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Whats more, its quieter than most dryers on the marketand okay, the colors are really cool too.
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One tester said:Of all the hair dryers I tested, this was my favorite!
The body is relatively compact and sleek, but it had a solid feel.
straightens strands without damaging heat effects from this high-heat styler.
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Just so you know:Experts recommend limiting heat styling on your hair.
One tester said:Im so impressed with this flatiron!
But this is a really amazing replacement and feels like a huge upgrade.
It has a longer iron to get more hair at once.
It also has a digital adjustable temperature, which is HUGE!
It heated up quickly as well!
All around, this is a great straightener and does everything I need it to very well.
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One tester said:Clear winner here.
It heats up quickly and was very simple and user-friendly.
Theres not much more to itsimply did its job incredibly well, without too many frills.
Best Brush: Conair The Knot Dr.
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Conair The Knot Dr.
The soft bristles also mean you dont have to worry about snapping any strands as you tame your mane.
Also noteworthy: the ergonomic handle, which testers loved.
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One tester said:I love this brushits my new go-to!
Its so gentle on my scalp, which can be sensitive.
The bristles are firm enough to go easily through wet hair and flexible enough not to cause breakage.
Best Styling Product for Fine, Thinning Hair: Ouidad Going Up!
Volumizing Texture Spray
Ouidad Going Up!
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It also offers thermal protection, which is key because experts suggest limiting heat styling.
Just so you know:This product contains alcohols that derms say can be drying.
This product solved both problems.
It gave me a ton of volume and held everything in place.
And the texture was perfect.
It left my hair feeling soft, and I could easily run my fingers through it.
They were also big fans of the subtle scent.
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It also has hydrolyzed proteins, which can boost the strength of natural hair.
Just so you know:This product has fragrances, which may be irritating to some.
One tester said:Smooth texture, made my hair feel so silky.
Already love John Frieda products and this one is awesome.
Plus, its packed with oils, butters, and hydrolyzed proteins, making it an exceptional hydrator.
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The formula also contains alcohols which can be damaging for natural hair.
One tester said:I love this Cantu cream.
Ive been using it to refresh my curls on my non-wash days, and it works wonderfully.
Amazing product, Ive unintentionally shelved my other hair gels/creams and Ive been using it daily!"
Other fan-favorite features: the generously sized bottle, convenient pump applicator, and tropical cocoa butter scent.
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One tester said:I love products with castor oil and was excited to use this in between washes.
It is light but leaves my scalp and hair looking moisturized and clean.
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It includes moisturizing cetearyl alcohol as well as hydrolyzed keratin.
Just so you know:This mask is formulated with fragrances, which can be irritating.
One tester said:What a great hair mask!
I love how this mask smells and applies, and its super easy to use.
Once my hair was done air-drying, I was shook by how amazing it looked.
Im definitely adding this to my rotation.
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One tester said:I am 100% here for this whole cake gimmick.
Both times it rinsed out quickly, smelling like a kids birthday cake all the way.
After drying, my hair stayed soft and looked healthier than it has in a while!
Id definitely recommend this stuff.
Another win: The subtle vanilla-scented jelly comes in cute packagingyoull never guess the price.
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Bonus points, per the experts:This product side-steps drying ingredients such as sulfates.
Just so you know:This product is formulated with fragrances, which may be irritating to some.
One tester said:Overall, I am now a huge fan of this edge control.
The texture is water based but more similar to a custard than to a gel.
It applies easily and lasts all day.
The packaging was really cute too.
And testers all agree that this scrub left their scalps feeling clean, soft, and loved.
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One tester said:I loved this scalp scrub a lot.
Its not super gritty.
It smells good too.
It washed out really easily with no residue, and my scalp did feel better after each use.
Definitely no flakes, especially toward the front of my scalp, which is a big problem area.
It also won high praise for defining curls for a full day of wear.
One tester said:This is a pretty ideal styler for me.
It had good hold and made my curls look bouncy and defined.
It distributes easily through my damp hair and smells amazingclean and floral.
Also noteworthy: how just a few spritzes made this the perfect product for a midday curl refresh.
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Bonus points, per the experts:This product contains strand-strengthening hydrolyzed proteins and deep-conditioning oils.
One tester said:Never wouldve picked this product for my hair, but it ended up being stellar.
I sprayed it and then blow-dried my hair with a diffuser.
The lack of frizz!
Love how it made all my curls very defined but still maintained body and movement.
My curls stayed fresh a lot longer than they usually do.
The product is a nice weight, and it sprays evenly.
Would def use again.
