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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.
THRIVING HEAD FIRST

16 Best Scalp Treatments to Relieve Dryness, Flaking, and Itching

Soothing serums, sprays, and oils that keep irritation at bay.
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.
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.
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.
100% COZY

12 Bath Towels That Feel as Luxurious as They Look

So soft and fluffy.
HEALTHY HAIR FOREVER

9 Best Hair Towels for Smoother, Softer Post-Shower Strands

Breakage is a thing of the past, thanks to these picks.
HAIR CARE 101

You’re Probably Using Your Conditioner Wrong

Using it (correctly) is key to strong, healthy hair. 
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. 
Long Story

Mielle Organics Strengthening Oil Is a Viral Sensation — Here’s Why

Its star botanical could help grow hair longer and stronger.
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.
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."
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.
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?
READERS' CHOICE AWARDS

We Answered All of Your Biggest Hair Questions

Our editors and experts answer inquiries on dandruff, hair loss, and more.
Smooth Sailing

Christophe Robin Daily Hair Cream with Sandalwood

Air drying just got easier 
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. 
CELEBRITY HAIR

Cardi B Shared the DIY Hair Mask That She Uses on Kulture

The five-ingredient mask couldn't be easier to make. 
BEST OF BEAUTY

Rahua's Classic Shampoo Soothed My Red, Itchy Scalp

This nutrient-rich vegan formula makes hair feel downright luxurious.
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.