Hair-Care Superstars
Best Shampoo
Best Hair Mask
Bomba Curls Dominican Forbidden Hair Mask
Best Scalp Care
Sunday Riley Clean Rinse
Clarifying Scalp Serum
CBD! For your scalp! In a year where
we are welcoming a dose of calm in every form, the Fekkai CBD Scalp Calming Shampoo ($25) was a happy addition to our self-care routines come wash day. Designed to be used on fine-to-medium hair, the CBD and aloe vera formula not only targets dryness, sensitivity, and irritation, but it also pairs perfectly with your favorite aromatic products on days you want to turn your shower into a total relaxation zone.
By now, we're well beyond the point of going stir crazy being stuck indoors. But imagine how your hair feels! If you've been cranking up the heat lately, your hair might be suffering in silence from the dryness in the air. That's where the Bomba Curls Dominican Forbidden Hair Mask ($28) comes in. Created by one of our favorite Black-owned hair-care brands, this mask will deep condition even the most dehydrated curls. Plus, the ingredient list sounds good enough to eat: a blend of cinnamon, pistachio oil, and cupuacu butter.
No matter how finicky or flaky your scalp is, the color-safe Sunday Riley Clean Rinse Clarifying Scalp Serum ($48) is infused with rose clay and powerful AHAs and BHAs like glycolic and salicylic acids that can wipe out the likes of oil and dead skin in one fell swoop. Thanks to its nozzle applicator, the liquid formula is significantly easier to use than a thick scrub, and you can choose how long you want to leave it on before shampooing, or how often you opt to use the treatment.
Best Treatment
Pantene Miracle Rescue
Moisture Mix-In Treatment
You don't need to be a master mixologist to cocktail your own
custom hair recipe. The Pantene Miracle Rescue Moisture Mix-In Treatment ($7) does (most of) the work for you. Just mix it with your favorite conditioner to reap its hydrating benefits on dry, damaged hair. Whether you opt for one pump
or five, daily or weekly use, it'll leave your hair feeling so silky-smooth,
even your coworkers will be able to
tell in your next virtual meeting.
Best Hair Hall of Famer
Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector
If you know you know: Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector ($28) is that product. If you don't know (or just haven't tried it yet) let this be a testament to how much we stan this hairstylist- and editor-favorite formula. It's known for everything from replenishing moisture in dry, brittle hair to building back the bonds breaking up the structure of individual strands. In a time where it can be difficult to make regular trips to the salon, this treatment is all you need to keep any hair type healthy between cuts and color appointments.
Fekkai CBD Scalp
Calming Shampoo