PEOPLE's Beauty Awards: See Our Favorite Hair Care Products of 2024!

With all the products at our disposal (we know, we know) we’re lucky to have more good hair days than bad. But that doesn’t stop us from wanting faster and easier ways to achieve the desired style. That’s why our testers slathered, smoothed, and lathered tons of products to discover the ultimate new products — whether your hair is straight or curly, fine or thick or unpredictably cooperative. These are the shampoos, conditioners, foams, serums and tools that we have added to our toilets.

THE BEST HAIR CARE 2024

BEST SCALP EXfoliation: Living Proof Scalp Care exfoliation

Living Proof peeling for scalp care.

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Buy now for $38

Between the serum-like formula, which fights flakes and excess oil, and the pointed tip of the applicator, this scrub is a must-try.

BEST SCALP TREATMENT: NatureLab. Tokyo Saisei Biomimetic Peptide Treatment Essence

NatureLab. Tokyo Saisei Biomimetic Peptide Treatment Essence. Buy now for $46

With patience, this innovation actually promotes growth and prevents gray hair from multiplying.

BEST SYSTEM FOR ALL HAIR TYPES: Nous It Girl

Nous It Girl wash and conditioner. Buy now for $28

It’s rare that a system works for all hair types, but this one was a hit with a range of lengths and textures, including one sawgirl’s curly husband.

BEST SYSTEM FOR CURLS AND THREADS: Redken Acidic Bonding Curls

Redken Acidic Bonding Curls Shampoo and Conditioner. Buy now for $33

This duo nailed their roles. Testers described the shampoo as “luxurious and soapy” and were impressed with how the conditioner left hair “slippery and easy to brush.”

BEST SYSTEM FOR DAMAGED HAIR: Nexxus Amino Bond

Nexxus Amino Bond shampoo and conditioner.

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Buy now for $16

Thanks to this bond-building combination containing strengthening amino acids and keratin protein, no one will know you’re styling, coloring, bleaching or all of the above.

BEST SYSTEM FOR DRY HAIR: Herbal Essences Honey Daily Moisture

Herbal Essences Honey Daily Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner. Buy now for $13

In keeping with the brand’s ethos, these two fragrances smell wonderful. But they also do a fantastic job of hydrating hair without leaving it feeling heavy or greasy.

BEST SYSTEM FOR FINE HAIR: Divi Volumizing

Divi shampoo and volume conditioner.

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Buy now for $32

This duo strengthens your scalp (talk about tingles thanks to the tea tree oil!) and adds tons of strength.

BEST SYSTEM FOR CURLY HAIR: Moroccanoil Frizz Control

Moroccanoil Frizz Control shampoo and conditioner.

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Buy now for $28

“My hair has never felt softer,” said one happy tester, who also reported that the Argan Oil System, which has the brand’s signature scent, “really tamed” her frizz.

BEST MASK: Dove Bond Strength 10-in-1 serum mask

Dove Bond Strength 10-in-1 serum mask. $10 at Target

Even if it didn’t revive our dry, damaged hair in just 60 seconds, we’d still use it just for the amazing smell.

BEST MASK FOR BLONDES: Schwarzkopf Keratin Blonde Anti-Brass Purple mask

Schwarzkopf Keratin Blonde Anti-Brass Purple mask.

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$12 on Amazon

In addition to eliminating yellow tones, this purple treatment contains keratin that keeps strands strong.

BEST SOLUTION: Color Wow Money Mist

Color Wow Money Mist.

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Buy now for $29

This multipurpose spray detangles, smoothes curls, adds shine and protects from heat. Plus, it has the best “fancy salon” scent.

BEST LEAVE-ON TREATMENT: Pantene Pro-Vitamin Repair Essence

Pantene Pro-Vitamin Repair Essence.

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$40 on Amazon

The weightless, floral-scented elixir makes hair instantly silkier and actually repairs damage over time.

BEST STYLING CREAM: Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Long Last Styling Cream

Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil long-lasting styling cream.

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Buy now for $38

Our curly testers said this cream defines their curls without the slightest stickiness.

BEST VOLUMINIZING SPRAY: RŌZ Air Thickening Spray

RŌZ air thickening spray.

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Buy now for $39

This formula provides all-over fullness and what one tester called “the perfect texture,” while still leaving hair touchable.

BEST MOUSSE: Blake Brown Blackcurrant VanilleGlam Mousse

Blake Brown Blackcurrant Vanilla Glam Mousse. Buy now for $19

This airy, non-crunchy foam from Blake Lively’s new brand makes us wonder why we stopped using foam in the first place.

BEST gel: Olaplex no. 10 Bond Shaper Curl Defining Gel

Olaplex no. 10 Bond Shaper gel for defining curls. Buy now for $30

This bond-building gel enhances your natural curl pattern while hydrating and strengthening your hair.

BEST DRY SHAMPOO: Hask Tea Tree Oil Dry Shampoo

Hask dry shampoo with tea tree oil.

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Buy now for $6

“That’s all I need in a dry shampoo!” enthused one tester, who added that it becomes transparent when absorbed into the hair.

BEST SERUM: Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Repair Serum

Garnier Fructis Restoring Hair Replenishment Serum. Buy now for $10

The trio—there’s one for curls, one for damaged hair, and one for color-treated hair—has targeted ingredients that improve the health of each strand from the inside out.

BEST OIL: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original hair oil

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original hair oil.

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Buy now for $62

“It’s the best hair oil I’ve ever used,” declared one tester, who noted that you only need a “tiny dab” of the “great-smelling” formula to see smooth, shiny results.

BEST HAIR SPRAY: TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Finishing Spray

TRESemmé keratin smoothing spray.

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Buy now for $8

We knew this one was a winner when it kept one tester’s hair smooth on an unbearably humid day.

BEST BRUSH FOR BLOW DRYING: Kristin Ess Hair Soft Volume Blow Dry Brush

Kristin Ess Hair Soft Volume Blow Dry Brush. Buy now for $85

Our testers loved how easy this tool was to operate. One says, “It’s not too heavy and saves you the step of using a separate brush.”

BEST HOT ROUND BRUSH: Mane It’s Giving Body Hot Round Brush

Mane It’s Giving Body Hot Round Brush. Buy now for $98

Our testers loved this TikTok acclaimed tool. It heats up instantly and creates all kinds of waves and curls.

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