When it comes to hair, Dhairius Thomas is known for doing it all. This includes everything from sleek, long and blonde looks on Victoria Monét to icey mullets, and, most recently, doing the models’ hair for the Cécred campaign. “My favorite part of what I do is making people smile and feel confident with my work! Doing hair isn’t just making people look good, it’s an intimate exchange of energy with clients trusting me to see the real them without judgment and making them feel their best,” Thomas tells The Cut.
Before pursuing this career, Thomas went to school at Rowan University to study theater and advertising. “Professors would always ask me, ‘what do you want to do with advertising?’ My response was always, ‘advertise myself,’” the Los Angeles-based stylist adds with a laugh. And once he’d worked in New York City salons and assisted Rihanna’s hairstylist, Yusef Williams, he ventured out to Hollywood to combine the beauty and advertising skills he’d honed, and hasn’t looked back since.
Between styling major celebrities, working on major campaigns, and serving as celebrity brand ambassador for Dark & Lovely, he prioritizes cardio, nightly journaling sessions, and rose-scented showers. Below, he goes into detail about his wellness and skincare routines.
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A.M. Routine
My morning routine starts with a hot shower and skin care. After showering, I’m in the mirror using Fresh’s Rose and Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating toner, then a Korean vitamin c serum, followed by hyaluronic acid by L’Oreal to plump the skin, and finishing with the Advance Snail Set by CosRX.
After skin care, I proceed with my oral hygiene, which includes the Oral B electric toothbrush, Oral B water floss pick and Crest Gum restoration, my current toothpaste. I love fragrance; it’s actually my favorite part of getting ready. Right now my favorites are Molecule by Essentric, also Another 13, Santal33, and The Noire all from Le Labo. Then I get dressed, take vitamins, and feed my cats right before I leave home.
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P.M. Routine
For my evening shower, I use the Shower Gel from Le Labo in Rose followed by a powder face wash from Dermalogica. After the shower, I use Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Oil because it’s lightweight, yet gives 100% hydration to the skin. When I grow out my beard, I like to use an oil to moisturize and keep it from looking dry. My favorite is The Goddess Strength 7 Blend Oil because of the hydration it gives my hair, among other benefits from the seven various oils in one small bottle.
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On movement
I love to work out, hike and dance to maintain my physical fitness. Dancing is great cardio and a passion of mine, so it not only keeps me in shape, it feeds my soul. Working out is a great stress reliever and I always feel better afterwards; hiking is where I reflect and manifest what’s next and also sing out loud! These activities are important to me because they help keep me balanced in an industry that’s constantly changing.
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On rest
I don’t sleep much, but when I do, I love sleeping to rain sounds or white noise. For me, this is important so that I’m well rested; even if it’s for a few hours, it makes a huge difference.
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On the product he’s actually noticed a difference from:
I’ve noticed a difference from using the Advanced Snail Set by CosRX. The skin appears radiant and hydrated for perfect glass skin.
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