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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
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Best Dry Shampoo
Why: We dare you not to fall in love with this dry shampoo. Its life-changing formula smells so fresh and soaks up both oil and sweat (making it ideal post-gym). It brushes out to reveal hair that looks and feels freshly washed.
Honorable Mention: Elizabeth and James Nirvana Dry Shampoo
Readers' Choice Winner: Dove Refresh+Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo
Why: This product is amazing for creating volume in flat hair without giving you the white residue. It quickly absorbs into your hair, leaving it silky and smooth like you just had a blowout.
Honorable Mention: Batiste Dry Shampoo
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Best Finishing Spray
Why: Give your hair some oomph with this argan-oil infused texture spray. A few quick sprays make hair look effortlessly piecey, tousled and sexy. (Bonus: It smells amazing.)
Honorable Mention: Kevin Murphy Doo.Over Dry Powder Finishing Hairspray
Readers' Choice Winner: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Brilliantine Shine Glossing Spray
Why: A little goes a long way with this shine spray. All you need are a couple spritzes to add noticeable shine to hair without looking greasy. It's a great price for a perfect finish.
Honorable Mention: Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Finish
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.
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Image via Elle
