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Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Hair

Curly, straight or faux—these products pack a punch no matter how you wear your hair.
By · Updated October 27, 2020
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Moisturizing Shampoo: Clear Scalp & Hair

Clear Scalp & Hair Intense Hydration Hydrating Shampoo ($6, CVS, In Stores Only) adds moisture with out weighing down hair.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Hair
02
Moisturizing Shampoo: Klorane

Klorane Shampoo With Desert Date ($15, klorane.com) gives even the driest strands a hydrating boost.

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03
Deep Conditioner: Garnier Fructis

Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser Fortifying Conditioner ($4, Walmart). Smooth on before blow-drying to disguise split ends.

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Deep Conditioner: Kerastase

Kérastase Nutritive Irisome Masquintense for Thick Hair ($63, kerastase-usa.com) pumps nourishment into damaged strands.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Hair
05
Curl Definer: Dark and Lovely

Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Curl Defining Crème Glaze ($10, drugstores). It gives weight- less definition without crunchiness.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Hair
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Curl Definer: Oribe

Oribe Curl Shaping Mousse ($36, oribe.com) defines locks and defies frizz. Done and done.

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Hair Tool: Tangle Teezer

Tangle teezer Aqua Splash ($16, Sally Beauty, In Stores Only). Remove knots without yanking your hair out.

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08
Hair Tool: Paul Mitchell

Paul Mitchell Neuro Dry ($170, professional salons). Best. Blow-dryer. Period.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Hair
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Smoothing Product: Shea Moisture

Shea Moisture Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smooth & Repair Hair Scalp Weekly Therapy ($10, select Target stores) softens tight coils without disturbing curl patterns.

Best in Black Beauty Awards 2014: Hair
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Smoothing Product: KMS California

KMS California TameFrizz Smoothing Lotion ($17, ulta.com) keeps flyaways in check.

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Dry Shampoo: Pantene

Pantene Pro-V Original Fresh Dry Shampoo ($5, Walgreens) absorbs oil and doesn’t leave a residue.

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Dry Shampoo: Philip Kingsley

Philip Kingsley One More Day Dry Shampoo ($25, philipkingsley.com) is great for freshening up post-workout hair.

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Thickening/Volumizing Product: L’Oreal Paris

L’oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Volume Filler Densifying Gelee ($7, Target). Proteins and spe- cial fillers seep into strands to make hair look fuller.

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Thickening/Volumizing Product: Alterna Haircare

Alterna Haircare Bamboo Volume 2-in-1 Volumizer ($25, Ulta, In Stores Only). I’m able to share my knowledge so that everyone can have beautiful hair, not just celebrities. Spritz at the roots for an instant lift.

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