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Fine or thick, straight or curly, the best hair care products make it easy to achieve a good hair day. Whether it’s a blow dryer that delivers frizz-free results, a detangler that makes brushing through tresses easy, or a thickening treatment that adds volume and fullness, discovering the right products for you makes all the difference.
Our Top Picks
- Best Hot Tool: Dyson Corrale Straightener, $499
- Best Thickening Shampoo: Living Proof Full Shampoo, $34
- Best for Fine Hair: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum, $62
- Best for Curly Hair: Pattern Heavy Conditioner, $28
- Best Hair Mask: Sisley Paris Hair Rituel Restructuring Nourishing Balm, $135
- Best Hair Growth Oil: Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp Hair Strengthening Oil, $12
- Best Hair Growth Serum: Champo The Pitta Growth Serum, $39
- Best Styling Cream: Emi Jay Dream Crème, $44
- Best Texture Spray: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $49
That being said, who better to turn to than Vogue editors, who ve tried the industry’s most powerful formulas and promising new launches? Below, 16 editors detail their holy-grail hair care products. Read on to discover our must-haves which will, perhaps, inspire a new addition to your regimen.
Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp Hair Strengthening Oil
My hair has been the same length since I was in high school, so I am currently trying to grow my hair out and this Mielle hair oil has worked wonders. Not to mention, it smells so good! I add a few drops to my scalp before wrapping my hair and allow it to work its magic overnight! —Naomi Elizée, senior fashion editor
Hair type: My hair is curly, but the texture varies! In the front, my curls are much looser and softer (and much more sensitive to hair products) and in the back, it is more coarse.
Dyson Corrale Straightener
I curl my hair with a straightener. Let me explain: I’m half Middle Eastern, Lebanese to be exact, and I inherited a thick head of unrelenting, wavy hair. I’ve been told by several stylists that there’s enough hair on my head for four people. I say this to emphasize how out of the question blow drying my hair is. Even the most beloved dryers will take half an hour—and that’s just to dry; styling is a whole other matter. I don’t own a blow dryer. What I do own is a hair straightener, the Dyson Corrale. I wash my hair at night and let my hair air dry for about 12 hours before taking the Corrale to my hair and twisting it down locks to create a shiny, frizz-free, bouncy curl. The beauty of the tool is that I only pass through my hair once, and within 25 minutes, I have a head full of luscious curls that last me until my next wash. I discovered this straightener-as-a-curler-hack in high school and will likely be doing my hair this way for the long run. Any straightener will do, but Dyson offers a battery/cordless tool that has improved the experience significantly. —Lilah Ramzi, contributor
Hair type: My hair is incredibly thick, wavy, pouf-prone, Middle Eastern hair.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
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Ever since Travis Speck instinctively gave me a French girl bob at Suite Caroline last spring, I found out my hair flips at the ends if I just push it in that direction, which I like. Sometimes I’ll go for a piece look like Karen Duffy in Dumb and Dumber with a treatment like Sangre de Fruta’s Hair Elixir, otherwise, I need some kind of grippy texturizing spray, and Oribe’s is still my top after a decade of trying them all. —Arden Fanning Andrews, beauty editor-at-large
Hair type: So fine that it feels like a toddler’s first whisps, mostly straight with some surprising bends.
Crown Affair The Cleansing Scalp Scrub Shampoo
When my hair needs a little more care than usual, I always turn to Crown Affair. This scalp scrub leaves my hair feeling squeaky clean for days, and not to mention, the packaging is so luxurious. —Laura Jackson, shopping writer
Hair type: Fine, blonde hair.
Rōz Hair The Healthy Hair Kit
I’ve been loyal to Rōz’s Foundation shampoo and conditioner since it launched—the scent is heavenly (Mara, you genius!) and formulated with a botanical oil blend of grape seed, walnut oil, ginger root extract, and frankincense that makes my natural waves look their best when air-dried. The Santa Lucia and Willow Glen Treatment are two other staples I use for styling and hydrating, respectively. What more can I say? Buy the whole kit! It s one of the rare full systems I truly love and use all the time. —Talia Abbas, senior shopping editor
Hair type: Thick, wavy, and dry—with a gravity-defying pouf whenever it’s humid out.
Emi Jay Dream Crème
Ever since the Emi Jay Dream Crème came out, my life has been changed. My hair is silky smooth, soft, and tanglefree. I’m also getting more compliments than ever which makes me wonder what my hair looked like before? —Irene Kim, production and editorial coordinator
Hair type: My hair is fine, but I have a lot of it.
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil
I have hair that can go many ways depending on the day. Sometimes it’s stick-straight (hello, winter), and other days a frizzy mess (yay summer!). This is the best hair oil I’ve tried to tame the beast no matter the weather, without giving you that “did I wash my hair?” paranoia that can sometimes results from an overly heavy product . Plus, it smells like a dream. —Chloe Schama, senior editor
Motions Style Create Versatile Foam Styling Lotion
My wavy-curly, very frizzy hair is the most high-maintenance part of my routine—when I have the time and energy to do it, that is. I like to have an old-school set (a.k.a put up in rollers with a mousse, then brushed and hairsprayed into submission), typically inspired by old Hollywood stars like Liz Taylor, Lauren Bacall, and the ’90s women who also found their haircuts cool (Shalom Harlow, Linda Evangelista). This Motions foam was recommended to me by Jessica Gillin at Jenna Perry Hair (she used it at cosmetology school) and it’s fantastic when paired with flocked, or velvet, rollers. (I prefer these by Conair over velcro or textured ones because of the finish, which is frizz-free and shiny.) To do this, I dry hair, then run the foam through in small sections and wrap my hair upward tightly around the hot roller. Once my entire head is cool, I unwind my hair and brush it out with the very bristle-y, massage-y Sisley hairbrush. Lastly, I go in for one one final shaping with the R+Co Featherlight Hairspray, which smells incredible and lets hair move while keeping its shape. —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty editor
Hair type: Wavy-curly and frizzy.
Fenty Hair The Controlling Type Hair-Thickening Edge Control Gel
I am something of an edge control snob! Because my hair is often in braids or extensions, my edges are the only part of my hair I’m manipulating daily. That said, I’ve tried my fair share of formulas and I’ve been obsessed with Fenty Hair’s latest after previewing the line several months ago. Rich in Replenicore-5’s amino acids, proteins, and antioxidants this leaves my baby hairs softer and nourished after each use. And of course—the plush gel has great staying power. —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Hair type: I have color-treated 4B curls; very thick, but fine strands.
Christophe Robin Luscious Curl Defining Cream
In my youth I depended on Suave conditioner—and lots of it—to help keep my tends-to-frizz curly hair in ringlets. These days I prefer this good-to-the-last-drop Christophe Robin curl defining cream. —Nicole Phelps, global director, Vogue Runway and Vogue Business
Hair type: Curly
Sisley Paris Hair Rituel Restructuring Nourishing Balm
I went through a hair masking phase during the pandemic that left my hair drier than ever, so I decided to go cold turkey on every single one I owed for a few years because the opposite of excess is clearly not moderation in my book but complete abstinence. I only recently decided to incorporate a hair mask back into my shower routine after finding a travel-size version of Sisley-Paris’s reparative balm in my beauty bag while on vacation. I normally live for that au natural, sun-sea-salt combo that you get from a beach vacay, but this time around I wanted my waves to have less crunch and more softness, so I dutifully followed instructions (Apply the balm only to the tips and middle! Let sit for an hour before shampooing!) and was amazed by the results. The curl memory was strong—and my hair, despite humidity—didn’t rise to untamable levels. The balm’s texture itself is rich and luscious, like scooping out fresh orange blossom honey from a jar. A new, old favorite I pinky promise to use as suggested: once a week. —Talia Abbas, senior shopping editor
Hair type: Thick, wavy, and dry—with a gravity-defying pouf whenever it’s humid out.
Champo The Pitta Growth Serum
Hair serums are very integral to my routine! Experts say they can improve the appearance, strength, and thickness of hair—while offering optimal hydration to the scalp! Yes please! Incorporating these daily can be tough, though, in an effort not to ruin my precious blowout and straightened mane. Fortunately, Champo’s doesn’t go on greasy, nor is it too “wet,” reverting my mane from straight to curly. While it’s still too early to tell if it’s encouraged any hair growth, I love having a solution that doesn’t impact my styling. —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Hair type: I have color-treated 4B curls; very thick, but fine strands.
Living Proof Full Shampoo
Over the years, my natural waves have fallen and thinned quite quickly, so I’m left with straight hair that swings on the thin, finer end of the spectrum. I’ve put many products to the test in hopes that I achieve a fuller, thicker head, and Living Proof’s Full shampoo has never led me astray. I love the way my hair feels, smells, and looks after every shower—I receive compliments nearly every time I rush out the door! —Clarissa Schmidt, marketing production manager
Hair type: My hair is thin and straight with a subtle wave.
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask
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I m someone who experiments with a lot of new hairstyles. From up-dos and blowouts to hot tools (I’ve been loving the Shark FlexStyle) and velcro rollers. You name it, I’ve most likely tried it. And while that is a lot of fun, it comes with its fair share of damage. To help with the breakage and dryness, I use this hair mask from Amika once a week in place of conditioner and have seen a lot of improvement in my hair. Hair masks have always been tricky since I have finer hair, but I’ve found that this one doesn’t weigh my hair down or cause it to look greasy. After using it, my hair feels so soft and shiny, and as an always-in-a-rush kind of girl, I love that you only have to keep it in for 5 minutes. —Molly Barstein, audience development associate manager
Hair type: A lot of fine hair that’s constantly being thrown into a new hairstyle.
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Light Tones
Moroccanoil’s Dry Shampoo for light tones is my best friend! Several years ago, my hairdresser recommended it to me, explaining that it’s her absolute favorite on the market, and now, it’s my favorite, too! I pull the full sized-bottle from my beauty cabinet on the regular, and never go on a trip without the travel-sized bottle. The product is airy and lifts up my otherwise semi-flat hair, while absorbing any oil in sight. Plus, like all Moroccanoil products, it smells divine! —Alexandra Ditch, associate commerce producer
Hair type: Fine, silky smooth, pin straight—and often flat as a result!
La Bonne Brosse N.01 The Universal Hair Brush
Some people love jade rollers, others LED face masks. For me, it’s fancy brushes. My current go-to is this one from La Bonne Brosse—chic and with just the right amount of heft. I have a regular and travel-sized version so I’m never without. —Talia Abbas, senior shopping editor
Hair type: Thick, wavy, and dry—with a gravity-defying pouf whenever it’s humid out.
Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Finishing Mist
My hair journey is ever-evolving but I finally feel like I’ve gotten into a great routine. During the warmer months I go for protective styles like braids both for ease and to switch things up from my go-to, a silk press. But when it’s gotten colder, I’m wearing my hair straight. Whether my hair is in braids or worn straight, I always spray Charlotte Mensah’s Manketti Oil Finishing Mist for some sheen. —Taylor Lashley, social media manager
Hair type: My hair is thick with 4B curls but I currently have a relaxer in it.
Pattern Heavy Conditioner
I only started embracing my natural curls last year, so I’ve been on a real hair-care journey. This shampoo and conditioner from Pattern—that’s Tracee Ellis Ross’s brand—has been a total game-changer for me. They leave the strands feeling clean without stripping them of their natural oils (with curls, it’s all about moisture, I’ve learned). —Christian Allaire, fashion and style writer
Hair type: My hair is thick and wavy, but with the right products, the curls come out to play.
Djerf Avenue Breezy Styling Mist
The key to a perfect slick back as taught to me by Matilda Djerf when she came to town for her NYC pop up includes two products: her breezy styling mist, styling gel, and a great boar bristled brush. —Irene Kim, production and editorial coordinator
Hair type: My hair is fine, but I have a lot of it.
Verb Volume Dry Texture Spray
I always reach for Verb’s Volume Dry Texture Spray when my hair needs a little extra oomph in an instant! I first tried the product a couple of years ago, and have never looked back. In the summer months, I tend to distance myself from my hairdryer in favor of a good ol’ air dry, causing my strands to be at a disadvantage, volume-wise. On days like these, I find that the texture spray comes in extra handy! —Alexandra Ditch, associate commerce producer
Hair type: Fine, silky smooth, pin straight—and often flat as a result!
Braid Hair Oil Everyday Gloss
This hair oil is truly a godsend on my mostly curly, thick hair. It smells amazing and doesn t leave your hair sticky, just like a perfectly soft texture. It s also light enough that I can wear it every morning without my head looking like it s an oil slick. I don t travel without it. —Laia Garcia-Furtado, senior fashion news editor
Hair type: Curly with a mind of its own.
Milbon Molding Wax 5
I caught a whiff of this stuff on my date once upon a time and had to know the source of the scent; turns out it was responsible for his fine locks, too. A little bit of this stuff goes a long way to tame my frizz, which is especially unruly in the humidity of a New York summer. More generous application helps you achieve a sleeker, “wet-hair” look without added weight or discomfort. —Ingu Chen, art director
Hair Type: Dry, oily, straight (and frizzy lol)
CurlyWorld I Mist You
Since getting my hair done by Lorraine Massey for the Met I have been obsessed with her Curly World products, particularly her Sham Free Shampoo and Conditioner and I Mist You curl refresher. —Chloe Malle, editor of Vogue.com
Hair type: Curly and thick
