When it comes to choosing the best products for happy hair days, there’s this tricky, time-consuming game of retaining and trashing products we’ve all played in life. Freakin’ frustrating, yes, but more like playing havoc with your #GoodHair goals. By the time you find THE ONE cleanser, conditioner, mask, color and oil that works magic on your strands, you’re either forced to bid goodbye to your beloved curls, or play it cool with split ends, dryness, breakage, dullness, frizz, and hair fall. It’s a pretty ugly situation, we feel you gal. No surprise that you’d say, “Miraculous mane? Never met one.”
Sooo…to turn your moments of disaster into those of delight, we’re here to officially cancel your bad hair days. After trying all of ’em on the market, we’ve rounded the most stellar strand saviors of the year that deserve a space in your hair care routine RN. Besides, we’ve also listed some million dollar insider secrets to keep your hair happy forever. And would we call this exercise hard labor? Hell no. An act of love? Sounds good.
Read on to meet the best hair care products of 2019…
1. BEST SHAMPOO: L'Oreal Professionnel X-Tenso Care Pro-Keratine Shampoo
A star pick for…
Color treated hair
The jury secret…
From Kourtney Kardashian’s Rapunzel-like blond hair to Cardi B’s lilac tresses, hair coloring has been a mega trend this year. And for those of us who’ve gained some style inspo and dyed our strands in all shades of glam, finding a shampoo that prolongs the gorgeous hue as well as cleanses with TLC is key.
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Amongst the best hair products, this guy from L’Oréal Professional helps in reconstructing the hair texture by repairing damage due to coloring or straightening, all thanks to the Pro-Keratin technology it’s formulated with. Loaded with moisture, it eliminates dryness and adds volume to kick some life back into your strands. That’s not all. The botanical extracts infused in it intensely nourish and mildly cleanse while amino acids cling onto your tresses like a magnet to lock in color vibrancy for long. A sure shot win, at least for your hair.
2. BEST CONDITIONER: Schwarzkopf Professional Bonacure Peptide Repair Rescue Conditioner
A star pick for…
Dull and damaged hair
The jury secret…
The rule of thumb when choosing a conditioner is this: pick a formula that treats and enhances your hair type. For example, if your hair is dull and damaged, a strengthening or fortifying conditioner works best, without weighing your hair down.
Parched, unruly strands stand no chance against this wow-worthy conditioner that packs a harder punch. The dream team of Keratin and lipids actively works from the inside out to help turn around fried ends, besides sealing the hair surface to prevent future damage. It improves strength and elasticity while adding shine and softening brittle strands. The conditioner also helps detangle, leaving you with more manageable and healthy hair. Plus, it never feels heavy or greasy on the scalp making it one of the best hair care products of 2019
3. BEST MASK: Matrix Biolage Ultra Hydrasource Hydrating Masque
A star pick for…
Dry and lacklustre hair
The jury secret…
In order to tackle dryness and make a big, shiny difference to your crowning glory, you need to pick a mask that is heavy on conditioning and delivers deep nourishment. Focus on the ingredients used. Leave on the mask for a little longer, say 30 minutes and use it once a week to see real results over a period of time (patience, baby).
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Think of this mask as a buttery balm for dry, dull hair. Your tresses go from moisture-craved to marvellous when used on a regular basis, all credits to the uber hydrating Aloe contained in it. The formula deeply conditions for softer, smoother and silk-like strands; just take a quarter-sized amount and work your way from the roots to the tips to see the magic. And if this wasn’t enough to sell you, consider the fact that it’s free of parabens. Which means, it is ideal for color treated hair as well.
4. BEST OIL: WOW Skin Science Onion Black Seed Hair Oil
A star pick for…
Hair fall
The jury secret…
Rather than choosing an oil for your hair type, you should consider what you need the oil to do for your hair. Pay attention to the ingredients on the label. If you’re experiencing thinning, carrier oils like Coconut, Jojoba, and Olive can help boost hair growth and shine.
A little of this hair elixir goes a long way. It’s formulated with a blend of six oils that take care of your coils, all while curbing hair loss. Castor, Olive and Coconut Oils penetrate into the hair follicles for boosting hair growth. Onion Black Seed Oil tackles every major hair woe you can think of—from premature greying, dandruff, dryness and scalp irritation. Almond and Jojoba Oils enhance sheen and improve hair vitality. It’s also 100% free of mineral oil and silicone, the two mane culprits that cause hair loss and thinning. Use it on damp hair and let it seep into your strands, strengthening them and adding shine.
5. BEST SERUM: Streax Professional Vitariche Gloss Hair Serum
A star pick for…
Frizzy and rough hair
The jury secret…
Taking extra hot (and long) showers, excess ironing, blow-drying and shampooing, and a lack of moisture are just some reasons why you’re seeing a halo of frizz on your head. To help your hair stay as glossy, healthy and smooth as possible, serums formulated with Vitamin E are your partner in crime—the workhorse of a vitamin is rich in antioxidants that’ll support your journey from frizzy to fabulous locks.
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Packed with Vitamin E, the serum stimulates blood flow to the scalp, thus promoting the growth of healthy, glossy, strong hair. Along with calming frizz while delivering deep nourishment, it can double up as a heat protectant when using a dryer or a straightening iron. Bonus points for the fruity scent that makes it an excellent choice for on-the-go styling. The antioxidants also help prevent greys. Apply it without rubbing into the scalp, and the results will surely follow.
6. BEST SPRAY: Batiste Stylist OOMPH My Locks XXL Volume Spray
A star pick for…
Flat hair
The jury secret…
For fine hair that’s gone flat, the key to voluminous, bouncy tresses lies in products labelled as ‘volumizing’, ‘boosting’, and ‘adds body’. Just be careful not to overdo with your spray as that can actually weigh your hair down, rather than perking it up. For best results, massage the volumizing spray into the roots of partially dry hair.
It’s a mini Keratin treatment and hairspray in one. Ideal for fine, limp and thin hair, this Batiste product gives your hair lots of lift without disturbing the natural texture. It works by pumping up the hair shaft and making it look full and luxurious. No crunch. No stiffness. Just va va voom volume and sky-high styling. Meanwhile Keratin and Inchi Oil strengthen and nourish limp, lifeless strands. Bonus: it’s as invisible and weightless as air.
7. BEST HAIR COLOR: Streax Coffee Collection Ultralights Highlighting Kit
A star pick for…
At-home luscious highlights
The jury secret…
While hair colors can give an offbeat spin to your look and personality, you don’t want them to alter the health of your hair: think brittle, dull and dry strands. We’re suckers for hair colors with benefits—not only do they deliver long-lasting vibrant color, but also care for your precious locks to keep them thicker, fuller, shinier.
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Inspired by the rich Cappuccino Coffee, this easy-peasy at-home highlighting kit adds dimension to your face. We love the fact that it’s universally flattering, meaning it suits all skin tones under the sun. The three warm shades make the perfect bang for your buck to ring in the big chill (aka winter). From traditional foil highlights, baby lights to ombré hair, a head-turning transformation takes as little as an hour with this kit. The best part? While you up your hair game, you also nourish, add shine, moisturise and condition, thanks to the Walnut and Argan Oils infused in the formula.
8. BEST HAIR STYLER: Dafni Go Straightening Ceramic Brush
A star pick for…
On-the-go styling
The jury secret…
Real talk: Never underestimate the power of the right hairbrush because this is the one beauty tool you use every single day. Going beyond simply brushing your hair, a good hairbrush packs some added benefits—less damage, faster styling, and being travel-friendly.
A brush that’s less damaging to hair, heat resistant, and 10x more powerful than a straightener only sounds too good to be true, but it exists in this compact, lightweight brush from Dafni. It’s designed with a 3D ceramic surface that straightens large sections of your hair at one go, thereby reducing the exposure to heat for long intervals and delivering the silkiest strands of your life. The bristles are soft for tug-free styling and they detangle even the worst knots hassle-free. It’s great for taming frizz, adding volume, calming flyaways, and styling your hair like a dream.
