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Indianapolis Star
21-04-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Subscription boxes are the gifts that keep on giving! Shop popular options for beauty, tech, food
AI-assisted summary Subscription boxes are a popular gift option, offering recurring deliveries of curated items. A wide variety of subscription boxes cater to diverse interests, from beauty and fashion to tech and food. The article highlights the most popular subscription boxes for 2025, categorized by interest. Is there anything better than receiving a gift you really love? How about receiving a variation of that same gift on a regular basis? We're talking about subscription boxes of course, which are quite literally the gifts that keep on giving—and depending on your preferred cadence, can be delivered weekly, monthly or even annually. There are so many types of subscription boxes to choose from, making them a reliable gift to consider year-round—whether you're looking for a thoughtful Mother's Day gift, an unforgettable birthday gift or just want an excuse to shower someone with a little extra love (including yourself!). From tech subscription boxes for the gadget-obsessed to meal kit subscriptions for the avid cook and even beauty subscription boxes that'll deliver the trendiest skincare products straight to your doorstep, we found the best subscription boxes for every type of interest and hobby—including options for kiddos. Browse our favorites for 2025 below: Shop the best subscription boxes of 2025 Beauty subscription boxes Treat the beauty-lover in your life to a beauty subscription box from Ipsy or Allure that'll help keep their cosmetic bag up to date. Fashion subscription boxes Skip the hassle of in-person retail shopping and have curated styles delivered to your door with fashion subscription boxes from Stitch Fix Rent the Runway and more. Stitch Fix Fashion Subscription Box With Stitch Fix, you can simply fill out a style quiz, work with a paired stylist for direction on your clothing preferences and then have a personalized Stitch Fix order delivered to your home with cute fashion pieces. Starts at $28 Rent the Runway Clothing Subscription Box Want designer styles delivered to your door? Rent the Runway offers a great way to try high-end clothes without the cost commitment, so you can rent designer pieces for vacations, wedding season and beyond. Starts at $47 Wellness subscription boxes We found wellness subscription boxes that are designed with relaxation in mind, so you can try a range of self-care products—including everything from aroma therapy essentials to tools that'll help improve your sexual health. TheraBox Self-Care Subscription Box Take a breather with the help of this self-care subscription box, with products that are curated by therapists and made to help you reduce stress. Included items vary from bath products to aromatherapy essentials. Starts at $38 Silk and Sonder Subscription Box Get themed self-care journals delivered to your home monthly, with thoughtful features like a virtual group coaching and a progress tracker so you can see your development in real time. Starts at $20 Tech subscription boxes Never miss a new tech release with the help of a tech subscription box, which gives recipients the opportunity to test a range of cool tech gadgets and even build their own. Breo Tech Subscription Box With each box valued at over $100, you can get the market's hottest tech delivered right to your door, with included products that range from headphones to Pura smart diffusers and more. Starts at $79 Creation Crate Electronics Subscription Box Help your kiddo tap into their inner-builder with this quarterly building kit that's designed to help develop STEM skills and sharpen their knowledge around coding. Starts at $105 Cooking subscription boxes Skip the weekly grocery store trip and have fresh, high-quality ingredients delivered to your home on a weekly basis with these popular food subscription boxes from HelloFresh and Purple Carrot. Purple Carrot Food Delivery Subscription If you prefer to follow a plant-based diet, Purple Carrot is one of the best subscription boxes for those who want fresh, healthy ingredients and meal recipes delivered each week. Starts at $66 Subscription boxes for kids Give your child the gift of a subscription box they can look forward to every month, with options that are perfect for kiddos of all ages—including subscription boxes for Toddlers and subscription boxes for teens. KiwiCo. Labs Subscription Box Champion the builder in your life with this cool subscription box that'll deliver building materials and instructions to your kiddo every month, that way they can create their own laboratory project by hand. Starts at $24 Book subscription boxes The reader in your life will love having a book subscription box like this genius option from Book of the Month. It'll give them an easy way to update their library, while also introducing them to a variety of new book authors they wouldn't know otherwise. Book of the Month Subscription Box Looking to expand your book collection? Consider a subscription to Book of the Month, where you'll be able to choose from a shortlist of available books each month and have the literature delivered to your door. Starts at $5 What are subscription boxes? Subscription boxes offer a unique way to have curated products delivered to your home on a recurring basis. Generally, users will pay an up-front fee and select their preferred delivery cadence—weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually. From there, the subscription box brand will put together a curated box of assorted products that'll vary within each delivery. There are many different types of subscription boxes, including options that cover categories like beauty, fashion, wellness, food and more. Because of this, subscription box gifts are especially popular, as they offer an easy way to shop for recipients with niche interests and treat them to new products on a recurring basis. How often can you receive subscription boxes? The regularity of subscription box deliveries will vary by brand and chosen plan; for some companies, you can purchase a monthly subscription and receive a new box every month, whereas others offer annual subscription boxes that deliver new shipments monthly or quarterly.
Buzz Feed
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
30 Beauty Products That'll Have You Thinking, "Who Needs A Fairy Godmother?"
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · You're about to make the *bibbidi-bobbidi* best eyeliner wing you've ever had. 1. Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Eye Primer which will help make sure that smoky eye (that you spent way longer on than you'd like to admit) actually lasts through the night instead of melting off your face as soon as you walk out the door. Promising review:"So let me start by saying I have used nearly every eyeshadow primer available. From high-end to low — MAC, Lorac, Urban don't hold a candle to Thank Me Later. I have very oily skin. I use this primer, and my shadow lasts a full eight hours or more. I could get maybe five or six out of the other brands if I'm lucky. I got this as a sample in my Ipsy bag, and I had to buy the full-size product straight away! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you, Elizabeth Mott, for finally making a primer that lasts! I love this stuff!" — Melissa Mae Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 2. And a long-lasting Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray that'll protect all your hard work and prevent it from smudging or fading. 🙌🏼 Honestly the only explanation for this is that it is some magical potion. Jenae Sitzes / BuzzFeed BuzzFeed shopping editor Jenae Sitzes has this and absolutely loves it, "I first put this setting spray to the test for a wedding that involved taking many trains in and out of Manhattan on a hot day and being in crowded rooms where airflow was ~limited~. As such, I was sweating up a storm, but my makeup looked *flawless* by the time I got home that night — all thanks to this Urban Decay setting spray that I knew after one use I'd be repurchasing. I'm new to setting sprays, so it felt weird at first to spray something *on top* of my carefully crafted makeup look, but it dried in no time without messing anything up. It also didn't feel heavy or sticky on my face — it didn't feel like anything at all, actually — and my makeup looked better than it ever has after hours of wear. (For reference, I have dry, sensitive skin, and it caused me no issues.) Soon after that event, I put it to an even bigger task: surviving sweat, tears, and 12 hours of wear for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour. My makeup look (pictured above) was done by 2 p.m., and thanks to my now highly trusted Urban Decay spray, it stayed completely intact (minus the lipstick I purposefully wiped off while scarfing down post-concert pizza) until the time I got home just after 2 a.m. Here's what it endured during that timespan: multi-leg public transportation to and from the venue, waiting in lines under the blaring sun to get in, multiple meals and drinks, jumping, screaming, and literally full-on crying multiple times during the show. My liquid eyeliner, eyeshadow, non -waterproof mascara, foundation, blush, and even glitter (for the most part) were unfazed, and I owe it all to this setting spray." Get it from Amazon for $17+ (available in two sizes). 3. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel so you can quickly and painlessly remove allllll your calluses. Reviewers praise this for dissolving dead skin in ~minutes~ so buckle up — your feet are about to be as smooth as a baby's bottom. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind. Promising review:"I have the driest heels, and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks, and now they're almost baby-soft again. But please follow the directions... I left it on my super-dry, thick-callused heels for only three minutes, and the callouses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." — Kiki Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three scents). 4. Or, a popular foot exfoliant peel that is both horrifying (!) and satisfying. After wearing the booties for an hour, you will watch layers of skin peel away (over the course of 6–11 days) from your feet to reveal a smoothness you haven't experienced since you learned to walk. Check out a TikTok of the foot peel in action. Promising review:"I placed this order after seeing it everywhere on TikTok... and boy, am I glad I tried it! I was initially skeptical of trying anything on my feet.. and let's be honest, the peeling feet pictures are not for the weak :) .. but oddly extremely satisfying. I soaked my feet in the bag for an hour as instructed (super easy to use) ... two weeks later, BOOM, baby-soft feet. It came with two soaking uses so I used the second on my sister. 10/10 would recommend!!" — Alma Elias Get two pairs from Amazon for $19.99. 5. A tea tree and peppermint remedy soap with aloe vera and vitamins C and E to help combat a plethora of skin irritations. (We're talking dry skin, acne, athlete's foot, jock itch, and more!) Plus, it's just overall nourishing for everyday use. Dare I say we have found the holy grail of soaps?! Learn more about the many uses of tea tree oil at Cleveland Clinic and learn about how it can help with athlete's foot at Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"I purchased Remedy Soap for my 'tween' daughter who was struggling with horrible armpit and foot odor. I tried everything to help her control this — men's deodorant, alcohol, lemon under her armpits, tea bags in her shoes, washing her clothes in vinegar, etc. I was literally at my wit's end by the time I came across this product on Amazon. After reading hundreds of positive reviews, I bought the soap with the hope that it would help significantly reduce her foot and armpit odor. To my amazement, it eliminated her odor completely!! She went through a whole day at school, including PE, and came home smelling as fresh as she did when she left that morning. That has NEVER happened this entire school year!! Needless to say, my husband and I are beyond pleased with our daughter's results. We now have the comfort of knowing that she won't have to continue suffering from the embarrassment of unnecessary body odor. I can't thank Honestie Naturals enough for this product. It has truly put a smile back on my family's faces." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $13.52+ (available in two sizes). 6. A deeply conditioning hair mask made with castor oil and biotin that'll help bring your hair back from dry and damaged to healthy and hydrated. Bonus: it'll help reduce shedding and breakage! Thank God It's Natural is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Chicago, Illinois that specializes in hair products. This hair mask is designed for all hair types to help repair breakage, heat, and color damage. Read more about how biotin shampoo could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:" My scalp felt invigorated after applying. I left the masque on overnight, and when I rinsed the next morning, my scalp felt refreshed and clean. I actually think this product also aided in elongating my curls. My hair looks hydrated as well! I plan to use it every two weeks." — Dawn M. Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 7. An E.l.f putty primer so you can feel confident that the makeup you just spent a lot of time on will actually stay in place all day. Plus this primer is designed to help reduce the appearance of your pores, so your skin will look extra ~smooth~ and hydrated. Promising review: "I was skeptical, but after trying this poreless putty, my mind is forever changed! It shrunk my pores and made them seem like they were gone forever! Apply it and then apply my foundation. It makes my skin feel great! No bad odor, and it doesn't make my skin oily! I will keep using this product!" — Christy Get it from Amazon for $10. 8. A Denman styling brush that will help you form perfectly styled and defined curls while also detangling and reducing frizz — talk about a win–win–win–win. Promising review: "I never would have believed I would go against everything I thought I knew about curls. As someone who has had a love/hate relationship with my hair, it had taken years to perfect my method of wide tooth comb in the shower and never would think to put a brush through my wet hair. After my curl expert hair stylist rocked my world by using this brush, I've converted! And my curls have never been more uniform, less frizzy, hold better the next day, etc. Go for it, curly one!" — Patricia Get it from Amazon for $25.95. 9. An outrageously popular Differin gel beloved by reviewers for helping get rid of existing acne *and* working to prevent new pimples from forming with its prescription-strength retinoid. Go ahead and order a couple of bottles; this is now a staple in your beauty routine. Because of the prescription-strength retinoid, make sure to consult your dermatologist before introducing this into your skincare routine. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown has tried this out on her own skin! Here are her takeaways: "1. One pea-sized application per day is all it takes. 2. It's just as effective over moisturizer as it would be if you applied it directly to your skin. 3. Apply it at night, and you MUST wear sunscreen every day when you use this!" You can read her full Differin review to learn more! Promising review:" This product is a MAGIC ERASER on acne. This is the only product that works on my acne. It dried up my hormonal acne within one night! So, I have mild hormonal acne due to my menstrual cycle, but after using this gel every night and following the directions in the package, it has really helped me get rid of acne and dark spots. This product did not break me out in initial use or even later. This one tube lasted me for a couple of months and a few days over. I love the results, and I will buy another tube if my acne acts up again, but for now, I have clean and clear skin. Thanks Differin!" — KARTHICK RAVI Get it from Amazon for $13.10+ (available in two versions and three quantities). 10. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm that'll make removing your makeup easy as can be. (Yup, even waterproof mascara doesn't stand a chance!) It features Japanese pearl barley, which melts into your skin to hydrate while cleansing away impurities. Amazon Juno & Co. is a small business focused on moving away from the traditional beauty market to sustainable and simplified formulas. Promising review:"I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!! I found it on TikTok, and OMG!! It works so well. I don't have to sit there and rub the crap out of my eyelashes to get the waterproof mascara off. I will admit it doesn't take 100% of the makeup off, but about 95% of my makeup comes off. It is not water-resistant, as emulsifying it with water helps take the makeup off. I have not found a better makeup remover, and yes, that includes micellar water (which also works well but leaves my skin feeling oily). With this cleansing balm, my face feels hydrated and smooth. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!! 1,000/10 would recommend!!!" — Deetje Frederick Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 11. A Heatless Hair Curler to give you amazingly bouncy curls with no damage because there is no heat!! And it does its best work while you sleep! This heatless curler comes as a set, so you'll also get two matching silk scrunchies and a hair clip with purchase! The curler is also made with satin to help prevent tangled hair. Promising review:" I could not be more obsessed with this. I have stick-straight hair, and I'm a new mom. I love feeling glam but have about seven minutes to get ready every morning. I put these in when I go to sleep at comfy and only take two minutes to put in. And when I wake up, I pull them out in 15 seconds, mist with hairspray and I have bouncy curls for the rest of the day. Works better than curling iron for me!" — nikki liu Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five colors/patterns). 12. A tube of Essence's Lash Princess mascara because idk about you, but the thought of putting on fake lashes every day sounds like ~a lot~ of work, especially when products like this exist and can give you the same look with soo much less effort. Promising review: "I have used every mascara on the planet (not literally, but I have tried dozens) from the most expensive to the least. This little jewel is the best-kept mascara secret ever! Lifts and separates lashes with no clumping, and did you see this price?? Trust me, this is a must-have for any makeup collection. You absolutely can't go wrong with this!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $3.49 (available in black or brown). 13. A teeth whitening pen to help you achieve those pearly whites you've always wanted. Simply spend 30 seconds a day brushing these on your teeth and then go about the rest of your life instead of worrying about having those sticky strips sitting on your teeth or the bulky light in your mouth. Promising review: "I was skeptical because I've tried lots of other whitening products that did not work. But I was amazed that this one actually works! In just a few days I'm already seeing results! Just make sure to follow the instructions. Brush and floss beforehand, use a tissue to dry your teeth off, keep smiling for 30 seconds after applying to all teeth, and voila! :)" — Samantha Till Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in three quantities). 14. An all-in-one Dr. Jart+ Color-Correcting Treatment designed to help cover blemishes and neutralize redness, PLUS it has SPF 30. It can be worn under your makeup or on its own; either way, you'll be loving your results. Sephora Promising review:"This is one product that I always faithfully go back to. Typically I don't wear foundation, but sometimes concealer to cover spots. Concealer can be a bit too heavy. However, I've never had that problem with Cicapair. The product applies green but changes to a beige color. I'm very fair-complected and haven't had an issue with how it looks against my natural skin tone. You don't need a lot. The bonus is the product is healing and has SPF! I call this my little magic pot!" — saturnevolved Get it from Amazon (available in two sizes) or from Sephora for $25. 15. A Maybelline multi-use concealer that can not only conceal, but contour and correct as well. It works so well, even your friends who were out with you all night will think you got like 10 hours of sleep. This concealer provides you with 12 hours of moisture and medium coverage. Promising review: "As its name implies, this product erases discolorations of the skin or dark circles under the eyes. I use this product every day to give my skin a more even tone and to get rid of those dark spots and circles on my face that come with age. An added perk is that the product also moisturizes, so it's a 2-in-1 tool. It is lightweight and yet provides total coverage of skin imperfections. Love this product!!" — Jessica Get it from Amazon for $8.80 (available in 18 shades). 16. A beloved-by-the-internet detangling brush to get through any of those extra stubborn tangles *without* pulling out all your hair in the process. Promising review:" I purchased this brush three weeks ago and have used it every day. I like the brush so much that I ordered three more for my adult daughters. Not only is the brush gentle on my gray hair, but it also feels like I am giving myself a head massage. Also, I appreciate the wide hand base design. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and it is not always easy to grip an ordinary hairbrush. Plus, the brush is easy to clean. It truly glides through my wet hair." — ANS Get it from Amazon for $9.02+ (available in 10 colors and two-packs). 17. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Fresh Powder Foundation that is literally witchcraft in a compact — it promises up to 24 hours of transfer- and sweat-resistant wear all while providing a mattifying, smooth, flawless complexion… even after a *full* day of activities. Promising review:" I have purchased this three times in the color Sienna, and it is perfect! Totally worth all the hype on TikTok. This is a very emollient powder that sticks to the skin. I prep with sunscreen and then use this. The fragrance dissipates quickly. I noticed the actual powder is bouncy to the touch. Have not used the pelican or sponge it comes with. I like to use a powder brush. It gives me full coverage, and I look flawless all day. I also don't need to blot. And I am very oily. Will certainly continue to repurchase. This is the best powder I have tried since Mac Studio Fix." — Maria Webba Get it from Amazon for $9.79+ (available in 19 shades). 18. A firming eye cream with powerful, deep hydration to help reduce puffiness and dark circles. This cruelty-free and vegan cream is infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, rose hip seed oil, and hibiscus flower extract to help brighten and firm your skin. Promising review:"Incredible product! Still cannot believe what a difference it has made in the lines and wrinkles around my eyes. I use it twice a day and actually use it for my entire face and my neck. My skin feels so soft, and lines are disappearing." — Melissa Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes and one- or two-pack). 19. A color corrector that is a ~magical~ pen to help neutralize dark spots and circles under your eyes and on your lips and cheeks. Just color this on underneath your foundation or concealer and watch that hyperpigmentation — *boom* — disappear. Ulta Live Tinted is a South Asian woman-owned small biz that specializes in clean, vegan, cruelty-free beauty products for all skin tones. Promising review: "I can't believe I've lived without this product for so long! This is SOOOO much better than the concealers I've used in the past because it really covers up my dark circles. This product is a staple in my makeup routine! Can't live without this!" — Undisclosed Get it from Amazon (available in six shades) or from Ulta (available in six shades) for $26. 20. An eyelash growth serum to help give you the eyelashes of your dreaaams (you know, like the ones little kids have?? Like who decided they should have the best lashes out there?!) Apply this serum consistently like you would a top liner and you'll be thrilled with the results. Promising review: "I bought this in January because of TikTok reviews. I tried to be consistent with this 1–2 times a day for a little over two months now, and I've seen a huge difference. My eyelashes are noticeably longer, and I wear way, way less mascara. I usually give up on things like this when I don't see results instantly, but I'm glad I stuck with it. It takes a couple of months, but I definitely will keep using this serum." — Julie Get it from Amazon for $21.24+ (available in two variations). 21. A bottle of Elizavecca hair treatment infused with collagen to help restore your hair. Reviewers are even saying it's comparable to Olaplex (and less than one-third of the price)! Check out rave reviews from folks with fine hair, curly hair, and type 4c hair. Promising reviews:"Not gonna lie, I was skeptical that this could help me. A few months ago, I decided I could bleach my hair. I burnt it to such a crisp that I've literally been wearing it up under a cap. That worked when it was winter, but now it's warm, so I needed a solution. I saw this product highly recommended on other sites, and the reviews were good. So I ordered a tube. Used it twice now, and OH. MY. LANTA. For months, my hair has felt like crunchy noodles, ready to snap at a moment's notice. After one treatment (left in about 15 minutes after shampoo, before conditioner), my ends feel soft!! After the second time washing with it, it actually moves like it's not damaged, and it is visibly SO much healthier. Like seriously, IDK how they bottled witchcraft, but I'm going to continue to use this product even when my hair grows out. An absolute magical miracle potion! I seriously prepared myself to explain to the world that it doesn't work. But instead, I have the healthiest hair I've had since being a home hairdresser. 10/10 for less than $10. Picture from left to right (blonde above): my hair before using this, my hair after the first treatment, and my hair after the second treatment. — Beth "I was skeptical. I'll admit it. I wasn't sure this would work on my 4c hair. It made my hair so soft! And I didn't need to use a tremendous amount of product. It made it easy to comb out and blow dry my hair. It even made it smoother after the flatiron. You can't beat it for the price." — Niki D. Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets! Get it from Amazon for $7.74. 22. A sheer tint BB cream designed to mattify, conceal, minimize the look of pores, reduce redness, hydrate and smoothen. (Dang, what can't this thing do?!) Oh! Plus it's oil-free AND has a little salicylic acid to help clear up acne. Promising review:"Personally, I never liked a liquid form of makeup. It was hard to use, in my opinion. But this completely changed my mind, and I love using it. Super easy to apply for first-time makeup users." — Rene Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five shades). 23. A bottle of fan-favorite Bio-Oil with sooo many potential uses — fading scars, soothing cracked skin, moisturizing without clogging your pores — try it out, and you may just discover the next big thing to put it on. Once your friends find out about this, it's gonna be like the sisterhood of the traveling oil!! Promising review:"Acne scars? Read this. I found out about this product while scrolling through TikTok last week. It came highly recommended, so I decided to look up the price on Amazon. After reading several reviews, I figured I might as well try it out. Today is the fourth day I use the product on my face. My skin looks dewy and nice. The discoloration on my cheeks from a few years-old acne scars is improving. My skin looks younger — it's hard to describe, but I can see a difference. It looks less rough. I've been using it morning and night." — Yasmin Rodriguez Get it from Amazon for $11.12+ (available in two sizes). 24. A heat-activated anti-frizz treatment to apply before you blow dry so you can get incredible results like the one below. 🤯 Chris Appleton (you know, Kim Kardashian and stylist) absolutely loves this stuff. Promising review:"This product is incredible — just WOW. In all my years of existence, I was never able to tame my naturally curly hair into a sleek, silky, frizz-free look until now. I don't know what kind of magical sorcery went into making this product, but this stuff is amazing." — Lillee45 Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). You can also try the extra strength version if you have extremely dry hair or the curly hair version! 25. Honeyskin Ultimate Face and Body cream designed to help fight rosacea, dry skin, eczema, flaking, and acne while soothing and rejuvenating your skin. What could make this better? Oh, just the ahhmazing anti-inflammatory ingredients — manuka honey, Australian cehami, and shea butter. Promising review:"Simply the best healing, refreshing cream anywhere. This cream is simply magic. I have some rosacea, and since I have been using it, I seldom have any breakouts on my face. I had mild psoriasis on my elbows, and it is all but gone. One day, I got a sunburn and put this on, and all the stinging was gone immediately, and it never peeled. I have tried many top-of-the-line products before this. This is simply fabulous. A friend told me that he had been recommended this by his dermatologist, and it was wonderful. I believed him! Glad I got it." — Carole Ciraulo Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes). 26. First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant, because even though I promise no one other than you actually notices those little bumps on your arms, you want them gone, and all power to ya!! Reviewers with skin conditions like keratosis pilaris swear by this product! Read more about how to treat keratosis pilaris at home at the American Academy of Dermatology. Promising review: "I've recently had a problem with these weird, itchy, acne-like bumps all over my chest and shoulders. I've tried tons of washes, creams, treatments, etc., but nothing seemed to be working, and then I saw a review of this scrub on TikTok and decided to try it. I shower every morning and take about a fingertip full of the scrub and gently rub it over my chest and shoulders, then wash it off. After a couple of weeks, my skin was already getting so much better, and I have super sensitive skin too, so I'm impressed it didn't get irritated. Overall, I would definitely recommend!" — Olivia Parker Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in four sizes and a pack of two). 27. A smudge-proof eyeliner stamp that will literally put an end to the constant struggle of trying to get your eyeliner perfectly even. Now you can have perfectly even eyeliner in minutes, which means you can still look ~fab~ even if you have to rush out the door. Watch one TikToker test it out here! Oh, and it comes with two stamp pens — one for each eye! Promising review:"This eyeliner is so easy to use and makes a perfect winged eyeliner look every time! I saw it on TikTok and I'm glad I tried, it saved me so much time rather than trying to make a winged one myself." — Linds Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in three styles as well as a combo set). 28. A bottle of L'Oreal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water because why use anything else if you could achieve moisture, shine, and silkiness in EIGHT SECONDS?! I mean, come on, that seems too good to be true, but the over 28,000 5-star ratings prove that this might just be real-life magic. It's recommended to use this product on the ends of your hair (be careful to avoid your scalp) two to three times per week on wet hair after you shampoo. You should use one dose if you have fine to medium-textured hair, two to three if you have thick to curly-textured hair, and add one extra dose if you have long hair. Promising reviews:"Yes, I actually saw this product reviewed on TikTok and had to try it. It is amazing stuff, OMGOSH!!! I have already purchased my second bottle. I have a lot of hair, and it gets tangled easily. This stuff made it soft and easy to brush after the first use. PLEASE be careful not to get it on your scalp. It does start to feel warm, almost like when you have had your hair color on too long; I just use it more toward the ends. Overall great stuff." — Jennifer Borchers "I don't usually do reviews on products, but for this one, I absolutely have to. I have 3c type hair and struggle with a lot a breakage, unmanageability, and moisture. When my mom mentioned this product to me I didn't take her seriously because of the simple fact that we have two completely different hair textures. I never would've thought this brand would work on my hair. I have never in my 22 years felt my hair like this. I feel like I have a completely different head of hair. This product is so amazing, and I will FOREVER be using this product in my hair regimen." — Theressa Hailey Get it from Amazon for $10.97. 29. Acne patches so you can stop spending your time picking at every zit you see. Just apply a patch and watch it flatten out the pimple, reduce redness, and pull out allllll the gunk. Promising review:"This has been amazing. I bought it for my daughter, and she shared it with her boyfriend. They are both under 20. They experienced results overnight, reducing a painful red pimple starting. I will continue to buy these for the kids because the results were hands-down amazing. And my daughter has very sensitive skin." — Tonja Scofield Get 40 round patches from Amazon for $6.76+ (available in four quantities and XL square patches). Check out our in-depth review of Avarelle's acne patches for more info on why they work, how to use them, and why 48,000+ people can't stop raving about them. 30. A tube of Danessa Myricks Beauty's Colorfix Eye, Cheek, and Lip Cream Pigment, which will allow you to get rid of, like, half the products in your makeup bag. This long-wearing, waterproof cream does it all: eyeshadow, lipstick, and blush — that's basically a full face of makeup with one tube. Danessa Myricks Beauty, Sephora See why one TikToker loves it here! Danessa Myricks Beauty is a Black woman-owned biz dedicated to creating "a world of beauty for people from all races, ages, and genders." FYI, this product is cruelty-free! Promising review:"This is my first time trying this product, and I absolutely love it. It is transfer-proof, and the color is very vibrant. I used it as a lipstick, eyeliner, and an eyeshadow. I have combination skin, and I have to say I'm pleased with the wearability of this product. Upon applying it, it feels like a cream, but once it dries, it becomes weightless and matte. I really loved this product because I could barely tell I was wearing anything on my face. Usually, I have a hard time finding products that are genuinely transfer-proof, smudge-proof, and weightless. I am so happy I stumbled upon this product. I also have to say that it's pretty easy to take off as well, depending on what products you use. I used the Garnier waterproof micellar water, and with a few swipes, there was very little smudging, and the product came right off." — whailey Get it from Sephora for $20 (available in 44 colors and three finishes). The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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23-02-2025
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These 32 Hair Products Are So Amazing A Wizard Must've Cast A Spell On Each Of Them
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Put down your magic wand and pick up a bottle of this hair oil instead. 1. A deeply conditioning hair mask made with castor oil and biotin that'll help bring your hair back from dry and damaged to healthy and hydrated. Bonus: It'll help reduce shedding and breakage! Thank God It's Natural is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Chicago, Illinois that specializes in hair products. This hair mask is designed for all hair types to help repair breakage, heat, and color damage. Read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:" My scalp felt invigorated after applying. I left the masque on overnight, and when I rinsed the next morning, my scalp felt refreshed and clean. I actually think this product also aided in elongating my curls. Hair looks hydrated as well! I plan to use it every two weeks." — Dawn M. Get it from Amazon for $17.89. 2. A Denman styling brush that will help you form perfectly styled and defined curls while also detangling and reducing frizz — talk about a win–win–win–win. Promising review: "I never would have believed I would go against everything I thought I knew about curls. As someone who has had a love/hate relationship with my hair, it had taken years to perfect my method of wide tooth comb in the shower. Never would I think to put a brush through my wet hair. After my curl expert hair stylist rocked my world by using this brush, I've converted! And my curls have never been more uniform, less frizzy, hold better the next day, etc. Go for it, curly one!" — Patricia Get it from Amazon for $25.95. 3. A leave-in conditioning spray designed for 👏🏼 all 👏🏼 hair types. Just apply it after you wash your hair and watch the frizz, dryness, and damage d i s a p p e a r. Briogeo is a Black woman-founded business that specializes in cruelty-free, gluten-free haircare products for all hair types. Promising review:"I got this in my Ipsy glam bag a few years ago and was mad when I ran out. I randomly saw this the other day and remembered how much I had loved it previously. This product is amazing!! My hair feels like pure silk! It's sooo soft and smooth after using this. I've used so many other products, expensive ones, and nothing works as well as this! I highly recommend this!" — Melissa Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). 4. A heatless hair curler to give you amazingly bouncy curls with no damage because there is no heat!! Your wish for a good hair day with no effort has official come true. This heatless curler comes as a set, so you'll also get two matching silk scrunchies and a hair clip with purchase! The curler is also made with mulberry satin to help prevent tangled hair. Promising review:" I could not be more obsessed with this. I have stick-straight hair, and I'm a new mom. I love feeling glam but have about seven minutes to get ready every morning. I put these in when I go to sleep at night. They're comfy and only take two minutes to put in. And when I wake up, I pull them out in 15 seconds, mist my hair with hairspray, and I have bouncy curls for the rest of the day... Works better than curling iron for me!" — nikki liu Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five colors/patterns). 5. A bottle of Elizavecca hair treatment infused with collagen to help restore your hair. Reviewers are even saying it's comparable to Olaplex (and less than one-third of the price)! Check out rave reviews from folks with fine hair, curly hair, and type 4c hair. Promising reviews:"Not gonna lie, I was skeptical that this could help me. A few months ago, I decided I could bleach my hair. I burnt it to such a crisp that I've literally been wearing it up under a cap. That worked when it was winter, but now it's warm, so I needed a solution. I saw this product highly recommended on other sites, and the reviews were good. So I ordered a tube. Used it twice now, and OH. MY. LANTA. For months, my hair has felt like crunchy noodles, ready to snap at a moment's notice. After one treatment (left in about 15 minutes after shampoo, before conditioner), my ends feel soft!! After the second time washing with it, it actually moves like it's not damaged, and it is visibly SO much healthier. Like seriously, IDK how they bottled witchcraft, but I'm going to continue to use this product even when my hair grows out. An absolute magical miracle potion! I seriously prepared myself to explain to the world that it doesn't work. But instead, I have the healthiest hair I've had since being a home hairdresser. 10/10 for less than $10. Picture from left to right (blonde above): my hair before using this, my hair after the first treatment, and my hair after the second treatment. — Liz "I was skeptical. I'll admit it. I wasn't sure this would work on my 4c hair. It made my hair so soft! And I didn't need to use a tremendous amount of product. It made it easy to comb out and blow dry my hair. It even made it smoother after the flatiron. You can't beat it for the price." — Niki D. Check out our full Elizavecca CER-100 hair treatment review for more deets! Get it from Amazon for $7.76. 6. A beloved-by-the-internet detangling brush to get through any of those extra stubborn tangles *without* pulling out all your hair in the process. Promising review:" I purchased this brush three weeks ago and have used it every day. I like the brush so much that I ordered three more for my adult daughters. Not only is the brush gentle on my gray hair, but it also feels like I am giving myself a head massage. Also, I appreciate the wide-hand base design. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and it is not always easy to grip an ordinary hairbrush. Plus, the brush is easy to clean. It truly glides through my wet hair." — ANS Get it from Amazon for $9.02+ (available in 10 colors and two-packs). 7. A leave-in conditioner that will finally detangle your hair without damaging your luscious curls. Now you'll have curls people swoon over instead of frizzy ones you resent. Reviewers also love it for their kiddos to help prevent a 10-minute torture sesh while trying to brush through another morning's bedhead. Promising review: "My granddaughters have long curly hair, and this is the first product that actually worked at getting the tangles out! Their hair was soft and no tears were shed while combing through, which to me is most important! The smell is nice and not overwhelming. Overall, this is just a great product, and I will definitely be buying again!" — Danielle Bustamante Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). 8. A heat-activated anti-frizz treatment to apply before you blow dry so you can get incredible results like the one below. 🤯 Promising review:"This product is incredible — just WOW. In all my years of existence, I was never able to tame my naturally curly hair into a sleek, silky, frizz-free look until now. I don't know what kind of magical sorcery went into making this product, but this stuff is amazing." — Lillee45 Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). You can also try the extra strength version if you have extremely dry hair or the curly hair version! 9. L'Oréal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water because why use anything else if you could achieve moisture, shine, and silkiness in EIGHT SECONDS?! I mean, come on, that seems too good to be true, but the over 28,000 5-star ratings prove that this might just be real-life magic. Promising review:"Bought this not expecting that it would work. I've been using products in and on my hair for years, both expensive and inexpensive. This is the best I've used, bar none! It smooths and takes away the tightness of the curls. Will buy it again and again!" — Judith Cohen Get it from Amazon for $10.97. 10. K18 Leave-In Repair Hair Mask Treatment, which you've probably seen influencers use constantly on your FYP. This is designed to help revive all hair types that have been damaged from coloring, chemicals, and heat. When you use this, shampoo as normal, but skip conditioner. Towel-dry, and apply 3–9 pumps of K18 mask. Wait four minutes and do not rinse. My colleague Melanie Aman swears by this stuff. Here's what she has to say: "I bleach my dark brown-black Asian hair blonde every six to eight weeks, so I was immediately intrigued when I first heard some stylists at my salon raving about K18. And it turns out the rest of the world loves it too, because it was sold out at Sephora the first time I tried to buy it. I eventually snagged a mini bottle on Amazon and was gobsmacked at how much softer my hair was. Seriously. I spent the whole day touching my hair, and even my boyfriend agreed that my mane was noticeably silkier. Olaplex was my go-to before I tried K18 and I still stand by it as a product, but I really love that K18 is a leave-in treatment rather than an in-shower mask. Having to let the Olaplex sit for 10 minutes felt like forever, especially when I wasn't taking an everything shower (you know, the ones where you exfoliate and shave). With K18, you let it sit in your hair for four minutes post-shower to activate and then you can style your hair (or just let it air dry like I do). I've found that my hair is softest the next day, so don't be discouraged if your hair looks or feels the same the day you use it. One last thing: it is pretty pricey but a little goes a long way. The 15-ml tube I bought has lasted ~five washes, and eventually K18 can become a maintenance product so you won't need to use it every time you wash your hair." Promising review: "I saw this all over TikTok so decided to give it a try. My hair has been in terrible shape since having a baby last year and this product really has helped my hair feel stronger and look healthier. I wish it wasn't so expensive but since I had such great results I will definitely be buying again." — AMW Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in two sizes). 11. A Shark build-your-own hair dryer so you can quickly dry your hair without as much heat damage as you might get from other hot tools — this doesn't exceed 230 degrees. Amazon It comes with a concentrator, a quicksmooth brush, and a gloss finisher. You can also buy additional attachments here. Former BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jordan Grigsby has this and says, "Okay so I was lucky enough to receive this and when I say lucky, I mean it! I love this bad boy; it dries my hair soooo quickly it's mind blowing. I got three attachments: the rapid gloss finisher, the quick smooth brush, and the turbo concentrator. Now, I am a hair it comes to other people's hair. But when it comes to my own? I have no idea what I'm doing SO I have only successfully used the quick smooth brush. I've attempted to use the other two but I can't give myself a blowout no matter what I do (Idk I just can not hold two tools and style all at the same time) so I'll be back once I get someone to do my hair for me. They do come with QR codes so you can easily watch a quick tutorial to master each attachment. I love the brush one though cuz not only is it fast, but my hair gets bone straight also. You'd seriously think I walked out of a salon but in reality, I've walked out my bathroom. So far SOOOO good. I can't wait to see results with the other two attachments because I just knowww the blowout with this bb is gonna have me out here looking like America's next top model. Obsessed = an understatement." Promising review: " I debated about purchasing this for months, watched so many TikTok reviews and now that I finally purchased it I am SO glad I did!! It cut the time it takes to blow dry and style my hair in more than half and the results are so much better. I have naturally curly/wavy hair and this got my hair so smooth with no frizz!!" — Ryan S. Get it from Amazon for $179+ (available in six versions). 12. Gisou hair oil made with honey to help hydrate, boost shine, and smooth frizz and flyaways. You're gonna ~bee~ so thrilled by your silky, smooth hair. 🐝 Sephora It's suitable for all hair types! Promising reviews:"I have seen the brand Gisou quite a bit on IG and TikTok and couldn't wait to try it myself. I have fine texture hair that's currently winter-air dry. A little goes a long way with this hair oil. It smells absolutely wonderful, and I love the packaging and ingredients. It definitely smooths my hair without making it oily or weighed down. Looks smoother after every use." — Californiagirlh 'This hair oil does EVERYTHING it says it does. Not only does it leave a great shine to your hair, but it also doesn't weigh it down at all. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I have noticed that my hair is drastically more shiny and less brittle-looking. Also, the scent is absolutely divine, and it does linger, but don't worry, it is not an overwhelming scent. For reference, I have thick 3b–3c curly hair. P.S., the packaging is super beautiful, so this product is a win-win!" — MariahSantiago Get it from Sephora for $25+ (available in two sizes) or Amazon for $46. 13. Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo because you woke up with a greasy head of hair but simply cannot be bothered to get in the shower before you head out for the day. This may be a litttttle more expensive than what you're used to, but trust me, it's worth it — no one will be able to tell you haven't washed your hair in…days. Amazon This stuff is mineral oil-, sulfate-, phthalate-, gluten-, and paraben-free! Promising reviews: "I heard of this product on TikTok, and I am so glad I made the purchase! It is amazing and gives your hair enough volume without making it feel gritty and rough. Leaves no residue, not even noticeable in my hair, and I'm blonde. LOVE 10/10 recommend. The scent kinda reminds me of my grandma's perfume, but it's not that bad! It is pricey but goes a long way, so it is well worth it! Hope this helps." — Karli Bullins " Welp, I found it. The dry shampoo I will buy for the rest of my life, so please, Amika, don't change a thing! I have black hair and a sensitive, flaky scalp and this disappears completely into my dark hair and doesn't irritate my scalp. It does have a white cast going on. But leave it alone for a few minutes or longer, and then brush it out, and it'll absorb. I've used this on day three hair after a tough workout, and my hair looks good as new. The scent is strong but it reminds me of the Flowerbomb perfume, which I love. Even got compliments the first time I used this! My hair texture is very thick and coarse, FYI." — Elaine Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in three sizes). 14. Mane Club One Hit Wonder 10-in-1 spray that will help solve pretty much all your daily hair struggles — it controls frizz, detangles, smooths, protects against heat, boosts shine, prevents breakage, hydrates, softens, strengthens, and conditions. This has about as much power as Harry's magic wand. Mane Club is a small business based in NYC focused on creating vegan and cruelty-free haircare products. BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly has this and says, "I have a very thick head of naturally curly hair and have put it through just about everything, including all kinds of hot tools, at-home dye kits, the gamut of shampoo and conditioner types, basically every dry shampoo and hair oil in existence, and just about anything else to try for a story for you dear readers. Lots of products have either straight-up failed, been meh enough for me to not recommend, or fantastic but so costly that I feel guilty recommending them. Basically, a lot of stuff ends up in the trash or pawned off on my (grateful) friends when it isn't a fit for me. But THIS STUFF. This stuff has become my go-to for spraying on my wet hair and then blow drying. Normally I'd apply a heat protector and an oil treatment or leave-in conditioner before blow drying. But this 10-in-1 treatment takes the cake! Most of the time when I use it, I don't even need to finish off my hair with hair oil (I've been doing that as an essential hair step for years now). It's really that good! Here, I have freshly blow-dried hair with just this post-shower using this Amika blow dryer brush. This brush is fantastic on its own but this spray-on treatment has more or less doubled this brush's effectiveness. My hair comes out feeling softer, looking shinier and healthier, and stays looking good for days — which is especially great news because I wash my hair about every four days. 'Tis time for me to unload a bunch of hair products I now no longer need to my friends." Get it from Mane Club for $10 or from Amazon for $9.95. 15. Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo designed to actually get to the root (see what I did there…like hair roots…) of the problem. This shampoo helps stops what is causing the dandruff, instead of just trying to treat the symptoms of flaking hair and itchiness. This shampoo was designed to work for sensitive scalps, color-dyed, and chemically processed hair, as well as for all hair types and textures, with reviewers with 3b-4c curls mentioning it worked for them. Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Katy Herman has this and says, "It's got over 75,000 5-star ratings and works for more than just dandruff. I get recurring bouts of fungal acne on my forehead, and I recently started using this at the recommendation of the interwebs (its key ingredient is an antifungal). Every other day, I slather it on the affected area like a wash-off mask, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse off. My forehead looks better the next day!" Promising review:"This stuff is absolutely amazing. I was one step away from going to the dermatologist. I had severe dandruff that was so bad I could shake my head, and it would come off. With just a few uses per week, I got rid of all of my flakes. My scalp also stopped burning from dryness. My hair has never been healthier." — Moo Moo Get it from Amazon for $14.79. 16. Or Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal and Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo because you've probably never thought about exfoliating your scalp before, but I'm here to tell you that you should! Say buh-bye to flakes and dryness! The pics above are with just ONE wash!!! This stuff is cruelty-free and made with tea tree, coconut, and peppermint oils. Promising review:"Totally amazing and beyond expectations. Chronic dry scalp for over a year, and with **one use**, super awesome results. My head feels fantastic, and no more flaking. I'm going to buy a vat of this stuff and swim around in it! Really worth it." — Jana Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in three sizes). 17. A purple hair mask so you can keep your blonde looking fresh instead of yellow and brassy. Maybe now you can hold off on that expensive salon visit a liiiittle bit longer. Promising review: "So I was a little intimidated by the pigment of the color of this mask. It's like deep purple – darker than any of purple shampoos I've used before. It works wonderfully! I shampoo my hair, towel dry, use K18, wait four minutes, and then put this mask on. I saturate my whole head and leave it on 10–13 minutes because I like that gray-ashy tone. It comes out perfect every time. And if it's just a tad tooo purple, just hop back in the shower and rinse with a shampoo. That takes care of it no problem. It also doesn't stain your scalp or your forehead, which I love because it can get kinda messy. My hair feels so soft afterwards and has so much shine. I love it!" — Arayah R. Get it from Amazon for $31.99. 18. Big Sexy Hair weightless volumizing and texturizing powder you just sprinkle into your dry roots for volume or throughout all your hair for added fullness and texture. Bonus: you won't look like you've gone gray overnight because it's a transparent formula! Promising reviews:"I tried this product based on TikTok recommendations. I thought it was kind of expensive so I waited until there was a deal before I purchased it. Honestly, the bottle is tiny, and I was skeptical, but this powder really helps give my fine texture and root lift when styling." — DEDRE "A magical hair volumizer for those who have lost hope. I have always been frustrated with my hair weighing down around the crown, even if I could get somebody into it in the morning, guaranteed it was flat by mid-day. This stuff is amazing! I just sprinkle a tiny bit around my roots/crown, and it lasts all day and into the next. It's like a dry magic gel! Love this stuff and my 'new' hairstyle capabilities. The container is super tiny (think the height of a cell phone), but a little goes a LONG way. It makes skipping washing hair that much easier for those of us with non-volumized hair/roots." — Jennifer Cibor Get it from Amazon for $21.95. 19. Or Slick Gorilla hair styling texturizing powder, which is vegan and cruelty-free and will help revolutionize your styling routine. Texture? ✅ Volume? ✅ Longterm hold? ✅ Promising reviews: " My son hated that I would spray his hair with water to put pomade in. Saw this on TikTok and thought it would be a great alternative. Super easy to use in both his hair and mine. You can feel the grittiness that gives texture and no white residue. Only complaint is that it seems to fall later into the day. Still love it and want to try with other products in the line!" — Amanda Lapp "I am 59 years old, my hair is thinning, and I shampoo every day so my hair became flat. I tried Slick Gorilla hair styling texturizing powder and was blown away by how much more volume there is in the little hair I had. The powder made it much much better, even the wife was impressed! Though one caveat is that the hair feels a little weird, nothing bad. Just you know you have powder in your hair. Though not visible, you can feel it." — Jeff S. Get it from Amazon for $18. 20. Verb Ghost Oil you can use on damp hair to help protect your locks from the heat damage you can get from styling tools, or in dry hair to help get a ~gorg~ smoothing shine. It works for all hair types but is especially good for anyone prone to frizz. Promising review:"This stuff is amazing. My hair was very dry and the ends appeared split. I bought this stuff from a TikTok recommendation and will never go back. Super light and moisturizing." — Leah Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in two sizes). 21. A Dyson Airstrait that effortlessly dries *and* straightens your hair AT THE SAME TIME. And no, this isn't like those straighteners we used back in the day that were actually frying our hair off — this doesn't have hot plates, it only uses air!! We love efficiency.👏🏼👏🏼 There genuinely might be a wizard behind this because truly how does this work?! Check it out on TikTok here! BuzzFeed writer Heather Braga has and loves it: "I've had the pleasure of testing out the Dyson Airstrait and, OMG, what an incredible piece of technology. Yes, I called this 'tech' instead of a beauty tool. While it is both of these things, I was amazed by the gadget-ness of it right off the bat. I literally had to select on an LCD screen what language MY STRAIGHTENER should be set Anyways! The Airstrait has the ability to straighten both wet or dry hair — and does so without the use of damaging hot plates. It uses directional airflow to smooth and straighten hair, and honestly, it is a pretty magical experience. The biggest learning curve for me was realizing the copper pieces (where the fan lives) need to face outward so you're not blowing your hair all over the place. The fan increases when you clamp the Airstrait around your hair (HOW DOES IT KNOW!?) and pauses entirely when you set it down (seen in the GIF to the left). Additionally, I have a toddler and am very limited on time. With this gadget, I was able to take my hair from directly-from-the-shower wet to natural-looking straight hair in only 10 minutes! This is going to be such a game-changer for my life!!! It's definitely worth the splurge. Add this to your wish list or, you know, get it now." Get it from Amazon for $499 (available in two colors). 22. A blowout spray designed to decrease drying time, and who wouldn't want that monotonous task to go by faster (up to 50% faster 🤯)?! BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! It's also a heat protectant *and* helps detangle, smooth, and soften your luscious locks. Promising reviews: "Got this after a recommendation from a TikTok blogger. Love the smell! Works great for help with detangling, and love that it helps with heat protection, which is the reason I bought it, of course. Been using it about a month and feel it makes my hair look healthier." — RBunn "You need this! Super soft hair and cuts drying time! This stuff is seriously magic. I have thick hair, and I hate drying it because it just takes so long. I separate it, pin it up, spray the bottom half, dry it, and then do the top. It's perfect! Agree with some of the other folks who said you need to find the perfect much and you could be greasy. But you'll only do that once. Regardless, it smells amazing, and your hair will be so soft! Get this!" — Jessica W Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in five quantities). 23. A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo infused with botanical extracts to help thicken and hydrate your hair while also clarifying and cleansing product buildup on your scalp. Yeah, go ahead and just toss your other shampoo, you won't be needing it anymore. Read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I love this shampoo! I had gastric sleeve surgery and my hair was very, very thin. I started taking biotin and switched to biotin shampoo as recommended by my doctor. It doesn't make your hair grow by washing it but it makes your hair and roots stronger. And it worked. After using the whole bottle, my hair was stronger. I had a lot of new growth that was sticking around (the previous new growth fell out early on) and my hair was getting thicker. Eight months later, my hair is back to normal. It's longer and thicker than ever. I still use it twice a week and love it! I'm not in love with the way it smells but others love it when they smell my hair." — Diane J. Huff Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in four sizes, a two-pack, and three scents). 24. OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Air Dry Cream that'll help hold your curls *without* the dreaded ~crunch~ sensation that many curl creams provide. Apply it to damp hair, scrunch, and go on with your life — couldn't get much easier than that! Promising review:"I put some in my hair for the first time today and I'm impressed! I towel dried my hair and then put about a quarter size in my palm and spread throughout my hair, scrunched my hair, and then let it air dry. I think it did a good job at defining my waves and eliminating the serious frizz." — ninjamommy Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (also available in a two-pack). 25. Or John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Air Dry Waves Styling Foam you just scrunch in your hair and ~head~ on your way, no heat needed! This, my friends, is the low-effort styling product of your dreams. Promising review: "Love this stuff when I let my hair air dry! Keeps it from going frizzy. I use a lot of John Frieda products!" — JoAnn Get it from Amazon for $9.40+ (available in three sizes and two-packs). 26. Herstyler Hair Repair Serum made with hydrating argan oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E to help transform dry and damaged hair into a silky, smooth mane without all the pesky flyaways. Promising review:"Tried this product after reading an article on Facebook about how to deal with naturally curly hair. I put it in my hair when it's wet. Let it air dry and it makes it amazingly curly. It also smells good. I get compliments regularly about how I smell good. And it's this serum. This took my hair from being frizzy and unmanageable to perfectly curly and EASY! Wish I would have found it sooner." — J. Miller Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in multipacks). 27. A bottle of Bread hair oil to give your hair the moisture it's been craving without weighing it down. Now when you say you are going to the store for essentials, like bread, you'll be picking up what's really important — this silicone-free oil — and you won't even be lying about buying Bread. Sephora, Bread Bread hair oil is designed for curl types 3a–4c but can be used on any hair type that is in need of extra moisture. The oil can be used every day as a styling oil or as a pre-wash hair treatment for damaged hair. Bread Beauty Supply is a Black- and woman-owned small business based in Australia creating essential haircare products. Promising review: "I will probably never stop using this oil. I love it that much. Seriously though, I have very, very, thick hair that gets frizzy like a lion's mane. I use this oil after I've heat styled my hair to tame the frizz, and I use it on second/third day hair. It's truly a magical hair oil! When applied after styling, I use a few drops drops (on thick, mid-back length hair) and the oil leaves my hair looking soft, shiny and sleek. For days in between washing, my frizz loves to pop back up, but with a few drops of the Bread Oil my hair looks fresh and so much more manageable. And it smells like gummy bears! The fragrance is fairly strong right after it comes out of the bottle, but once it's on your hair, it dissipates to a very faint, but still sweet, smell. I think the fragrance is the perfect amount, but be wary if you're someone who is sensitive to fragrance." — duckyy Get it from Sephora or from Amazon for $24. 28. A bottle of Garnier Fructis leave-in conditioner that nourishes your hair and helps keep it frizz-free even in 👏🏼 97 👏🏼 percent 👏🏼 humidity. According to reviewers, this product works for straight, fine hair all the way to 4c curls. Promising reviews: "Works great, and I have thin, straight, and fine hair. This smooths it and doesn't make it sticky at all. Helps to give your hair that lil' pep it needs. Smells great, but not a heavy smell." — Rachel Frensley "I have long, naturally curly hair. The sort many people would 'kill' for, but only because they have no idea how much effort it takes to make it NOT look a hot mess. I've used this stuff for ages as an oil carrier (avocado, olive, grapeseed, coconut...) to comb through, and it's done me well." — MjG Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.98 (also available in a four-pack). 29. An Arctic Fox semi-permanent hair dye so you can switch up your hair color whenever you please instead of having to consider if it'll damage your hair. This is the perfect option for any commitment-fearing folks cause it's designed for frequent use and actually conditions your hair while giving you a pretty dope color. Purple, blue, pink, and orange hair within three months *and* no harm to your luscious locks?! That's some real magic. Since it's made without peroxide or ammonia, it's designed to not damage your hair like traditional dye. It typically works best on pre-lightened hair, but many reviewers say they've had success getting it to give a tint to dark hair. Promising review: "Love it! The product smells fantastic and is easy to apply. I have fairly long hair and one bottle was more than enough. I had previously balayaged my hair about six months ago and the color took very well to the highlights we put in. It came out darker where my natural brown is and much brighter (pinkish burgundy) where it was previously bleached." — Rebecca Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes and 33 colors). 30. BestLan Hair Finishing Stick to tame the breakage or baby hairs that never seem to sit in their place. Say goodbye to constantly trying to blow dry them into place or going over the same section 10+ times with your straightener. With a quick swipe, you'll be looking like you spent hours on your hair. Promising review:"I'm in love with this product! I have super curly hair that loves to frizz and now I can let it air dry, put it in a bun with no more flyaways thank God! It really isn't crunchy at all and surprisingly it's not greasy at all which is perfect for me with the curly hair! You won't be sad you bought this!" — Karissa Chavez Get it from Amazon for $6.79+ (available in three styles and multi-packs). 31. A Revlon hot air brush that will give you a salon-like blow out in the comfort of your own home. No more juggling a blow-dryer and a hair brush — this tool combines them and will make your life soooo much easier. Promising review:"First time review and it's because I'm so happy with this dryer/styler! My hair is about shoulder length, very fine with a slight curl, and now it has some gray to it. It's also frizzy, no matter what I use. I'm 61 years old so trust me, I've used a lot of products! Never have I been able to get my hair to look like it did after leaving the salon, EXCEPT after using this. I watched some YouTube videos first for some pointers, and then I gave it a try. It's easy to use, even though it's bigger than I thought it would be. My hair came out beautiful! Smooth, soft, no frizz and lots of volume. Hope this review helps you anyone out there that have similar hair!" — Anon anon Some reviewers with 4a–c hair liked this brush, but others didn't. If you're looking for something that was designed with coilier hair in mind, you may wanna check out the Revlon One-Step paddle brush. Get it from Amazon for $33.49+ (available in six versions). 32. A scalp massager to soothe your scalp while also exfoliating, removing dandruff, and promoting healthier hair growth. Who knew one little tool could be so versatile?! Promising review:"I have suffered from dry scalp and dandruff for years. I recently shaved my head and realized just how bad my scalp really was. Red irritated spots everywhere that became very easy to see with my short hair. After using this product along with a coconut oil moisturizer for three days, my scalp is already healing. The product is easy to hold, easy to clean, and feels great on an itchy scalp. I also don't have dandruff flakes at all anymore. Trust me, you won't regret purchasing this product!" — Britt Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
