Editors' Pick Winner: Pantene Gold Series Intense Hydrating Oil
Why: Wet or dry, this hair-smoothing serum will save your hair day. Smooth it on flyaways and use it to tamp down frizz on dry hair, or apply it to wet hair before you blow-dry for silky strands.
Honorable Mention: Shu Uemura Urban Moisture Hydro-Nourishing Double Serum
Readers' Choice Winner: Head & Shoulders Moisture Care Scalp Soother
Why: This product contains vitamin E, so after one use my scalp felt refreshed, and my hair was moisturized. After using for a month, my scalp wasn't as itchy or irritated as it had been previously. Definitely a keeper.
Honorable Mention: Kiehl's Deep Micro-Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
Why: Wet or dry, this hair-smoothing serum will save your hair day. Smooth it on flyaways and use it to tamp down frizz on dry hair, or apply it to wet hair before you blow-dry for silky strands.
Honorable Mention: Shu Uemura Urban Moisture Hydro-Nourishing Double Serum
Readers' Choice Winner: Head & Shoulders Moisture Care Scalp Soother
Why: This product contains vitamin E, so after one use my scalp felt refreshed, and my hair was moisturized. After using for a month, my scalp wasn't as itchy or irritated as it had been previously. Definitely a keeper.
Honorable Mention: Kiehl's Deep Micro-Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
Editors' Pick Winner: Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Flexible Finish Hairspray
Why: With a body-mist worthy scent and a brushable hold, this flexible hairspray will win over even the most hairspray-averse. The light formula doesn't weigh down hair, whether you're going for full and voluminous waves or a romantic updo.
Honorable Mention: Got2b Glam Force Hairspray
Readers' Choice Winner: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Hairspray
Why: This gives me the best hold without making my hair too stiff. It makes hair sleek and smooth and keeps fizziness in check.
Honorable Mention: Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Hairspray
Why: With a body-mist worthy scent and a brushable hold, this flexible hairspray will win over even the most hairspray-averse. The light formula doesn't weigh down hair, whether you're going for full and voluminous waves or a romantic updo.
Honorable Mention: Got2b Glam Force Hairspray
Readers' Choice Winner: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Hairspray
Why: This gives me the best hold without making my hair too stiff. It makes hair sleek and smooth and keeps fizziness in check.
Honorable Mention: Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Hairspray
Editors' Pick Winner: Fekkai PrX Reparatives Instant Repair Leave-in Conditioner Spray
Why: This multipurpose product makes hair instantly softer, shinier and easier to manage with its detangling properties, while also preventing future damage with added heat protectant ingredients.
Honorable Mention: Kevin Murphy Leave-in Repair
Readers' Choice Winner: Macadamia Natural Oil Nourishing Leave-in Cream
Why: This changed the health of my hair. Before, my strands were dry and frizzy. Now, my hair is so soft, shiny and frizz-free.
Honorable Mention: Nexxus Humectress Luxe Lightweight Conditioning Mist
Why: This multipurpose product makes hair instantly softer, shinier and easier to manage with its detangling properties, while also preventing future damage with added heat protectant ingredients.
Honorable Mention: Kevin Murphy Leave-in Repair
Readers' Choice Winner: Macadamia Natural Oil Nourishing Leave-in Cream
Why: This changed the health of my hair. Before, my strands were dry and frizzy. Now, my hair is so soft, shiny and frizz-free.
Honorable Mention: Nexxus Humectress Luxe Lightweight Conditioning Mist
Editors' Pick Winner: It's a 10 Potion 10 Miracle Repair Mask
Why: A product truly worthy of a name with miracle in it, this deep conditioner smooths and repairs like no other. With this hair-care all-star in your arsenal, you can go to bed with a wet head and, miraculously, wake up to perfect hair.
Honorable Mention: DHC Q10 Revitalizing Hair Care Deep Repair Mask
Readers' Choice Winner: L'Oreal Paris Hair Expert Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm
Why: My hair feels like satin after rinsing, and it doesn't feel heavy or greasy. Dead ends and flyaways are less visible, and hair is shiny. One of the best deep-conditioners I've used in ages.
Honorable Mention: Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask
Why: A product truly worthy of a name with miracle in it, this deep conditioner smooths and repairs like no other. With this hair-care all-star in your arsenal, you can go to bed with a wet head and, miraculously, wake up to perfect hair.
Honorable Mention: DHC Q10 Revitalizing Hair Care Deep Repair Mask
Readers' Choice Winner: L'Oreal Paris Hair Expert Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm
Why: My hair feels like satin after rinsing, and it doesn't feel heavy or greasy. Dead ends and flyaways are less visible, and hair is shiny. One of the best deep-conditioners I've used in ages.
Honorable Mention: Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask
Editors' Pick Winner: Tigi Bed Head Big Head Volume Boosting Foam
Why: Ready for weightless volume? Distributed evenly through hair, this provides a subtle, long-lasting lift to your everyday hairstyle without leaving hair tacky or sticky.
Honorable Mention: Kristin Ess Instant Lift Volumizing Mousse
Readers' Choice Winner: Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus
Why: This really pumps up thin, bodiless hair and adds fullness that other products can't, without making it heavy or losing shine. Two thumbs up!
Honorable Mention: Nexxus Mousse Plus Volumizing Foam
Why: Ready for weightless volume? Distributed evenly through hair, this provides a subtle, long-lasting lift to your everyday hairstyle without leaving hair tacky or sticky.
Honorable Mention: Kristin Ess Instant Lift Volumizing Mousse
Readers' Choice Winner: Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus
Why: This really pumps up thin, bodiless hair and adds fullness that other products can't, without making it heavy or losing shine. Two thumbs up!
Honorable Mention: Nexxus Mousse Plus Volumizing Foam
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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