Readers' Choice Awards 2024
Readers' Choice Awards: Hair
You told us your crowning glories would be a little less glorious without the help of these brilliant formulas and tools in your hair routine.
By Marci Robin
THRIVING HEAD FIRST
16 Best Scalp Treatments to Relieve Dryness, Flaking, and Itching
Soothing serums, sprays, and oils that keep irritation at bay.
By Jennifer Hussein, Sarah Madaus, and Annie Blackman
BONDING TIME
Everyone Is Talking About Bond Builders — Here’s What You Need to Know
This ultra-reparative category of products is rising in popularity, but according to the experts, not all bond builders are what they claim.
By Nicola Dall'Asen and Loren Savini
WATER DAMAGE
Is Hard Water the Reason for Your Bad Hair Day?
If you’re one of the whopping 85% of the United States population with hard water at home, chances are high.
By Sophia Panych
PRODUCT REVIEW
We Tried Beyoncé's New Hair-Care Line, Cécred, on 3 Different Hair Types
Allure editors tried every single product in the eight-piece collection. Here are their first impressions.
By Allure Editors
100% COZY
12 Bath Towels That Feel as Luxurious as They Look
So soft and fluffy.
By Annie Blackman and Sarah Madaus
HEALTHY HAIR FOREVER
9 Best Hair Towels for Smoother, Softer Post-Shower Strands
Breakage is a thing of the past, thanks to these picks.
By Angela Trakoshis and Jennifer Hussein
HAIR CARE 101
You’re Probably Using Your Conditioner Wrong
Using it (correctly) is key to strong, healthy hair.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
Hair
Struggling With Dry Hair? Here’s What You Can Do To Repair It.
Experts explain why adding a protein-rich formula — like the products found in the Nexxus Therappe & Humectress collection — to your at-home wash-day routine can make such a big difference for repairing dry hair.
By Paige Stables
Long Story
Mielle Organics Strengthening Oil Is a Viral Sensation — Here’s Why
Its star botanical could help grow hair longer and stronger.
By Annie Blay
UH HUH HONEY
These 15 Expert-Approved Hair Products Have One Thing in Common
Hint: this nourishing ingredient can be found in your kitchen pantry.
By Jennifer Hussein
oil slick
This $34 Hair Oiling Treatment Gave Me the Shiniest Hair of My Life
Squigs Beauty's GooseBerry Delight is based in South Asian tradition — and don't call it "hair slugging."
By Taylore Glynn
Hair
The Salon-Worthy Pureology Shampoo and Conditioner Set That Transformed My Dry, Bleached Hair
Find out why associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen’s newly-dry, blonde hair loves Pureology's formulas.
By Sarah Kinonen
Hyaluronic Hair
A TikTok User Made a Solid Case for Using a Hyaluronic Acid Skin-Care Serum in Your Hair
The clip has gone viral after The Ordinary's Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 appears to have transformed her dry hair. But does it really work?
By Marci Robin
READERS' CHOICE AWARDS
We Answered All of Your Biggest Hair Questions
Our editors and experts answer inquiries on dandruff, hair loss, and more.
By Jihan Forbes
Smooth Sailing
Christophe Robin Daily Hair Cream with Sandalwood
Air drying just got easier
By Elizabeth Siegel
PRODUCT REVIEW
This $8 Drugstore Hair Mask Has Been Saving My Dry, Brittle Strands This Winter
It also happens to smell out of this world.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
CELEBRITY HAIR
Cardi B Shared the DIY Hair Mask That She Uses on Kulture
The five-ingredient mask couldn't be easier to make.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
BEST OF BEAUTY
Rahua's Classic Shampoo Soothed My Red, Itchy Scalp
This nutrient-rich vegan formula makes hair feel downright luxurious.
By Elizabeth Siegel
READERS' CHOICE: ASK KRISTIN ESS
Hairstylist Kristin Ess Shares 3 Things You Can Do Right Now for Healthier Hair
It's easier than you may think to make damage seemingly disappear.
By Paige Stables