26 Hair Items That Are Complete And Total Game Changers
A bottle of Elizavecca hair treatment with collagen and ceramide 3 to treat hair that's been through intense heat or sun damage. Use this in between your shampoo and conditioner and leave it in for 5 minutes — soon enough, you'll have silky soft hair!
Crave Naturals' Glide Thru detangling brush to help make dealing with knots and tangles a less painful part of your haircare routine. The flexible bristles glide through your hair and make sure there's no yanking, pulling, or tears.
Or a Denman hair brush with smooth bristles that help shape curls and make sure you don't get any tangles in the process of doing so. This isn't just a regular brush, it's a ~cool~ brush that is especially loved by those with the curliest of curls!
A bottle of Fanola "No Yellow" purple shampoo if your "bleach and tone" is looking yellow and brassy. This will help neutralize your color and bring back your blonde or gray locks.
A spray bottle of SoCozy leave-in conditioner to help reduce breakage and frizz for both curly-haired kids and adults. Whether you use this at night before bed or to style your curls in the morning, you'll see bouncy, defined curls like never before.
A Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer — it's viral on TikTok because no one really wants to spend money on a Dyson (or constantly go to the salon) to get a killer blowout. This dries *and* styles at the same time!
A L'Oreal Paris rinse-out lamellar water treatment for those of you who don't have the time *or* the money to be sitting in a salon chair all day but still want some luscious-looking locks. Leave this lamellar water treatment in for eight seconds, yes... eight seconds only, and rinse out for silkier, shinier, healthier-looking hair.
A 42-pack of foam curling rods that prove you don't always need a hot tool to give you the results you've been wishing for. You just wrap your hair around these soft rods, go to bed (they're comfortable enough to sleep in), and wake up with stunning curls!
Or a RobeCurls heatless hair curler, perfect for anyone who's only ever trusted their hair salon to give them big, bouncy curls because curling your own hair feels a little tricky. Just lightly dampen your hair, wrap it around the soft, satin headband, go to sleep, and voila! Now it's looking like you're the pro now.
Quick-acting Nizoral dandruff shampoo so you can finally get rid of those itchy, dry flakes once and for all. This is made with 1% ketoconazole, which gets to the ~root~ of the dandruff and makes sure that your scalp will look nice and clear.
A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo that promotes hair growth over time and moisturizes your locks thanks to rosemary oil, zinc, and coconut oil. Some reviewers said that they were initially skeptical, but after seeing the results, they're never going back!
An easy-to-use L'Oreal root-concealing spray to help you put off yet another expensive hair appointment when those grown-out roots seem to be growing a little too fast. This is super easy to use, lasts until your next shampoo, and SO many reviewers say it blends great and looks natural.
Or a root touchup powder if you're looking for something that is travel-friendly (aerosol-free) and easy to pack for on-the-go touchups. The built-in puff allows for precise application, so you can make sure that your roots are looking as good as the day you walked out of the salon.
Verb Ghost Oil because the only ghost here is the ghost of the person you were when you had frizzy hair and constant flyaways. This moringa-infused oil tames frizz, and reviewers with hair textures from straight to 4c love this because it makes their hair look shinier and feel softer.
A Redken All Soft shampoo that will literally leave your hair feeling all soft. If you have dry and brittle hair, this shampoo has argan oil to restore moisture and soften your hair (and add shine) all the way from the roots to the tips.
An Amika Soulfood hair mask with jojoba seed oil and sea buckthorn to help moisturize and nourish hair. Reviewers say the mask leaves their hair smelling good and feeling soft for days. When it's finally time to see your hairdresser, they'll be asking what YOU use instead of you asking them.
A bottle of Moroccan Oil infused with argan oil and linseed extract to hydrate and nourish your hair. Many reviewers say that their hairdressers use this exact product and that it smells soooo good.
A Ouai clarifying shampoo ideal for getting rid of product buildup and giving your scalp that needed reset. You know how your hair always feels refreshed after visiting the salon? This basically gives off that same feeling because the apple cider vinegar helps cleanse, while the keratin helps maintain and strengthen your strands.
K18 — it does a stellar job at restoring moisture and softness to hair that has been through a lot, whether it's from bleaching or just frequent hot tool use. Many reviewers say this leave-in reparative treatment is like "magic in a bottle!"
Tgin Miracle Repairx Deep Hydrating Hair Mask For Damaged Hair formulated with black castor oil and biotin to prevent split ends and tackle heat-damaged hair. No need to break the bank to treat hair breakage with a professional treatment. You're welcome in advance. ;)
Kitsch Microfiber Hair Towel because the same towel that you dry your body with is not the one you should be using to put up your hair. This one is much gentler, and the elastic trim helps it stay put while you finish off your entire shower routine. Plus, it helps reduce the amount of time you spend on blow-drying or air-drying.
Dae's Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream, a super versatile styling product that will add shine, tame frizz, AND smooth your luscious locks all at once. Whether you're trying to get that Hailey Bieber slicked-back look or add some definition to your curls, this viral product won't leave your hair feeling greasy like other pomades or gels.
A satin bonnet since you're tired of waking up with bedhead every morning and having to figure out how to tame your hair. This super soft satin reduces friction on your hair and helps prevent breakage and frizz. Plus, it has an adjustable elastic band so you can make sure it fits jussstt right on your head without being too tight.
A moisturizing Mise En Scene hair serum with a blend of argan, olive, jojoba, coconut, and other moisturizing oils to have your hair looking *and* feeling luscious. Reviewers love the scent of this and appreciate how it doesn't leave their hair feeling weighed down.
Bio Ionic's Long Barrel Curling Iron featuring various heat settings and a cool-touch grip for ultimate control as you curl your long locks. The ceramic barrel makes it super easy to use, and ~NanoIonic MX~ technology helps lock in moisture, ensuring your curls last all day long.
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