In Hollywood, great hair isn’t just a detail, it’s a necessity. Celebrity hairstylist Brian Steven Banks, known for his work with comedy icon Wanda Sykes, relies on products that deliver flawless, lasting results on and off the red carpet. One brand he consistently turns to? Giovanni.

“I love Giovanni,” Brian says. “Wanda loves the product that I use. I use the gel to twist her hair. It’s the best product I’ve ever used on her. It doesn’t flake.”

Flake-free performance is essential for maintaining clean, defined styles, especially when working with natural textures. Brian’s favorite? The Giovanni Curl Habit® Curl Shaping Hair Gel, a lightweight, strong-hold gel that shapes curls without buildup. “It keeps the style looking fresh and clean,” he shares. Whether prepping Wanda for a shoot or event, this gel has become a staple in his styling routine.

And while the gel leads the pack, Brian’s admiration for Giovanni doesn’t stop there. His styling kit also includes the Giovanni LA Hold™ Hair Spritz and Shine of the Times™ High Gloss Hair Mist. The two essentials add hold, luster, and manageability. “I love the spray. The holding spray. I love the shine,” he says. “I use it on everybody, all the time. It makes the hair shine and also helps make it softer and more manageable at home, too.”

Brian’s work takes him everywhere from major studio sets to international destinations and Giovanni products travel with him. “I went to Brazil. I went to Puerto Rico. Everybody loved it. I’ve been using it ever since.”

For stylists working at the highest levels of entertainment, product quality is non-negotiable. “Stuff like that is what’s best for those types of clients and all the styling needs for shows with the best quality, and Giovanni is the best quality,” Brian says.

At Giovanni, we’re proud to support artists like Brian Steven Banks, who bring creativity, care, and precision to every look they create. His trust in our products is a reflection of what we stand for: clean, salon-quality hair care that performs.

Want to try what Brian uses? Here are his favorites:

Curl Habit® Curl Shaping Hair Gel – Ideal for twisting, defining, and holding styles with no flakes

LA Hold™ Hair Spritz – Long-lasting control without stiffness

Shine of the Times™ High Gloss Hair Mist – For silky shine and soft, touchable texture

Whether you’re styling a celebrity or just want your hair to look like it had star treatment—Giovanni delivers.