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Best Shine Serums and Sprays No. 8: Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid, $28
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "This is one of the best shine-boosting serums out there," insists one reader. "It works like magic." It gives hair a shine that "lasts all day," conditions and provides a "rich, deep moisture without weighing hair down."

"I use two pumps of this product after showering and it calms the flyaways and frizz while keeping the volume," says one reader. "It has a pleasant scent, and it went on evenly and lightly," says another.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid here.

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Best Shine Serums and Sprays No. 7: Sexy Hair Smooth & Seal, $18.95
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: Readers love this product for smoothing straightened hair. One reader calls it her "after-straightening wonder," because it "smells good and locks in a straight, glossy look." Readers who live in humid environments say they "won't leave without it," because it makes hair "smooth and straight."

"With this mist, [my hair stays] bouncy and shiny," says one reader. Some readers describe the scent as "strong," but all agree that this is a "great product" for blow-drying and straightening.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Sexy Hair Smooth & Seal here.

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Best Shine Serums and Sprays No. 6: Aveda Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener, $24
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: Readers rave over this "must-have" shine spray. It gets their hair "shining beautifully" and "healthy-looking," while "fight[ing] humidity" and "taming ... flyaways and frizz."

One reader says this product keeps hair "amazingly soft and silky." They all agree that the smell is "amazing" and the product "is worth the money" because "you only need to use a small amount." Readers call this product a "keeper."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Aveda Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener here.

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Best Shine Serums and Sprays No. 5: The Body Shop Grapeseed Glossing Serum, $12
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: "I've tried [shine serum] from different brands, but I always go back to this one," says one reviewer. "I hoard this like crazy," says another. Readers find this serum works best on dry hair.

They say that this serum "restores shine and softness," "takes away the dryness and dull color" and "prevents damaging." Readers also say that "a little goes a long way."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for The Body Shop Grapeseed Glossing Serum here.

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Best Shine Serums and Sprays No. 4: Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss, $12
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: "If you want heat protection for your hair plus shine, this is [for you]," raves one reviewer. Readers love this hair gloss because it "adds shine" and "keeps down frizz" without making hair feel greasy. The product even moonlights as a moisturizer for skin; one reader comments that she rubs the leftover serum all over her hands. Another reader says that it "leaves your skin silky-soft" if you use it after your shower.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss here.

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Have you decided that your lackluster hair is a lost cause? Well, you might want to rethink that conclusion. The best shine spray or serum can be your first line of defense in the war on dull hair — just ask any hairstylist or beauty salon owner. Whether you're a curly-haired gal dealing with frizz or a straight-haired chick looking to minimize static, a shine serum can help smooth strands and even treat common hair problems. Above all, they create serious shine.

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Now that we've sold you on the fact that you must have a hard-working, hair-smoothing, shine serum or spray at your fingertips, check out this list of top-rated products. Here, TotalBeauty.com readers share which serums and sprays make their hair shine like a new penny.

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