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Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Hair

Searching for the tool that will help you achieve a great silk press? Or perhaps you’re on the hunt for a do-it-all hair mask that will protect your strands from damage. Whatever the case may be, your
Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Hair
By Akili King, India Espy-Jones, Danielle Wright, Mecca Pryor · Updated April 2, 2025

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01 tgin Miracle Styling Smooth & Sleek Wax Stick
Formulated with castor oil and squalane, this miracle wax can deliver a smooth, sleek hairdo. Available at tginatural.com
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02 Texture Crush Silk Me Out Frizz-­Fighting Smoothing Serum
Elevate your press out with a frizz-­controlling, humidity-resistant serum that smells like tropical fruit. Available at texturecrush.com
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03 Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross the Hair Steamer
This steamer helps penetrate your cuticles with moisture. Available at patternbeauty.com
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04 Dyson Dyson Supersonic Nural™ Hair Dryer
An intelligent, heat damage–free dryer that’s great for blow-out goals. Available at dyson.com
500 Shop Now
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05 Rizos Curls Hair Lengthening Treatment Serum
Growing out your Afro? Add a treatment serum to your daily routine to stimulate longer, stronger hair. Available at rizoscurls.com
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06 Paul Mitchell Neuro Neuro Style+ 1″ Ceramic Straightening & Styling Iron
Try this iron for sleek looks and 24-hour frizz control. Available at paulmitchell.com
150 Shop Now
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07 Fenty Hair the Rich One Moisture Repair Shampoo
This works as good as it smells. It repairs and hydrates strands, leaving behind an amber-y floral scent. Available at fentybeauty.com
30 Shop Now
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08 Aunt Jackie’s Braid Setting Foam
Biotin and honey are the dynamos behind this foam’s extra-firm hold. Available at cvs.com
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09 Cécred Restoring Hair & Edge Drops
Visibly improve your hair density up to 1.5 times; this daily serum supports a healthy hair-growth cycle. Available at cecred.com
56 Shop Now
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10 Donna’s Recipe Whipped Vanilla Cream Curl Enhancing Gel
A non-flaky topping for any hairdo, this vanilla- and biotin-rich gel will enhance your curls. Available at donnasrecipe.com
16 Shop Now
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11 LOBIE Peptide Leave In Mask
This leave-in mask is packed with 123 amino acids, to help restore your hair in just one step. Available at Lobie.com
40 Shop Now
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12 The Doux O.P.P. One-Pass Press Heat Protection Spray
Preserve your silk press with a plant-­powered dry oil enriched with pineapple, aloe and jojoba oil. Available at thedoux.com
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Felicia’s Favorites

Celebrity hairstylist Felicia Leatherwood’s tips for a classic updo 

Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Hair
Elton Anderson

“To me, beautiful hair is a time-stamped, nostalgic, sophisticated and memorable look,” says Leatherwood. “For that reason, when I’m trying to create a classic look for my clients, I love doing a smooth bun. To create this work of art, use foam pieces, extensions and lots of hairspray!” 

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01 Bonita Afro Balm Texture Cream by the Doux
Available at thedoux.com
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02 Pardon My Fro
Available at pardonmyfro.com
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Photo production credits:
Product photos: Courtesy of brands
Models: Amina Hassan at AMR Agency, Lluvia Cortés at New Icon, Nyaguach Pal at New Icon, Rhaya Jacobs at Divide NY, Roo Saintine at Supreme Management, Sarah Gony at Crawford Models, Wife Erath at APM.
Hair: LaMesha Mosley using Bumble and Bumble; Makeup: Raisa Flowers at E.D.M.A. Nails: Arlene Hinckson using CND at The Only Agency
Set Design: Jenny Correa at Walter Schupfer Management
Casting Director: Trevor Swain at The Wall Group
Photography Assistants: Ashley Markle & Allison Brooks
Digital Technician: Isobel Rae
Fashion Assistant: Morgan Smith; Hair Assistants: Kashmere Samuel & Jataina Ames Makeup Assistants: Joshua Hilario & Desiree Easton; Nail Assistants: Reiana Maynard & Safiya Levers
Set Assistant: Alejandro Benito; Production by The Morrison Group
Associate Producer: Vince Barrucco; Production Assistants: Maian Tran & Kiernan Francis
Shot at Splashlight Studios

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