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BRING. ON. THE. SHINE.
Get a 100% cotton tee from Amazon for $3.65+ (available in sizes S-XXXL and 34 colors).
Check out even more helpful tips in "Here's How To Make Your Naturally Curly Hair Look Amazing In 7 Days."
Promising review: "I bought my first Aquis microfiber towels decades ago for a trip to the Galapagos. I actually still have my two original towels but have since added to the collection. They remain as good today as they were back then, and I don’t wrap my wet hair up in anything but! My hair is less tangled and dries faster when I wrap it in my Aquis towel straight from the shower. The added bonus is that while it is wrapped, I can easily do makeup without stray hairs ending up in the mascara brush. Love my Aquis towels!" —Loves to Travel
Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in eight colors).
Check out a BuzzFeeder's full review in "This Miracle Hair Towel Actually Cuts My Hair Drying Time In Half".
Promising review: "I've been color-treating my hair for over 40 years. I've never had an at-home conditioner work. I've spent hundreds trying different salon products that did not work. I decided to this and I LOVE MY HAIR. FINALLY! My hair turns out fluffy and silky, and my hair is no longer hard to the touch. It would usually look alright, but it didn't feel good." —KarenIsHappy
Get it from Walmart for $4.97.
To learn more, check out "This $3 Deep Conditioner Will Give You Rich-Girl Hair!".
The violet formula neutralizes yellow tones left from pigment residue after bleaching or lightening, and brightens your hair without drying it out (in fact it doubles as a deep conditioner) — all in just five minutes.
Promising review: "Let’s be honest, for an at-home hair product that takes five mins in the shower, this mask kicks ass! I’m so mad I didn’t take before-and-after pictures. But I went from a yellowy bleach blonde to a cool icy blonde in just four minutes! Badass! Next week I’m going to leave it in just a little longer to get a couple of those stubborn brassy blonde highlights out, but seriously for an at-home $25 hair treatment, you can’t beat it!" —Shelly K.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
See how a v similar purple shampoo works in "If You Color Your Hair Blonde, You Need This Purple Shampoo".
Promising review: "OMG, I never write reviews, but this product has given me SO much joy! I have been coloring my hair for 30 years and I always hate sitting in the salon, the chemicals, and the bill! I needed to get my hair done (full foil highlights) and my two regular hairdressers were not free, so I went online to do some research. Every reviewer loved this product so I decided to try it. Four morning spritzes later, and my hair looked like I just got out of the salon! I use a couple sprays every couple weeks, and I haven't been back to the salon for months! This is a seriously cool product! You don't need too much, but if you get any brassiness, you can use the John Frieda purple shampoo ($8.19)." —Lisa Mchugh
Get it from Amazon for $7.36.
Come morning, your hair is already good to go! Which means you should feel free to sleep in, which is the greatest part of all.
What you'll need: bobby pins ($2.19 on Amazon) and hair spray ($3.99 on Amazon).
Check out the full tutorial from Song of Style for the full "No Heat Beach Waves Tutorial"!
Its rice powder, kaolin clay, charcoal, cocoa, lavender and peppermint oil combo provide volume, absorb excess oil, and generally make it look like we haven't waited a full week to wash our hair.
Promising review: "I LOVE this dry shampoo!!! I teach yoga and core fusion (sweaty, awesome workouts) full-time and this helps me go two or three days without having to wash my hair. I have really long, dark brown hair and this blends perfectly into my scalp, absorbs excess oil, and best of all, gives me a ton of volume!!! At the end of day two, after teaching six to eight sweaty classes, I can put this in and my hair looks fabulous!" —Stephanie M. Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $12.90.
See what won best dry shampoo on BuzzFeed Reviews.
Use this once a week to effectively remove ~up to 90%~ of dulling residue (aka leftover shampoo, coloring treatments, etc.). Plus, it helps boost volume! Win-win.
Promising review: "This is a great product! This shampoo removed years of product build-up in my hair that I didn't even know I had. After just one wash, my hair felt lighter, finer, more voluminous, and I needed fewer styling products to achieve the same results." —Kat
Get it from Amazon for $4.83.
Promising review: "I'm very impressed with this product! I have badly damaged hair like a bird's nest due to frequent hair coloring, Japanese perm, and hot tools for styling. I was at first reluctant to buy this since it was so cheap and I normally use expensive salon brands. Since I've been using so many products and it didn't take away the tangle or frizz very well, I decided to purchase this product based on its high reviews. I am so glad I did! It got rid of my tangles and made my hair very soft and smooth. Just because it's cheap doesn't mean it won't work as well. In this case it worked spectacularly! I am also impressed with the smell. I am very allergic to perfume and this has a very light fruity smell that didn't cause me to sneeze." —honeydew
Get it from Amazon for $2.97.
Get a headwrap from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 22 styles).
Check out a full tutorial in "8 Head Wrap Cheat Sheets If You Don't Know How To Tie Them".
Promising review: "I never used to use thermal protection spray, because every single one I tried made my hair super crunchy and dry. After a stern talking to by my stylist I decided to look for another one and give it another try. I am so glad I stumbled across this stuff. I tried the small bottle first to see if I liked it and I was shocked how soft my hair felt after using it! It even helps my hair straighten better and makes it so shiny! Highly recommend." —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $9.53.
ANDDD it mends split ends and restores shine. I am IMPRESSED.
Promising review: "I noticed a difference in my hair as soon as I used it. My hair is just past my shoulders by three inches. It's wavy, but extremely dry and has been shedding a lot lately. So I was desperate to try something new before losing it all. It’s so thin now that it’s a real concern. Right after the first use, I’ve noticed that it is shiny, soft, and much easier to mange. And it's tangle free and has body without being weighed down. It’s nice and fluffy. I LOVE THIS STUFF." —Aragonme
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "Most people probably think a brush is just a brush. However, if you're like me and have long, often knotty hair, you know not all brushes are created equal. Most brushes induce tears at some point, even with a detangler spray, so it is safe to say I don't look forward to this process after my showers. I ended up with this Wet Brush, and it wins hands down. I don't feel a thing when brushing my hair, when it's wet or dry. I can't even explain how this brush works, but all I know is that it's a miracle. I'm planning to buy two or three more just so I never am without it." —Sara
Get it from Amazon for $7.03+ (available in 10 colors).
To learn more, check out "If Tangled Hair Is Your Worst Nightmare, This Brush Will Be Your Hero".
Check out more tips in "17 Secrets Your Hair Stylist Wants You To Know".
Promising review: "I have dense, natural afro-textured curly hair (4b/4c). I thought cowashes were a gimmick (why not just use cheap conditioner to 'wash'). I was wrong. This product cleansed all of the build-up out and it allowed me to wash my hair in the shower with just one lather and no need for additional conditioning. I used this, followed up with my favorite leave-in conditioner, moisturized, stretched my hair and then went to bed. I woke up with clean, soft and springy coils. I think this 16-ounce size will last me about 10 washes, which is great. I recommend this for dry, curly, natural hair and for any person who wants to keep their routine simple. This is a great product if you work out frequently and want to keep your hair clean, but not stripped and dry." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
Check out more curly-haired favorites in "24 Natural Hair Products You Can Actually Afford".
Promising review: "I’ve suffered with dry, flaking scalp for about a year now (pretty much started when I was pregnant and hadn’t gone away). I have used tea tree oil shampoo, dandruff shampoo, coconut oil, you name it. I finally read somewhere that exfoliating the scalp might help, but I was hesitant because years ago, I had a shampoo brush and it was very rigid, the bristles were fine and close together, and it made my hair a tangled mess. Anyway, I saw this shampoo brush and it looked a lot more flexible so I thought I’d give it a try and HOLY MOLY my flakes are gone! It’s made out of a silicone-type material and the little 'bristles' are flexible but still get the job done. I can literally brush my hair with shampoo in and it doesn’t get tangled. It’s amazing. Not only do I have zero flakes now, I feel like using this does a way better job at working the shampoo in and getting your hair and scalp really clean. I have super thick hair and no matter how much shampoo I use or how long I scrub my hair, I felt like the back, underneath part of my hair would sometimes stay dirty. This brush gets all that." —Meg R
Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in two colors).
Check out the full serving size guide! Impossible to use only a little conditioner, you say? This argan oil conditioner ($12.95 on Amazon) is specifically made to treat damaged, super-thick hair! Shine WILL happen with a mere drop. I promise.
AND you wear 'em to sleep so you're good to go come morning! *Dreams* do come true. They vary in size so you can pick which is best for your hair length!
Promising review: "I have thick 4C hair and I love this set. I usually have the smaller odds at the ends of my hair and have the bigger rods at the top of my hair. My hair came out so curly. It really reminded me of the movie star curls, because it has been such a long time since I have seen my hair curl without having to use heat to it. " —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 42 from Amazon for $12.99.
to learn more, check out "Give Your Hair A Break From The Heat And Try These Amazing Curling Rods".
Argan oil does it all: tames frizz, adds shine, and restores silky hair. You can even use it on your face to even out your skin tone!
Promising review: "I only got this argan oil last night, but when I woke up and saw the results in my hair overnight I had to review it. My hair has been DRY and lacking texture the last few years since I started dyeing it. This made me super sad, because I can remember how heathy and textured it used to be and no product could ever quite rejuvenate it back to its pre-salon days. I've emptied countless bottles of hair masks, deep conditioners, expensive oils, you name it. In just one use I am already so thrilled to see a glimpse what my hair used to look like. I can't wait to see the longterm results!" —Susie Muth
Get it from Amazon for $6.45.
What you'll need: extra-thick hair ties ($7.99 on Amazon) and hairspray ($3.97 on Amazon).
Check out the full tutorial in "1 Woman + 11 Hairstyles".
Interestingly enough, this isn't even a conditioner — just a very intense repair kit that's usually exclusive to salons (typically you use this after over-bleaching and coloring, but it's also great for any kind of damage!). It relinks broken bonds in hair to provide structural repair. TL;DR: your hair goes from stringy AF to shiny and new. #Science.
Promising review: "I was dealing with frizzy, dehydrated locks from a recent session with a stylist that did not use Olaplex throughout her processing. I waited to wash my hair after I received this product. It's ridiculous how great this product is. I could feel the softness as I was rinsing it out. I had soft and touchable locks with less brassy, cooler tones throughout. I am now only open to booking appointments with professionals who use Olaplex with their processes. I would rather pay a little extra than deal with the heartbreak of gummy ends and hair that feels and looks like straw." —AC
Get it from Amazon for $28.
To learn more, check out "This Product Has Saved The Color-Treated, Totally Damaged Hair Of Thousands Of People".
Promising review: "I love this pillowcase because it helps my curls stay nice and frizz-free! I've already purchased two more!" —Marlene perez
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors).
I've been guilty of blow-drying and styling my hair on the daily after working out and believe you me, I SEE the difference when I stop. Sometimes all your hair needs is a break!
What you'll need: Hair ties ($3.46 on Amazon) and styling serum ($9.89 on Amazon).
For the full tutorial, check out "This Braided Bun Is The Best Thing You Can Do With Wet Hair".
Promising review: "I really love these hair ties! They hold your hair efficiently without pulling or causing a headache. They also do not leave a crease in your hair, and they come out easily. So far they have gone back to their original shape each time, even though I stretch them out when they are in my hair." —P. McKinney
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $6.99.
It also helps lock in natural moisture, which is just about the opposite of over-heating. It has six temperature settings and an LED display so you can pick and choose which is best for you. It even features a 360° swivel cord so you have plenty of styling control and automatically turns off after 60 minutes, because burning the house down is less than ideal.
Promising review: "I’m so impressed with this flat iron. It works well and does not damage my hair. It is much better than the expensive flat irons that I have had." —JK
Get it from Amazon for $22.98.
You can even use it as a heat protectant!
Promising review: "I have really coarse, color-treated 4C hair and have been through many products attempting to keep it tamed, soft, and moisturized. Very few are effective in doing so, however, this has done more than an amazing job. I even purchased it for my mother who has even thicker hair than I do and she loves it. I was able to use this to blow dry my hair which usually causes a lot of breakage and damage, but when I blow dry my hair with the oil, I barely had any breakage." —Georgina J.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
It works especially well to cancel split ends! Did I mention it smells like grapefruit and florals? YUM.
Get it from Walmart for $4.97.
Don't worry, you don't need to have a PhD in nutrition to come up with your vitamin plan — because the people who recommend yours already do! Basically you tell them your goals ("I want clearer skin, more energy, etc.") and they'll match your needs to a personalized combination of different nutrients. They'll come in packs of thirty a month, so each day you get a *dose* of kick-ass health!
Start your subscription of Care/Of for $5+ per supplement per month.
Or! Subscribe to their Glow Trio box for $19/month.
This tutorial uses Johnson's shae and cocoa butter baby oil gel, because it's *extra* soothing and moisturizing.
What you'll need: 1/2 cup honey ($3 on Amazon), 1/4 cup Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel in Shae and Cocoa Better ($7.97 on Amazon), 1/4 cup warm water.
Or if that sounds like too much work, get a popular argan oil hair mask from Amazon for $11.50.
Check out more from Advice From a Twenty Something for the full "DIY Hair Mask For Dry, Damaged Hair" tutorial.
This *handy* set comes as a Conair hair dryer (with three heat settings and two speed settings) and a diffuser with ionic technology for shiny, frizz-free hair!
Promising review: "I am beyond thrilled with this product. It's definitely one of the most affordable I have ever purchased, yet has all of the style and effectiveness of a high-end salon model. The design is stylish and it's very quiet compared to my old dryer, which thrills my roomie, since I typically shower and style at 2 a.m., lol. The best part? It dries my fine, unruly hair quickly and frizz-free, leaving it so soft. I read the reviews carefully before purchasing this item and I am now among the top percentage of 150% satisfied." —Christa
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in three colors).
Check out "This $35 Hair Dryer And Diffuser Is A Game-Changer For Curly Hair" to see why a BuzzFeed editor stans using *this* diffuser. And see what won best hair dryers on BuzzFeed Reviews.
It's packed with protein, Ceramide 3, and collagen so it can work quickly to get your hair shiny and soft.
Promising review: "My hair used to be really shiny. Then I had purple hair for a year, followed by blue for six months. My stylist had to bleach the beejeebers out of my hair to remove all of the funky colors. Ever since, my hair has been dry, crispy, and definitely not shiny. This stuff really makes a difference! I used it maybe 10-14 days ago, and I just redid it tonight. After shampooing, I towel-dried my hair and then put a big blob throughout my long-ish hair and clipped it up. I left it on for quite a while, just puttering around and getting chores done. Then I rinsed it and my hair feels soft and looks much shinier. I will keep using this as long as I need to (it will take a few years to grow out all the damage while maintaining length). I'm really glad that I read that article and bought the product" —SHANNON FRASER
Get it from Amazon for $8.50.
Check out a BuzzFeed editor's full review (#1) in "7 Game-Changing Beauty Products We're Currently Obsessing Over".
Promising review (for the John Frieda shampoo and conditioner): "After finishing the whole container of this shampoo, I have to say WOW. My hair is noticeably fuller without being coarse or rough. It is soft, shiny, holds better, and seems healthy! I was paying a fortune for other products that initially worked, but would eventually weigh my hair down into coarse, stick-like cartoon hair. This shampoo does a much better job at a fraction of the price." —Lori
Get them from Amazon: Shea Moisture styling milk for $9.19 and John Frieda volumizing shampoo and conditioner for $5.81+ each.
For more helpful tips, check out "A Pro Hairstylist Gave Us Curly Hair Makeovers And A Bunch Of Really Good Tips We Can Actually Use".
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.