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Our editors checked out the top 10 percent of hair care and hairstyling products, as rated by TotalBeauty.com readers. From that pool we chose the Total Beauty Award winners below. A second type of award for each category -- Readers' Choice -- was awarded based on our readers' votes. And now, on to the winners ...
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Editors' Pick
T3 Featherweight Professional Hair DryerSo quiet and indeed feather-light, it's a little surprising the drying power this holds.
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Readers' Choice
Infiniti by Conair Professional Tourmaline Ionic Styler"This dryer does just as good a job as the more expensive brands without breaking the bank." -- tobby
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Editors' Pick
Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine ConditionerWhat's to love? The smell, the creamy texture and how soft and shiny it leaves our hair, without weighing it down.
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Readers' Choice
Biolage Hydrasource Conditioning Balm"This stuff really hydrates hair. The thick consistency seems to coat the hair and really penetrates each curl." -- spanglish lady
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Editors' Pick
Herbal Essences Set Me Up Stylers Max Hold GelA total bargain. Delivers tons of hold without flaking; great at coaxing out reluctant curls.
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Readers' Choice
Paul Mitchell Super Sculpt Quick-Drying Styling Glaze"Not too crunchy and no frizz whatsoever. Great stuff. I have found my soul mate for hair. The search is over." -- 3rdtimesacharm
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Editors' Pick
Tresemme Thermal Creations Protective Spray Heat TamerIf you heat style on a daily basis, this should be your BFF. Spritz it on to protect hair from damage and nourish strands.
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Readers' Choice
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist"It's super affordable, the smell is amazing and after just one use your hair looks super shiny and a lot healthier." -- recessionista
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Editors' Pick
Clairol Natural Instincts Semi-Permanent Hair ColorWith 10 minutes of dye time, you can have a rich new color and hair that's super soft and shiny before you leave the house in the AM.
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Readers' Choice
Garnier HerbaShine Color Creme"My hair feels amazingly soft, and the color turned out better than I could have ever hoped." -- briar_rogue
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Editors' Pick
L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin HairsprayWe celebrated when this finally came to the U.S. Spritz it on before, during and after styling for hold without a helmet-like finish.
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Readers' Choice
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray"The great thing about this spray is that my hair will actually blow in the wind (it's not stiff like a helmet)." -- blackbarbie
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Editors' Pick
Aveda Phomollient Styling FoamIt yields volume, but is lighter than mousse and rocks Aveda's signature scent, made from natural ingredients.
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Editors' Pick
Bumble and bumble SumowaxA little goes a long way with this beeswaxy, strong-hold wax, which is ideal for short styles needing texture without crunch or shine.
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Readers' Choice
Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Water-Based Shine Wax"INSANELY perfect for curling or straightening hair. Say goodbye to hairspray forever!!!" -- bayou_glam
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Editors' Pick
Pantene Pro-V Smooth ShampooA drugstore deal that makes blow drying easier -- delivering hair with fewer fly-aways and less poof.
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Readers' Choice
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo"It feels amazing on the scalp and the lather cuts through all the serums, mousse, sprays in one shampoo." -- MissTomFord
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Editors' Pick
Pureology Hydrate ShampooThe dreamiest lather of any shampoo we've used. It doesn't fade color or strip dry strands of much-needed natural oils.
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Readers' Choice
Redken All Soft Shampoo"My frizz is impossible to get rid of, yet this tames it enough to where I can work with it." -- yolinlin
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Editors' Pick
Moroccanoil Treatment OriginalThis silicone/oil combo leaves waves and curls frizz-free, defined and smelling fabulous.
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Readers' Choice
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum"This product is amazing! I was surprised that this product did exactly what was promised." --shelleybean
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Editors' Pick
Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Flat Iron (1 1/2")This easy-grip, quick-to-heat-up iron turns wavy/curly, frizzy hair silky straight -- in minutes.
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Readers' Choice
CHI Turbo Digital Microchip Ceramic Hairstyling Iron"It heats within 30 seconds and delivers smooth, straight, silky hair quickly and efficiently." -- 8westwood
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Editors' Pick
Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Defining CremeDefines curls without weighing hair down or leaving behind that crunchy feeling. And the smell -- we'd wear it as perfume if we could.
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Readers' Choice
Fekkai Glossing Cream"Conditions the hair to give it a beautiful but not 'over the top' sheen, makes it softer, and more manageable, and doesn't look too 'gunky.'" -- MollyMcGuire
