The 33 Best Hair Products

Prepping, curling, drying, styling products — we've got 'em all! Check out the best of the best when it comes to hair care. Don't forget to take a peek at the best beauty products for makeup while you're at it.

By Colleen Moody

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t3 featherweight luxe hairdryer
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T3 Featherweight Luxe

Imagine a hurricane of wind in a blow-dryer (in a good way!). This powerful dryer emits ionic heat, which calms frizz and reduces your drying time up to 70 percent. We love it for the fact that it gives us a perfect blowout every time we use it.

$250, sephora.com

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mason pearson hairbrush
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Mason Pearson Hairbrush

These hand-crafted brushes use boar bristle and nylon tufts depending on how thick or thin your hair is (those with thicker locks should opt for the nylon bristles, while those with thinner hair should choose the boar bristles). Each brush massages your scalp with every stroke. We like things that multitask.

$170, drugstore.com

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motion cpr hair protein
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Motions CPR Protein Reconstructor

This magic potion rebuilds weak hair from the inside out, says Hype Hair editor-in-chief Adrienne Moore. In addition to restoring brittle locks, it maintains your hair's health while preventing future damage. Think of it as hair insurance in a bottle. See more products that keep your hair thick and healthy.

$6.39, amazon.com

bottle of ouidad climate control heat and humidity gel
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Ouidad Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel

Great for Latina hair or any thick, curly mane, this gel prevents strands from expanding in hot, frizz-friendly weather.

$22, sephora.com

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Moroccan Oil Treatment

This lightweight formula softens thick hair without tons of product buildup. Got some frizzes? It will cure those, too. Get more tips to tame your frizzy mane.

$38.95, amazon.com

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Hot Tools CeramicTI™ Tourmaline Curling Iron

Get beautiful barrel curls in no time with this iron. Infrared heat retains moisture, leaving your curls hydrated and bouncy all night long.

$49.99, ulta.com

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TIGI S Factor Color Savvy Sulfate-Free Shampoo

Shampoo sans sulfates! The ingredients in this bottle give you shiny hair without stripping your color out. Also, if you've recently gotten a Brazilian Keratin Treatment, this formula will help extend its life.

$12.50, tigihaircare.com

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Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner

With a few washes, you can get rid of dull, limp hair and bring your tresses back to life. The two-in-one formula cuts down on prep time while leaving your hair glossy and extra-touchable.

$8.79, drugstore.com

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Pink Smooth Touch Shine Polish

Great for African American hair, this polish adds shine and makes hair more manageable without any nasty product buildup.

$5.49, lusterproducts.com

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BaByliss Pro GT Gold Titanium Root Straight Iron/Comb

Latinas with thick, flat hair will swoon over this iron and comb combo. The iron gets close to the scalp, while the comb provides lift for added volume and body. Try on a more voluminous look now.

$49.99, folica.com

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Garnier Fructis Volume Inject Mousse

This mousse lets you control your hair, instead of having your hair control you. Get a perfect style without the crunchy aftermath mousse can so often cause. Try these styling tools with it for the ultimate sexy look.

$3.12, drugstore.com

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Sunsilk Co-Created with Teddy Charles Shampoo, Hydra TLC

Kiss flyaways good-bye with this formula. It keeps hair moisturized, which also helps ward off split ends. Lather up, then try one of these hot new styles for spring.

$5.99, drugstore.com

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Courtesy of Aussie
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Aussie Catch the Wave Sprunch Hair Spray

Bed head is the latest tousled trend, and this hair spray definitely delivers. Just spray and scrunch for a strong hold on your messy waves that will last all day.

$4.29, drugstore.com

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Roots of Nature Healing Thickening Cream

Shea Butter and Wheat Protein are the heavy hitters in this lightweight cream. The shea butter moisturizes, while the wheat protein thickens hair, leaving it voluminous and fuller. See what other products you should be using for your hair type.

$6.99, shopsoftsheen-carson.com

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The InStyler

Though a little intimidating, this two-in-one rotating curling iron is great for smoothing your hair, especially for those with long and super-thick strands. Follow up with some hair spray for a long-lasting look.

Get bombshell hair with these tips for natural-looking volume.

$119, getinstyler.com

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Clairol Nice 'n Easy Root Touch-Up 10 Minute Root Makeover

This applicator for touch-ups is so easy to use, it would actually be hard to mess up! Fix your roots and liven up your color in just 10 minutes for a salon look that you can get at home.

Here's how you can find your perfect hair hue before heading to the drugstore.

$6.99, drugstore.com

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Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin Nutrition 1 Shampoo

Available in three separate nutrition levels depending on your hair type, this formula gives normal to minimally dry hair a boost of nutrients, making it soft and shiny.

$32, drugstore.com

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BB Growth Serum Hair Strengthener

This serum works over time to restore your hair to its healthiest form. It helps stimulate your roots and promotes growth using aloe vera and tea tree oil (it smells pretty yummy, too!).

$5.99, walgreens.com

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Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner

A leave-in conditioner especially for curly hair, it defines curls and holds in moisturize without the frizz.

See how the stylist of Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too? used this product to create humidity-resistant hairstyles.

$50, drugstore.com

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CHI Ceramic Flat Iron

If we were stranded on a desert island and could bring only one beauty product with us, this iron would be firmly fastened to our life vest. Taming the thickest of thick hair, it delivers professional results without taking a trip to the salon.

You've got the great hair, now get the perfect picture pose.

$99.99, folica.com

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John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze

No hair discrimination here — this formula comes in handy for blondes and brunettes. Enhance your hair shade, whether it's natural or color-processed, with this color and shine booster.

Are you trying one of the season's latest hair-color trends?

$16.99, target.com

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Bumble and Bumble Thickening Serum

Overnight results are so gratifying. We love the idea that while we are asleep, our hair is getting thicker and more beautiful by the hour. By pumping this serum into the roots of your hair and leaving it in overnight, you'll wake up to beautiful, thicker hair! Try more hair tricks that are surprising and actually work.

$26 for 1.7 oz., bumbleandbumble.com

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Bumble and Bumble Crème de Coco Masque

Brittle hair is no match against this intense moisturizing masque. Plus, the coconut scent takes you on a mini island getaway every time you use it. Apply once a week for soft, smooth hair.

Now that your hair smells good, find the your perfect scent for the rest of your body here.

$25, bumbleandbumble.com

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Infiniti Cord-Keeper by Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Hair Styler

Sally Hershberger herself has sung this blow-dryer's praises. It fights frizz, speeds up your styling time, and has a retractable cord, all in one handy little pink machine.

Try one of these 15-minute hairstyles when you're in a time crunch.

$36.99, conair.com

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Courtesy of L'Oréal
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L'Oréal Elnett Hairspray, Extra Strong Hold

The perfect finishing touch, this spray leaves your hair glossy and shiny, without giving you helmet hair.

$14.47, walmart.com

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Living Proof No Frizz Straight Making Styling Cream

Getting straight hair in the summer is easier said than done. This styling cream wards off frizz and friction, leaving your hair straight and smooth without feeling or looking greasy.

$24 for 4 oz., sephora.com

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Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo Spray

Just in case dry shampoo powder isn't your cup of tea, this easy spray bottle soaks up oil from the roots to extend your blowout's life a few days longer.

$21, drugstore.com

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Paul Mitchell Super Clean Sculpting Gel

It's nice when your hairstyle sticks with you all night long. This gel helps maintain your updo or styled look. Seriously. Use on all hair types and textures for a firm hold that lasts for hours.

$8.50, paulmitchell.com

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Courtesy of Goody
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Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics

No one looks good with a hair elastic tangled in her hair. These ouchless holders come without that brassy gold binding that your hair can get stuck in, for fewer ponytail kinks and tangles.

$2.99, drugstore.com

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BioSilk Silk Therapy Serum

This serum leaves your tresses looking ultra-glossy. Don't be fooled by the big bottle: A little dab goes a long way!

$24.99, walgreens.com

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Courtesy of Herbal Essences
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Herbal Essences Break's Over Strengthening Shampoo

Apologize to your hair for years of chemical bleaches and overprocessing with this strengthening shampoo and conditioner. It uses coco, mango, and pearls to stop breakage and restore hair to its original, healthy state.

$3.99, drugstore.com

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Courtesy of Tresemmé
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Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray

One look at the bottle and you'll know that this heat spray means business. Apply before blow-drying or flat-ironing to minimize heat damage and condition as you style.

$4.75

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Courtesy of Frédéric Fekkai
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Frédéric Fekkai Luscious Curls Cream

Whether your hair is curly, wavy, or permed, this cream brings definition without weighing it down. Bouncy curls, apply here!

$20 for 4 oz., sephora.com

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