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CBS News
26-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Aris Singleton became CEO of TGIN beauty products at 28, and is a proud industry leader
Aris Singleton is at the top of her field as one of the youngest leaders in the beauty industry. Singleton is chief executive officer of the haircare line Thank God It's Natural, or simply TGIN . She is now 31, but became CEO at the age of 28. Singleton has national eyes on her, from an Oprah Daily Award to a place on Black Enterprise's "40 under 40" list. She is among the Chicago Defender's Women of Excellence. In 2023, a collector's edition of Jet Magazine was dedicated just to her. "I would say that's one of my biggest accomplishments," Singleton said. But Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act. "I'm very grateful for my childhood and for my upbringing," she said. "I believe that is why I am successful today." Singleton grew up on the East Side of Detroit, Michigan. Even as a little girl, she was interested in big business. "I was always in some sort of business program. My mother had me learning about stocks on the weekends," Singleton said. "My mom was actually an educator, but she always had a business mindset." When Singleton was a teenager, her aunt Chris-Tia Donaldson, a Harvard lawyer, created TGIN. It grew largely out of Donaldson's struggle as a Black woman whose hair did not look like everyone else's in the corporate world. "In the law field back in the early 2000s, it was not acceptable to wear your air in its natural state," Singleton said. "Our hair is an expression, It is a part of who we are, our identity. So when you tell a woman that you can't wear your hair curly, you can't wear your hair this way, you are taking her identity away from her — and it shouldn't be." The natural hair movement was beginning, and the company was taking off. TGIN products were now in now in big-box stores — Target, Walgreens, CVS, Ulta. After graduating with a finance degree from Texas Southern University, Singleton got a call that changed everything. "Chris-Tia said: 'I need you to come work for me for six months. I need you to come help out with operations and finance," Singleton said. "I was only supposed to be here for six months, and here I am eight years later." Singleton went to work in every aspect of TGIN. "I sat in HR, I sat in finance, operations, marketing, sales — I have done it all," she said. But nothing could prepare Singleton for the tragedy that was to come at that point. "I had just turned 28, and Chris-Tia passed not even two months after my 28th birthday," said Singleton. Chris-Tia Donaldson died of breast cancer in 2021 , at just 42 years old. "Losing Chris-Tia was devastating," said Singleton. "I was not expecting to lose her." But Singleton had lost more than an aunt. Donaldson was her role model in business — and life. "I always admired her drive. She never took no for an answer," Singleton said. "Chris-Tia was very much a go-getter, and really pushing the pushing the limit, testing the boundaries. But there was little time to grieve. Suddenly, Singleton was called on to become a CEO. "I had to pull it together," she said. "Payroll had to be done. Business still had to be taken care of. Having that responsibility dropped in your lap, it changes you — but for the better," she said. "I am a better leader, a better woman because of that situation." To this day, TGIN continues Donaldson's legacy. A look at the warehouse shows a growing product line. "We have shampoos, conditioners, oils, leave-in conditioners—and our new collection, the Miracle Styling collection, is more focused on styling," Singleton said. The company is still a family affair. Singleton's business-minded mother, Dr. Piper Farrell, is the chief operating officer. So what is it like working with a CEO daughter? "Honestly, it's fun. It's fun because, you know, for 30 years I was telling her what to do," said Farrell. "Now she thinks that, you know, because we're in business together, she could tell me what to do — but she can't." But in seriousness, Farrell is very proud. "To see this dynamic woman really take the reins of TGIN and lead it into the next generation is just phenomenal," she said. "I'm just impressed by the woman that she has become." The mother and daughter agree that TGIN is all about helping other women become their best in every way possible. "Looking great on the outside is great, but how can we go deeper?" Singleton said. "We are looking at the woman as a whole. How can we support and uplift women as a whole — not just your hair?" TGIN also operates a philanthropic arm — the TGIN Foundation . The late Donaldson created it in 2017 as she was battling breast cancer. The goal is to help women struggling with the disease by helping them get access to care, transportation, and emotional support.
Buzz Feed
23-02-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
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.
