Tracee Ellis Ross's "Curl Whisperer" Chuck Amos Shares His Hair-Care Essentials

Oribe Superfine Strong Hair Spray ($46)

While hairsprays can often make hair feel too heavy or stiff, Amos says Oribe's superfine spray holds hair in place but still allows it to comb out easily. "You can comb [the hair] right out and then spray again and freeze it where you want," he explains.

Plus, the light formula means "you're not torturing [your hair] with hairspray" and causing helmet hair.

Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Frizz-Reducing Hair Oil ($47)

This serum oil is a constant on set for Amos. "I always have it on my hands, re-wiping and re-swiping it. It's really light, yet it delivers a nice coating. It's light enough not to let the hair look helmet-y or hairsprayed down with products," he says. He especially likes to use the product on fine, straight hair because of its shine.

Pattern Edge Control ($14)

"I've used many edge controls, but none are like Tracee's, and it's not just because she's a friend of mine," he says. "When I first used it, I was like, oh wow, this is it."

According to Amos, this edge control does it all: It smoothly lays edges and flyaways, has a long hold yet is still malleable, doesn't flake, and even has "a nice glide to it," which is uncommon for edge controls. "There's a lot of ones that don't have glide, so when you're trying to do the curl, your brush gets stuck, so you have to really go hard into the head, which can sometimes leave redness at the hairline," he says.

Pantene Gold Series Thermal Heat Protector ($8, originally $10)

"There are so many protectors out there that just protect the hair, but with this one, you also get swing," Amos says. The spray coats each strand, making it thicker, so once you blow dry the hair, you'll see some added weight and swing. Amos especially recommends this heat protectant for lightweight hair.

Bumble and bumble Thickening Blow-Dry Prep Spray ($35)

Amos says this volumizing formula, which has been in his kit since the '90s, is "the best" for lifting the roots and texturing the hair to feel thicker. It's his secret behind what he calls the "unicorn trick" for root-lifting, in which he gathers all of the hair to the front into the shape of a unicorn horn and applies the thickening spray at the root. "When you let [the hair] down, everything is lifted," he says.

Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Crème ($54)

Amos has been a longtime fan of Oribe, but this particular product is the only moisturizing cream that's stayed with him for 15-plus years. "Whatever curl that I do — whether it's an air dry or barrel or curl with any texture hair — the shine works great for separating the curls and it seals each curl together," he says.

He particularly loves the formula for long days on set: "It revives a lot of the curls for me, because you just have to put a little on your hand and the curl will become more moisturized, bounce, and give you that shine."

Pattern Leave-In Conditioner ($28)

Amos swears by this leave-in conditioner for enhancing natural curls. "It's like it's formulated to give you the actual curl that you have in your hair," he says, noting it defines curls with a soft touch. "You can actually feel the softness within the hair, which is wonderful."

For those with curly hair, he recommends using the product on wet hair and diffusing or letting it air dry for natural, soft curls.

Ouidad Coil Infusion Give a Boost Styling + Shaping Gel Cream ($24, originally $30)

Amos recommends this gel cream for those with 3C to 4C curls because it "gives definition to tighter curls, but doesn't leave it flaky or crusty at all." The first time he tried this product, he says "it was like a magic trick." Prior to this discovery, he was using a stove iron to curl every single curl to make each look natural. "But with this product, we were able to just put it on, diffuse it, and actually see the real person's curls come through."

Bumble and bumble Hair Styling Cream ($33)

The best product for curling iron curls? This styling cream from Bumble and bumble, according to Amos. He promises it "really keeps the curl all day," in addition to leaving "no crunch."

Pattern Blow Dryer with Four Attachments for Curly, Coily & Tight Texture Hair ($189)

Amos can't say enough good things about the Pattern blow dryer. From its quick drying time to the lockable cool shot and large barrel, this tool is a mainstay in the hairstylist's kit. "The big barrel is the magic because it dries your hair really fast. We dry Tracee's curls in 20 minutes," he says.

He also says the four attachments — brush, wide tooth comb, concentrator nozzle, and diffuser — are "the best attachments" for curly hair.

BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Ionic Straightening Iron 1-1/4" ($160)

Amos's go-to flat iron is an OG favorite because of its versatility. The titanium plates and ionic technology keep the hair shiny and moisturized, so it's great for all hair textures, he explains. "It glides nice and smooth, and doesn't snap really harsh to your hair. I can do a one pass with a comb or a brush," he says.

Yerin Kim is the features editor at PS, where she helps shape the vision for special features and packages across the network. A graduate of Syracuse University's Newhouse School, she has over five years of experience in the pop culture and women's lifestyle spaces. She's passionate about spreading cultural sensitivity through the lenses of lifestyle, entertainment, and style.