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Best Dry Shampoo
Why: Have you ever had a dry shampoo that actually made your hair shiny? Well, this one does. It tames second-day hair (or third or fourth, we're not judging) like a dream, soaking up excess oil while helping your hair live its best life. You'll also love the sweet scent.
Honorable Mention: Hair Food Sulfate Free Color Protect Dry Shampoo Infused With White Nectarine & Pear Fragrance
Readers' Choice Winner: Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
Why: This stuff is incredible. It makes even sweaty, greasy hair look and smell fresh and clean. It's unlike any dry shampoo I've tried before (and I'm a connoisseur).
Honorable Mention: Dove Refresh + Care Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo
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Best Hair Color/Color Enhancer
Why: For some serious fantasy color that is vegan and cruelty-free, look to Lime Crime. The brand's Unicorn Hair Dyes give you the colors you crave while protecting and softening strands. The delicious scent is just the icing on top.
Honorable Mention: Joico Color Butter
Readers' Choice Winner: Overtone Deep Treatment
Why: The product changed my life and my hair! There is no better way to color and care for your colored hair, I know, I have tried them ALL and this IS the best!
Honorable Mention: Pravana ChromaSilk Vivids
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Best Hair Serum/Oil
Why: Need hair magic in a bottle? This gorgeously scented oil lends softness and shine to your hair, adding in hydration without weighing strands down. Holy. Grail.
Honorable Mention: Ouai Rose Hair & Body Oil
Readers' Choice Winner: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum
Why: This product is my must-have for blow-drying my hair. It reduces the frizziness and the time it takes to dry. It makes it shiny and soft and doesn't weigh it down and you only need a dollop. It's great!
Honorable Mention: Kerastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil
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Best Hairspray
Why: This genius spray is a miracle worker. A couple of spritzes tame frizz without adding any stickiness, dulling your shine or making your hair greasy. You're going to want to stash a bottle at work, your car, your SO's house ... and luckily, at this price, you can.
Honorable Mention: Fekkai One To Hold Hairspray
Readers' Choice Winner: Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray
Why: This hairspray adds a lot of shine, makes your hair feel good and it smells good, too.
Honorable Mention: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Hairspray
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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
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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