Clayton Hawkins is a social media sensation and Gen Z Hollywood’s go-to hairstylist, with icons Olivia Rodrigo, Addison Rae, Dove Cameron and Rachel Zegler, among others, in his roster. He tells The Tease, “I’ve always treated every one of my clients as if they were an A-list superstar about to win the Oscar. Whether it was my classmates for prom or my mom’s best friends when I was just getting started. So now that I actually am working on actors and musicians for big events, it feels familiar.”
He adds, “I’m always trying to get better at hair. But the truth is, my clients book me because of how I make them feel. And I love making women laugh and feel confident and relaxed and beautiful. I always have.”
Read on for what’s actually in Hawkins’s kit.
amika Frizz-Me-Not Hydrating Anti-Frizz Treatment
“Amika Frizz-Me-Not Hydrating Anti Frizz spray is a kit staple. It’s my first step before every blowout. Kills frizz and creates so much shine.”
Shop: Frizz-me-not hydrating anti-frizz treatment ($30.00) at loveamika.com
SexyHair Big Powder Play Volumizing & Texturizing Powder
“SexyHair Powder Play is a must have. I use it on any client with bangs. And I just started using it before I apply clip-in extensions. I don’t have to tease or use hair spray — just the texture powder and the hair gets enough grit to clip extensions in.”
Shop: SexyHair Big Powder Play Volumizing & Texturizing Powder ($21.95) at amazon.com
L’Oréal Professionnel Airlight Pro Hair Dryer
“The L’Oréal Airlight pro is my go to blow dryer. It cuts my blowdry time literally in half. It’s so powerful but still lightweight and obviously I had mine bedazzled.”
Shop: AirLight Pro Hair Dryer Augmented With Infrared Light Technology ($475.00) at ulta.com
Feather Styling Razors
“I work with a lot of hair extensions. 9 times out of 10 I’m adding some kind of extension to my clients’ hair. And feather razors are the only thing I use to cut extension hair.”
Shop: Feather Styling Razor ($49.95) at jatai.net
A Foldable Step Stool
“My foldable step stool has saved my life so many times. You never know what kind of chair your client is going to be in and often these girls are super tall in heels at the end. I’m only 5 ‘10 and I need all the height I can get.”
Shop: Folding Step Stool ($16.99) at amazon.com
Clip-In Hair Extensions
“My Donna Bella clip in extension kit is my pride and joy. I keep all my hair extensions on hangers on racks in my glam room. And every morning, I go ‘shopping’ and pull shades for my client for the day. It’s a part of my daily ritual. Donna Bella is truly the Rolls Royce of extensions.”
Shop: Donna Bella Clip-In Extensions (From $165.00) at donnabellahair.com
Ibiza Hair Round Brush
“I love my Ibiza round brush but especially after I’ve used it for over a year. I like when it gets really worn in and marinated lol. Best brush for blowouts.”
Shop: Boar Bristle Round Brush (From $56.00) at ibizahair.com
Dove Beauty Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo
“It’s the best dry shampoo and I always keep a couple cans on deck. You never know if your client is gonna show up with dirty ass hair and nothing cleans better and faster than the Dove Dry Shampoo.”
Shop: Volume & Fullness Advanced Dry Shampoo (From $8.99) at walgreens.com
Frenchies Velvet Hairpins
“Frenchies flocked hair pins are the best pins for updos bar none. First of all, they’re very matte and blend in with the hair. So you never get flashback on the red carpet. Plus the velvet like texture of them gives you so much grip and hold when creating shapes. Do not sleep on these pins!”
Shop: Flocked French Hairpins (From $18.99) at frenchieshairpins.com
amika Fluxus Touchable, Flexible Hold Hairspray
“amika touchable hairspray is my go to hairspray these days. It has the perfect level of hold.”
Shop: Fluxus touchable, flexible hold hairspray ($26.00) at loveamika.com
Sheila Stotts Untangle Brush aka the Removal Brush
“It’s boring to say but everyone loves the Sheila Stotts detangling brush. It’s in every hairstylist’s kit for a reason! It just works.”
Shop: Sheila Stotts Untangle Brush aka the Removal Brush ($39.00) at sheilastotts.com
Oribe Flash Form Finishing Spray Wax
“Oribe Spray Wax is perfect for getting that piecey look a lot of clients love. But i also love using it for updos”
Shop: Oribe Flash Form Finishing Spray Wax ($44.00) at oribe.com
