- “This works in a pinch”16:53–16:55
- “It just is a little bit more finicky to work with”16:59–17:03
- “It can leave a white cast”17:03–17:06
- “It just doesn't quite get it as oil removed as I typically want”17:05–17:10
- “I don't think it's like the worst thing I've ever tried, but it's definitely not a favorite”17:11–17:14
- Source: Fragrance free product reviews for sensitive skin - Jun 16, 2026
Kristin Ess
See reviews of these products
Style Reviving Dry Shampoo Powder"This works in a pinch."$12.00
Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo"This is the one I really have grown to like."$12.00
1 ¼" Curling Iron"This guy is still going strong."-
Weightless Shine Air Dry Crème"And then there's also this Kristin Ess. This is the air dry cream which also works great that you can find at the drugstore and they're both super lightweight creamy that you use in that second step instead."$12.00Browse more
- “This is the one I really have grown to like”9:07–9:11
- “This one is great. It's affordable. It's a great, great clarifying shampoo”9:24–9:30
- Source: My all-time favorite hair care products I repurchase - Apr 20, 2026
- “This guy is still going strong”6:47–6:51
- “All of my hot tools from Kristin Ess are still going strong and I still love them”6:50–6:54
- “The quality is just so good”7:03–7:07
- “This rubberized coating, the spring in here, the quality of the metal, it just feels way over the price point that it's offered at”7:11–7:19
- “The heat control is adjustable, the cord is super long”7:20–7:26
- “She thought of everything when she designed this and I absolutely still love it”7:25–7:29
- “It lasts so well”
- “It still performs just as well as it did the day that I got it and the price point is really good”7:56–8:02
- Source: Best hair products and tools that still beat everything else after 10 years - Nov 15, 2025
- “And then there's also this Kristin Ess. This is the air dry cream which also works great that you can find at the drugstore and they're both super lightweight creamy that you use in that second step instead”7:24–7:30
- Source: Hair routine for smooth and silky hair in 15 minutes - Jun 26, 2025
Brand note
Kristin Ess is a drugstore-priced hair brand that punches above its weight on tool quality — creators consistently call out the hot tools for lasting years and feeling premium, though the blow dryer has a durability issue for one user. The styling products and shampoos get mixed reviews: the clarifying shampoo is a reliable affordable option, while the dry shampoo is finicky and leaves a white cast. Best for someone who wants budget-friendly tools that perform, but skip the dry shampoo.
Shop paths
Some links are affiliate links.