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Home • ESSENCE Best in Black Beauty Awa

Readers' Choice Awards: Hair

From blow dryers to shine serums, these top products work wonders on a wide range of textures and tress trends.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Best Edge Control

Karen’s Body Beautiful Sleep Strands Edge Control ($16, target.com)

“I applied it in the morning, and it held my edges neatly in place without my usual end-of-the-day fuzzies.” -Adrienne Reddick, Albany, GA

Readers' Choice Awards: Hair
02
Best Sheen Spray

Motions Oil Sheen & Conditioning Spray ($5, Sally Beauty)

“It moisturizes my hair and leaves it shiny and full of life.” -Nike Alli, Edison, NJ

Readers' Choice Awards: Hair
03
Best Heat Protectant

CHI Silk Infusion ($26 for 6 oz, Ulta) 

“A little goes a long way. Plus, it provides shine, isn’t greasy and smells good.” -Angela Simmons, Upper Marlboro, MD

Readers' Choice Awards: Hair
04
Best Flat Iron

Rowenta Beauty Versa Style Styling Iron ($160, ulta.com)

“It’s versatile enough to create curls, flips and waves. It also glides down the hair, leaving it shiny.” -Jessica Lewis, vlogger, youtube.com/MahoganyCurls

Readers' Choice Awards: Hair
05
Best Blow-Dryer

Jose Eber Infared Blow Dryer ($219, joseeber.com)

“The ergonomic grip makes it easy to control and consistently stays hot without losing intensity.” -Chime Edwards, vlogger, youtube.com/HairCrush

Readers' Choice Awards: Hair