frieda Frizz Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray&lt;/i&gt; just after conditioning to encourage a silky, smooth blowout.

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Try & Apply - Apply <i>John Frieda Frizz Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray</i> just after conditioning to encourage a silky, smooth blowout.

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Straight Talk - For flat-ironing, I also recommend using an FHI flat iron or a &lt;i&gt;Smart Heat&lt;/i&gt; professional iron by GOLD N’ HOT.

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Straight Talk - For flat-ironing, I also recommend using an FHI flat iron or a <i>Smart Heat</i> professional iron by GOLD N’ HOT.

Must-Have - Tippi Shorter, Alicia Keys’ stylist, also recommends trying the &lt;i&gt;Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic&lt;/i&gt; flat iron to tame your locks.

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Must-Have - Tippi Shorter, Alicia Keys’ stylist, also recommends trying the <i>Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic</i> flat iron to tame your locks.

Pro Protection - Carol’s Daughter recently released a new &lt;i&gt;Macadamia Heat Protection Gloss&lt;/i&gt; that acts as a shield against heat. It’s safe to use before blow-drying, flat-ironing, and for daily touch-ups. It works wonders on frizz and gives just the slightest shimmer.

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Pro Protection - Carol’s Daughter recently released a new <i>Macadamia Heat Protection Gloss</i> that acts as a shield against heat. It’s safe to use before blow-drying, flat-ironing, and for daily touch-ups. It works wonders on frizz and gives just the slightest shimmer.

Shine Goddess - Try using a great silicone-based shine. Kemet has a really great one called &lt;i&gt;Gold Spritz&lt;/i&gt;.

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Shine Goddess - Try using a great silicone-based shine. Kemet has a really great one called <i>Gold Spritz</i>.

Just a Touch - For light shine, try &lt;i&gt;Mizani Gloss Veil Shine Spray&lt;/i&gt;. It has a weightless formula that will keep your tresses touchable and bouncy.

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Just a Touch - For light shine, try <i>Mizani Gloss Veil Shine Spray</i>. It has a weightless formula that will keep your tresses touchable and bouncy.

Seek Help - Everyone wants to know, ‘How do I get my roots straight?’ You need to go to your hair dresser and not just stick to doing your own touchups.

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Seek Help - Everyone wants to know, ‘How do I get my roots straight?’ You need to go to your hair dresser and not just stick to doing your own touchups.