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Hair wash daysthough essentialcan be a hassle.
Cesar Buitrago. Wardrobe styling by Kat Thomas. Makeup by Deanna Melluso at L’Atelier. Hair by Jerome Cultrera at L’Atelier. Prop styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Co. On Model: Calvin Klein bra.
They refuse to align with your social plans.
You schedule your workouts around them.
The right products can make your wash-day regimen feel like way less of a chore.
Thats where the 2024 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards come in.
Below, youll find the best shampoos and conditioners for your unique hair needs.
Be sure to check out the rest ofSELFs 2024 Healthy Beauty Award winners here.
It made my fine, thin hair look like I had some.
Her new hair care line, Cecred, came out swinging with this hydrating shampoo.
It made my hair (and scalp) feel fresh between clarifying washes and primed it for conditioner beautifully.
This shampoo is so spa-likeeverything from the formula to the fragrance to the packaging felt so luxe.
When you start to notice dryness and breakage, this shampoo from Verb is a perfect nourishing reset.
It works by rebuilding bonds to strengthen your hair from root to (split) end.
One tester said:This shampoo made my dry, damaged hair super smoothand actually repaired.
Dullness and brassy tones can easily creep in without the right neutralizing products.
One tester said:Everything about this shampoopackaging and scent includedfelt luxe.
This drugstore shampoo preserves natural oils in hair, which helps to keep color fresh and intact.
The best part is the scent!
It smells like freshly cut, juicy burgundy plums.
One tester said:I love this shampoo!
It came in a really large size for the price, which I appreciate for my thick hair.
One tester said:I really like this shampoo!
The packaging is also nice: simple and pleasant to use.
If you’re looking for one VERY nice product to level up your hair-cleansing zone, this is it.
One tester said:I was especially pleased with how strong my hair was after using this product.
Apparently not, thanks to this curl-enhancing conditioneran easy everyday product for all types of waves and coils.
I also love that its cruelty-free and that the bottle uses significantly less plastic than previous incarnations.
Its especially great for detangling and locking in moisture for curly hair, and the packaging feels spa-worthy.
It gives my hair a great slip so its super easy to detangle.
Out of the shower my hair simply feels softer, shinier, bouncier, and more hydrated.
This conditioner left our testers feeling like thator at least, the closest real-life equivalent.
It minimizes frizz and flyaways, and leaves hair with a next-level shine.
One tester said:For less than $10, this conditioner DELIVERS on its promises.
My hair not only felt smoother, but looked so much silkier and felt WAY lighter.
Its a budget-friendly choice that strengthens strands and boosts shine.
Especially considering the low price point, this is definitely a new holy grail for me.
Bonus points, per the experts:Hydrolyzed proteinswhich help define shapeare a wavy heads best friend.
This conditioner contains a whole suite, including kale, carrot, lemon, and rice proteins.
One tester said:This conditioner worked really well for my hairfor both air drying and using heat products!
Testers were especially impressed by the rich lather and deep yet lightweight hydration it delivers.
