Shampoo and conditioner might be viewed as a necessity in many shower routines, but they aren’t the only products your hair needs. As it turns out, your daily shampoo and conditioner are only a small piece to the hair care puzzle. That said, with so many oils, sprays, foams, creams and accessories calling our names, finding the right products for your ’do can mean the difference between a good hair day and a bad hair day.
Lucky for you, we’ve scoured our selection of brands for the best hair care products and accessories that can seriously benefit your strands. From hair ties that won’t cause breakage to a hair towel that dries hair faster than your typical bath towel, we uncover the most life-changing—read: hair-changing—products you didn’t know you needed, below.
1. Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Makeup Wave Setting Clips (6 piece)
There’s a reason you see so many celebrities in hair and makeup with clips in their hair. In order to keep hair out of the face while applying makeup or skin care products, small, thin clips are placed at the front of the hairline. Unlike large banana clips or hair ties, these crease-resistant hair clips make it so you can move onto the next step in your glam without sacrificing your ’do. Not to mention: You can even use them to set waves in place for the ultimate Hollywood glam style.
Try: Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Makeup & Wave Setting Clips
The king of the blow dryers knows a thing or two about crease-resistant hair clips. Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Makeup & Wave Setting Clips features the same sleek design and craftsmanship of many of Harry Josh’s tools and accessories and can be incorporated into your routine in a multitude of ways. Use them to set your waves or as a unique—celebrity-approved—way to keep strands away from your complexion while makeup or skin care is applied.
3. Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil 3.4 oz
Deep conditioner isn’t the only way to soften strands. Using a nourishing oil can also boast some major hair care benefits. Unlike deep conditioners—which are typically used once a week or as needed—hair oils can be used every day to add a burst of hydration while providing a sleek, shiny finish.
Try: Oribe Gold Lust Hair Oil
Want your hair to shine like gold? Reach for Oribe's Gold Lust Hair Oil. Enriched with deeply nourishing ingredients such as argan oil and shea butter, the hair oil can provide your strands with deep nourishment that works to soften and smooth out damaged tresses and tame frizz. In addition to its nourishing ingredients, the oil also contains the brand's signature complex, featuring watermelon, lychee and edelweiss flower extracts, which can help improve moisture content and even strengthen strands for a healthier-looking ’do.
7. dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Scrub (9 oz.)
Your skin isn’t the only thing that can benefit from a good scrub down—your scalp (and subsequently, your hair) can, too. Adding an invigorating scalp scrub formulated with apple cider vinegar to your weekly regimen can help slough off buildup and promote shinier, more healthy-looking hair. “Apple cider vinegar has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties,” explains Dr. Jaliman. “It contains malic acid, which is what helps to keep the pH level of the scalp balanced. Using a [scrub] with apple cider vinegar will help to avoid buildup on the scalp (dandruff) and will keep the scalp healthy,” she concludes.
Try: dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Scrub
When it comes to beauty products formulated with apple cider vinegar, the beauty world goes crazy for dpHUE—and for good reason. The brand’s Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Scrub is infused with pH-balancing apple cider vinegar along with aloe vera and avocado oil to bring moisture to the scalp while working to slough off dry, dead skin cell buildup. Using an invigorating scalp scrub like dpHUE’s can leave your scalp and hair feeling squeaky clean without that uncomfortable, moisture-stripped sensation.
8. Mason Pearson Pocket Bristle Hair Brush (1 piece)
You never know when you’ll need a hairbrush—which is why a travel-sized one can come in handy! Adding a small hairbrush to your gym bag or purse can help ensure you’re never in danger of a bad hair moment—that and it comes in handy when you want to tie it up on top of your head. Whether you use it to brush out a few knots from the wind or slick your hair back with it, you’ll always be glad you have one within arm’s reach.
Try: Mason Pearson Pocket Bristle Hair Brush
When it comes to hairbrushes, no one does it quite like Mason Pearson. Take the legendary hairbrush brand everywhere you go with the Pocket Bristle Hair Brush. Made with tight clusters of boar bristles for fine hair and sensitive scalps, the mini brush helps keep hair intact in a gentle manner while coating each strand in its own oil to strengthen and protect hair naturally.