We recruited the best in the business to help us vote for the hair buys that have gone above and beyond this year. And the winners of the Woman Hair Awards 2014 are…
Best for hints of sunshine
L’Oréal Paris Casting Sunkiss Jelly, £5.99
Buy it now at boots.com
The perfect DIY way of getting that sun-kissed look. Use a small amount on thin sections around your face and just do the mid-lengths and ends for a super natural look.
Best colour refresh
Josh Wood Blending Wand, £12.50
Buy it now at M&S
This is a life-saver if you want to give your fading colour a bit of oomph between salon visits. Simply paint it on and see instant results.
Best for brunette shine
Josh Wood Glossing Mask in Brown, £12.50
Buy it now at M&S
“This is a favourite of mine,” says Leanne. “I use it once a week to enrich chocolaty, brunette tones and it leaves hair feeling hydrated and super glossy.”
Best for longer-lasting highlights
UNITE Blonda Conditioner, £18.40
Buy it now at Urban Retreat
Every cool blonde should have this! It works to stop your blonde highlights from going brassy. Plus it moisturizes and repairs leaving hair fresh and healthy.
Best instant fix
Fudge Urban Colour Chalk, £5.99
Buy it now at Boots
The best way to create instant colour without any commitment. It’s really fun and easy to use – just draw it onto your hair – plus it works on all hair types. Genius!
Best for thicker hair
Aveda Invati Exfoliating Shampoo, £22.50
Buy it now at Aveda
Not only does this give you squeaky clean hair – it also exfoliates your scalp to get rid of any dryness or excess oil. The results? Soft flaxen hair that lasts for days.
Best oil smoother
Dove Pure Care Dry Oil for Mature Hair, £9.99
Buy it now at Boots
Anti-age your hair – yes really. This oil smoothes down coarse hair instantly making it seem soft, smooth and youthful. The judges love it.
Best weekly fix
Kevin.Murphy Young.Again.Masque, £27
Buy it now at Kevin.Murphy
Give hair its best chance at anti-ageing by using this mask once a week. The judges loved how soft and supple hair is afterwards.
Best for the scalp
Hairstory Purely Perfect Cleansing Crème, £35
Buy it now at Purely Perfect
Not like your traditional shampoo this has no nasties and leaves hair silky smooth. “I really love it,” says Adam. “It’s great for your hair and scalp and leaves hair looking ultra glossy.”
Best for hiding greys
Color Wow Root Cover Up, £28.50
Buy it now at Colour Wow
Greys? What greys. This fine powder instantly covers them up. “A great in-between-touch-up system with perfect end results,” says Adam.
Best for root lift
Bumble & Bumble Bb. Prêt-à-powder, £21.50
Buy it now at Bumble and Bumble
There isn’t a better way to get root lift than with a dusting of this powder in your hair. Poof it in, rough it up and you’re good to go.
Best for bedhead
Fudge Think Big Texture Spray, £11.95
Buy it now at Phillip Kingsley
Fine hair’s fabulous friend, just spritz it in all over and watch your hair grow full of life.
Best for flyaways
Percy & Reed Perfectly Perfecting Wonder Balm, £18
Buy it now at Phillip Kingsley
Not only does it smell amazing, it tames wild hair without making it greasy. Plus a little goes along way so it’s worth every penny. Brill!
Best for knots
Tangle Teezer, £10.60
Buy it now at Phillip Kingsley
Knots? We don’t see any knots after a couple of brushes with this hair styling legend. Now found in most salons, it’s our go-to for the tightest, tangled mane.
Best for rainy days
Mark Hill Bedazzled Anti-Humidity Shine Spray, £5.99
Buy it now at Phillip Kingsley
No more fear of wet days, this spray keeps frizz at bay whatever the weather. The judges can’t get enough of it.
Best-loved by the pros
Mason Pearson brush, £24.50
Buy it now at Chemist Direct
Tailored to your hair type and length, you can’t beat these brushes for getting your hair soft, shiny and tangle-free. Plus they look great on your dressing table – win win!
Best for a firm hold
L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray, £6.60
Buy it now at Boots
It’s an oldie but still a goodie. Used by pretty much every hairdresser on every photoshoot, there isn’t a better spray for getting firm hold with no crunch.
Best for most hair problems
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, £28
Buy it now at Phillip Kingsley
The mask that keeps on giving, no matter your hair type or problem, this mask will sort it out and leave your hair smooth and strong.
Best multitasker
GHD Eclipse, £145
Buy it now at GHD
Simply the best at straightening and curling – these are still the judges one stop shop to getting salon slick hair at home.
Best all-round hair hero
VO5 Nourish My Shine Hot Oils, £4.29
Buy it now at Boots
“Super shiny hair in a flash – never have I had so many compliments” says Jess. Just smooth over damp hair and watch your hair shine.
Best everyday oil
Aveda Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil, £19.50
Buy it now at Aveda
Our winner for glass-like shine. It also keeps wavy hair sleek and gorgeous so you spend less time styling it and the botanical scent calms your mind through the day. Ahhh.
Best for frizzy hair
John Frieda Frizz Ease Nourishing Oil Elixir, £9.99
Buy it now at Boots
An age old classic, this is still the best at getting frizzy hair to behave.
Best for parched locks
Joico Moisture Recovery Balm, £13.50
Buy it now at Amazon
Ideal as an intensive treatment once a week. “I loved the fact it was so quick to work, leaving my hair feeling soft, shiny and nourished after only three minutes” says Anabel.
Best for fine hair
L’Oréal Paris Elvive Fibrology Thickness Booster,£5.99
Buy it now at Boots
Great for fine hair, this keeps hair feeling super light-weight and manageable. It also helps keep hair fresh so you have leave more time between washes. We love a timesaver!
Best for thinning hair
Swell Advanced Volumizing Masque, £26
Buy it now at M&S
“Super easy to add into my daily hair care routine” says Anabel. “It adds instant root lift and leaves hair smooth and silky in seconds.”
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