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Give your mane a makeover with these products reviewers are absolutely raving about.
Promising review: "First-time review and it’s because I’m so happy with this dryer/styler! My hair is about shoulder length, very fine with a slight curl, and now it has some gray to it. It’s also frizzy, no matter what I use. I’m 61 years old so trust me, I’ve used a lot of products! Never have I been able to get my hair to look like it did after leaving the salon, EXCEPT after using this. I watched some YouTube videos first for some pointers, and then I gave it a try. It’s easy to use, even though it’s bigger than I thought it would be. My hair came out beautiful! Smooth, soft, no frizz and lots of volume. Hope this review helps you anyone out there that have similar hair!" —Anon anon
Get it from Amazon for $41.85+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I love this shampoo! I had gastric sleeve surgery and my hair was very, very thin. I started taking biotin and switched to biotin shampoo as recommended by my doctor. It doesn’t make your hair grow by washing it but it makes your hair and roots stronger. And it worked. After using the whole bottle, my hair was stronger. I had a lot of new growth that was sticking around (the previous new growth fell out early on) and my hair was getting thicker. Eight months later, my hair is back to normal. It's longer and thicker than ever. I still use it twice a week and love it! I’m not wild about the way it smells but others love it when they smell my hair." —Diane J. Huff
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "I have tried every natural thing for my dandruff-y, funky scalp. I did tea tree, neem, a couple Aveda systems, borax, just everything. For a couple YEARS. I'd see mild improvement, but it was always a struggle and if I let up, it was back with a vengeance. And then I used this twice and it's just all gone. I'm going to keep using it for a while to make sure this stuff is killed off completely, but I can already tell I'm not going to have gross lumps of dead skin in my hair ever again. I've had a lot of hair loss the last couple years too, and I have SO much hope that this will help reverse that! I'm still using my nice natural shampoo as my main shampoo. This stuff is kind of harsh. But as medicine it can't be beat and I'm so glad I bought it." —bright shiny things
Get it from Amazon for $14.84.
Promising review: "I love these rollers. My hair is very thin and the hot rollers and dryer that I have been using further destroyed my hair. These rollers are easy to use. I put a little water on each section, roll, and usually wait two hours. My curls are great and stay all day." —The Sutherlands
Get 42 rods from Amazon for $12.99.
Briogeo is a Black-owned, woman-owned small business that specializes in cruelty-free, gluten-free, mostly vegan hair products. Every product is also six-free, which means it has no harsh sulfates, silicones, phthalates, parabens, DEA, or artificial dyes.
Promising review: "MY HAIR HAS NEVER BEEN SOFTER! Seriously, this stuff is magic. My hair was so soft using this product and never felt greasy like a lot of other products will make my hair feel. I have straight, fine hair and it was awesome!" —mhopp
This comes with a protective glove to keep your fingers safe as you style your hair! Other safety features include auto-off and auto temperature lock, which automatically shuts off the brush if not used for 60 minutes. Temperatures range from150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit) to 230 degrees Celsius (450 degrees Fahrenheit) for any hair type.
Promising review: "Y'aaaaaall! Buy this thing. Seriously, add it to your cart right now and check out. RIGHT NOW! I have never liked straightening my hair. It took way too long (upwards of two hours), the flat iron would get caught in my hair, I'd burn my scalp trying to get too close; it just was a hassle. I'm so glad I tried this because what used to be a two-plus hour ordeal took only 45 minutes — and most of that was taking my hair down and detangling it from washing it! The actual straightening process was maybe 20 minutes." —Margaret
Get it from Amazon for $41.99.
The set includes a glove, pouch, and travel size argan oil that you can use as a leave-in hair treatment to prevent heat damage.
Promising review: "This is the holy grail, guys. They’ve done it. They’ve made a flat iron that can control the beast. 10x better than my other iron, and I can get my hair done in about 20 minutes now!" —Tiffany Baker
Get it from Amazon for $46.95.
Make sure your hair is wet when you use this, and apply liberally from roots to ends. Use once a week or twice a week if you have severely damaged hair.
Promising review: "I had a botched hair color. The hairdresser over-bleached and processed my hair. I could hardly brush it because of the damage. I knew I needed to find something to repair my hair. This product has worked wonders. I did an overnight treatment and I could feel that my hair was more manageable. I love this product, I now use it once a week to help replenish my damaged hair. My hair is very thick so I only got two treatments out of one bottle. I will definitely be using this in the future. It smells good and is easy to apply." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $28.
Promising review: "This was the best nine dollars I've spent in a long time! The color is a perfect match to my hair. The hair is very long — I cut at least 12 inches off. It stays in place very well. This is a fun addition to my going out look." —SBonert
Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five lengths and a variety of colors).
Find out more about the Reecho hair extensions in my colleague's deep dive!
Promising review: "I bought these with the intention of filling out my hair for my wedding. I bought two boxes and they came with a set of lashes as a gift. The hair is soft and natural to the touch. It was easy to install as I used them first as bangs and for a top bun and on a different occasion a slicked-back ponytail. I took both boxes to my stylist and show her the style I desired. She blow-dried my hair and the pieces straight and wand curled it all. It was so beautiful and full! She commented on how natural it looked and how well it matched my hair. I got plenty of compliments as I left the salon. I’m very satisfied with the product and highly recommend it." —Melanie Hutcheson
Get it from Amazon for $39.90+ (available in six lengths and eight colors).
Bread Beauty Supply is a Black woman-owned small business that excels in creating haircare for not so basic hair. And they cater for curl types 3a to 4c.
Promising review: "This curl cream is really it. I have tried different ones before but I feel like this one leaves my hair bouncy and moisturized. I really like the smell, too — it's so sweet, makes me want to eat it hehe. I like that a little goes a long way and the packaging is really great size so it would last a long time." —Sephora Customer
Get it from Sephora for $28.
Promising review: "This stuff is a godsend! I used to have red hair and decided to get a blonde balayage. It took two visits to get my hair lightened to where it looked blonde and not gold, but it still had lots of gold in it. Now my hair is finally blonde and not gold! I’m so happy! Plus this stuff smells amazing and makes my hair so soft and shiny and voluminous with lots of body!" —KatEd
Get it from Amazon for $10.74 (available in three sizes).
And check out our full write-up on this Fanola No Yellow Shampoo to learn more.
Promising review: "I’ve been using this religiously for the last five or six years. Especially when my hair was longer, it tended to weigh down my crown, so I’d spray into my roots and instant volume! Unlike dry shampoo, this doesn’t make my hair fall flat or create greasy roots. I use between blow-drying and curling my hair. Or as a second or third-day boost, if needed. It helps to refresh styler hair on those second or third days, with a little going a long way. I also love the smell. Just let the product sit before running your fingers through." —tealnina
Get it from Sephora for $16+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I have super fine hair with lots of breakage. No matter how I put my hair up I have bad flyaways. This stuff is great! So easy and it stays better and looks smoother than stiff hair spray." —Jill Stilfield
Get it from Amazon for $6.78.
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Promising review: "Hands-down! The best edge control I have ever used and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and nongreasy! And this one is not even the strongest in the line. Love this product!" —Seabea2013
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in four sizes).
Use before shampooing by apply a small amount onto your hair and scalp. Massage onto your scalp and leave on for five minutes, you can leave it on overnight for maximum benefits.
Bomba Curls is a small business founded by Lulu Cordero and inspired by her Afro-Dominicana roots. The products are meant to help curly-haired folks naturally boost growth and achieve maximum length retention.
Promising review: "I have been using Bomba Curls since May and it's been an amazing journey. My hair is usually wavy, frizzy, and dry. Throughout the years I have damaged my hair with a perm, color, and heat and lost most of my curl pattern. My hair is slowly getting from wavy to curly again thanks to this and it's so nourished and soft." —Jesenia
Get it from Nordstrom or Bomba Curls for $22.
Promising review: "My hair grows somewhat fast so I find myself coloring my roots at minimum every two weeks, which I think is bad for my hair. This product has been a lifesaver in allowing me to extend that time frame some. I wish I had found it sooner!" —Mmandkcs
Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in eight colors).
They're sweat-, wind-, and rain-resistant, but come out in your next shampoo. Just shake into the thinning area, and pat your hair to disperse.
Promising review: "I was hesitant to try this, and I'm hoping my review will help someone else who feels the same way. I have alopecia areata, which causes circles or ovals of hair to fall out all at once. The hair fibers are a godsend. I use the dark brown with the spray applicator. You'd be able to see if you got up close to look, and it works better where there's some hair than on areas that are completely bare, but even on bare patches it's much better. I would definitely recommend this for anyone, any age, with thinning hair or bald patches." —Christine Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "I’m one of those people who just sucks at curling my hair. I've tried numerous times to curl my hair with a curling iron, but I can never get it right. I love this wand! I literally feel like a pro curling my hair and it took less than 10 minutes! It used to take forever with those darn curling irons. Never again! Seriously though, this is a must-have for all." —MissEm
Get it from Amazon for $18.89+ (available in two sizes).
Read my colleague's Remington curling wand review for more deets!
Promising review: "I love this curler beyond words. I am Asian with super straight hair that can never keep curls. Seriously, after curling my hair with a curling iron AND using hair spray, my hair is basically straight again in two hours. This is the ONLY curling iron that I've used that actually works and is super easy to use. I actually tried using it without spraying my hair and the curls stayed intact until the next day." —NYCdogmomma
Get it from Amazon for $41.89.
Andre Walker Hair is a Black-owned small business and beauty brand developed specifically for curls, kinks and coils. Fun fact: Andre has been Oprah Winfrey’s hairstylist for more than 25 years!
Promising review: "I have used this line of products for years. Fabulous to help strengthen my hair. I swear by this product line." —S. Selleck
Get it from Andre Walker Hair for $39.
Plus, they're cruelty-free and vegan (as the unicorns would want!).
Promising review: "I’m so in love with my unicorn hair! I went from a dull silver/rose to a gorgeous vibrant magenta! Never going back to the other semi permanent brands I've used in the past. Lime Crime Unicorn Hair is my new bestie! I bought the Chocolate Covered Cherry and left it on for two hours but it washed out beautifully and my hair was silky smooth! It smells amazing too which makes coloring much more pleasant. So far I've only washed it once in warm water since coloring and the color is still just as vibrant!" —Mysti Moon
Get it from Amazon for $16 (available in 24 shades).
Promising review: "This shampoo is awesome. I used this wet and it gave my hair a slight pink tint. The next time I applied it to dry hair in pieces to see if it would be more vivid and it definitely turned those pieces a lot pinker. It lasts a few washes, just make sure you also use conditioner because this can feel drying. My hair is dark blonde with highlights and it shows better on the highlights. You can still see it on the dark blonde too, it's just not as vibrant. I'm sold on this stuff and will be getting more of it!" —Jess
Get it from Amazon for $35 (available in 22 colors).
GirlandHair is a woman-owned small business based in Los Angeles that creates vegan and cruelty-free hair products.
Promising review: "I have dry wavy hair that often looks frizzy. I use a protein shampoo and a great leave-in conditioner but still had frizz. I added this to my routine. I use it once a week and have had no frizz. Absolutely love it. I just add it in the shower and rinse before I get out." —Jolene Bailey
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "Oh praise all the spiritual beings because I have finally found a hairbrush that seems to work on my child's unruly hair without her screaming that I'm ripping her scalp off every time I go to brush her hair. I don't know what happens to this child while she sleeps, but every morning it's as if she's been headbanging in the middle of a tornado and I have to brush through that mess. Even with a detangler it was a challenge before, but now it goes much more smoothly. Could not be more pleased with it. I use this on my own hair too and if there are any knots, I don't even feel when they are brushed out. Seriously, love it." —Lissa K.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12+ (available in five color combos) or try out this detangling brush for type 3 and 4 hair from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors).
It comes on a swiveling cord so you can twist it to reach every strand of hair, without getting tangled up, *and* auto shuts off so you can leave the house for the day without panicking.
Promising review: "I love the speed with which I can do my hair with this waver. Using a traditional curling iron takes me much longer and often gives my hair that overstyled, helmet head look. This gives me loose beach waves that look just messy enough to come across as natural. I have short hair and it's great for my length. I highly recommend." —BeckyfromBama
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.