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/ Lecia Landis No matter whether you embrace a complex styling routine to coif your natural curls or prefer to simply wash and air dry your straight hair, the haircare space has never been more saturated with products for every hair texture and type. It can make curating a haircare routine feel slightly overwhelming—which is exactly why we decided to put together this ultimate list of the top haircare brands out there, as well as the must-try product from each one. Keep reading to learn all about the best haircare brands, from drugstore classics to niche indie companies and splurge-worthy picks. In This Article Expand Our Picks What to Look For In a Haircare Brand FAQ Why Trust ? Olaplex Olaplex View On Amazon View On Olaplex.com What We Like Works on all hair types Reduces hair loss and breakage Repairs bonds in hair What We Don't Like Expensive Read Full Review: The Olaplex Bond Maintenance System Kit Transformed My Hair The brand: First launched in 2014, Olaplex started by offering a game-changing reparative in-salon treatment that colorists quickly went ga-ga for. Credit the brand's proprietary technology that focused on repairing the protein bonds that are broken when hair undergoes chemical processes. Fast forward, and there's now a whole line of at-home products that utilize the same type of bond-building technology—which in turn inspired tons of other brands to follow suit and focus on the same type of repair. The hero product: There's a good reason why the No.3 Hair Perfector is the brand's best-seller—it's basically the at-home version of the OG in-salon treatment that started it all. Great for all hair types and textures, it can be used weekly as a preventative or up to three times per week to help undo some pretty serious damage. All you have to do is apply to damp hair and leave it on for 10 minutes before shampooing and conditioning as normal. Cruelty-Free: Yes What Our Editors Say Since launch, I've been a devoted Olaplex fan. It is the only set of products that have made a true, real, visible difference in the length and strength of my breakage-prone hair. I use the shampoo and conditioner, bonding oil, as well as the No.2 and No.3 masks as often as I can. — Kathryn Vandervalk, Editorial & Strategy Director Briogeo Briogeo View On Amazon View On Briogeohair.com What We Like Works on all hair types Moisturizing Adds shine What We Don't Like Reviewers note results aren't drastic The brand: Founder Nancy Twine started Briogeo out of a tiny New York City apartment, inspired by her grandmother's recipes for homemade hair care. Despite the brand's now-global popularity, the focus on high-quality, pure ingredients remains a priority. Fun fact: The name of the brand is a combination of brio, the Italian word for full of life, and geo, the Latin word meaning of earth and nature, a testament to the fact that all of the products are 90 to 100% naturally-derived. The hero product: No matter whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, if it requires a little extra TLC, the Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask is the solution. Natural hydrating oils are combined with B vitamins to pack a serious punch, leaving hair healthier, shinier, and stronger. Cruelty-Free: Yes Odele Odele View On Ulta View On Target View On Odelebeauty.com What We Like Affordable Adds shine Smells good What We Don't Like May not work well in high humidity The brand: Arguably our favorite new brand to launch in recent years, we can't get enough of anything and everything Odele. The premise is simple: A line of totally clean, super affordable, genderless, and above all, effective formulas. The brand checks every one of these boxes, and the packaging is beyond chic to boot. The hero product: There's no shortage of air-dry products on the market, but in our humble opinion, none work as well as the Air Dry Styler. Just a tiny dollop of the gel-like serum adds shine and smoothness, and generally leaves your hair looking better, even if you don't do another thing to it. Bonus points for the fresh and clean fragrance, which is completely naturally derived. Cruelty-Free: Yes What Our Editors Say Both Leah Wyar and I are obsessed with Odele's shockingly affordable yet chic line of products that are genderless, gentle to hair, and hard-working. I'm personally a big fan of the Air Dry Styler, a lightweight gel-like serum that helps my just-washed hair dry into smoothed, subtle waves instead of the massive frizzy bedhead I usually get from towel-drying. — Lindsey Metrus, Editorial Project Director Oribe Bloomingdale's View On Amazon View On Sephora $69 View On Dermstore $69 What We Like Volumizes Adds shine Bottle lasts a long time What We Don't Like Expensive The brand: The brainchild of Oribe Canales—one of the most legendary hairstylists ever— Oribe has a long history of being a go-to brand both for professionals and beauty lovers alike. Credit high-performance formulas and plenty of options for all hair textures and that signature Oribe scent that's so good you don't even have to wear perfume. The hero product: Anyone who loves a good blowout should try the Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Hair Cream, a must-have for helping to add softness, shine, and volume—everything you want from a blowout. Also nice: It works just as well on straight hair as it does on curly, and a little bit goes a long way, meaning one bottle will last quite a while. Cruelty-Free: Yes What Our Editors Say I've honestly never tried an Oribe product I didn't instantly love. There's a reason the brand is a staple in salons everywhere—it was created by one of the most respected hairstyles of all time. It's the closest thing to professional-quality products you can find in stores, and the brand tests every formula backstage and on set to make sure it meets the standard of industry pros. The Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Hair Cream, in particular, is a game-changer for getting salon-worthy blowouts at home. — Karli Bendlin, Senior Editor Bounce Curl Bounce Curl View On Bouncecurl.com What We Like Moisturizing Improves elasticity Reduces frizz What We Don't Like Doesn't work on all hair types The brand: Wavy, curly, and coily girls, this one is for you. The female-owned brand is all about creating products specially made for all different types of curly textures, relying on natural ingredients in all of their many cleansing, conditioning, and styling formulas. The hero product: Ideal for 4a to 4c hair types or those with thick hair, the Curl Defining Butta is the most moisturizing of all of the brand's creams. Murumuru butter, shea butter, baobab oil, and castor seed oil are only some of the key players. It infuses plenty of moisture and helps to smooth the hair while improving elasticity. It's also a must-have for wash-and-go or twist-out styles. Cruelty-Free: Yes Living Proof Sephora View On Amazon View On Sephora $16 View On Ulta $43 What We Like Absorbs oil Removes build-up Volumizes What We Don't Like Contains fragrance The brand: When MIT scientists are involved with a haircare brand, you know that there's going to be some pretty amazing technology at play, and indeed that's the case with Living Proof. Founded by a group of biotech scientists in 2005, the brand now has 20 different patents across 50 different products, creating unique ingredients and technologies. The hero product: To the point of unique ingredients, the Perfect Hair Day Shampoo features the brand's patented Healthy Hair Molecule, which ensures that the formula not only soaks up excess oil (as most dry shampoos do) but then actually whisks all that grime away, too. In short, it's the closest you can get to washing your hair without actually doing so. Plus, it imparts tons of volume and blends in nicely on all hair colors. Cruelty-Free: Yes Amika Sephora View On Amazon View On Sephora
Sophia Emmanuel is an IAT-certified trichologist and licensed cosmetologist based in New York. She owns and operates the Crown Worthy beauty salon in New York City.
/ Lecia Landis No matter whether you embrace a complex styling routine to coif your natural curls or prefer to simply wash and air dry your straight hair, the haircare space has never been more saturated with products for every hair texture and type. It can make curating a haircare routine feel slightly overwhelming—which is exactly why we decided to put together this ultimate list of the top haircare brands out there, as well as the must-try product from each one. Keep reading to learn all about the best haircare brands, from drugstore classics to niche indie companies and splurge-worthy picks. In This Article Expand Our Picks What to Look For In a Haircare Brand FAQ Why Trust ? Olaplex Olaplex View On Amazon View On Olaplex.com What We Like Works on all hair types Reduces hair loss and breakage Repairs bonds in hair What We Don't Like Expensive Read Full Review: The Olaplex Bond Maintenance System Kit Transformed My Hair The brand: First launched in 2014, Olaplex started by offering a game-changing reparative in-salon treatment that colorists quickly went ga-ga for. Credit the brand's proprietary technology that focused on repairing the protein bonds that are broken when hair undergoes chemical processes. Fast forward, and there's now a whole line of at-home products that utilize the same type of bond-building technology—which in turn inspired tons of other brands to follow suit and focus on the same type of repair. The hero product: There's a good reason why the No.3 Hair Perfector is the brand's best-seller—it's basically the at-home version of the OG in-salon treatment that started it all. Great for all hair types and textures, it can be used weekly as a preventative or up to three times per week to help undo some pretty serious damage. All you have to do is apply to damp hair and leave it on for 10 minutes before shampooing and conditioning as normal. Cruelty-Free: Yes What Our Editors Say Since launch, I've been a devoted Olaplex fan. It is the only set of products that have made a true, real, visible difference in the length and strength of my breakage-prone hair. I use the shampoo and conditioner, bonding oil, as well as the No.2 and No.3 masks as often as I can. — Kathryn Vandervalk, Editorial & Strategy Director Briogeo Briogeo View On Amazon View On Briogeohair.com What We Like Works on all hair types Moisturizing Adds shine What We Don't Like Reviewers note results aren't drastic The brand: Founder Nancy Twine started Briogeo out of a tiny New York City apartment, inspired by her grandmother's recipes for homemade hair care. Despite the brand's now-global popularity, the focus on high-quality, pure ingredients remains a priority. Fun fact: The name of the brand is a combination of brio, the Italian word for full of life, and geo, the Latin word meaning of earth and nature, a testament to the fact that all of the products are 90 to 100% naturally-derived. The hero product: No matter whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, if it requires a little extra TLC, the Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask is the solution. Natural hydrating oils are combined with B vitamins to pack a serious punch, leaving hair healthier, shinier, and stronger. Cruelty-Free: Yes Odele Odele View On Ulta View On Target View On Odelebeauty.com What We Like Affordable Adds shine Smells good What We Don't Like May not work well in high humidity The brand: Arguably our favorite new brand to launch in recent years, we can't get enough of anything and everything Odele. The premise is simple: A line of totally clean, super affordable, genderless, and above all, effective formulas. The brand checks every one of these boxes, and the packaging is beyond chic to boot. The hero product: There's no shortage of air-dry products on the market, but in our humble opinion, none work as well as the Air Dry Styler. Just a tiny dollop of the gel-like serum adds shine and smoothness, and generally leaves your hair looking better, even if you don't do another thing to it. Bonus points for the fresh and clean fragrance, which is completely naturally derived. Cruelty-Free: Yes What Our Editors Say Both Leah Wyar and I are obsessed with Odele's shockingly affordable yet chic line of products that are genderless, gentle to hair, and hard-working. I'm personally a big fan of the Air Dry Styler, a lightweight gel-like serum that helps my just-washed hair dry into smoothed, subtle waves instead of the massive frizzy bedhead I usually get from towel-drying. — Lindsey Metrus, Editorial Project Director Oribe Bloomingdale's View On Amazon View On Sephora $69 View On Dermstore $69 What We Like Volumizes Adds shine Bottle lasts a long time What We Don't Like Expensive The brand: The brainchild of Oribe Canales—one of the most legendary hairstylists ever— Oribe has a long history of being a go-to brand both for professionals and beauty lovers alike. Credit high-performance formulas and plenty of options for all hair textures and that signature Oribe scent that's so good you don't even have to wear perfume. The hero product: Anyone who loves a good blowout should try the Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Hair Cream, a must-have for helping to add softness, shine, and volume—everything you want from a blowout. Also nice: It works just as well on straight hair as it does on curly, and a little bit goes a long way, meaning one bottle will last quite a while. Cruelty-Free: Yes What Our Editors Say I've honestly never tried an Oribe product I didn't instantly love. There's a reason the brand is a staple in salons everywhere—it was created by one of the most respected hairstyles of all time. It's the closest thing to professional-quality products you can find in stores, and the brand tests every formula backstage and on set to make sure it meets the standard of industry pros. The Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Hair Cream, in particular, is a game-changer for getting salon-worthy blowouts at home. — Karli Bendlin, Senior Editor Bounce Curl Bounce Curl View On Bouncecurl.com What We Like Moisturizing Improves elasticity Reduces frizz What We Don't Like Doesn't work on all hair types The brand: Wavy, curly, and coily girls, this one is for you. The female-owned brand is all about creating products specially made for all different types of curly textures, relying on natural ingredients in all of their many cleansing, conditioning, and styling formulas. The hero product: Ideal for 4a to 4c hair types or those with thick hair, the Curl Defining Butta is the most moisturizing of all of the brand's creams. Murumuru butter, shea butter, baobab oil, and castor seed oil are only some of the key players. It infuses plenty of moisture and helps to smooth the hair while improving elasticity. It's also a must-have for wash-and-go or twist-out styles. Cruelty-Free: Yes Living Proof Sephora View On Amazon View On Sephora $16 View On Ulta $43 What We Like Absorbs oil Removes build-up Volumizes What We Don't Like Contains fragrance The brand: When MIT scientists are involved with a haircare brand, you know that there's going to be some pretty amazing technology at play, and indeed that's the case with Living Proof. Founded by a group of biotech scientists in 2005, the brand now has 20 different patents across 50 different products, creating unique ingredients and technologies. The hero product: To the point of unique ingredients, the Perfect Hair Day Shampoo features the brand's patented Healthy Hair Molecule, which ensures that the formula not only soaks up excess oil (as most dry shampoos do) but then actually whisks all that grime away, too. In short, it's the closest you can get to washing your hair without actually doing so. Plus, it imparts tons of volume and blends in nicely on all hair colors. Cruelty-Free: Yes Amika Sephora View On Amazon View On Sephora
Sophia Emmanuel is an IAT-certified trichologist and licensed cosmetologist based in New York. She owns and operates the Crown Worthy beauty salon in New York City.
/ Lecia Landis No matter whether you embrace a complex styling routine to coif your natural curls or prefer to simply wash and air dry your straight hair, the haircare space has never been more saturated with products for every hair texture and type. It can make curating a haircare routine feel slightly overwhelming—which is exactly why we decided to put together this ultimate list of the top haircare brands out there, as well as the must-try product from each one. Keep reading to learn all about the best haircare brands, from drugstore classics to niche indie companies and splurge-worthy picks. In This Article Expand Our Picks What to Look For In a Haircare Brand FAQ Why Trust ? Olaplex Olaplex View On Amazon View On Olaplex.com What We Like Works on all hair types Reduces hair loss and breakage Repairs bonds in hair What We Don't Like Expensive Read Full Review: The Olaplex Bond Maintenance System Kit Transformed My Hair The brand: First launched in 2014, Olaplex started by offering a game-changing reparative in-salon treatment that colorists quickly went ga-ga for. Credit the brand's proprietary technology that focused on repairing the protein bonds that are broken when hair undergoes chemical processes. Fast forward, and there's now a whole line of at-home products that utilize the same type of bond-building technology—which in turn inspired tons of other brands to follow suit and focus on the same type of repair. The hero product: There's a good reason why the No.3 Hair Perfector is the brand's best-seller—it's basically the at-home version of the OG in-salon treatment that started it all. Great for all hair types and textures, it can be used weekly as a preventative or up to three times per week to help undo some pretty serious damage. All you have to do is apply to damp hair and leave it on for 10 minutes before shampooing and conditioning as normal. Cruelty-Free: Yes What Our Editors Say Since launch, I've been a devoted Olaplex fan. It is the only set of products that have made a true, real, visible difference in the length and strength of my breakage-prone hair. I use the shampoo and conditioner, bonding oil, as well as the No.2 and No.3 masks as often as I can. — Kathryn Vandervalk, Editorial & Strategy Director Briogeo Briogeo View On Amazon View On Briogeohair.com What We Like Works on all hair types Moisturizing Adds shine What We Don't Like Reviewers note results aren't drastic The brand: Founder Nancy Twine started Briogeo out of a tiny New York City apartment, inspired by her grandmother's recipes for homemade hair care. Despite the brand's now-global popularity, the focus on high-quality, pure ingredients remains a priority. Fun fact: The name of the brand is a combination of brio, the Italian word for full of life, and geo, the Latin word meaning of earth and nature, a testament to the fact that all of the products are 90 to 100% naturally-derived. The hero product: No matter whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily, if it requires a little extra TLC, the Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask is the solution. Natural hydrating oils are combined with B vitamins to pack a serious punch, leaving hair healthier, shinier, and stronger. Cruelty-Free: Yes Odele Odele View On Ulta View On Target View On Odelebeauty.com What We Like Affordable Adds shine Smells good What We Don't Like May not work well in high humidity The brand: Arguably our favorite new brand to launch in recent years, we can't get enough of anything and everything Odele. The premise is simple: A line of totally clean, super affordable, genderless, and above all, effective formulas. The brand checks every one of these boxes, and the packaging is beyond chic to boot. The hero product: There's no shortage of air-dry products on the market, but in our humble opinion, none work as well as the Air Dry Styler. Just a tiny dollop of the gel-like serum adds shine and smoothness, and generally leaves your hair looking better, even if you don't do another thing to it. Bonus points for the fresh and clean fragrance, which is completely naturally derived. Cruelty-Free: Yes What Our Editors Say Both Leah Wyar and I are obsessed with Odele's shockingly affordable yet chic line of products that are genderless, gentle to hair, and hard-working. I'm personally a big fan of the Air Dry Styler, a lightweight gel-like serum that helps my just-washed hair dry into smoothed, subtle waves instead of the massive frizzy bedhead I usually get from towel-drying. — Lindsey Metrus, Editorial Project Director Oribe Bloomingdale's View On Amazon View On Sephora $69 View On Dermstore $69 What We Like Volumizes Adds shine Bottle lasts a long time What We Don't Like Expensive The brand: The brainchild of Oribe Canales—one of the most legendary hairstylists ever— Oribe has a long history of being a go-to brand both for professionals and beauty lovers alike. Credit high-performance formulas and plenty of options for all hair textures and that signature Oribe scent that's so good you don't even have to wear perfume. The hero product: Anyone who loves a good blowout should try the Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Hair Cream, a must-have for helping to add softness, shine, and volume—everything you want from a blowout. Also nice: It works just as well on straight hair as it does on curly, and a little bit goes a long way, meaning one bottle will last quite a while. Cruelty-Free: Yes What Our Editors Say I've honestly never tried an Oribe product I didn't instantly love. There's a reason the brand is a staple in salons everywhere—it was created by one of the most respected hairstyles of all time. It's the closest thing to professional-quality products you can find in stores, and the brand tests every formula backstage and on set to make sure it meets the standard of industry pros. The Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Hair Cream, in particular, is a game-changer for getting salon-worthy blowouts at home. — Karli Bendlin, Senior Editor Bounce Curl Bounce Curl View On Bouncecurl.com What We Like Moisturizing Improves elasticity Reduces frizz What We Don't Like Doesn't work on all hair types The brand: Wavy, curly, and coily girls, this one is for you. The female-owned brand is all about creating products specially made for all different types of curly textures, relying on natural ingredients in all of their many cleansing, conditioning, and styling formulas. The hero product: Ideal for 4a to 4c hair types or those with thick hair, the Curl Defining Butta is the most moisturizing of all of the brand's creams. Murumuru butter, shea butter, baobab oil, and castor seed oil are only some of the key players. It infuses plenty of moisture and helps to smooth the hair while improving elasticity. It's also a must-have for wash-and-go or twist-out styles. Cruelty-Free: Yes Living Proof Sephora View On Amazon View On Sephora $16 View On Ulta $43 What We Like Absorbs oil Removes build-up Volumizes What We Don't Like Contains fragrance The brand: When MIT scientists are involved with a haircare brand, you know that there's going to be some pretty amazing technology at play, and indeed that's the case with Living Proof. Founded by a group of biotech scientists in 2005, the brand now has 20 different patents across 50 different products, creating unique ingredients and technologies. The hero product: To the point of unique ingredients, the Perfect Hair Day Shampoo features the brand's patented Healthy Hair Molecule, which ensures that the formula not only soaks up excess oil (as most dry shampoos do) but then actually whisks all that grime away, too. In short, it's the closest you can get to washing your hair without actually doing so. Plus, it imparts tons of volume and blends in nicely on all hair colors. Cruelty-Free: Yes Amika Sephora View On Amazon View On Sephora
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