The best products for silky, shiny hair
Whether it's perfectly coiled curls or silky smooth strands you're after, we've got you covered. The products that follow are 2015's best shampoos, conditioners, hairsprays, and more, as chosen by Health editors and expert hairstylists.
The Experts:
Ilana Blitzer, Health beauty director; Paul Cucinello, celebrity hair stylist in Los Angeles and New York City; Francesca Fusco, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City; Suzy Gerstein, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Julie Kandalec, celebrity manicurist and creative director of Paintbox in New York City; Joanna Simkin, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Alexis Wolfer, founder of TheBeautyBean.com; Jessica Wu, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Souther California School of Medicine in Los Angeles
The Experts:
Ilana Blitzer, Health beauty director; Paul Cucinello, celebrity hair stylist in Los Angeles and New York City; Francesca Fusco, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City; Suzy Gerstein, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Julie Kandalec, celebrity manicurist and creative director of Paintbox in New York City; Joanna Simkin, New York City celebrity makeup artist; Alexis Wolfer, founder of TheBeautyBean.com; Jessica Wu, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Souther California School of Medicine in Los Angeles
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Curl definer
Suave Professionals Luxe Style Infusion Curl Gel Serum ($5; amazon.com)
Equal parts hydration and hold, it's just the fix for frizz-free, bouncy ringlets, says celebrity hairstylist Paul Cucinello.
Equal parts hydration and hold, it's just the fix for frizz-free, bouncy ringlets, says celebrity hairstylist Paul Cucinello.
Hair color
Revlon Color Effects Ombre ($11; amazon.com)
Our pros unanimously declare this DIY dye a cinch: Just comb onto ends and work your way up for a trendy fade.
Our pros unanimously declare this DIY dye a cinch: Just comb onto ends and work your way up for a trendy fade.
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Blow-dry balm
Tresemme Runway Get Sleek Blow Dry Balm ($8; ulta.com)
"A few pumps give hair a salon-smooth style," Cucinello says.
"A few pumps give hair a salon-smooth style," Cucinello says.
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Conditioner
Clear Scalp & Hair Active Damage Resist Conditioner ($4; amazon.com)
Emollients stave off styling damage. "My hair was much softer after blow-drying," Wolfer says.
Emollients stave off styling damage. "My hair was much softer after blow-drying," Wolfer says.
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Conditioner for color-treated hair
Motions Color Care Dual-Treatment Conditioner ($13; amazon.com)
The keratin strengthens strands; oils add gloss. "Hair stays vibrant," Cucinello promises.
The keratin strengthens strands; oils add gloss. "Hair stays vibrant," Cucinello promises.
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Mousse
Unite Elevate Mousse ($20; amazon.com)
Big bounce, minus stiffness. Cucinello is a convert: "I'd love to start every blow-dry with it."
Big bounce, minus stiffness. Cucinello is a convert: "I'd love to start every blow-dry with it."
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Dry shampoo
Aussie Total Miracle 7N1 Dry Shampoo ($5; amazon.com)
Some dry shampoos make hair feel dirtier, but not this clear spray, Blitzer reports.
Some dry shampoos make hair feel dirtier, but not this clear spray, Blitzer reports.
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Root touch-up
Oribe Airbrush Root Touch-Up Spray ($29; barneys.com)
No one will know you've used it, testers assure—it blends right in and doesn't budge.
No one will know you've used it, testers assure—it blends right in and doesn't budge.
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Leave-in treatment
Proganix Quench Coconut H20+ Electrolytes Leave-In Moisture ($8; walmart.com)
This supercharged balm adds incredible shine.
This supercharged balm adds incredible shine.
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Serum
Kerastase Resistance Double Serum Therapiste ($30; amazon.com)
Our testers loved that this weightless wonder can mend split ends.
Our testers loved that this weightless wonder can mend split ends.
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Mask
Milbon Plarmia Hairserum ($36; milbon-usa.com)
Need rehab? "This morphs damaged hair into virginlike and silky strands," Cucinello says.
Need rehab? "This morphs damaged hair into virginlike and silky strands," Cucinello says.
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Shampoo for color-treated hair
Paul Mitchell Ultimate Color Repair Shampoo ($23; amazon.com)
Special fade-defying suds help keep your dye job looking fresh.
Special fade-defying suds help keep your dye job looking fresh.
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Shampoo
Pantene Pro-V Full & Strong Body Building Shampoo ($5; amazon.com)
A pump-it-up product that works. Wolfer's favorite part: "So rich, it felt like a luxe hair bubble bath."
A pump-it-up product that works. Wolfer's favorite part: "So rich, it felt like a luxe hair bubble bath."
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Hairspray
Clairol Professional iThrive Weather-Resistant Hairspray ($3; sallybeauty.com)
"Strong, yet flexible enough for waves you can run your fingers through," Wolfer says.
"Strong, yet flexible enough for waves you can run your fingers through," Wolfer says.
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Body builder
Aveda Thickening Tonic ($30; amazon.com)
Does the trick, our judges attest, thickening strands from root to tip.
Does the trick, our judges attest, thickening strands from root to tip.
