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Best Leave-In Conditioner/ Detangler
Why: This nifty leave-in product is so good that you'll find yourself absentmindly running your fingers through your hair all day, no joke. The avocado and olive oil are perfect for pampering your strands and your wallet will love the price tag as well.
Honorable Mention: It's a 10 Silk Express Miracle Silk Leave-In
Readers' Choice Winner: It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product
Why: It says it does 10 things AND ACTUALLY DOES THEM!! The smell is so good I get compliments all day long and it makes your hair so silky and smooth you can't stop touching it!
Honorable Mention: Drybar Mr. Incredible The Ultimate Leave-In Conditioner
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Best Hair Mask
Why: "Miracle" sounds about right. This mask helps tame even the most unruly of frizz, while adding silky shine to spare.
Honorable Mention: Carol's Daughter Almond Milk Ultra-Nourishing Hair Mask
Readers' Choice Winner: Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask
Why: I have tried other deep conditioning treatments but none compare to this lovely product. It has various oils and butters to penetrate every part of the hair shaft and boy, does it do a good job!
Honorable Mention: Amika Nourishing Mask
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Best Shampoo
Why: This micellar and blue ginger formula leaves strands feeling squeaky clean, minus the drying effects of a clarifying shampoo. Instead, you are left with soft, shiny strands that smell amazing.
Honorable Mention: Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
Readers' Choice Winner: Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo
Why: This is by far the best shampoo I've ever used. It gets my hair clean and adds volume without stripping it of moisture.
Honorable Mention: Herbal Essences Smooth Collection Shampoo
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Best Texture/Beach Spray
Why: You can't beat R+Co for pretty-as-a-picture packaging and that's just one of this texturizing spray's charms. Formulated to be used on both wet and dry hair, it helps enhance waves with just a couple spritzes and scrunches.
Honorable Mention: Volaire Air Magic Texturizing Spray
Readers' Choice Winner: Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
Why: Gives you great just-surfed-and-lounged-at-the-beach-like-a-goddess hair. Smells great and has never made my hair sticky or crunchy.
Honorable Mention: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
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Best Volumizer
Why: A small pump of this volumizing serum works wonders to plump up your roots. Apply to damp hair and blowdry for extra lift and shape that holds all through the day.
Honorable Mention: ColorProof SuperPlump Thickening Blow Dry Thickening Spray
Readers' Choice Winner: Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus
Why: This product is easy to use and really does add a lot of volume. It really plumped up my roots. It smelled lovely, but not overpowering and most importantly, wasn't heavy.
Honorable Mention: Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam
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 2018 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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