E! illustration/Secret & MielleYour hair should be able to get you through everything, and no one knows that better than Sydney Colson. The WNBA champion, comedian, and podcast host spilled the tea on the products she uses to get her hair and skin looking just right. And while she revealed most of her minimalist routine with us, she kept her lips sealed on her signature scent—except for her go-to deodorant.
"I haven't told anybody the scent, and I'm very proud of keeping that close to my chest," Colson told E! after the hectic (and drama-filled) WNBA All-Stars weekend in Chicago. "[But] I love Secret's Completely Clean." The Unsupervised podcast co-host is partnering with Secret and participated in a brand activation with fans in Chicago.
Not only did Colson tell us how she remains fresh now off the court (between TV appearances and fan meets), she also let us in on some of the products she used in the locker room pre-ASL injury when she played for the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever teams:
- Sydney Colson's Go-To Hair Product: Mielle Organics Rosemary & Mint Edge Control Gel
- Her Favorite Way to Stay Fresh: Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant
- Her Hydrating Sensitive Skin Routine: Cetaphil Moisturizing Face & Body Lotion + Kiehl's Creme de Corps Body Lotion
The Hair Products She Can Rely On:
For Colson, she needs hair products in her everyday routine that won't let her down through a busy schedule—both off and on the court. "I usually wear my hair natural a lot," she told E!. "That stuff helps to just like lay my hair down, and I like it to be wavy, so it helps to accomplish that." These edge control gels are essential to style her natural hair.
Mielle Organics Rosemary & Mint Edge Control Gel
This edge control gel is infused with biotin, coconut oil and babassu seed oil to strengthen delicate edges while adding shine and holding them in place throughout your day.
Curls Blueberry Bliss Super Hold Edge Control
Promising to smooth and tame baby hairs and flyaways, this edge control gel is formulated with castor oil, blueberry seed oil, rosemary leaf oil, and red clover to condition coils while holding them in place.
How Sydney Colson Remains Fresh Off & On The Court:
If there's one thing Colson swears by to remain sweat-free through her endless to-do list, it's deodorant. She doesn't play around with smelling fresh, and Secret's deodorant is her go-to (and the only signature scent product of hers she doesn't gatekeep).
"I've been wearing it before I even did this partnership with them [Secret]," she told E!. "It doesn't need to be a secret to us whether or not you're wearing deodorant. Put it on, and don't try the natural stuff if natural is not masking what you got going on."
Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant
"My personal go-to is the Secret Clinical Completely Clean," Colson told E!. "I need to know I’m covered whether my day is five minutes long or 24 hours of pure chaos. Plus, it protects against three types of sweat—stress, heat, and activity. Which, let’s be real, is just a regular Tuesday for me on and off the court."
Secret Clinical Strength Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant
"Matter of fact, we've had spray deodorant from Secret [in the locker room]," Colson told E!. "They always have spray, so everybody can share it."
Syd's Go-To Body & Skincare Favorites:
Sydney Colson keeps her body, skincare, and shower routine simple. As someone with sensitive skin, she relies on non-irritating formulas and classic brands like Aveeno, Cetaphil, and Kiehl's.
"Surprisingly (or I don't even know if it's surprising), I don't do a full routine of like... you see the people do get ready with me for bed and it's a whole process. I take a shower, and I clean my face," Colson told E!. "I've got sensitive skin, so it helps to use products like that."
Kiehl's Creme de Corps Body Lotion
Infused with shea butter and cocoa butter, this body lotion is fast-absorbing, non-greasy, and will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturized.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar Soap
This cleansing bar soap features a non-comedogenic formula that blends surfactants and nourishing ingredients to gently cleanse your skin without stripping it.
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash
Ideal for sensitive skin, this body wash by Aveeno gently removes dirt, oil and impurities from your skin while nourishing and hydrating it.
Cetaphil Moisturizing Face & Body Lotion
The Cetaphil face and body lotion is beloved for its hypoallergenic and gentle formula that won't irritate sensitive skin.
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