It practically has to be a special occasion for me to justify blow-drying my hair. My thick hair holds onto moisture like crazy, so drying it takes what feels like a decade, and when I'm rushing around in the morning, that's just not an option. Needless to say, my ears perk up when I hear about any product that claims to make air-drying easier. Garnier's Air Dry Anti-Frizz Cream is one of these products. I simply add a little product to my wet hair and scrunch it for soft, beachy waves. Or for a smooth finish, I brush it through my hair and let it dry straight. Either way, I can rely on this product to make my hair to look better than if I hadn't used any product -- and to keep my blow-dryer in retirement. --Mary Squillace
My aunt recommended Aussie's 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner to me, and it lives up to its miraculous name: Its moisturizing properties are no joke. Plus, the bright purple squeeze bottle recalls the cutesy shampoos you might have used as a kid, which adds a fun nostalgic aspect -- and, at this price point, you don't have to feel guilty about applying an indulgent dollop of the stuff to your mane. --Rosie Narasaki
This hairspray from TRESemme is truly the hairspray for people who hate hairspray. Its formula gives you an ultrasoft hold without any crunchy texture. If you spray too much, you can easily brush it out. While some hairsprays make your hair deflate, this one actually adds volume. It also leaves behind the best scent -- making you wonder which perfume you sprayed that morning. --Hannah Savin
If you struggle with fine hair that tangles easy, meet your new BFF. This lightweight leave-in conditioner helps remove snarls and snags without having to war with your brush. Just as important -- it doesn't leave hair heavy or limp. Just add a few pumps post-shower and watch your comb glide through tresses effortlessly. Panthenol and silk amino acids help strengthen weak strands, while sunflower seed and green tea leaf extracts fortify against environmental aggressors, like sun and pollution. --Jill Provost
In my opinion, a shampoo should do three things: smell amazing, clean your hair and not make you go bankrupt. Herbal Essences' Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo hits these points and then some. The first thing I noticed about this shampoo was the totally divine, yet unique, scent. Unlike the flowery fragrances that grace most hair products, this shampoo's aroma is exotic, slightly spicy and vanilla-tinged. It also does a bang-up job of lathering and making hair feel clean, while also imparting it with nourishing ingredients, including antioxidants. How's that for a triple-threat? --Mary Squillace
