When celebrity hairstylist Kylee Heath isn’t styling the locks of some of our favorite Hollywood stars (Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Maya Rudolph, Awkwafina, Reese Witherspoon, Riley Keough, and the list goes on…), she’s running around after her kiddos Rae (6 1/2) and Landon (2), just like the rest of us. Except, yanno, her hair might be just a bit more done. Below, the down-to-Earth, Los Angeles-based talent shares the products and practices that she can’t live without as a working mom—pro hair tips and tools included!
Hatch Sound Machine + Nightlight. “Waking up 20+ mins before the kids is key for me. We use the Hatch sound machine and nightlight. My kids generally aren’t out of their rooms until 6:20 a.m. or later. So I try to be up and moving by 6 a.m. so I can brush my teeth and get grounded before the house gets busy!” Rest+ For Kids, $59.99, Hatch.
Morning Drink Ritual. “I am not a coffee drinker, but I love my morning ritual. I drink MUD/WTR in the mornings and it is compatible with my intermittent fasting. It gives me the boost I need in the morning, and the benefits from superfood mushrooms offer me immune support and focus. I like it in the afternoon with vanilla Vital Proteins collagen.” MUD/WTR Coffee Alternative, $47.49, Amazon. Vital Proteins Collagen Coffee Creamer, $, Amazon.
Raw Sugar Multi-Miracle Hair Mist. “I’m obsessed with this product. My daughter has a lot of hair and it gets very tangled! I use this on her every morning to defrost her curls and tame her mane. I also spritz it on my hair in the morning before I refresh it with my Dyson Airwrap. It not only helps to detangle, but it also protects any hair from the heat.” Raw Sugar Multi-Miracle Hair Mist, $10.79, Target.
Sheila Stotts Hair Brush. “I can’t live without this brush. My hair and my daughter’s hair gets so tangled and this, plus Raw Sugar detangler helps it be a pain-free experience.” Untangle Brush, $39, Sheila Stotts.
Dyson Airwrap. “When I am not air drying my hair, I like to give myself a blow dry using the air wrap! It’s so user friendly and quick.” Dyson Airwrap, $599.99, Amazon.
AirPods. “AirPods are a must-have for me. I keep a pair at home and a pair in my purse. I use them with my workouts, calls, podcasts, etc.” Apple AirPods with Charging Case, $129.99, Target.
Apple Watch. “I try to stay off my phone as much as possible while I’m with my kids. I find that when I use my Apple Watch I don’t feel the need to check my phone (so much less aimless rabbit holes!) and I love to track my activity during the day!” Apple Watch Series 9, from $399, Apple.
Nylon Hair Ties. “A must! Nylon hair ties have been a game changer. They hold the hair tight and are great for all hair densities. My daughter and I have pretty thick hair and these ones by Kitsch never get tangled up. They also make them in fun colors.” Kitsch Elastic Hair Ties, $7.99, Amazon. Seamless Hair Elastic Pony Tail Holders, $9.96, Amazon.
Sunscreen. “I have used the Elta MD UV clear tinted sunscreen for years. I wear it everyday as I am outdoors or in my car daily.” EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, $42.75, Amazon.
Shani Darden Moisture Boost Plumping Serum. “I love that I can use this product under my sunscreen in the morning and also with my ‘actives’ in the evening. It leaves my skin feeling and looking hydrated.” Shani Darden Moisture Boost Plumping Serum, $78, Amazon.
Baggu Cloud Bag. “This bag is a game changer. I am at the phase where I don’t need a diaper bag, but I do need a bag large enough to hold snacks, water bottles, and either towels and goggles or basketball shoes and a ball. I even use this bag for a weekend getaway. It’s so lightweight and versatile.” Cloud Bag, $56, Baggu.
Raw Sugar Kids Products. “We love the 2-in-1 Body Wash + Bubble Bath—and the Bath Time Fun Kit, too! (My kids love the bath bombs). It’s all clean, smells good, and the kids love the look of the bottle and it makes them beg for soap—rather than protesting it like they do with others!” Raw Sugar Kids Bubble Bath + Body Wash, $5.49, Target. Bath Time Fun Kit, $10.99, Raw Sugar Kids.
Favorite Podcasts. “I love a good podcast. I listen to them when the kids are at school while I clean. I drive all over L.A. for work and podcasts make them fly on by. I listen to Good Inside, Calm Down, Armchair Expert, and more.”
On Cloud Running Shoes. “From Barry’s Bootcamp to chasing my kids on their bikes, these are a must! So light and comfy.” On Cloud 5 Coast Sneakers, $111.99, Zappos.
Hot Yoga at Sweat. “This studio, Sweat, is heated by infrared heating. I get moving meditation, I sweat, and get a good stretch. My favorite yoga mat is by Ananday. It’s biodegradable, you don’t slide around, non toxic—all the things!” Ananday Cork Yoga Mat, $89.99, Amazon.
My Kindle. “I don’t watch much TV, in bed I like to make time to read. I always liked a hardcover book, but I got hooked on my Kindle because it’s light and also I don’t need a reading light.” Kindle, $99, Amazon.
Anker Portable Phone Charger. “With being on-the-go or long days on set, I like to have a portable charger handy. This one is my favorite.” Anker 622 Magnetic Battery, $44.99, Amazon.
Barefoot Dreams Blanket. “Every one of us has our own and we all can’t go to sleep without them. My son’s is his lovey a.k.a. his night-night. Let’s be honest, none of us are ok if they’re misplaced.” CozyChic Stroller Blanket, $70, Barefoot Dreams.
Car Calls. “I call my mom pretty much every time I get into my car. It’s also a time I catch up with my besties and it’s something I look forward to daily!”
Headspace. “I sleep with the Headspace app’s sound machine nightly. My son also loves listening to the ‘sleep casts.'” Headspace.com.
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