Beauty Awards
For all hair types, from straight to coily.
These days, weve (thankfully) moved past just one very narrow definition of good hair.
Ahead, find the best hair products of the year.
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Fortunately, SHAZ & KIKS clay cleanser has balance right in the name.
Plus, mixed-in blueberry seeds act as an exfoliant and a blood-flow stimulator that encourages hair growth.
My hair was so clean and soft after!
BDG staffer Meaghan OConnell loves the conditioners earthy scent and says it adds thickness to her own fine hair.
It also adds volume and texture, is moldable, and has good hold.
Its pricey, but once clients use it, they are hooked and even start using less heat.
It works incredibly well on both of us so it’s a VERY versatile product, she reports.
I love that this isn’t drying, but still leaves your hair feeling clean.
Also, did we mention its only $12?
If its cant-stop-tossing-it softness youre after, add this to your cart ASAP.
Its very hydrating and smells quite nice tropical without being cloying, BDG staffer Layla Halabian notes.
I definitely noticed my hair feeling silky, but not weighed down after use.
The revolutionary foam-mist hybrid means theres no guesswork on exactly where to aim, too.
But true to serum form, this leave-in is surprisingly lightweight with plenty of hold assistance for long-lasting hairstyles.
This one is definitely one of the best Ive tried!
This is a product I’ve been using every day, she says.
My hair still feels soft afterward.
BDG staffer Jacqueline Burt Cote says she can vouch for the creams texture and curl-shaping help.
It made my hair way more defined without being crunchy, she says.
The consistency is perfect, silky, and the scent is amazing.
The packaging is just as good!
I could rave for days here.
That added dose of hydration means stretching ease, gentler detangling, and shine infusion for stress-free styling.
Hairstylist and guest judge Shelby Swain even uses this on her celebrity clients whose curls need a boost.
Its really good at defining curls, bringing back curls, she explains.
It smells great, and the hair was so soft after I was done using it!
This is a cool situation right here, Shelby Swain, hairstylist and guest judge, says.
I liked it a lot.
