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Best Blow Dryer
Why: This powerful dryer blew away editors (pun intended) with its record-breaking drying time of five minutes or less. The included diffuser features a unique shape that makes it easy to dry your hair right at the roots.
Honorable Mention: Babyliss Pro Ferrari Rapido Dryer
Readers' Choice Winner: Conair Infiniti Nano Silver Tourmaline Ceramic Hair Styler
Why: My hair feels so much softer and healthier because of this dryer. I had so much shine in my hair after using this dryer, and my drying time significantly decreased. Plus, I love the multiple heat settings.
Honorable Mention: Babyliss Pro TT Tourmaline Titanium 5000 Dryer
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Best Brush/Comb
Why: Get a DryBar-worthy sleek blowout with this paddle brush. The unique teeth easily comb through medium-to-long hair, whisking away excess water and reducing drying time.
Honorable Mention: Wet Brush Speed Dry
Readers' Choice Winner: The Wet Brush
Why: This brush makes my hair smoother, manageable and shinier -- and cuts down on my dry time. I had a lot of trouble with my hair tangling and knotting up, but this brush keeps my strands frizz- and tangle-free.
Honorable Mention: Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush
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Best Conditioner
Why: The sleek packaging, delicious smell and superb detangling abilities of this sulfate- and paraben-free conditioner will have you convinced it costs more than a mere $10. It leaves hair soft, shiny and nourished.
Honorable Mention: Herbal Essences Naked Smooth and Soft Conditioner
Readers' Choice Winner: Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Conditioner
Why: This conditioner's formula always leaves my hair feeling smooth and manageable, and the scent is just lovely, I always walk out with a glossy mane after using this stuff.
Honorable Mention: Aussie Mega Moist Conditioner
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Best Curly Hair Product
Why: Nourish your curls with this coconut-scented styling cream that leaves spirals soft and defined without weighing hair down or making it greasy.
Honorable Mention: Bumble and Bumble Bb. Curl Pre-Style/Re-Style Primer
Readers' Choice Winner: SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Why: I'm a natural girl and this heavenly smelling conditioner makes my hair supersoft. It offers great moisture benefits and maintains curls without the frizz.
Honorable Mention: Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Scrunching Gel
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Best Deep Conditioner
Why: Jojoba, meadowfoam and shea butter are the superstar ingredients in this seriously moisturizing (and delicious-smelling) hair mask. It doesn't weigh hair down, and it leaves strands silky smooth and touchable.
Honorable Mention: Pai-Shau Supreme Revitalizing Mask
Readers' Choice Winner: Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist
Why: This product works wonders. Not only does it smell fabulous, it really conditions and repairs damaged hair without weighing it down. It always leaves my hair feeling silky and hydrated.
Honorable Mention: L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Total Repair 5 Damage - Erasing Balm
If you're anything like us, your hair product collection is a little out of control. Take a look in our shower and you'll see an abundance of shampoos, conditioners and deep conditioners -- and you don't even want us to get started what's in our bathroom closet. To simplify your life, we tested hundreds of hair products to find the latest and greatest must-haves. It's time for some spring cleaning ladies, so clear out your bathroom and click ahead to see our 2016 TotalBeauty Awards hair product winners.
Image via Elle
Image via Elle
