HAIR
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Blow Dryer
"One of my very favorite hair dryers, it lives up to its claims and is a very good value for the money." -- smokeysmom
Adios poufy hair. With its multiple speed and heat settings, this dryer truly adds shine as you blow dry for sleek, frizz-free hair.
Conditioner
"If you want highly conditioned hair without the weight, if you crave shine and gloss … this is the product for you." -- Woostergraph
Pair a yummy candy scent with rich, yet lightweight hydrating ingredients and you've got a genius conditioner that produces tight, frizz-free curls. See ya, fro.
Curling Tool
"I have used this curling iron for years and LOVE it! Heats up quickly and you can change the setting easily, which makes styling 10 [times] faster." -- DancenDiva
This quick-to-heat-up iron creates perfectly smooth curls that last. The ceramic wand prevents frizz and leaves your hair feeling healthy -- not fried.
Deep Conditioner
"This conditioner is really thick and great at getting the tangles out. I love that it only needs to sit on your hair for three minutes." -- ladyboarder9669
This softened and tamed our seriously unruly hair and the smell was … amazing. It succeeded where so many others in the saturated "sleek" category have failed.
Gel
"This is the perfect hair product for every day use. It gives me lift when I blow dry my hair and gives just enough body if I straighten or add a slight curl." -- Thome
Going for a trendy slicked-back look? This should be your styling weapon of choice. Doesn't flake. Holds for days.
Hair Color
"The color is very nourishing and leaves your hair absolutely perfect. It's so easy to use and the aftercare conditioner is the best." -- Bon_Bon
2011, the year of foaming hair color. This formula evenly distributes color by way of a micro-aerated technology and doesn't require aggressive shaking thanks to the foaming bottle that's a snap to use.
Hair Tool
"I like these hair bands more than any other brand. [They don't] get caught in my hair and they're extremely durable." -- volta
Instant red-carpet updo with no need for a second pair of hands. Look like a celebrity with this simply brilliant accessory.
Hair/Scalp Treatment
"If you apply it to damp hair, it smells great all day and maintains shine until your next shampoo. [And] it smoothes down flyaways." -- connie_marie
This miracle-in-a-tube instantly hydrates straw-like hair in five minutes. The transformation is comparable to going to a salon -- if not better.
Hairspray
"I spray this in my hair before I attack it with a straightening iron and it delivers every time. It makes my hair shiny and soft and cuts down on damage." -- Isis04
Have a love/hate relationship with hot styling tools? This thermo-protective spray provides up to 400 degrees of protection and plays well with other products.
Mousse
"It made my fine hair feel twice as thick! The volume lasted nearly all day -- a major feat for my hair. I'll continue to buy this product." -- amygab1126
Though it initially felt like I was covering my head with foaming hand soap, I loved how my hair looked and felt after blow drying. Plenty of volume and -- gasp! -- extra softness, not something you normally get with mousse.
Pomade/Wax
"After rubbing this product through my pixie cut, I was able to mold, stretch, and otherwise arrange my hair, bringing it to life." -- teshie
The new and improved formula is perfect for frizz-free sculpting. It also packs a punch of shine and doesn't feel like glue -- always a bonus.
Shampoo
"This makes your scalp and hair feel SO clean, and it leaves your hair feeling just right, with no over-drying." -- 1955Nurse
No other drugstore dry shampoo has worked as effectively as this one for getting rid of oily roots -- and keeping them away. Works on dark hair too -- bonus!
Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair
"Not only do I recommend this to my clients with colored hair, I use it myself. It changes dull, muddy-looking color into a shinier and more vibrant shade." -- lesa6353
Cleanses hair without stripping color while smoothing frizz-prone medium-thick hair -- all for well under $10. Yes, it lathers and no, it doesn't contain parabens.
Shine Serum/Spray
"All silicone serums totally wish they were super skinny. It makes your hair shine, keeps it smooth, and makes blow drying and flat ironing a total breeze!" -- corizotti
This lightweight spray pumps life into washed-two-days-ago dull hair without weighing it down. The nice scent helps, too.
Straightening Iron
"It lasts a long time, won't damage your hair as much because of the ceramic [plates], and boy does it straighten your hair." -- RavenLoudspeakr
This iron is fantastic for traveling; it's teeny and heats up super-quick. Ideal for straightening small sections of hair, like bangs and face-framing layers.
Styling Cream
"It adds life to my dry hair and is great when I am having a bad hair day. This formula adds texture to hair and reduces frizz." -- Stef42678
A dime-sized dollop of this cream can smooth a whole head of thick, frizzy hair while protecting it from heat-styling damage. A multitasker, indeed.