Best Hairspray
Editors' Pick Winner: Playa New Day Hair Mist
Why: You've got hair waters and you've got hairsprays... and then you've got this baby, which is pretty much the best of both worlds. It's great for zhuzing up hair between washes and it's also got a little bit of flexible hold.
Buy nowReaders' Choice Winner: OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Strength Multi-Benefit Hairspray
Why: This hairspray has a touchable finish and good hold... and it also adds heat protection and frizz-smoothing benefits. What more could you ask for?
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Editors' Pick Winner: XHI Professional Works All-in-One Hair Dryer & Volumizer
Why: With three settings and an easy-to-wield round brush head, this nifty dryer is all you need to both dry your hair and give it some volume (and maybe even a little bit of a bombshell wave).
Buy nowReaders' Choice Winner: Drybar The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush
Why: As you can probably guess, combination blow dryer brushes are something of a 2020 obsession for us. This fancy-pants option'll have your locks tamed in no time (and it looks fabulous as it does so!).
Buy nowBest Leave-In Conditioner/ Detangler
Editors' Pick Winner: Sun Bum 3 in 1 Repair
Why: This leave-in product is great for taming locks and adding a hint of shine (without ever weighing your hair down). We also love the banana-y fragrance!
Buy nowReaders' Choice Winner: Pattern Leave-In Conditioner
Why: Designed specifically for curly hair (by none other than Tracee Ellis Ross!), this leave-in conditioner is perfect for adding weightless shine to your mane.
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Editors' Pick Winner: Phyto Phytojoba Moisturizing Mask
Why: Though richly moisturizing, this jojoba-infused mask is surprisingly lightweight. It leaves your hair feeling bouncy, healthy and smooth!
Buy nowReaders' Choice Winner: Cake Beauty The Whip Smart So Many Ways Hair Mask
Why: This mask can indeed be used "so many ways": as an in-shower treatment, an overnight mask, or even a leave-in conditioner. It's very hydrating and we can't get enough of the dessert-like scent.
Buy nowBest Shampoo
Editors' Pick Winner: Odele Smoothing Shampoo
Why: This shampoo is great for taming frizz, while leaving your strands feeling clean and fresh. Another bonus? It's a great deal!
Buy nowReaders' Choice Winner: Renpure Coconut & Vitamin E Hydrate + Replenish Shampoo
Why: Looking for a budget-friendly natural shampoo? This coconut and vitamin E-infused shampoo is made without harmful ingredients such as phthalates, parabens and sulfates.
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