92 bottles of shampoo later … |
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After three months and heaven knows how many showers, our beauty experts and a panel of 21 testers with a range of hair lengths, types, and curl patterns crowned six standout shampoos.
Our favorites include a daily stalwart, a volumizing shampoo that delivers impressive fullness, and a luxe wash that transforms your shower into a sensory escape.
Our brand-new guide to shampoos→
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Plus: The best conditioners |
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A great conditioner can moisturize dry strands, make detangling easier, and help prevent damage. We considered over 80 contenders before narrowing it down to 15 for our panel to test. Of those, five rose to the top, including a hydrating under-$10 standout, a great formula for tight curls and coils, and a buttery balm that gives dry, frayed lengths a glossy sheen.
The very best conditioners→
Your daily deal: A silky, smooth upgrade for your sheets |
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Our longtime favorite sheets last for years and look gorgeous on the bed. They come in an array of lovely colors and are luxuriously soft. In fact, some of our testers couldn’t tell the difference between these and $1,000-plus luxury Italian sheets.
Our favorite sheets — including this currently $47-off set→
Plus: 13 cheap products that make hair look expensive |
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| NYT Wirecutter; source photos by Miss Jessie’s, Mielle, Head & Shoulders, L’Oréal, Tangle Teezer |
If you want to look like you just stepped out of a salon, head to the drugstore. We’re not saying everything at your local CVS or Walmart is great (side-eye to you, Prell shampoo), but there are plenty of gems if you know what to look for.
Including a shockingly cheap standout straightener→
One last (hair) thing: Do you actually need to shampoo twice? |
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The answer certainly isn’t universal, but in some cases, there is a real benefit to shampooing twice — and it can make a “noticeable difference” in how clean your hair feels. If you have oily roots, for instance, or you use a lot of hair products, you might be a good candidate for a rinse and repeat.
How to know if you’ll benefit from lathering up twice→
Here’s to good hair days.
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