The winners of our 2025 Beauty Awards uncomplicate styling without compromising your hair health.
Our editors independently select these products.
And it doesnt need taming or controlling or managing either.
So thats the mindset we brought to every product we tested for the2025 Well+Good Beauty Awards.
Does it actually work?
Does it help streamline your routine?
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Does it make styling easier on your time, your budget, and your patience?
Hair is deeply personal, but that doesnt mean your routine should feel overwhelming.
Why we love it:Youve embraced acids in your skincarenow its time to welcome them into your haircare.
Even after one shower, our testers noticed a difference.
She also noted that her strands felt noticeably fuller after blow-drying, without any filmy residue or heaviness.
Together, these worked like a dream on my curls, one tester said.
My fingers ran through my hair easily right out of the shower, and they helped encourage definition.
(Thank you, well be here all week.)
A true one-and-done styling product, no matter your hair pop in or texture.
Why we love it:Actually reversing thinning hair or hair loss means playing the long game.
As with any hair-growth treatment, though, consistency is key.
But if you could stick with it, she says the long-term results can be worth it.
And if youre anything like our testers, that serum would be Vichy Dercos Salicylic Acid Anti-Dandruff Serum.
It also has a cooling effect to help offset itchiness, and your scalp feels soothed right away.
Why we love it:Most dry shampoos are all-or-nothing.
Thats what makes this Briogeo puff so smart.
The formula comes in two shades, translucent and chocolate-brown (which our dark-haired testers definitely appreciated).
I even bought a second one to keep in my car, said one tester.
Its become my go-to for post-gym or anytime my roots look greasy at the end of the day.
My hair stayed set for hours in super-windy conditions while walking around outside, said one tester.
I was so excited to see how well it kept my hairstyle in place.
She also noted that the fresh, floral scent lingered pleasantly throughout the day without being overpowering.
The fine mist sprays evenly and offers a strong hold that isnt crunchy or sticky.
Affordable, flexible, and genuinely effectivewhat more could you ask for in a hairspray?
Why we love it:A little goes a long way with The Mane Choice 48H Edge Control.
Celebrity hairstylist and awards panelistSophie Guttermanalso swears by this formula for reinforcing slick styles and edge swoops.
It has a perfect demi-matte finish, which looks especially good on camera, she said.
It added just the right amount of moisture and shine, especially at my ends.
Like,a lot.
No mid-dry guesswork, less heat damage, and faster styling overall.
The magnetic attachments are a game-changerespecially for limited mobilityand the customization makes it feel modern and user-friendly.
If this is what the future looks like, then we gladly welcome our new robot overlords.
Every time I use it, my hair feels so healthy and silky the next day.
Before reaching for a hair-growth product, its important to figure out whats actually happening with your hair.
Hair sheds daily; its a normal part of the growth cycle, says trichologist and awards panelistAngela Onuoha.
Persistent thinning can sometimes be a sign of internal changes.
In those cases, talking to your doctor and/or dermatologist is step one.
How do I know if I need to treat dandruff or a dry scalp?
Flakes are flakesuntil theyre not.
With dry scalp, the flakes are typically finer and more powdery.
We want to identify if its dandruff or something else, says Dr. Boakye.
What are the best products to treat damaged hair?
Bond-repair shampoos and conditioners are designed to penetrate the hair shaft and help reconnect broken bonds, she says.
That said, you dont necessarily need to use bonding products every day.
Think of them more like a tune-up than an everyday wash. Gutterman also recommends a bond-repair shampoo and conditioner to her clients after bleaching or highlighting.
Masks work on the outside of the hair to condition and moisturize, she says.
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