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.
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."
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."
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.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2* Why it's great: Even readers who say they "never invest in high-end hair care" say that this product is "worth it" because it "leaves hair smooth and easy to style." Readers use it before blow drying as a heat protectant and after styling to "combat frizz all day and add beautiful shine."
Readers say this product makes their hair "sleek," "shiny" and "simply beautiful." The icing on the cake? It "smells wonderful."
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.
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.