Editors' Pick Winner: Dyson Supersonic
Why: Let's just get this out of the way: This hair dryer is $400. That said, it's an innovative product like we've never seen. The drying time -- even for thick, unruly hair -- is less than five minutes. Truly a beauty game-changer.
Honorable Mention: Xtava Double Shine Ionic Dryer
Readers' Choice Winner: Remington T-Studio Pearl Ceramic Professional AC Hair Dryer
Why: The airflow is strong and stable, which allows for a faster drying time. I've found that my hair stays straight longer and is softer and smoother when I use this dryer, thanks to its ceramic coils.
Honorable Mention: Babyliss Pro TT Tourmaline Titanium 5000 Dryer
Why: Let's just get this out of the way: This hair dryer is $400. That said, it's an innovative product like we've never seen. The drying time -- even for thick, unruly hair -- is less than five minutes. Truly a beauty game-changer.
Honorable Mention: Xtava Double Shine Ionic Dryer
Readers' Choice Winner: Remington T-Studio Pearl Ceramic Professional AC Hair Dryer
Why: The airflow is strong and stable, which allows for a faster drying time. I've found that my hair stays straight longer and is softer and smoother when I use this dryer, thanks to its ceramic coils.
Honorable Mention: Babyliss Pro TT Tourmaline Titanium 5000 Dryer
Editors' Pick Winner: Moroccanoil Blow-Dry Concentrate
Why: A few pumps of this blow-dry serum transforms wet hair into sleek, shiny strands. Consider this frizz-banisher your ticket to your most polished, silky self.
Honorable Mention: Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Brassica Seed & Shea Oils Silkening Blow Out Creme
Readers' Choice Winner: Tigi Bed Head Superstar Blow-Dry Lotion
Why: I use this daily on my baby-fine straight hair. It gives me lots of volume and shine without weighing my hair down and causing it to go flat.
Honorable Mention: Redken Satinwear 04: Thermal Smoothing Blow-Dry Lotion
Why: A few pumps of this blow-dry serum transforms wet hair into sleek, shiny strands. Consider this frizz-banisher your ticket to your most polished, silky self.
Honorable Mention: Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Brassica Seed & Shea Oils Silkening Blow Out Creme
Readers' Choice Winner: Tigi Bed Head Superstar Blow-Dry Lotion
Why: I use this daily on my baby-fine straight hair. It gives me lots of volume and shine without weighing my hair down and causing it to go flat.
Honorable Mention: Redken Satinwear 04: Thermal Smoothing Blow-Dry Lotion
Editors' Pick Winner: Hair Food Sulfate Free Color Protect Conditioner
Why: A sulfate-free conditioner that's a pro at untangling snarls? This drugstore gem checks all the boxes and cultivates seriously silky hair.
Honorable Mention: MarulaOil Light Rare Oil Volumizing Conditioner
Readers' Choice Winner: Tresemme Platinum Strength Conditioner
Why: My hair was suffering from severe split ends and breakage. After a few washes with this, my hair was much more manageable and healthier.
Honorable Mention: Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair
Why: A sulfate-free conditioner that's a pro at untangling snarls? This drugstore gem checks all the boxes and cultivates seriously silky hair.
Honorable Mention: MarulaOil Light Rare Oil Volumizing Conditioner
Readers' Choice Winner: Tresemme Platinum Strength Conditioner
Why: My hair was suffering from severe split ends and breakage. After a few washes with this, my hair was much more manageable and healthier.
Honorable Mention: Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair
Editors' Pick Winner: Hot Tools CurlBar
Why: With an innovative, easy-to-use design and a vibrating timer that lets you know when to release your curl, this L-shaped curling rod imparts effortless-looking curls, from tight spirals to beachy waves.
Honorable Mention: T3 Volumizing Hot Rollers Luxe
Readers' Choice Winner: Hot Tools 1" Professional Marcel Iron for Full Curls and Waves
Why: This curling iron works great on straight hair. It produces really pretty, fat loose curls (like Lucy Hale or Selena Gomez's) that last all day.
Honorable Mention: Beachwaver Co. Beachwaver S1
Why: With an innovative, easy-to-use design and a vibrating timer that lets you know when to release your curl, this L-shaped curling rod imparts effortless-looking curls, from tight spirals to beachy waves.
Honorable Mention: T3 Volumizing Hot Rollers Luxe
Readers' Choice Winner: Hot Tools 1" Professional Marcel Iron for Full Curls and Waves
Why: This curling iron works great on straight hair. It produces really pretty, fat loose curls (like Lucy Hale or Selena Gomez's) that last all day.
Honorable Mention: Beachwaver Co. Beachwaver S1
Editors' Pick Winner: Carol's Daughter Pracaxi Nectar Wash n Go Leave-in
Why: Curly girls, consider this your desert-island beauty product. This one product provides frizz-free waves that are defined and shiny the whole day through.
Honorable Mention: Ouidad Mongongo Oil Multi-Use Curl Treatment
Readers' Choice Winner: SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Why: I love that it's made with lots of natural ingredients and without a bunch of unnecessary additives. It keeps my curls soft, bouncy and tame. It's definitely a new staple for me.
Honorable Mention: Paul Mitchell Round Trip Liquid Curl Definer
Why: Curly girls, consider this your desert-island beauty product. This one product provides frizz-free waves that are defined and shiny the whole day through.
Honorable Mention: Ouidad Mongongo Oil Multi-Use Curl Treatment
Readers' Choice Winner: SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Why: I love that it's made with lots of natural ingredients and without a bunch of unnecessary additives. It keeps my curls soft, bouncy and tame. It's definitely a new staple for me.
Honorable Mention: Paul Mitchell Round Trip Liquid Curl Definer
Why have a good hair day, when you can have a great hair day? That was our philosophy when testing these hair products for the 2017 TotalBeauty Awards. When it comes to your hair, you should never have to settle. From hair products that simplify your life to devices that make it look like you just walked out of the salon, these are the hair innovations you need to make room for in your bathroom.
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