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    Just 32 Hair Products With Impressive Before-And-After Photos

    After these photos, you'll have no choice but to finally take care of your hair.

    1. A lemongrass leave-in conditioner spray that uses natural ingredients and essential oils to lock in moisture, smooth, and soothe without weighing it down. And it has an invigorating lemony scent to boot!

    before and after of a model's afro frizzy in before, then sleek and defined in after

    2. A hair finishing stick to neaten and smooth those annoying flyaways and baby hairs in seconds so you won't have to deal with them sticking up, out, or doing their own wild thing. It applies like mascara but it's for your hair.

    3. OR an edge control gel for doing the same thing for your edges and baby hairs — no flaking, no residue, all sleek.

    4. A Briogeo conditioning hair mask because it improves the long-term health of your damaged, over-processed hair with a 97% naturally derived formula. It uses rosehip oil, algae extract, and B vitamins to nourish your tresses with nutrients and much-needed hydration. It's a must-have!

    before and after of model with coiled frizzy hair, then defined curls after use

    5. A bottle of water-resistant L'Oreal Paris root cover-up spray — you just don't have the desire to shell out $$$ at the salon every single time to get your roots redone. Spray this and welcome seamless coverage with no residue.

    A reviewer with gray roots and dark brown hair showing the spray completely covered their grays

    6. A bottle of hair-building fibers for times you need an instant fix. This will help cover balding spots while you're waiting out your hair growth.

    A reviewer's before and after photo of them using the hair-building fibers to cover some bald spots

    7. A tapered ceramic Remington Pro curling wand if you, like me, were never able to figure out the curl clamp ones 😔. Turns out there is hope for us after all — this simple wand is touted as a holy grail and will give you the lovely curls you've always wanted!

    8. A lightweight multi-purpose oil infused with pure coffee seed and castor oil to take your hair from rough to silky while also moisturizing the heck out of your scalp and promoting hair growth!

    model's before-and-after of her hair looking more full, defined, and moisturized after using the product

    9. An InStyler straightening iron that uses woven ceramic-covered plates, digital heat regulation, and beveled edges to straighten and curl without scorching damage, frizz, or creases. The ceramic plates serve as a heat protectant, defending against 92% of damage so you can iron your hair without worrying about adverse effects you'd get from other irons!

    10. A tin of leave-in beard conditioner that'll soften those stubborn hairs and rid your face of "beardruff." You can also use it as a pre-shave balm and voilà! Soft skin and no roughness.

    A before photo of a reviewer with a full beard and mustache and an after photo with a cleanly shaven face looking smooth

    11. A bottle of Fanola No Yellow shampoo to wash those brassy orange undertones down the drain! They are not welcome in your hair! The violet pigment will get rid of those unwanted hues on gray, platinum, blonde or highlighted hair.

    A reviewer showing the before and after using the shampoo with the after having a less yellow hue

    12. These hair extensions to change up your look in minutes and look just fab — plus, they seem so real, even you might be fooled!

    13. A bottle of Veet's hair-removal cream that's a cult fave due to its time-saving effectiveness. Slather it on and it removes hair in just five minutes while aloe vera ensures your skin is soothed. It's so gentle reviewers love it especially for sensitive skin. Stubble and cuts? Where? 👀

    14. A John Frieda hot air brush so you can get the blown-out look without having to spend an extra hour blow-drying and straightening. Cut that time in half with this efficient tool and use that extra half hour for something more useful!

    15. A 2-in-1 ionic hair straightener brush that'll be a staple in your everyday hair routine! No hair pulling seen here.

    16. A molding wax with medium hold to lock down those stubborn hairs, maintain your hairstyle for the day, but also add a bit of fullness! Much appreciated!

    17. A tin of virtually painless all-purpose wax beads so you can go for several weeks without reaching for a razor — razor burn and bumps begone!

    Before photo of reviewer with moderate amount of back hair and after photo of reviewer with hair-free back

    18. A leave-in conditioner for multi-textured hair to nix frizz and define your curls like the star they are. This uses jojoba oil to protect, promote growth, and retain moisture.

    19. A detangling brush with over 20,000 5-star reviews on Amazon because yeah, it's that good. People swear by it for detangling fast without damaging hair. With this, you won't have to invest in three different combs, hoping one of 'em does the trick!

    20. An automatic ceramic curling iron for the styling-challenged — if a regular curling iron never works for you, this will give you to give you such dreamy curls, you won't look back.

    21. The Gold System, a set that contains all the basics you need for dry, coarse, or textured hair, including a shampoo, conditioner, and a styling crème.

    Before photo of model with flat, frizzy curls and after photo showing the products gave the curls more definition and reduced frizz

    22. A set of clip-on bangs if you've always wanted to try them out but are afraid of the commitment.

    A reviewer showing the before and after of their hair with and without the clip in bangs and it looks natural and color matches beautifully

    23. A bottle of curl cream gel since defined curls are the best curls! It also helps hold in moisture and the argan oil prevents frizz. Lovely!

    A before and after photo showing more defined curls after using the product

    24. An anti-hair loss shampoo for new growth and less shedding. Welcome, baby hairs!

    A before and after photo from day 1 to day 16 showing more hair growth in the second image

    25. A HSI Professional hair straightener that has a 6-foot, 360-degree swivel cord and shall smooth your strands into a sleek, straight style!

    26. An anti-dandruff shampoo formulated with Ketoconazole 1% because no one likes an itchy scalp. Using this will keep your dandruff at bay, resulting in a happy head.

    27. A jar of Lime Crime hair dye to add some zest to your look without the complicated and expensive salon trip. Make all your wild-haired unicorn dreams come true! Even you dark-haired beauties can use this semi-perm dye. Some reviewers have used this for years and have never turned back!

    before after of reviewer with long muted purplish hair, then vibrant pink hair after using Lime Crime

    28. A biotin shampoo with nutrient-rich botanicals like B5 zinc and coconut oil to revitalize your scalp, remove pore-clogging buildup, and nourish for healthy locks.

    A reviewer showing a progression of images that tracks their hair growth after using the product

    29. A hydrating hair mask that targets rough, dry, and overprocessed hair texture to bring it back to its former glory, restoring hydration, shine, and elasticity. It's a holy grail product for 5,000+ verified reviewers.

    A reviewer's before and after photo showing their hair more conditioned and hydrated in the second image

    30. An all-natural henna powder if you want to change up your hair color but that store-bought box dye just isn't cutting it for your hair health anymore.

    A reviewer showing the before and after of using the product with their hair looking more naturally red in the second image

    31. A bottle of 100% pure castor oil — the holy grail for stimulating hair growth! This one is rich vitamins and fatty acids to also aid in repairing and maintaining damaged strands. It's also safe to use on skin, eyelashes, and nails so go all out.

    A reviewer showing balding spots on their scalp next to an after image of the same reviewer with new hair growth in the same spot

    32. A magical color-depositing shampoo to maintain your color or add color to bleached and lightened hair for a new look! No frequent salon touch-ups needed. Your wallet shall remain safe.

    A reviewer's before and after photos showing brown and golden hair in the first image and maroon and pink hair in the second

    I relent! Take my money!