Editors' Pick Winner: Matrix Biolage Blue Agave Nectar Control Gel
Why: Think that all gels leave hair a crunchy mess? Think again. This gives hair hold while leaving it soft and manageable.
Honorable Mention: Kevin Murphy Super.Goo
Readers' Choice Winner: Garnier Fructis Style Curl Sculpting Cream-Gel
Why: "Before using this my hair would always get poofy and frizzy after showering and I hated it. But once I used this on my wet hair and let it dry, BAM! Instant beach waves."
Honorable Mention: Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
Why: Think that all gels leave hair a crunchy mess? Think again. This gives hair hold while leaving it soft and manageable.
Honorable Mention: Kevin Murphy Super.Goo
Readers' Choice Winner: Garnier Fructis Style Curl Sculpting Cream-Gel
Why: "Before using this my hair would always get poofy and frizzy after showering and I hated it. But once I used this on my wet hair and let it dry, BAM! Instant beach waves."
Honorable Mention: Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
Editors' Pick Winner: Clairol Expert Collection with Pantene AgeDefy
Why: In addition to covering grays, this conditioning dye functions as an anti-aging serum for hair, with technologies that fight the signs of older, lackluster strands.
Honorable Mention: John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss
Readers' Choice Winner: eSalon Custom Formulated Hair Color
Why: "This is THE BEST hair color I have ever used. The color is blonde, and it made my hair soft and full. It gives your hair great color. I gave it a 10 because it is a really good product, and if you don't mind spending the money for it, I recommend it."
Honorable Mention: L'Oréal Paris Excellence Creme
Why: In addition to covering grays, this conditioning dye functions as an anti-aging serum for hair, with technologies that fight the signs of older, lackluster strands.
Honorable Mention: John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss
Readers' Choice Winner: eSalon Custom Formulated Hair Color
Why: "This is THE BEST hair color I have ever used. The color is blonde, and it made my hair soft and full. It gives your hair great color. I gave it a 10 because it is a really good product, and if you don't mind spending the money for it, I recommend it."
Honorable Mention: L'Oréal Paris Excellence Creme
Editors' Pick Winner: Goody Athletique Zipper Storage Headband
Why: Who'd have thought you could use your headband for storage? This moisture-wicking wrap has a small zippered pouch for holding odds and ends (a house key, lip balm) under hair while you work out.
Honorable Mention: InStyler Wet 2 Dry Rotating Iron
Readers' Choice Winner: Goody Mosaic Curved Wrapped Bobby Pins
Why: "I LOVE these curved bobby pins. I am Asian and have VERY thick, coarse and long black hair. It would take over an entire pack of regular bobby pins to make my hair stay up in a bun. It takes only FOUR of these wonderful pins."
Honorable Mention: Revlon Perfect Heat Tourmaline Ceramic Hot Air Styler and Dryer Hot Air Brushes
Why: Who'd have thought you could use your headband for storage? This moisture-wicking wrap has a small zippered pouch for holding odds and ends (a house key, lip balm) under hair while you work out.
Honorable Mention: InStyler Wet 2 Dry Rotating Iron
Readers' Choice Winner: Goody Mosaic Curved Wrapped Bobby Pins
Why: "I LOVE these curved bobby pins. I am Asian and have VERY thick, coarse and long black hair. It would take over an entire pack of regular bobby pins to make my hair stay up in a bun. It takes only FOUR of these wonderful pins."
Honorable Mention: Revlon Perfect Heat Tourmaline Ceramic Hot Air Styler and Dryer Hot Air Brushes
Editors' Pick Winner: Aveda Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil
Why: Practically weightless, Aveda's product adds moisture and shine minus grease. It's the perfect treatment pre-blowout or for split ends.
Honorable Mention: Dove Pure Care Dry Oil
Readers' Choice Winner: Moroccanoil Treatment
Why: "Most of us usually cringe at the thought of putting any oil in our hair. But Moroccanoil is Holy Grail-worthy in the haircare department. It quickly absorbs into the hair and doesn't hang out and make my hair lifeless and weighed down. It's a perfect weapon against the battles I wage with my flat iron. While it is a little on the pricier side, a little goes a long way. I will probably have this same bottle for a very, very long time."
Honorable Mention: L'Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil
Why: Practically weightless, Aveda's product adds moisture and shine minus grease. It's the perfect treatment pre-blowout or for split ends.
Honorable Mention: Dove Pure Care Dry Oil
Readers' Choice Winner: Moroccanoil Treatment
Why: "Most of us usually cringe at the thought of putting any oil in our hair. But Moroccanoil is Holy Grail-worthy in the haircare department. It quickly absorbs into the hair and doesn't hang out and make my hair lifeless and weighed down. It's a perfect weapon against the battles I wage with my flat iron. While it is a little on the pricier side, a little goes a long way. I will probably have this same bottle for a very, very long time."
Honorable Mention: L'Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil
Editors' Pick Winner: L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Lock It Weather Control Hairspray
Why: Its scent has editors divided, but this hairspray is ridiculously strong stuff, holding hair in place even in drizzly weather.
Honorable Mention: Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Get Layered Flash Dry Thickening Spray
Readers' Choice Winner: Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray
Why: "This product is incredible and leaves my hair soft, smooth and shiny ... even after I terrorize it for 15 minutes with my hair dryer! I don't need to use anything else. I simply spray it on and dry. Usually after drying, my hair is roughed up, dry and puffy, but this product leaves my hair smooth, shiny and so soft! I love this product and won't ever be without it!"
Honorable Mention: Nexxus Comb Thru Touchable Hold Design and Finishing Mist
Why: Its scent has editors divided, but this hairspray is ridiculously strong stuff, holding hair in place even in drizzly weather.
Honorable Mention: Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Get Layered Flash Dry Thickening Spray
Readers' Choice Winner: Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray
Why: "This product is incredible and leaves my hair soft, smooth and shiny ... even after I terrorize it for 15 minutes with my hair dryer! I don't need to use anything else. I simply spray it on and dry. Usually after drying, my hair is roughed up, dry and puffy, but this product leaves my hair smooth, shiny and so soft! I love this product and won't ever be without it!"
Honorable Mention: Nexxus Comb Thru Touchable Hold Design and Finishing Mist
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