Editors' Pick Winner: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo
Why: This dirt- and oil-repelling, volumizing shampoo left us begging for more. Quite simply, this breakthrough product is the best shampoo we've tried in years.

Honorable Mention: L'Oréal Paris Professional Mythic Oil Shampoo

Readers' Choice Winner: Dove Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo
Why: "Even with thick, dry hair, this shampoo cleaned and moisturized my waves. Fabulous. I hadn't yet even purchased the conditioner and my hair was left soft and frizz-free. Awesome for a drugstore purchase."

Honorable Mention: Pantene Pro-V Normal-Thick Hair Solutions Smooth Shampoo

Editors' Pick Winner: Vidal Sassoon Pro Series ColorFinity Shampoo
Why: This shampoo's advanced formula seals off strands to protect against the color-fading oxidation process.

Honorable Mention: L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Color Vibrancy Nourishing Shampoo


Readers' Choice Winner: Pureology Hydrate Shampoo
Why: "By far the best shampoo I've ever used. That's right, ever. I've never been able to style my hair using only a blow dryer (and no straightener). Now I can! My hair is so unbelievably smooth! Not only that, but I feel better knowing the ingredients are natural, vegan and actually good for my hair (and body). I've noticed the acne on my back is clearing up since I've started using the Pureology product line. Probably because it's not made from fillers and other crud that clog pores and weigh down hair."

Honorable Mention: Redken Color Extend Shampoo

Editors' Pick Winner: Redken Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine Intense
Why: A dime-size amount of this serum is all it takes to get a head full of seriously shiny, supermodel-esque hair.

Honorable Mention: Matrix Total Results Blonde Care Flash Filler Sheer Mist

Readers' Choice Winner: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum
Why: "This is a lifesaver. My damaged hair looks so shiny and radiant after I use this product. Initially, my mother had bought this and let me try it. I was instantly in love. The smell is so fresh, yet subtle and not overbearing so it won't conflict with any perfume you may be wearing. It does last a long time, and has such a smooth feel to it. It's honestly the best product of this category that I've tried."

Honorable Mention: Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss

Editors' Pick Winner: Ferrum Professional Styler By Ladies & Gents
Why: With tourmaline- and fabric-coated plates, this flat iron does an admirable job of smoothing and straightening while protecting hair from burning and breakage.

Honorable Mention: Sexy Hair Ultimate Control Professional Flat Iron

Readers' Choice Winner: CHI Original Flat Iron
Why: "I have had my CHI for probably 10 years now, no joke! I use it on a daily basis and have had zero issues with it. It gets hot super fast, does a great job, and doesn't fry my hair. If, heaven forbid, it ever does break, I will immediately replace it with another one. Cheapy brands are no match!"

Honorable Mention: ghd Gold Professional 1

Editors' Pick Winner: Tresemmé Expert Selection Keratin Smooth 7 Day Smooth System Heat Activated Treatment
Why: A DIY smoothing system that gets darn close to mimicking the results of a salon keratin treatment.

Honorable Mention: Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil 3 Day Smooth Perfect Blow Dry Smoothing Cream

Readers' Choice Winner: Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream
Why: "I'm a huge fan of the Moroccanoil line, and this may just be my favorite product of them all. Just a little of this applied before blow drying makes an enormous difference in the look and feel of my long, color-treated hair. It's silky smooth for the first time in many years! You need only a small amount of the cream, so a bottle will last a long time. Love, love, love this!!!"

Honorable Mention: Frederic Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream