Editors' Pick Winner: Remington T-Studio Thermaluxe Wide Straightener
Why: Consider this product proof that an A-plus straightener doesn't need to break the bank. A single swipe through each hair section with this wide-panel flat iron is all you need for pin-straight hair. Plus, it heats up in 30 seconds.
Honorable Mention: BabylissPro Nano Titanium Prima3000
Readers' Choice Winner: CHI Original 1" Ceramic Hairstyling Iron
Why: This makes my hair so silky and smooth, and it stops frizz. It heats up quickly and cuts my straightening time by 75 percent. It's an excellent investment.
Honorable Mention: Remington Anti-Frizz Therapy 1" Straightener
Why: Consider this product proof that an A-plus straightener doesn't need to break the bank. A single swipe through each hair section with this wide-panel flat iron is all you need for pin-straight hair. Plus, it heats up in 30 seconds.
Honorable Mention: BabylissPro Nano Titanium Prima3000
Readers' Choice Winner: CHI Original 1" Ceramic Hairstyling Iron
Why: This makes my hair so silky and smooth, and it stops frizz. It heats up quickly and cuts my straightening time by 75 percent. It's an excellent investment.
Honorable Mention: Remington Anti-Frizz Therapy 1" Straightener
Editors' Pick Winner: Dessange Paris Salon Color Restore Color Correcting Creme
Why: If you get your brunette from a bottle, rejoice. This color corrector revives dyed brown hair by neutralizing brassy, ginger tones to make your locks as irresistibly chocolatey as they were the day you dyed them.
Honorable Mention: Splat Midnight Collection
Readers' Choice Winner: L'Oreal Paris Excellence Creme
Why: This hair color covers thoroughly -- even wiry gray hairs -- and has a beautiful multi-tonal effect on color.
Honorable Mention: eSalon Made for You Custom Hair Color
Why: If you get your brunette from a bottle, rejoice. This color corrector revives dyed brown hair by neutralizing brassy, ginger tones to make your locks as irresistibly chocolatey as they were the day you dyed them.
Honorable Mention: Splat Midnight Collection
Readers' Choice Winner: L'Oreal Paris Excellence Creme
Why: This hair color covers thoroughly -- even wiry gray hairs -- and has a beautiful multi-tonal effect on color.
Honorable Mention: eSalon Made for You Custom Hair Color
Editors' Pick Winner: Keranique Micro-Exfoliating Follicle Revitalizing Mask
Why: Buh-bye, buildup. If you've still got last week's dry shampoo clinging to your strands, this hair mask will dissolve it immediately -- along with every other lingering product that's keeping your hair from reaching its mane-like potential.
Honorable Mention: Head & Shoulders 3 Action Formula Smooth & Silky Shampoo and Head & Shoulders 3 Action Formula Smooth & Silky Conditioner
Readers' Choice Winner: Moroccanoil Treatment Original
Why: This hair oil controls frizz, and I swear it helped my hair grow faster. It gives hair shine, and it made my hair stronger and less prone to breakage.
Honorable Mention: Kerastase Nutritive Serum Oleo-Relax
Why: Buh-bye, buildup. If you've still got last week's dry shampoo clinging to your strands, this hair mask will dissolve it immediately -- along with every other lingering product that's keeping your hair from reaching its mane-like potential.
Honorable Mention: Head & Shoulders 3 Action Formula Smooth & Silky Shampoo and Head & Shoulders 3 Action Formula Smooth & Silky Conditioner
Readers' Choice Winner: Moroccanoil Treatment Original
Why: This hair oil controls frizz, and I swear it helped my hair grow faster. It gives hair shine, and it made my hair stronger and less prone to breakage.
Honorable Mention: Kerastase Nutritive Serum Oleo-Relax
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
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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