Here’s our round up of the best frizz tamers, shine boosters and hair protectants that work just as well for touch-ups on-the-go.
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Best Frizz Control for Coarse Hair
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An instant frizz-buster, this lightweight, non-greasy oil works on both wet and dry hair to smoothen and soften locks instantly. It does this with a combination of flexible cuticle-sealing compounds that tames unruliness and provides humidity control throughout the day.
Tame Frizz De-Frizz Oil, $40, KMS
Best Hair Serum/Oil for Chemically Treated Hair
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All you need is a few drops to bring back the gleam and improve hair condition. With antioxidant and protective nutrients, the serum seamlessly smoothens and adds shine for soft, manageable strands.
Beology Repair Oil Serum, $25, Schwarzkopf
Best Hair Serum/Oil for Coloured Hair
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This accomplished multi-tasker, with keratin and tamanu oil, will leave colour-treated hair smooth and extraordinarily glossy, imbuing it with 72 hours of UV protection.
Color Brilliance Perfector, $50, Goldwell Kerasilk
Best Hair Serum/Oil for Normal Hair
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Brimming with plant-based extracts, proteins, minerals and vitamins, this intense cure for the scalp energises, soothes discomfort and strengthens strands. Bonus: Its ultra-light, non-greasy texture is perfect for a scalp massage and it won’t stain your sheets.
Hair Rituel Revitalizing Fortifying Serum (for the scalp), $250, Sisley
Best Sun Protection for Normal Hair
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Lots of things—from the sun’s rays to chlorinated pool water—can warp or fade hair colour, weaken follicles and damage the scalp. Give hair the protection it needs against chemical processes and the elements with this nourishing tonic, which coats hair with a protective
UV-filtering film and infuses it with a fresh, summery scent.
Hair Rituel Hair Protective Fluid,
$120, Sisley
Best Natural Hair Oil
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A lavish treat, this detoxifies and strengthens the roots and follicles while thoroughly pampering any dry, sensitised areas of the scalp. Premium organic, handmade, wet-milled virgin coconut oil keeps strands smooth, healthy and oh-so-glossy.
face.body.hair Handmade Coconut Oil + Lavender Spray, $25, Koqo
Best Leave-In Treatment for Coloured Hair
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This hair-toning concentrated formula can be mixed with any product in your haircare routine, from shampoo to cream styler, to banish brass. It's so easy, we have no mixed feelings about declaring this a winner.
Mixed Feelings Leave-In Blonde Toning Drops, $43, IGK
Best Anti-Frizz Oil for Curly Hair
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This deeply restorative elixir seeks to enhance elasticity and strengthen your mane from root to end. It does this with an all-natural blend of potent botanicals, like hibiscus and yerba de tago extracts, which revive hair that’s been stripped of essential moisture from over-styling.
Intensely Nourishing Hair Oil, $100, UMA Oils
Best Hair Serum/Oil for Thinning Hair
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Gently massage this paraben-free cushy cocktail of rosemary essential and rosehip oils into the scalp, and leave it on for 15 minutes before shampooing to improve micro-circulation and promote healthy hair growth over time.
Rosemary and Lavender Scalp Serum, about $49, Banyan Tree
Best Leave-In Treatment for Dry Hair
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Dry, damaged and chemically-treated strands will thank you as they soak up this paraben- and silicon-free blend of tamarind extract, argan oil and barley protein. You’ll get a healthier-looking mane without the grease.
Hair Renew, $50, Follizin