Hair has been at the center of major pop culture moments for as long as I can remember. The curled coifs of Charlie’s Angels. The over-the-top 80’s hair of Peg Bundy. Who could forget “The Rachel?” And, don’t get me started on all of the teenagers and twenty-somethings who are still rockin’ “The Bieber.” Yes, hair can be a statement maker. It’s one of the first things people notice about us. It can make us feel good about ourselves — or bad (those days require a hat).
We’re abusive in this relationship with hair, aren’t we? We blow dry it, straighten it, only to curl it, then wish it were straight again. We color it, chop it off, and even try to cut our own bangs (10/10, do not recommend). Who knew that perfect hair was simply waiting for you on Amazon? From chic clips and heat helpers to sleep solutions and the best buns (messy buns, thank you very much), this list was built with your best hair days in mind.
Sweet or Salty?
A natural, easy way to give your hair a little bit of added volume and texture is with this sea salt spray that smells like ocean waves. It gives your style a little added grip, too, which means you can wear the look all day long.
Smooth It Out
You’ve got to have this fantastic brush made with boar bristles if you’re trying to give your hair some extra care! It gently brushes through tangles and snarls without tearing, and smoothes as it goes to give you a beautiful, shiny head of hair with just a few passes.
At A Good Clip
Hair clips are a great solution for a number of reasons. Not only are they extremely versatile, but they also add visual interest to your style. Heck, they even work on bad hair days to get that. one. uncooperative. strand. out of your face for good (or at least the afternoon). This purchase includes 10 lay-flat black clips, a few of which you’ll want to sneak into your pocket just in case.
I Chews You, Chewsy!
I adore these individually wrapped raspberry flavored chews that are perfect for boss ladies on-the-go. They’re delicious, low in sugar, and they don’t stick to my teeth! Their formula contains 13 essential nutrients designed to promote longer, stronger, and healthier hair. Plus, they’re Non-GMO, vegetarian-friendly, and gluten-free, so you can feel safe knowing your hair is growing healthy from the inside out!
Neat As A Pin
If you don’t have a zillion bobby pins lying around, do you even have hair? These creaseless clips from Kitsch come in blonde and black and are covered with a non-slip silicone wrap to create a comfortable, soft-touch hold. The creaseless design means no weird bumps or dents will be left in your hair after you remove them, which is pretty significant.
So Salty
Why does our hair always look so good at the beach? That tousled, textured, full of volume look? This sea salt spray will help you fake it when you’re not on vacation with a light hold and an all-natural (not crunchy) finish. This particular product is marketed toward men but no one will ever know if you sneak a few sprays yourself.
Bun In The Sun
Why is the perfect messy bun so dang hard to achieve? This bun form will let you master top knots and buns by simply wrapping your hair around them. These forms come in brown and blonde and offer three size options from mini to large. Made from soft, stretchy material, it’s easy to put on and comfortable to wear. You will be polished and out the door in no time.
Put A Bonnet On It
Here’s what virtually no one tells you about your hair: Sleeping in a satin-lined bonnet or on a silky pillow protects your hair from becoming frizzy and breakage while you snooze. (It really works; I do it every night.) This one has breathable fabric on the outside with that silky smooth interior and stretches to accommodate heads of all sizes.
Awww, Snap
Looking for just a pop of something sparkly to set your outfit off? This rhinestone snap clip is just right in gold and hematite (that’s a dark silver) options. Accentuate a bun or pin back your bangs with these slip-proof and durable clips. One reviewer added, “The sparkly stones are connected to each other and double attached to the clip. I was glad to see this as I have tried other clips that only glued on individual stones.”
Spiral Down
Kitsch’s phone cord hair tie design spreads the pressure of your hair over a larger surface, which helps to prevent the horrible ponytail holder lump and kink that regular hair ties create. These are similar to the Teleties you may have previously used but a few bucks cheaper. Choose from nude or brunette (pictured), which offer a gradient that includes gray and black also.
Play The Ponies
If I had a dollar for every scrunchie I had in the 1980s and 1990s, I’d have more than enough dollars to grab this set of fluffy knit scrunchies from Kitsch. Choose from a neutral set or a black set (or snag them both). Great for thin or thick hair, you’ll be throwback perfect with one of these in your hair (or on your wrist).
Under Wraps
If you’re not into a full-fledged sleep bonnet, maybe a satin sleep scarf is more your speed. Accessorize your hair for bedtime or go fashion-forward for a daytime look. Wear it multiple ways including tied in the front, back or side; as a bandana scarf; as a turban; and, more. This comes in stylish blush or black options and protects hair from frizz and breakage.
Brush It Off
Brushing my hair has always been a chore because I have so much of it. It was even worse when I was a kid because I was tender-headed and it hurt — a lot. This detangling brush is great for adults or kids, for all hair types, and comes in four cute colors. The unique cone-shaped bristles separate the hair sideways instead of downward, gently unraveling even the toughest tangles.
Living On The Edge
Unruly edges getting you down? What about hair that falls flat as soon as you leave the house? This edge brush and teasing comb combo is great for taming flyaways near your hairline for a neat and polished look but they didn’t stop there. The teasing comb incorporated on the other end can be used to add volume, define brows, or separate lashes.
Ready To Roll
If you think thermal hair rollers are out, think again. This set of eight assorted-size rollers provides a longer-lasting volume with less heat because it adds lift right at the root. Enjoy creating bouncy waves and curls with 1.5-, 2- and 2.25-inch rollers perfect for a variety of hair lengths. These rollers nest, too, making them simple to throw in an overnight bag.
Bust A Cap
My biggest complaint about most shower caps is that they don’t do the very thing they’re supposed to do: Keep your hair dry when you don’t want it wet. This luxury shower cap is different, according to reviewers, who all mention that it stays in place and keeps things dry. This fits most head sizes and has elastic bands to adjust it for comfort.
Blonde Moment
Every time I see something “purple” related to hair, I get excited because, well, my hair is purple. And, then I remember most purple hair products like this purple hair mask aren’t for those of us of the violet persuasion but for those with blonde, platinum, and gray or silver hair. This mask removes brassiness and yellow tones and has the added benefit of rehydrating dry hair.
Christmas Coif
I know Christmas is still a few months away but now’s the time to be planning for your ugly sweater parties and office get-togethers. These party-time hair lights are genius with 14 battery-operated bulbs and 12 hair clips to hold everything in place. (The batteries are even included!) Wear them for the holidays and then throw them on for concerts, festivals, dances, and more.
Later, Gator
Gator clips are just about the only ones that work in my seriously thick hair but they can still look elegant like these that are finished in shiny gold. Rustproof with a secure, slip-free grip, these are ideal for sectioning hair for drying, setting curls, or even adding some flash to your style. These are extra-large in size with professional-grade hinges.
Brush With Greatness
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: The scalp massage at a salon appointment is the best part of the appointment. This scalp brush does a decent job simulating a salon massage right in the comfort of your own home. Use it wet or dry to gain a ton of benefits such as increasing hair thickness and removing dead skin and dandruff from your scalp.
Caffeine Dream
Apparently, your body isn’t the only thing caffeine can give a “surge” to; it also works wonder for your hair. This caffeine hair growth stimulating shampoo nourishes hair follicles, cleans hair without stripping natural oils, and adds volume and fullness. It also strengthens your scalp and promotes new hair growth. Just don’t drink it, O.K.? That’s what your coffee is for.
Turn Up The Heat
Wrap each follicle of hair in a weightless but effective protective layer with this thermal heat protector minimizes the effects of damage and breakages to reveal healthy, strong, and shiny hair. Use it each time, on either wet or dry hair, before you turn up your heat tools to dry, straighten, curl, crimp, and more. This formula is also paraben- and sulfate-free.
Claw Away
No matter what you do, some days are just going to be “bad hair days.” A dome claw clip is a great solution for these moments, allowing you to clip a full or partial updo, hold a messy bun together, gather hair in the back, or keep hair in place during daily routines. This set includes one black claw clip and one with a tortoise pattern.
That’s A Wrap
I don’t mind washing my hair; it’s the drying I don’t like. Whether I’m air-drying to go wavy or blow-drying for a sleeker look, it just takes time. This hair towel wrap is made from microfiber, which means it’s quick-drying and super absorbent. But, it’s also ultra-soft and convenient, thanks to the built-in hook-and-button closure. Express your personality with one of 10 designs.
Perfect Conditions
Feeling thirsty? No, I don’t mean for something to drink. We’re still talking about hair here and this protective daily conditioner is a godsend for thirsty, dry, damaged, or color-treated hair. Packed with peptides, shea butter, hibiscus, and vanilla cactus, it has a sweet floral scent and is natural and cruelty-free. Reviewers say it’s especially perfect for blondes.
Moisture To The Max
While you’re buying shampoo, you might as well think about trying out a new shampoo and this moisture mask shampoo might be the perfect accompaniment to the conditioner we just discussed. This one adds both moisture and shine and detangles and repairs hair of all types, from colored and curly to damaged and frizzy. Shea butter and coconut oil are the stars here.
Round It Out
I’m terrible with a round blow dry brush — I mean, truly, truly awful. (I’ve got a solution for that later.) You mean I have to hold a blow dryer in one hand, a round brush in the other, and do it behind my head? No, no way. They give great volume, though, if you can manage one and this one is a winner for wet or dry hair.
A Tight Bond
Everyone I know loves Olaplex, from step 1 to step 400 (or whatever number they’re on now). But, it’s not cheap. This bond restore treatment is a great dupe for its more expensive name-brand cousin with a few reviewers even saying it’s better than Olaplex. This deep-conditioning protein treatment works well on hair that needs a bit extra love, like dry, damaged, bleached and frizzy locks.
Sending Out An SOS
If there’s one thing I understand when it comes to hair, it’s humidity. Living in Florida means I’m fighting humidity more months of the year than not. This SOS humidity spray is designed to be used on damp hair and is then activated with the heat from your blow dryer. The best part is that you only have to use it every 3-4 washes.
Burn The Midnight Oil
I’m a sucker for unique packaging and these keratin hair treatment capsules fit the bill. Twist off the end, squeeze and apply the hair repair serum as a leave-in hair treatment after shampooing. The individual capsules, which come in a 30-day supply, are great for taking on the go. That could be a huge help when you head to the beach this summer to combat the sun, salt, and chlorine.
Grow Like A Weed
You might want to sit down for this one because what I’m about to tell you is a game-changer. You know those lash growth serums your salon or lash studio is selling? They’re almost certainly just castor oil or a combination of products with castor oil included. This two-ounce bottle will last forever and can be used on your brows, hair, and lashes.
Round It Out
Here it is: The problem-solver I told you about in the round brush description. And, yes, it’s a round brush, but it’s a round brush on steroids. This one-step volumizer from Revlon works just as well as the most expensive versions and you can grab it for less than $35. It has nearly 300,000 reviews, which is one of the most highly-rated products I’ve ever personally seen on Amazon.
Hit The Bar
This is one bar you’re going to be interested in, even if you don’t drink. It’s a shampoo bar and this one from Viori is everywhere I look lately. Maybe it’s because they do it all: Moisturize, strengthen, rejuvenate, renew, volumize, add shine and cleanse. These come in four scents, have both shampoo and conditioner options, and last forever with ethically-sourced ingredients.
Diffuse The Situation
When I started my Wavy Girl journey a year or so ago, nearly everyone was saying, “You need a Black Orchid diffuser.” And, I thought, “Yeah, right. My old diffuser is just fine.” But, it wasn’t and I didn’t know it until I tried this one. This one maximizes frizz-free volume and enhances natural curly hair with 360-degree airflow and an extra-large design.
At The Root
Whether it’s been some time since you’ve gotten to the salon or you’re awaiting a new appointment, roots can start to pop through and make you unhappy. This root cover-up kit camouflages roots and regrowth instantly and comes in eight different hues to help you find your perfect match. You can even touch up on the go with the mirror-included compact.
Spray It, Don’t Say It
You don’t realize the value of a good hair spray bottle until you have one … or don’t have one, for that matter. The continuous, ultra-fine mist spray pattern distributes water evenly to give you the right amount of water to mildly saturate the hair without getting gunked like the old kinds, refreshing curls or taming a bedhead in the mornings.
Pump Up The Volume
I’ve been on the hunt for a new dry shampoo ever since I colored my hair purple. (Since you’re probably not aware, they just don’t make good, customized dry shampoos for fantasy colors.) This one from Klorane is ultra-gentle with oat milk in the ingredient list and — best for me — leaves absolutely no white residue. This is available in sizes from a one-ounce travel spray to a 5.4-ounce mega version.
Color Outside The Lines
Since I’ve mentioned fantasy colors a few times in the list, it’s only fair that I share with you one of my favorite fantasy color hair hacks. Keracolor Clenditioner washes, conditions, and deposits color in one fell swoop. Like most fantasy colors, though, this works best on lighter hair but it could also add an interesting tone if your locks are darker.
Hey, Curl Friend
Cake Beauty has been on the rise lately — on beauty fave lists and through word of mouth. The Curl Friend is a defining curl cream that helps fight frizz and provides a glossy-silk finish. Infused with shea butter and natural oils, this feather-light formula treats your hair as it styles, transforming unruly curls into tame, polished perfection. No harsh chemicals required.
From The High Dive
R+Co snuck onto the beauty scene in 2014 and while they’ve kept a semi-low profile, there’s no reason you shouldn’t have tried their line by now. High Dive is a moisture and shine creme that delivers moisture, eliminates frizz, and softens the hair. And, being a word nerd, I love some of their clever product names including Television (perfect hair shampoo) and Death Valley (a dry shampoo).