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Creams, sprays, and serums for sleeker dos.
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But youll also want a straightening productlike a cream, spray, or serumwithin arms reach.
Not only do these formulas smooth and straighten, but they also offer a host of other benefits.
Paired with the accompanyingshampooandconditioner, it can leave hair up to five times smoother, says the brand.
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Plus, it containsshea butterto infuse your locks with plenty of moisture without a greasy feel.
It leaves you with silky, shiny hair, even on humid or rainy days.
The smoothing effects are long-lasting, toothrough three or four shampoosand it works on all hair types and textures.
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Were right there with you.
Thats where this budget-friendly straightening spray comes in handy.
Its long-lasting and lightweight, so it promises not to weigh down your locks.
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For those prone to grease, go light on the spray; otherwise, it may make your hairoilier.
The formula also includes a vegan alternative to keratin to help smooth your hair.
The brand boasts 24-hour frizz control and says itll protect your hair up to 450 degrees.
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Best for Color-Treated Hair
Olaplex No.
Its science-backed formula works to repair the protein bonds in your hair that are broken due to (oops!
)heat tools,coloring, andsun damage.
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Also lovely: It lasts up to three shampoos.
Remember that it is heat-activated, so spritz it on damp hair before blow-drying.
We recommend using a light hand as it can make hair feel sticky if overused.
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While its nongreasy, this cream is best for thick, curly hair textures.
(As lightweight as it is, it can sometimes be too much for fine hair.)
Thats just basic science.
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(You know what were talking about.)
Were suckers for its sleek packaging too.
While it needs to be heat-activated, it protects against hot tools up to 450 degrees.
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Well, this product from Dae delivers on just that.
Plus, the fruity notes will leave your hair smelling clean and fresh.
The brand boasts that its shiny and soothing effects last up to three washes.
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This Ouai cream works to reduce and repair split ends by nourishing your strands withsqualane oil.
But thats not the only benefitit also reduces static for 72 hours and acts as aheat protectant.
Theres also a super fresh scent thatll likely garner some compliments.
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Some of the ones that are very protein-rich or strengthening should be used more sparingly.
The Color Wow, Odele, and Olaplex products on this list are some of her personal favorites.
Cullen Ormondis a Byrdie writer and a longtime editor.
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She has naturally wavy, thick hair, which she used to loathe flat ironing every day.
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Published 2022 Feb 21. doi:10.3390/foods11040618
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