Material: boar bristles, plastic handle | Use on: wet or dry hair | Best for: Type 3 and 4 curls Best for Thick Hair: Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush Why it’s worth it: The Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush is a staple for thick, wavy, or curly hair. Designed with widely spaced, flexible … Read more
The key, she says, is to listen to your hair’s needs—using a clarifying shampoo occasionally, when your curls feel weighed down or your scalp needs a reset, can help refresh your curls while maintaining their natural bounce and hydration. When should you not use clarifying shampoo? Clarifying shampoos are not always the right choice, especially … Read more
Editor’s tip: Wait a few days between uses to ensure you don’t damage your hair. Development Time: A few hours to overnight | Variations: Light hair, dark hair | Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, lemon peel extract, pineapple extract Frequently Asked Questions How do hair lighteners work? Querisma explains, “Bleach-free hair lighteners work by … Read more
Ahead, find the scalp oils dermatologists, hairstylists, and a facial plastic surgeon recommend for various needs, from dandruff to flaking and thinning hair. Happy oiling! Best Scalp Oil Overall: Leonor Greyl Paris L’Huile de Leonor Greyl Leonor Greyl L’Huile de Leonor Greyl Why we love it: Leonor Greyl Paris L’Huile de Leonor Greyl is a … Read more
Editor’s tip: A signature ingredient for MoroccanOil, argan oil is filled with fatty acids and Vitamin E that hydrate and soften the hair. Key ingredients: argan oil, apricot kernel oil, amino-acid blend | Who it’s for: all hair types Best Hair Gloss: DpHue Glossy Glaze Why we love it: DpHue’s in-shower conditioning mask is another … Read more
Key ingredients: avocado oil, banana oil, coconut milk, agave | How long to leave in: 5 to 10 minutes | Frequency of use: up to twice per week Best for Color-Treated Hair: Jess & Lou 5-Minute ResQ Hair Therapy Jess & Lou 5-Minute ResQ Hair Therapy Why it’s worth it: We consider the Jess & … Read more
Hannah Choi/Allure Best Styling Tool: Trademark Beauty Babe Waves Trademark Beauty Babe Waves Why it’s worth it: Chicago-based hairstylist Shelly Aguirre recommends a styling for tamping down static-charged hair—namely, Trademark Beauty’s Best of Beauty Award-winning Babe Waves. “This delivers static-free waves because of its tourmaline plates that generate millions of negative ions,” she says. “Other … Read more
How to use it: Apply to towel-dried hair before air-drying for touchable waves or post-blowout to tame frizz and add polish. Key ingredients: BotaniComplex™, red algae extract, panthenol | What you’ll notice: Frizz-free air dries, smooth blowouts, and effortless refreshes. Frequently Asked Questions How do I enhance my wavy hair? “Enhancing your waves always starts … Read more
Key ingredients: sesame seed oil, jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, macadamia seed oil, kukui nut oil Best for Frizz: Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Why it’s worth it: When frizzy hair reaches all-time highs, Velez suggests spritzing your hair with the Color Wow Dream Coat … Read more
Key ingredients: meadowfoam seed oil, tsubaki seed oil | Best for: all curl types Best for Type 2 Curls: Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème Why we love it: The Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème works on all hair types, but truly shines for Type 2 waves. Type 2 hair’s signature S-shaped … Read more
