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Best Leave-in Conditioner / Detangler
Why: This elixir leaves hair ridiculously soft and tangle-free, thanks to a blend of Australian fruit extracts (and, we're assuming, magic). Even the most tangled hair on our team became snag- and snarl-free. And the smell? Divine.
Honorable Mention: John Frieda Frizz Ease Beyond Smooth Frizz Immunity Primer
Readers' Choice Winner: It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product
Why: After a horrifying dye incident that left my already thin, breakage-prone hair dry and brittle, a hairstylist recommended this to me, and my hair has completely transformed. It's soft, silky and no longer feels like straw.
Honorable Mention: Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner
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Best Shampoo
Why: A creamy, sulfate-free co-wash that doesn't leave hair greasy, yet also intensely conditions thanks to avocado oil, quinoa extract, shea butter and aloe vera. Though it doesn't lather, it leaves hair feeling cleansed.
Honorable Mention: Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Rejuvenating Shampoo
Readers' Choice Winner: Matrix Biolage ScalpSync Cooling Mint Shampoo
Why: This shampoo is amazing, cleans without stripping and makes your hair feel full and fabulous. I also found it helps me style my hair. It will hold a curl or straight style for a long time.
Honorable Mention: Dove Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo
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Best Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair
Why: Finally, a sulfate-free shampoo that lathers for days. It nourishes color-treated hair with a blend of antioxidants, ceramide and arginine, and it's light enough for thin hair, but conditioning enough to restore the vibrancy of bleached-blonde hair.
Honorable Mention: Aloxxi Essential 7 Oil Cleansing Oil Shampoo
Readers' Choice Winner: Pureology Hydrate Shampoo
Why: By far the best shampoo I've ever used. That's right, ever. I've never been able to style my hair without a straightener. Now I can. My hair is so unbelievably smooth.
Honorable Mention: Tresemmé Color Revitalize Shampoo
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Best Shine Enhancer
Why: We're hooked on this pre-blow-dry product because it tames blow-out-induced flyaways, transforms unruly ends and, yes, makes hair incredibly shiny and sleek.
Honorable Mention: Tigi S-Factor True Lasting Colour Hair Oil
Readers' Choice Winner: John Frieda Frizz Ease Expert Finish Polishing Serum
Why: One of my holy-grail products. I use this mostly during the winter due to my fine, flat, flyaway hair. It performs better than any frizz-taming hair products I've tried.
Honorable Mention: Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops
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Best Texture Spray
Why: This spray is perfect for achieving tousled, bedhead hair that isn't crispy or crunchy. It has a touchable finish, so you can actually run your fingers through your hair. It has even been known to turn a bad hair day into an excellent one with just a few spritzes.
Honorable Mention: Garnier Fructis Style De-Constructed Texture Tease Dry Touch Finishing Spray
Readers' Choice Winner: Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Finish
Why: I have fine hair, so trying to create volume and make it last beyond five minutes has never happened for me. Using the Dryspun Finish, my hair has volume, and it stays. It's amazing and supereasy to use. Just spray generously towards the roots at any spot you want to have some lift, and voila.
Honorable Mention: Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Perfect Texture Finishing Spray
It's a fact that a great hair day makes you feel like you can take on the world. Unfortunately, they don't happen as often as we would like. And that's where these best hair products come in. We meticulously tested the newest sprays, styling tools, shampoos and more to help you find the products that will give you the beachy waves, sleek blowouts and shiny hair of your dreams. Here, the best hair products from our 2015 TotalBeauty.com Awards.
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