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Best In Black Beauty 2016: Hair

Along with more than 1,000 ESSENCE BeautyBox subscribers and ESSENCE insiders, we’ve voted on the hottest people, places and products that are rocking our beauty world.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Best Hair: Product Game Changer

Cowash: Our beauty gurus agree that cleansing conditioners have completely changed the game for both curly and straight girls. Moisture-rich formulas that clean without stripping or overdrying and leave behind hydrating ingredients-help whip strands into the best shape (and curl pattern) ever.

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02
Best Hair: Product Game-Changer No-Poo CoWash

DEVACURL No-Poo Conditioning Cleanser, $20, 12 oz, devacurl.com.

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03
Best Hair: Product Game-Changer Foaming CoWash

R+CO Analog Cleansing Foam Conditioner, $29, Neiman Marcus

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04
Best Hair: Product Game-Changer Cleansing CoWash

ORIBE Cleansing Crème, $44, oribe.com

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05
Best Hair: Product Game-Changer CoWash

MISS JESSIE’S Co-Wash, $11, 12 oz, missjessies.com.

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06
Best Hair: Splurge-Worthy Hair Brand

One thing’s for sure, our readers know what’s best for their hair. Money isn’t a factor if the products work, and these brands topped the list for reliability and consistent results for both curly and straight textures. 

MIZANI True Textures Intense Moisture Replenish Treatment, $18, Ulta

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Best Hair: Splurge-Worthy Hair Brand

MOROCCANOIL Treatment Original, $44, moroccanoil.com.

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08
Best Hair: Must-Have Product for Straight Hair

If flat irons and blow-dryers are part of your routine, add these scorch-shielding heat protecting potions to your arsenal.

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09
Best Hair: Must-Have Product for Straight Hair

BB. Repair Blow Dry Elixir, $31, 5 oz, bumbleandbumble.com.

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10
Best Hair: Must-Have Product for Straight Hair

KÉRASTASE Elixir Ultime Original Oil, $58, 100 ml, kerastase-usa.com.

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11
Best Hair: Must-Have Product for Straight Hair

ALTERNA Multi-Vitamin Heat Protection Spray, $30, Sephora.

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Best Hair: Must-Have Product for Straight Hair

GHD Heat Protect Spray, $22, sephora.com.

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13
Best Hair: Curl Keeper Leave-in Conditioner

When it comes to maintaining those spirals, panelists voted this as the product they can’t live without.

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14
Best Hair: Curl Keeper Leave-in Conditioner

GARNIER Whole Blends Coconut Oil & Cocoa Butter Leave-In Conditioner, $7, CVS

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15
Best Hair: Curl Keeper Leave-in Conditioner

CAROL’S DAUGHTER Almond Milk Leave-In Conditioner, $11, Target.

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16
Best Hair: Curl Keeper Leave-in Conditioner

INFUSIUM23 Moisture Replenisher Leave-in Treatment, $6, 8 oz, Walmart.

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17
Best Hair: Ones to Watch

OUIDAD Curl Immersion Triple Treat Deep Conditioner, $38, ouidad.com.

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18
Best Hair: Ones to Watch

Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Curl Define Milk, $26, sephora.com (available June 2016).

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19
Best Hair: Tamer for Unruly Edges

ORS Olive Oil With Pequi Oil Smooth nd Easy Edge Gel, $5, Sally Beauty.

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Best Hair: Most Coveted Curly Hair Brand

Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Weightless Crème Rinse, $11, ulta.com.

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