While some of us frequent the salon more than others—at some point, everyone has relied on a stylist to brighten our colour, clean up the sides or even have the hard conversations like refusing to give you a fringe post breakup. You grow and learn together with each passing trend, have your own language and create a bond that often extends past the chair. This year, to celebrate National Hairstylist Appreciation Day — we’re honouring the stylists that always help us look and feel our best by shining a spotlight on some of the amazing members of the KEVIN.MURPHY family from around the globe.

Caroline Idland – DIAMOND.KEY, Norway

What’s your favorite part about being a KEVIN.MURPHY stylist?

Working with KEVIN.MURPHY is truly inspiring. The brand is forward-thinking and constantly innovating to provide hairdressers with the tools we need to create amazing hair. The education support is outstanding—we receive all the guidance and resources necessary to grow as stylists, build our confidence, knowledge, and creativity on every step of the way.

If you could only use one KEVIN.MURPHY product for the rest of your life, what would it be?

If I could only have one product for the rest of my life, it would be ANTI.GRAVITY.SPRAY. It’s incredibly versatile, easy to work with, and adapts beautifully to each client’s needs—with amazing performance every time.

Which KEVIN.MURPHY product do you think is underrated but works wonders?

YOUNG.AGAIN DRY CONDITIONER is such an underrated product. With its nourishing and anti-static properties, it leaves the hair silky soft and ultra-shiny—it truly deserves a place in everyone’s hair routine.

If you could style anyone’s hair (past or present), who would it be and why?

If I could style anyone, it would be Brigitte Bardot. She’s timeless and full of attitude and has had such a range of looks—always with that perfect mix of classy and edgy.

What’s your KEVIN.MURPHY haircare regimen as a stylist? What products do you use on a daily basis?

My haircare routine is all about balance and intention. I start the week fresh with MAXI.WASH and RE.STORE for a deep cleanse and repair, then stick to the EVERLASTING.COLOUR regimen for the rest of my washes to keep my colour vibrant. When it comes to styling, my go-to’s are BODY.BUILDER, ANTI.GRAVITY, SESSION.SPRAY, and a touch of YOUNG.AGAIN treatment oil for that perfect, rejuvenated finish.

I’m lucky to have the full KEVIN.MURPHY range at my fingertips, which means I can create exactly the look I want—whether it’s soft and romantic or bold and editorial. It’s all about reading the day’s mood and letting inspiration lead the way, in true KEVIN.MURPHY spirit.

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Misjel van den Brande – DIAMOND.KEY Belgium

What’s your favorite part about being a KEVIN.MURPHY stylist?

It has allowed me to travel around the world and create hair on shows and events and a strong network with like-minded stylists.

If you could only use one KEVIN.MURPHY product for the rest of your life, what would it be?

ANTI.GRAVITY.SPRAY—it’s a life saver and a hardworking beast that lets you do almost anything with it!

Which KEVIN.MURPHY product do you think is underrated but works wonders?

FULL.AGAIN—it's super versatile and can be used on all textures from straight to curly.

If you could style anyone’s hair (past or present), who would it be and why?

Jim Morrison from The Doors. I just think he had the best hair and his style is still super relevant to this day.

What’s your KEVIN.MURPHY haircare regimen as a stylist? What products do you use on a daily basis?

To solve my scalp issues, I like to use MAXI.WASH for a reset. And because I have straight hair, but I want to create texture, I rely on HAIR.RESORT for the perfect amount of texture. Then, to define my style and give my look natural shine EASY.RIDER is my go to.

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Caroline Kells – STYLE.MASTER, United Kingdom

What’s your favorite part about being a KEVIN.MURPHY stylist?

I love being part of a community of hairdressers that are striving to build on their skills and elevate each other. It’s a really unique environment at KEVIN.MURPHY—full of inspiration— and really brings the fashion world to the salon in an elevated, client-friendly way.

If you could only use one KEVIN.MURPHY product for the rest of your life, what would it be?

It’s impossible to choose but I’d have to say STAYING.ALIVE because it gives the hair a much needed pick-me-up, like spritzing a hydrating toner on your skin, it instantly feels refreshed! It’s great for keeping the hair healthy and releasing surface tension, it evens porosity and helps keeps hair healthy and strong. That fact that you can use it on damp or dry hair also means it’s really versatile and ready for when your hair needs a bit of love.

Which KEVIN.MURPHY product do you think is underrated but works wonders?

I think FRESH.HAIR is unlike any other! It doesn’t just cover up the appearance of oils, it actually cleans your hair of daily dirt and build up giving you an instantly fresher look and feeling from roots to tips! I never travel without one!

If you could style anyone’s hair (past or present), who would it be and why?

Zendaya! She isn’t afraid to try something new. Whether it's down and loose or a cool up style, smooth and wavy or tight curls and textured—she rocks them all!

What’s your KEVIN.MURPHY haircare regimen as a stylist? What products do you use on a daily basis?

It changes throughout the seasons depending on my hair needs, but my regular staples are ANGEL.WASH + ANGEL.RINSE, HEATED.DEFENSE and LEAVE.IN-REPAIR followed by ANTI.GRAVITY and SESSION.SPRAY FLEX to finish.

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National Hairstylist Appreciation Day is a chance to honor the creativity, skill, and dedication of stylists who help us look and feel our best. It’s a day to celebrate the unique bond between clients and stylists, and to recognize the positive impact stylists have on confidence and personal style.

Top stylists consistently praise ANTI.GRAVITY.SPRAY for its versatility and performance across all hair types. Other favorites include YOUNG.AGAIN DRY CONDITIONER for its nourishing, anti-static properties, FULL.AGAIN for thickening and versatility, and FRESH.HAIR for instantly refreshing hair and removing buildup.

Stylists tailor their routines to their hair needs, but common staples include MAXI.WASH for detox, RE.STORE for repair, EVERLASTING.COLOUR regimen for color protection, and styling with BODY.BUILDER, ANTI.GRAVITY, SESSION.SPRAY, and YOUNG.AGAIN treatment oil. For fine, color-treated hair, ANGEL.WASH and ANGEL.RINSE, along with heat protection and restorative leave-ins, are regular go-tos.