Despite all of the heat protectants and bond-repair products on the market, it can be painfully easy to damage hair. The good news? Using the best hair mask for your needs — that is, one formulated with nourishing ingredients and able to target your unique concerns — can be a fast track to healthy hair. … Read more
Similar to dandruff shampoos, clarifying options have a bad rep for stripping hair, because, well, they’re meant to be intensive. Cosmetic chemist Ginger King says that many clarifying shampoos use chelating agents like EDTA and tetrasodium EDTA, which latch on to metal ions that may be in your water. “[Their] function is to ‘chelate’ (form … Read more
I’ve long prided myself on abstaining from hot tools and have been sans-straightener since middle school. But, last month, I got an $18 face frame from a cosmetology school student (she killed it) and realized that my new fringe demanded occasional TLH — tender, love, and heat. So I blew the dust off my blow … Read more
As the saying goes, every rose has its thorns. But if your hair is the rose and the thorns are frizz, the best frizzy hair products that the world wide web has to offer are worth checking out. Thankfully, there are so many options to choose from, so when your strands are feeling a little … Read more
If you’ve ever thought that the best scalp massager wasn’t for you, whether because of price or an assumption that they’re too bougie for your low-key hair-care routine, think again. “It is necessary to activate the scalp muscles and improve circulation as well as remove debris from the base of the hair follicle,” says Bridgette … Read more
While we owe our lives to traditional conditioners, the best leave-in conditioners do what rinse-out conditioners can’t. The in-shower stuff is essential to creating a hydrated foundation for your hair, no matter how moisturizing your shampoo claims to be, but leave-ins go one step further. They stay behind to sink into hair follicles, adding extra hydration, heat, and UV … Read more
Dandruff is incredibly common but, fortunately, easy to address. To tackle flaking on your scalp, the best dandruff shampoo deploys dedicated ingredients and provides some much-needed relief. Our Top Picks: Though dandruff is commonly mistaken for a dry scalp, the two conditions are quite different. “Dandruff is the result of increased oil production and yeast … Read more
Key Ingredients: Amino acids, antioxidants, peppermint oil | Best For: Oily scalp and hair Best Drugstore: OGX Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Shampoo OGX Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Shampoo Why It’s Worth It: It’s all about that texture with this OGX pick that Dr. Sadick stands behind. This paraben- and sulfate-free shampoo … Read more
It’s no easy feat to choose the best Ouai products. When the beloved brand hit the scene in 2015, we were immediately impressed by its aesthetic and seriously effective formulas. And, it doesn’t hurt that its founder and co-owner, Jen Atkin, is a celebrity hairstylist for A-listers like Chrissy Teigen and every member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. … Read more
Key Ingredients: Coconut oil, camellia oil, sunflower extract | Who It’s For: People with color-treated hair Best for Beginners: Drybar Liquid Glass Instant Glossing Rinse Drybar Liquid Glass Instant Glossing Rinse Why It’s Worth It: Santiago also approves of this neroli oil-spiked formula, which acts as a top coat for your hair, leaving behind a … Read more
