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Celebrities often start their own brands. You’ve got everything from tequila, skincare and makeup brands from musicians and actors selling you their wares that often have nothing to do with their legacy or job description. A niche we here at ShopBillboard are particularly curious about is the haircare sector, especially haircare brands run by musicians.
Most of us have hair, but how we take care of it is extremely personal. In that vein, these celebs have tried to cater to the unique experience that is haircare, bottling serums and tinctures inspired by their own haircare journeys. Of course, the No. 1 question on everyone’s mind is “Are they any good?” You’re in luck. We’ve sifted through the slew of musician-owned haircare brands around to present a concise list of some of our top picks, product recs included. Keep reading to get some of the best haircare backed by your music faves.
Isima by Shakira
Isima was inspired by the “She Wolf” singer’s Latin roots. Each product is clinically backed and tested, and works on all hair types — from curly to pin straight. Out of the numerous products in her line, the Iconic Densifying Scalp Serum is one of our favorites. It’s lightweight and hydrating, acting to help soothe irritation on the scalp brought about thanks to dandruff, eczema or psoriasis. This serum leaves the hair looking fuller and thicker with little to no effort. You can shop Isima now at Ulta Beauty and on the brand’s website.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Fenty Hair was launched on June 13, 2024, acting as an additional branch of Rihanna’s ever-successful Fenty Beauty line. The product range is meant for all hair types with a goal of strengthening and repairing. This Think Clearer Clarifying Detox Shampoo is a prime example of the reparative goal of Fenty Hair. The product works to cleanse the hair of dirt and excess oils without stripping it. For readers with dyed hair, the product is also safe on color-treated hair. The key to this shampoo’s success is the salicylic acid, an ingredient that promotes an overall healthier scalp environment. We’d recommend people with dry or flaky scalps give this shampoo a try. You can shop Fenty Hair at Sephora and Fenty Beauty.
Cécred by Beyonce
The “Crazy in Love” singer launched Cécred back in 2024 to widespread success. The haircare line was developed over six years and includes a range of products for cleansing, conditioning and strengthening all hair types. The brand’s Nourishing Hair Oil is our top pick, although there are a lot of good products to choose from. The product is formulated with a blend of nourishing oils — 13 to be exact — that hydrate the hair while enforcing each follicle’s lipid barrier (a waxy cast around the hair meant to protect each strand). If you have dry or dull hair, this product is for you. You can purchase Cécred at Ulta Beauty and Cécred’s website.
Good Dye Young by Hayley Williams
Good Dye Young Hair Color Starter Kit in Riot
A kit you can use to dye your hair in an orange hue.
If there’s anyone you can trust with hair dye, it’s Hayley Williams. The Paramore frontwoman has dyed her hair more times than we can count, and it always looks healthy in the end. Her secret? Good Dye Young; her co-founded brand launched back in 2016 with help from her longtime friend and hairstylist Brian O’Connor.
The brand is focused on self-expression through unique dye colors while promoting hair health. If you’re looking to dye your hair at home, the brand’s Hair Color Starter Kit is a great place to start. The kit comes with a semi-permanent hair dye (2.0 oz) in a color of your choosing, a hair lightening kit (2.0 oz), DYEposit hair color refresh packette, brush and bowl, gloves and hair clips. You’ve got everything you need to set you up for hair dying and bleaching success, all for just $22.50. You can shop Good Dye Young at Ulta Beauty, Sally Beauty and Good Dye Young’s website.
Typebea by Rita Ora
Typebea was founded early last year, co-founded by Rita Ora and beauty entrepreneur Anna Lahey. The pair set out on a mission to create haircare that’ll help you love your hair. The resulting product line is inspired by the intimate connection between your hair and the confidence you feel. Our product stand-out is the G1 Overnight Boosting Peptide Serum. Simply put, peptides are short chains of amino acids that are often utilized in haircare to strengthen the hair while promoting hair growth. This serum does just that. The formula is fast-absorbing, lightweight and pH-balanced to maintain overall hair health. You can shop Typebea at Bloomingdale’s and Typebea’s websites.
