Style Hair 10 Timeless Hair Products Our Mothers And Grandmothers Introduced Us To From classic hair tools to the best styling products. By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 13, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Amazon Mother knows best—a phrase that is often said with a tinge of sarcasm or a playful eye roll. However, as we get older, we learn how true that sentiment can really be, no matter if we're talking about life advice or beauty routines. As for the latter, our mothers and grandmothers have given us plenty of recommendations, including tools and products that prove some things will never go out of style, such as those big pastel hair rollers. To this day, they can't be beat. From styling products that work hard for our hair to hair tools we'll never stop using, these are the best hair products our mothers and grandmothers swear by—and convinced us to do the same! Drybar 22-Piece Big Hair Besties Set Amazon View On Amazon View On Ulta View On Macy's "My mom swears by velcro rollers! She is known to wear them until the very-last-minute to get as much volume as possible, even it means wearing them in the car and taking them out in the parking lot." —Anna Price Olson, Assistant General Manager France Luxe Classic Rectangle Barrette France Luxe View On Amazon View On Nordstrom View On Bergdorfgoodman.com "My mom is not big on hair meaning she's never had big voluminous hair, even when my grandmother made her get a permanent. She's very much so a natural beauty. The one thing that she is big on with hair is putting it back. Classic barrettes, mini claw clips, and other hair accessories are always on my mom's bedside table, right next to her on the couch, or holding up her hair." —Mary Alice Russell, Editorial Fellow Curlsmith Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash Amazon View On Amazon View On Ulta View On Target "My curly-haired mama says you’re not supposed to shampoo curly hair too often, so this keeps it hydrated and clean." —Hallie Milstein, Editorial Fellow JVN Complete Nourishing Hair Oil Shine Drops 4.8 Amazon View On Amazon View On Sephora View On Jvnhair.com "My mother is a firm believer in hair oils for both dry hair and frizz, and I've noticed such a difference in how my hair feels and looks since I finally took her advice and incorporated it into my routine. We both agree that this one is our current favorite. It doesn't weigh down our fine hair!" —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Associate Digital Editor Paul Mitchell Pro Tools 427 Paddle Brush Paul Mitchell View On Amazon View On Walmart View On Paulmitchell.com "My grandmother was beyond faithful to her beloved Paul Mitchell paddle brush. Every time I see one, I think of her!" —Betsy Cribb, Homes and Features Editor Conair Jumbo and Super Jumbo Ceramic Hot Rollers Amazon View On Amazon View On Walmart View On Brandsmartusa.com "My momma bought professional hot rollers when I was a kid. My hair was curled beautifully for every Easter, Christmas, and wedding. I haven't used hot rollers in probably a decade, but I will always have a set, and I'll think of my mom each time I bring them out." —Kimberley Holland, Senior Digital Editor L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray 4.5 Amazon View On Amazon View On Ulta View On Target "My grandmother has been known to carry around a travel-sized bottle of this hairspray for years, and I've learned well. I always have a travel-sized canister of it to bring on trips or to an event. It's affordable, relatively easy to find, and is guaranteed to make you friends in the ladies room!" —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Associate Digital Editor Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel Walmart View on Ulta View On Amazon View On Walmart "My mother, who has curly hair, loves Ouidad products, especially this one! For those who deal with taming their texture and keeping frizz at bay, it works wonders." —Hallie Milstein, Editorial Fellow Aileam Classic Claw Clip Amazon View On Amazon "I only saw my grandmother with her hair down a handful of times. That's because she always had her hair pulled back in a tortoise claw clip. And now it's back in style!" —Betsy Cribb, Homes and Features Editor Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase 4.8 Sephora View On Amazon View On Nordstrom View On Walmart "I have always been a part of the frizzy-hair club, and I think sleeping on a silk pillowcase is one of the kindest things I have done for my hair. My mother gave me mine a few years ago, and now I'm a forever fan." —Mary Alice Russell, Editorial Fellow Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit