Top Santé Beauty Awards 2023: Haircare Winners

Discover the winners, highly commended and shortlisted products from our 2023 Top Santé Haircare Awards!

Welcome to the 2023 Top Santé Haircare Awards! It feels like ages ago that we started the process of opening up entries (back in January I believe!) leading to our trusted panel of testers, all age 40+, putting the shortlisted products to the test across 19 categories (and two reader voted ones).

The Top Santé Beauty Awards are judged by real women, not industry experts – although we do have a couple of very experienced beauty journos in our midst! Everyone gets at least a month if not more to test the products and report back, giving us in-depth, real-world reviews and scores based on ease of use, packaging, and overall effectiveness. These results are then collated to come up with our winner and highly commended placements. Thanks to all who entered and took part in the testing – and congratulations to our winners!

Best shampoo for fine/thinning hair

JOINT WINNER : Pharmaceris H H-Stimupurin Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo

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£11, superdrug.com

The ingredients in this complex help activate genes responsible for new hair development, boosting existing hair follicles to promote natural growth and extend life span of the hair (the anagen phase). Caffeine helps neutralise the negative effect of androgenic hormones responsible for premature hair loss. It also contains niacinamide, D-panthenol and biotin.

Angela, 44: ‘This shampoo has a super-luxe feel on my hair with a deliciously rich and thick formula – it feels like a real treat to use. You leave it on for a couple of minutes so it can work its magic. The formula has some serious science behind it, including natural growth factors, caffeine and biotin, which promise big results with long-term use.’

JOINT WINNER: Bondi Boost Thickening Therapy Shampoo

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£29.95, bondiboost.co.uk

Formulated with a proprietary complex of powerful ingredients that work together to lift at the roots, this shampoo also helps plump each strand for instant volume thanks to hyaluronic acid. Vegan-friendly collagen, ginseng, and sea kelp strengthen and nourish, adding shine and gloss.

Charlotte, 45: ‘I love the packaging and the pump-style bottle that it comes in, which makes it so easy to use. I can feel the volume in my hair whilst I’m using this shampoo and it is really light, which leaves my hair feeling thick and bouncy. It works especially well when paired with the Bondi Boost conditioner. This is a nice shampoo that does exactly what it says on the label!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Virtue Flourish Shampoo For Thinning Hair

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£40, spacenk.com

This shampoo delicately removes scalp build-up, cleanses the hair shaft, and clears debris from follicles. Powered by two groundbreaking keratin proteins, it cleanses, purifies and enriches your scalp, creating fertile ground for new growth. It’s fragranced with a blend of herbs, citrus, flowers and woods aromas for a spa-like experience.

Emma, 47: ‘A lovely shampoo with a nice botanical smell, which feels so soft when applying and lathers well. My hair felt thicker after use. Would recommend.’

SHORTLISTED: Noughty Get Set, Grow Thickening Shampoo

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£7.99, boots.com

This formula contains Noughty’s own organic garden pea sprout extract known to encourage vitality and healthy hair growth, piroctone olamine to fight dandruff, green Robusta coffee extract to stimulate the scalp, plus a hit of hyaluronic acid to add hydration from root to tip.

SHORTLISTED:Biotin + Hyaluronic Acid Shampoo

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£8.79, jasonnaturalcare.co.uk

Treat dry, damaged hair and revive lustre with this highly hydrating shampoo infused with hyaluronic acid proven to boost moisture levels and hair-strengthening biotin and panthenol to help boost volume and bring limp, lifeless hair back to life again.

Best conditioner for fine/thinning hair

WINNER: Pharmaceris H H-Stimulinum Hair Growth Stimulating Conditioner

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£7.99, facethefuture.co.uk

A unique combination of active ingredients including natural growth factor FGF and caffeine make this conditioner prolong the life cycle of your hair to prevent early loss and thinning. The ingredients promote microcirculation and proper oxygenation of follicles to stimulate production of new hair and accelerate natural growth and thickness.

Angela, 44: ‘Just like its companion shampoo, this thickening conditioner is luxurious with lots of top-notch research behind the formula, including growth factors, D-panthenol and biotin. My hair feels in great condition after use.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bondi Boost Thickening Therapy Conditioner

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£29.95, feelunique.com

Targeting fine, flat and limp hair, this densifying, volumising conditioner is loaded with biotin, vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid to plump up hair fibres for instant visible volume.

Charlotte, 45: ‘I am a big fan of the pump bottle on this conditioner, which makes application really easy. The formula has a delicate but fresh fragrance and is not too thick like some conditioners can be. Due to the texture, my hair is left feeling light and full of volume and looks so much thicker once styled. It’s a great product for thickening your hair and I’d recommend it.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Virtue Flourish Conditioner for Thinning Hair

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£42, sephora.com

This lightweight hair strengthener, hydrator and detangler is powered by two groundbreaking keratin proteins that cleanse, purify, and enrich the scalp. Each new hair is nourished and strengthened while breakage is reduced. An aromatic blend of herbs, citrus, flowers and wood notes gives it a spa-like scent.

Angela, 44: ‘A rich and luxurious formula that leaves my hair feeling thoroughly nourished. Targeted ingredients such as keratins, probiotics and peptides will hopefully give my hair a chance to regrow in the long-term.’

SHORTLISTED: Monpure Strengthening Essence-Conditioner

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£36, monpure.com

This ultra-lightweight essence soothes and hydrates scalp and hair, locking in moisture without greasiness or weight. Strengthening vegan silk peptides, argan oil and pro-vitamin B5 leave scalp and hair nourished.

SHORTLISTED: MONAT IR Clinical Conditioner

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£49, monatglobal.com/uk

A blend of rosemary oil and peppermint fortify weakened hair, defending against loss. It detangles and moisturises thanks to REJUVENIQUE® and CAPIXYL™ along with other key actives.

Best shampoo for afro hair

WINNER: UpCircle Shampoo Crème with Upcycled Pink Berry

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£19.99, upcirclebeauty.com

This has been tested on afro hair as well as on those who wear a head covering. The concentrated formula gives three times more washes thank a liquid. Pink berry decreases scalp soreness, itching and flakes.

Thelma, 50: ‘This is a game changer! The cream formula means there is less waste and makes it practical for travelling. It’s cost effective as you don’t have to use loads. Will buy again.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: L’Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Anti-Buildup Cleansing Jelly Shampoo

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£17.20, sephora.co.uk

This clarifying shampoo removes impurities, product build-up and excess oil without drying.

Rudo, 38: ‘The hibiscus scent makes hair washing a treat. It lathers instantly and feels very creamy.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Hairstory New Wash Rich

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£44, hairstory.com

This detergent-free, sulphate-free wash cleanses and conditions hair, restoring scalp balance without stripping away the natural oils.

Rudo, 38: ‘Love the packaging as you can squeeze out every drop so none goes to waste. A little goes a long way.’

Best conditioner for textured/afro hair

WINNER: Healthy Hair Studio by Enitan Inches Conditioned

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£36.50, healthyhairstudio.co.uk

An instant and deep conditioner with conditioning ingredients for moisture longevity, this formula contains ceramides to improve the binding ability of the scales of the cuticle, so hair can endure more wear and tear e.g., twisting and detangling. Also contains chia seed to improve hair texture and urea, a rich humectant that’s ideal for afro-textured hair.

Thelma, 50: ‘I would buy this product for myself and my daughter. It’s hard to find a good conditioner that works for our thick 4c hair. I also love that it is black-owned and created by a trichologist. You can tell they know their stuff when it comes to conditioning black hair.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: L’Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Hair Rich Mask

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£26, lookfantastic.co.uk

A rich, buttery formula that melts into curls for intense hydration, this mask helps deeply nourish. Developed by four international curl and coil experts, it is concentrated with glycerin, urea and hibiscus seed extract to condition curls for enhanced manageability and softness. Scented with jasmine, orchid, freesia and cedarwood.

Rudo, 38: ‘I do find myself just opening and smelling this product, so they won me over far too easily in the fragrance department! The mask looks and feels good when applied and is enjoyable to use, too.’

Best shampoo for curly hair

WINNER: L’Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Moisturising and Hydrating Shampoo

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£17.20, lookfantastic.co.uk

This creamy formula transforms into a rich foam upon contact with water, saturating curls with moisture to help detangle. Developed with international curl and coil experts, the formula is enriched with concentrated actives glycerin, urea H and hibiscus seed extract for weightless, long-lasting hydration. Scented with star jasmine, orchid and freesia.

Eve, 53: ‘This shampoo is divine! The toasted caramel scent instantly puts me in a good mood when I open the bottle. The thick and creamy mousse-like texture creates wet-hair volume and makes it easy to give my scalp a thorough massage each wash. After rinsing, my hair feels a lot less tangled than usual, as if it has already been conditioned, which is great! Will look to buy this again when it runs out.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Naturtint Curl Definer Co-Wash Balm

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£19.99, feelunique.com

Cleanse your hair without regular shampooing while giving nourishment and care for curls. This balm conditions and detangles for soft, defined curls without frizz thanks to hydrolysed wheat protein, shea butter, pracaxi seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil and crambe abyssinica.

Sarah, 40: ‘I just loved this product for detangling curly hair with ease. It has the consistency of a conditioner but leaves hair feeling as cleansed as after shampooing and is affordable. I really recommend it for those with tighter curls.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Hairstory New Wash Rich

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£44, hairstory.com

For hair that craves more moisture, this detergent-free, creamy moisturising hair wash formula cleanses and conditions hair, restoring your scalp’s natural balance without stripping it of its natural oils or protective barrier. Made with gentle essential oils and naturally derived ingredients, it won’t damage your hair or the environment.

Sarah, 40: ‘I tried this product on my wavy hair and my daughter’s curly hair, and the results were beyond impressive! My waves were perfectly formed, while my daughter had beautiful ringlet curls. The key is to follow the instructions: comb it through before rinsing and don’t overdo it. It’s free from chemical nasties such as harsh foams and detergents.’

SHORTLISTED: Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Wash Sulphate Free Shampoo

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£8.95, umbertogiannini.com

This gentle sulphate-free shampoo will cleanse all types of curls without stripping, leaving hair feeling bouncy, light and defined. Safe for coloured, chemically treated, relaxed hair and hair extensions. With vitamin B5 to strengthen and nourish hair follicles.

Best conditioner for curly hair

WINNER: Watermans Masque Me

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£22.50, watermanshair.com

The world’s first eight-in-one hair masque designed to nourish, repair, hydrate, and protect hai is fFormulated with Watermans’ Hair Growth technology and a blend of vitamins and antioxidants such as vitamins E, C, B3, B5 and B6, rosemary extract, argan oil, lupine and caffeine. Masque Me will help improve the texture shine and gloss of your hair.

Yvonne, 57: ‘Someone commented on how good my hair looked after I used this product. And in fact, it was the best it had looked for some time! When I use it, my curls are defined, bouncy and free from frizz. I’ll be buying this when it runs out!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Naturtint Curl Definer Leave-In Conditioner

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£15.99, superdrug.co.uk

This conditioner blends the proactive treatment with hydrolysed wheat protein that penetrates deep into the hair fibre to repair and protect from within, reducing breakage. Jojoba, mimosa, and sunflower vegetable waxes provide softness and nourishment, whilst also helping distribute the product, praand caxi seed oil provide shine and softness.

Sarah, 40: ‘A great product for frizzy locks, this leave-in conditioner has become a regular part of our routine that’s ideal when used in combination with the Naturtint Curl Definer Co-Wash Balm, or between washes to restore curl formation. A little goes a long way, but my hair looka so much healthier after use.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Hairstory Hair Balm

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£39, uk.hairstory.com

This lightweight cream adds moisture, helps define curls, and revives over-processed hair without making it crunchy or sticky. If you don’t have the time or patience to blow dry your hair each day, this product is for you! Simply work it through your hair and walk out the door.

Sarah, 48: ‘This light, fresh product is like a leave-in conditioner and styling product in one. It’s easy to apply, not sticky, and leaves perfect moisturised curls. Its airdrying so no need to diffuse, and creates soft bouncy curls that last for days.’

SHORTLISTED: Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Care De-Frizz Conditioner

BUT IT NOW:

£8.95, umbertogiannini.com

For all types of waves, curls and coils, this moisturising conditioner smooths, detangles, de-frizzes and seals in shine. It coats each strand with weightless conditioning, enhancing the shape of every curl. Safe for coloured, chemically treated, relaxed hair and hair extensions.

SHORTLISTED: Young Living Mirah Lustrous Hair Oil

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£33.79, youngliving.com/en_gb

This luxurious, multitasking treat for your hair is formulated to keep your locks soft and shiny, no matter what your hair type. This lightweight hair oil is infused with essential oils and contains hydrating argan, Monoi and Abyssinian oils, fatty acids, and vitamin E.

Best shampoo for dry hair

WINNER: athletia Scalp Care Shampoo

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£32, athletia-beauty.co.uk

Free from sulphates and silicone, this shampoo gently cleanses the scalp using amino acid-based cleansers to create a rich creamy lather that removes impurities and excess sebum to leave the scalp fresh. The 100 per cent natural aroma comes from botanical essential oils including lemon, ginger, eucalyptus and cedarwood.

Victoria, 47: ‘A clear winner with its forest-fresh fragrance and packed with botanical extracts, this leaves my scalp feeling revitalised, fresh, tingly, and squeaky clean! I love the ethos of this brand, which focuses on nourishing scalp health to grow healthy hair! A little goes a long way too.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fudge Professional Damage Rewind Reconstruction Shampoo

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£10.30, beautybay.com

This shampoo helps make your hair up to 95 per cent stronger, with repairing Opti-PLEX™ technology that penetrates deep into the hair shaft to reconstruct bonds after chemical, colour, styling and environmental damage, as well as weightlessly smoothing the cuticle.

Claire, 44: ‘This smells divine and more expensive than it is – like an in-salon shampoo. My hair feels stronger after a week of use and it doesn’t irritate my scalp. My hair feels very clean after using it and the bottle is a generous size so should last a long time as you only need a small amount. Well done, Fudge!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: L’Occitane Intensive Repair Solid Shampoo

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£10.50, uk.loccitane.com

This bar shampoo contains all the incredible repairing properties of L’Occitane’s liquid shampoo but in a more sustainable, plastic-free format. With five essential oils of angelica, ylang-ylang, sweet orange, lavender and geranium, plus sunflower oil and oat amino acids, the shampoo intensely nourishes damaged hair, repairing split ends and creating shine.

Jo, 44: ‘This eco-friendly shampoo bar glides over hair, works into a creamy foam quickly and rinses out easily. It leaves my hair feeling clean, bouncy, stronger and deeply hydrated without weighing it down. I love the uplifting, slightly musky plant-powered scent.’

SHORTLISTED: Young Living Copaiba Vanilla Shampoo

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£32.53, youngliving.com/en_gb

This shampoo contains moisturising, plant-derived ingredients, including a blend of 10 essential oils to help dry or damaged hair. Scented with the warm, woodsy aroma of Copaiba premium essential oil, the shampoo will leave your hair clean, soft and hydrated from root to tip.

SHORTLISTED: Acala Camelia, Kokum and Lemon Conditioning Shampoo Bar

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£9.99, acalaonline.com

This zero-waste, Sicilian lemon-scented bar is great for hair that needs extra nourishment, offering the multiple benefits of camellia seed, kokum butter, carrot protein and panthenol to not only cleanse, but also condition hair.

Best conditioner for dry hair

WINNER: Fudge Professional Damage Rewind Conditioner

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£9.30, beautybay.com

Stop damage in its tracks with this strengthening conditioner containing Opti-PLEX™ technology that reconstructs bonds, while HairGuard™ technology targets cuticles and seals them shut in just one wash. Colour is locked from fading for 33 washes and hair is 95 per cent stronger and eight times smoother with double the softness.

Charlotte, 49: ‘My weak, brittle, perimenopausal hair feels healthier and more resilient after using this strengthening conditioner – I will definitely buy again. Now I can carry on highlighting my hair without worrying about the damage.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: L’Oréal Professionnel Serié Expert Absolut Repair Gold Conditioner

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£16.85, lookfantastic.co.uk

This resurfacing treatment transforms damaged and chemically treated tresses to reveal sleek, soft, healthy-looking hair. Supercharged with Serié Expert’s restorative gold quinoa + protein power-mix, the nourishing conditioner replenishes dry lengths with a mega-dose of moisture, while leaving a lightweight touch. It helps to enhance elasticity too.

Claire, 44: ‘I love this conditioner. It has a rich and creamy consistency, feels very nourishing for my poor hair that gets taken swimming a lot! It has a citrusy smell that makes it feel like a salon treatment but at home. It leaves my hair soft and shiny with no flyaways. I will be buying it again!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: L’Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Hair Mask

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£26.30, lookfantanstic.co.uk

This nourishing mask detangles the hair to promote a smooth texture and natural feel. Infused with a vitamin-rich blend of hibiscus seed, glycerin 2.5 per cent and urea H, the potent formula offers a unique balm texture that effortlessly melts into the hair to deliver long-lasting moisture.

Victoria, 47: ‘Finally, I have found the hair mask of my dreams! This luxurious mask melts into hair giving high shine and a velvety feel. I have naturally dry, curly, coloured hair that puts up with a lot of heat – this mask was made for hair like mine as it really helps hair regain its strength. I will be going back for more!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: OSMO Wonder 10 Conditioner

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£14.99, osmo.uk.com

This product is an intensely hydrating treatment with 10 benefits designed to help nourish and protect dry and damaged hair from roots to ends. Formulated with Fibre Bond Technology to strengthen and repair hair, the weightless formula delivers incredible natural volume and shine with every application.

Jo, 44: ‘Absolutely my favourite conditioner! The lightweight formula transforms my long, colour-treated locks from scraggy to silky perfection, and the scent lasts for days. Styling is much easier and I can’t stop stroking and smelling my hair after use.’

Best shampoo for coloured hair

WINNER: L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Metal Detox Anti-Metal Cleansing Cream

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£26, lookfantastic.co.uk

Co-developed with professional hair experts, this award-winning formula brightens and protects colour-treated hair. The sulphate-free shampoo cleanses hair and scalp, removing water-induced copper deposits that can affect vibrancy. It envelops hair in a rich lather, promoting longer-lasting colour with a glossy, high shine finish.

Helen, 41: ‘I am so impressed with this. It has a rich consistency, lathers well and feels like luxurious on my blonde, highlighted hair that’s prone to dryness and breakage. My hair is now extremely smooth and manageable so I will definitely continue to use this.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: OSMO Chromaplex Bond Shampoo

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£10.99, sallybeauty.com

For in-the-know salon goers, OSMO Chromaplex™ is an innovative in-salon treatment that transforms colour-treated hair by strengthening and restructuring hair bonds, helping build elasticity while repairing damage. Hair is strengthened and restored throughout for soft-feeling and radiant results.

Sally, 75: ‘I like this product very much. It applies easily, with a silky and creamy texture. It smells very nice too and I think it makes my hair look blonder even though I am due a trip to the hairdressers!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Provoke Blonde Rehab Strengthening Shampoo No 2

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£4.99, boots.com

This sulphate-free shampoo cleanses, reduces breakage and minimises frizz. For blonde hair that’s naturally thinner and more fragile, the formula is enriched with keratin, hyaluronic acid and ProCutiGen, which repairs and protects damaged bonds, helping rebuild hair from the inside out.

Natalie, 44: ‘The scent is fresh, clean and not overpowering or artificial. I’ve noticed a difference in the overall health and strength of my hair, too.’

SHORTLISTED: Hairstory New Wash

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£44, hairstory.com

This detergent-free, sulfate-free wash is a shampoo alternative that cleans and conditions. It’s made with gentle essential oils and naturally derived ingredients that won’t damage your hair or the environment. Fantastic for colour preservation.

Best conditioner for coloured hair

WINNER: L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Metal Detox Anti-Deposit Protector Mask

BUY IT NOW:

£26, lookfantastic.co.uk

Protect your colour or balayage with this innovative lightweight hair mask suitable for all types of coloured hair. The professional formula helps protect against copper deposits found in shower water, which can damage or discolour, purifying hair to help enhance vibrancy, while promoting luxurious softness and shine.

Helen, 41: ‘I am very pleased with this as the ease of application is great and the packaging is well designed. The consistency is thick and rich, which gives it a luxurious feel. It makes my hair feel extremely soft and nourished. Since using it, people have commented that my hair looks shiny, and I can feel a clear difference in the condition.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fudge Professional Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Treatment

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£11.30, beautybay.com

Lessen the look of brassy tones with this intensive treatment that works to minimise the appearance of yellow hues, while a boost of Opti-PLEX™ drenches your locks in hydration. Dryness and the effects of chemical damage are reduced, as an enviable gloss is summoned. Finished with Fragrance Fuse technology that imparts a tantalising, long-lasting aroma.

Sally, 75: ‘I love this product. I have used purple treatments in the past, which have left my hair looking grey, but this is amazing. It makes my hair look a lighter, brighter blonde. I went shopping with my daughter and she immediately commented on how great my hair looked.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: OSMO Chromaplex Bond Conditioner

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£14.99, sallybeauty.co.uk

OSMO Chromaplex™ is an innovative in-salon treatment that transforms colour-treated hair by strengthening and restructuring hair bonds. Find it in this at-home conditioner that strengthens, protects and prolongs colour longevity. Sunflower seed extract and argan oil help prolong the life of colour while protecting against pollutants.

Natalie, 44: ‘My hair feels super soft and shiny when using this product. It also smells amazing. I will definitely be buying this again when the awards sample runs out!’

SHORTLISTED: Provoke Blonde Rehab Strengthening Conditioner No 3

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£4.99, boots.com

Specifically designed for blonde hair structures that are naturally thinner and more fragile, this nourishing formula includes keratin, hyaluronic acid, and ProCutiGen, which acts like a charged “rod” sitting between the fibrils in the hair’s cuticle, bonding them together.

Best shampoo for silver/grey hair

WINNER: Silvina London Everyday Grey Hair Shine Shampoo

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£22, silvinalondon.com

With more than 93 per cent naturally derived ingredients, this shampoo helps soften while adding shine. The blue pigments come from maltodextrin (a natural starch derivative) and gardenia florida fruit extract, to prevent brassy tones. Can be used on every wash, with no risk of hair turning blue. It also produces a silky-feel lather for an effective cleansing.

Tracey, 62: ‘A small amount lathers well into a luxurious foam even on the first wash. My hair feels exceptionally clean, soft and smooth as well as completely manageable and tangle free. I can easily go conditioner free too! It helps my hair looks bright and shint but doesn’t alter the colour, which is a bonus. Hair is left with added body and bounce.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Charles Worthington ColourPlex Glowing Grey Shampoo

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£8.99, boots.com

Enhance the beauty of your naturally grey locks by leaving it with a sparkling silver shine. Enriched with salon strength pigments, this shampoo neutralises yellow tones to transform dull hair, leaving it brighter than ever with a radiant shine. Hair is deeply moisturised and nourished, feeling silky soft and smoother after only one wash.

June, 72: ‘This rich grey/blue-coloured shampoo lathers well and is easy to use. It also comes with clear instructions on how to use it. It contains natural, vegan ingredients, which I like. My hair feels in very good condition now – very nourished and shiny and with plenty of volume so I’ll use again.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Alfaparf Milano Professional Semi diLino Blonde Anti-Yellow Low Shampoo

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£16.35, justmylook.com

This shampoo gently cleanses and neutralises yellow tones in natural or colour-treated silver locks thanks to a Shine Fix Complex ensuring 24-hour gloss from root to end, plus Urban Defence Pro – an anti-pollution shield for total protection. The result? Neutralised yellow tones after first application and three times smoother and more manageable hair. Vegan friendly.

Tracey, 62: ‘This light purple, sulphate-free shampoo works up into a luxurious, rich lather. The slightly floral fragrance lingers on my hair after washing. The natural ingredients cleanse and nourish my hair leaving it feeling soft and manageable. After blow-drying, my hair has lots of body and bounce. I could easily use this every day – for ever more! The bottle is a great shape to use in the shower, too.’

SHORTLISTED: L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Shampoo

BUY IT NOW:

£14.85, lookfantastic.co.uk

This shampoo features magnesium to help combat yellow tones. The purple shampoo creates a gentle lather with expert toning properties to help neutralise brassiness and protect the hair fibres while giving revitalised, healthy-looking colour.

SHORTLISTED: Pharmaceris H H-Stimutone

BUY IT NOW:

£11.50, sephora.co.uk

This helps counteract greying and hair loss that’s genetic as well as environmental i.e. caused by stress, poor diet and/or pollution. The shampoo cleanses the scalp and improves hair condition with caffeine and natural growth factor FGF complex, which strengthens follicles.

SHORTLISTED: Fudge Professional Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Shampoo

BUY IT NOW:

£13.20, lookfantastic.co.uk

This shampoo contains Fudge’s salon-strength purple micro-pigments that knock out brassy tones, whilst the Opti-PLEX™ technology penetrates into the hair’s core to reconstruct bonds after chemical styling and environmental damage.

Best conditioner for silver/grey hair

WINNER: Silvina London Grey Hair Hydration and Smoothing Conditioner

£22, silvinalondon.com

With more than 92 per cent naturally derived ingredients, this conditioner helps hydrate and soften grey hair. Black oat seed extract makes hair easier to comb, while coconut oil protects and repairs. Babassu oil and organic aloe vera add gloss and soothe the scalp, as well as reducing breakage.

Hilary, 67: ‘I really enjoy using this product. It leaves my hair feeling smooth and luxuriant. It’s easy to apply and I will certainly be using it all up!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Conditioner

BUY IT NOW:

£16.85, feelunique.co.uk

Tone and nourish grey, silver and platinum hair with this conditioner infused with violet and blue pigments to counteract and neutralise brassy, yellow or orange tones. The lightweight formula conditions hair to deliver a healthy shine without weighing it down. Helps maintain your light blonde or silver hair between salon visits.

June, 72: ‘This has a rich purple colour, is very creamy and has a lovely smell. The condition of my hair after use is very shiny with no yellow tones. It also doesn’t leave a purple hue on my hair. Will use this again.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: ALFAPARF Milano Professional Semi diLino Blonde Anti-Yellow Conditioner

BUY IT NOW:

£16.35, justmylook.com

This detangles hair and neutralises unwanted yellow tones, revitalising and moisturising without adding weight. The product contains key active ingredients including Shine Fix Complex ensuring 24-hour gloss from root to end; and Urban Defence Pro is an anti-pollution shield for total protection.

Tracey, 62: ‘This light purple conditioner has a beautiful fragrance that lingers even after blow-drying. My hair is silky soft afterwards and it isn’t weighed down. I love how much volume, body and bounce my hair has! Also, my locks stay clean for longer and the body and bounce lasts for three days! The tube is easy to use with clear instructions and is a slightly smaller size to the shampoo to avoid waste. The packaging can be recycled as well.’

Best conditioning mask for coarse hair

WINNER: L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Golden Mask

BUY IT NOW:

£22.85, lookfantastic.co.uk

Give stressed hair some support with this lightweight mask that helps chemically treated tresses look sleek, soft and healthy. Supercharged with Serié Expert’s restorative Gold Quinoa + Protein power-mix, the nourishing formula replenishes dry, thirsty lengths and enhances elasticity and strength to leave you with a healthy-looking and luminous mane.

Georgie, 42: ‘This has a gorgeous salon-worthy scent. The thick and creamy texture contains a touch of shimmer. It goes on easily and works in an absolute treat. My hair tends to go wiry quickly, but it remained frizz-free for several days after use!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Noughty Wave Hello Curl Butter 3-in-1 treatment

BUY IT NOW:

£9.99, feelunique.co.uk

Wave hello to nourished, stronger curls and coils with this three-in-one heavy hitting hair butter designed to work as a conditioner, mask and/or leave-in treatment. It provides intense hydration for curly and textured hair to improve hair’s strength, elasticity, and resistance.

Hannah, 40: ‘This leaves my hair feeling and looking clean and healthy. My naturally thick, wavy tresses are easy to style whereas other conditioners I’ve used tend to weigh it down. It’s versatile too – it’s a conditioner for when I’m in a rush and a hair mask when I have more time.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Seoulista Glossy Locks® Hair Mask

BUY IT NOW:

£12, sephora.co.uk

This contains Lipoplex™ – a unique complex that protects and soothes with a concentrated fusion of antioxidant pomegranate, blueberry and rice bran. Nourishing camellia oil, argan oil and hydrolysed keratin help condition hair while improving texture, elasticity and shine. Hydrating hyaluronic acid helps to lock in moisture, restoring damaged hair to its former glory.

Jackie, 51: ‘I really enjoy using this product as it’s easy to use and works well on my dry hair. It hydrates and leaves my locks with a nice softness and shine. I will be buying this again.’

Best conditioning mask for fine hair

WINNER: L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Inforcer Masque

BUY IT NOW:

£22.85, sephora.co.uk

Utilising a strengthening blend of vitamin B6 and biotin, this creamy mask envelopes hair with moisture and nutrients, seeking to impart a soft texture and minimising the appearance of split ends. Perfect for long hair in need of a boost, it improves manageability, resilience, and lustre for healthier looking locks.

Vanessa, 56: ‘I see an immediate difference with this beautiful hair masque. The texture of my hair has completely changed: it feels shiny, stronger, more robust, healthier, squeaky clean, and has more body. I will definitely buy again. The scent is lovely too, which my daughter commented upon – before stealing it for herself!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Hair Proud Clean & Strong Pre-Cleanse Hair Mask

BUY IT NOW:

£7.95, iamproud.com

This pre-cleanse mask is the first step towards stronger, more hydrated, healthier hair. Once applied, hair is stripped of unwanted product build-up whilst individual hair strands are targeted with next-level moisture, nutrients, and protection from daily stressors, whilst boosting shine from the inside out.

Charlotte, 45: ‘I love this! As a swimming teacher, my hair can become quite dry, but this mask gives my hair a new lease of life. I love that you apply it before you wash your hair, and it smells amazing. It leaves my hair moisturised, fuller and healthier. Can’t wait to use it again!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bondi Boost Miracle Mask

BUY IT NOW:

£25.95, boots.com

Developed for thinning hair, this mask promotes thicker, healthier, fuller-looking hair. It’s packed with argan oil, Abyssinian oil, macadamia, castor oil and jojoba oil as well as a complex blend of Redensyl® and Procapil® to defend against hair loss and support healthy hair growth. To be used once a week after shampooing and in place of conditioner.

Angela, 44: ‘Relaxing with the mask on for the required 15 minutes really gives the product a chance to penetrate my hair strands, leaving me with smooth and moisturised tresses that now look in better condition. It has a temptingly sweet scent too!’

Best scalp treatment for fine hair

WINNER: Hair Gain Nourishing Miracle Treatment Mask

BUY IT NOW:

£32.99, cultbeauty.co.uk

A luxurious mask that has been scientifically formulated to provide deep nourishment and hydration, helping to promote fuller, thicker, stronger hair. This restorative formula helps to nurture and revitalise the scalp, leading to reduced hair loss, improved hair quality and increased lustre and shine.

Sophia, 52: ‘I’d buy this product as it has an amazing texture, leaves my hair feeling silky soft and also enhances the colour. Several of my friends have commented on the appearance of my hair and how healthy it looks.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: MONPURE London Follicle Boost Hair Density Serum

BUY IT NOW:

£83, monpure.com

This works to stimulate the scalp, improve cell turnover, and help prevent hair loss and thinning while promoting thicker, fuller hair growth. Contains a pumpkin seed extract proven to help block the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which produces DHT that causes hair loss. Retinol and lactic acid work to improve cell turnover and remove dead skin and debris.

Polly, 40: ‘I have very thin hair at my temples that seems to break or not be happy growing beyond an inch. I put this down to having children and wearing my hair up too often. This product has been the biggest transformer for me in a long list of products I’ve tried. It has a light texture and a watery almost minty fragrance that isn’t detectable after application. It dries well and doesn’t leave residue. I could see results within two weeks and will absolutely use this again.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fable & Mane SahaScalp Amla Soothing Serum

BUY IT NOW:

£32, cultbeauty.co.uk

A root-to-tip nourishing elixir, this serum nourishes hair, clears product build-up from the scalp, softens strands, smooths cuticles, adds shine, and protects from further breakage, all with a delicious scent that instils a sense of peace and calm – think ripe blackcurrant with tea rose and fresh orange blossom on a bed of amber and musk!

Joanne, 53: ‘This has a delightful floral/herbal fragrance. The pipet helps with the ease of application of the lightweight serum, which absorbs well. I wash my hair the following morning after use, and once dry, it is lovely and smooth.’

SHORTLISTED: Young Living Rosemary Oil

BUY IT NOW:

£22.66, youngliving.com/en_gb

Rosemary essential oil promotes soft and moisturised hair as well as stimulating growth. When massaged in, it creastes a warm feeling that helps support healthy circulation, which allows follicles to thrive. Can be used as a scalp treatment once a week.

SHORTLISTED: Watermans Grow More® Elixir

BUY IT NOW:

£25.50, watermanshair.com

This leave-on scalp treatment is specially formulated with a powerful blend of rosemary, biotin, niacinamide, allantoin, lupine protein, silica, cotton seed, azalea extract, as well as vitamins B3, B6, B7, E, and H.
These work together to thicken, lift, and strengthen roots.

Best scalp treatment for oily hair

WINNER: athletia Scalp & Hair Treatment

BUY IT NOW:

£35, athletia-beauty.co.uk

The perfect texture for massages and boosting blood circulation, this rich, thick cream stays in contact with the hair and scalp to reduce friction stress, moisturise dry hair and soothe the scalp. With a 100 per cent natural aroma from botanical essential oils including lemon, ginger, and eucalyptus.

Jo, 44: ‘Massaging this rich and luxurious treatment into my scalp and hair is an utter delight. A little goes a long way, too. It completely retexturises my roots, leaving them feeling lightweight, volumised, and noticeably grease-free and flake-free for five days.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: HELLO KLEAN Clarifying Scalp Soak

BUY IT NOW:

£25, cultbeauty.co.uk

Clinically proven to remove the big three causes of build-up: hard water, product build-up, and everyday pollution, this low-foam formula gently soaks away dirt without stripping your scalp. It tackles hard water with a powerful blend of apple cider vinegar and phytic acid. The pH 4.0 restores the scalp’s natural acidic balance.

Alice, 45: ‘This product is brilliant at cleaning your scalp and hair. It contains apple cider vinegar and fermented rice water, which does a great job. I will be buying this again and look forward to trying the rest of the HELLO KLEAN range.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Noughty Care Taker Scalp Relief Mask

BUY IT NOW:

£9.99, sephora.co.uk

Carefully curated natural ingredients help soothe irritated scalps. The plant power in Care Taker Scalp Relief Mask includes oatmeal extract to help calm and relieve the itch, black coffee extract to provide a stimulation, and anti-irritant, calming and soothing bisabolol to relieve irritated skin and scalp.

Helen, 40: ‘This has a lightweight, creamy texture with a subtle, soothing aroma. It massages into my scalp well with a nice lather and rinses off equally well.’

SHORTLISTED: Pharmaceris H H-Stimupeel Trichology Cleansing Peel

BUY IT NOW:

£15, facethefuture.co.uk

This trichology peel unclogs follicles to restore physiological balance to the scalp, which is the first step to reducing hair loss and dandruff. Caffeine improves microcirculation, boosts oxygen supply to cells, and stimulates collagen synthesis, strengthening each
hair root.

SHORTLISTED: Fable & Mane SahaScalp Cooling Scalp Mud Mask

BUY IT NOW:

£30, cultbeauty.co.uk

With sea silt, menthol and neem leaf, this mud has antiseptic, antifungal, and purifying properties to soothe, relieve flakiness and strengthen. The lightweight, spa-like treatment leaves scalps feeling cool and offers a long-term solution to any irritation.

Best dry shampoo

WINNER: Fudge Professional Dry Shampoo

BUY IT NOW:

£10, fudgeprofessional.com

Prolong your style between washes with this lightweight dry shampoo. The hair remedy mists on effortlessly and invisibly, meaning it won’t deposit a chalky white residue. The revitalising formula utilises the benefits of rose clay to absorb excess oils, promoting cleaner-looking tresses.

Sarah, 43: ‘Really happy with this as it absorb the grease without making my hair feel dull and flat. It smells nice and is easy to use. No white residue is left on my dark hair and my hair looks and feels better after use and lasts all day. I highly recommend it.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Batiste Naturally Dry Shampoo Green Tea & Chamomile

BUY IT NOW:

£4.25, boots.com

Naturally refresh hair with green tea and chamomile extracts and a light scent! Give hair a spritz between washes to gently remove excess oil and instantly restore movement. The can uses 40 per cent less packaging, meaning you lower your environmental impact.

Charlotte, 45: ‘I love this product. The scent is light but natural and leaves my hair feeling light, refreshed and easy to style. This has broken my habit of washing my hair every day and I will recommend it to all my friends.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: MONAT The Champ Conditioning Dry Shampoo

BUY IT NOW:

£40, monatglobal.com/uk

This product is a waterless shampoo that absorbs oils, dirt and impurities in between washes thanks to micro-fine rice starch, letting you extend your style on non-shampoo days. It’s great for all hair types and textures, safe for colour-treated hair, hypoallergenic, and dermatologically tested.

Nelly, 40: ‘I could rave about this product all day. It is the most advanced dry shampoo I’ve ever used. My hair feels cleaner and shinier than after a posh blow dry, and the can itself is sleek and looks great on my shelf.’

SHORTLISTED: L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni.Art Morning After Dust Invisible Dry Shampoo

BUY IT NOW:

£14.70, sephora.co.uk

This dry shampoo leaves no visible white residue after brushing out, gives 24-hour encapsulated fragrance, and no-alcohol. The salon formulation works on any hair type, bringing it back to life.

SHORTLISTED: Hairstory Powder

BUY IT NOW:

£39, hairstory.com

This natural, translucent talc-free and aerosol-free, volumising dry shampoo powder absorbs oil while instantly creating body, extending the life of a blowout, adding texture to braids, and helping updos to hold.

Best volumiser

WINNER: Jerome Russell Bstyled Root Boost Spray

BUY IT NOW:

£6.99, superdrug.co.uk

Give your hair targeted volume from the root and enviable thickness for a strong hold that lasts all day. The non-sticky, lightweight formula leaves no product build-up for soft, touchable locks. Infused with ingredients to nourish hair whilst delivering natural definition and an effortless finish.

Alice, 45: ‘This little, unassuming bottle pleasantly surprised me. It is easy to spray onto roots. After flipping my head upside down and blow drying for a few minutes, the root lift volumising effect is fantastic. I will be buying this again.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Batiste Dry Shampoo & Volume

BUY IT NOW:

£4.25, boots.com

Instantly refresh your hair and add volume, body and texture with this dry shampoo. It’s the perfect quick fix for great-looking hair between washes. Shake well, hold the can 30cm away from your head and spray at roots; give it a quick massage and brush through to refresh and volumise. No water required!

Libby, 60: ‘This really works! The scent is gorgeous and it adds volume. Plus I can brush it through my hair with ease. It’s perfect for the days when I don’t have the time or energy to wash and blow dry.’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fudge Professional XXL Hair Thickener

£9, lookfantastic.co.uk

This transforms hair in an instant for those with finer locks. Heat-activated plumping polymers bond to each hair strand and expand them to instantly create a fuller and thicker looking head of hair once you blow dry. Strengthening polymers also provide thermal protection to help protect and shield fragile hair.

Emma, 47: ‘This has a beautiful coconut scent. You don’t need much at all, which means the tube will last a while. I like the idea that it is heat activated, so when I’m drying my hair, it feels as though it’s somehow getting plumper. My hair feels soft and slightly thicker after use.’

Best hair gadget

WINNER: Panasonic EH-HS0E Nanoe™ Hair Straightener

BUY IT NOW:

£199.99, boots.com

These straighteners feature even heat distribution plates and nanoe™ technology that draws moisture from the air to create tiny, atomised water particles that penetrate hair to help retain moisture, reduce frizz and create shine. Advanced 3D flexible floating ceramic plates move in multiple directions to press hair evenly with less gapping and for smoothe gliding.

Katy, 44: ‘These give me super sleek and straight hair in just a few glides. My new fave straighteners!’

HIGHLY COMMENDED: mdlondon BLOW

BUY IT NOW:

£195, mdlondon.co.uk

BLOW is a compact, light, powerful hair dryer that rivals the most well-known on the market. Built to last like a pro would demand, but for everyone, BLOW is compact but robust. At just 372g it’s the first full-size pro-dryer that can travel.

Katy, 44: ‘This is so much smaller than other hairdryers I’ve used. Took me a while to get used to it taking a few seconds to turn off, but great for holidays and love the magnetic attachments’.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bellissima Diffon Supreme

BUY IT NOW:

£129.99, beautybay.com

Get soft and defined curls, with faster drying times. The perforated grid distributes air evenly, and the 12 fingers with silicon tips keep curls in shape, gently drying while maintaining and enhancing the shape and elasticity of the curls.

Katy, 44: ‘I have naturally curly/frizzy hair, which I usually straighten as I’ve found hairdryer diffuser attachments too wieldy in the past – you have to contort your arm and wrist to get them at the right angle! But this genius device you like a cup – no twisting the wrists – plus it’s super light. I’ll be wearing curls more often thanks to this!

SHORTLISTED: L’Oréal Professionnel SteamPod 4

BUY IT NOW:

£299, sephora.co.uk

Offering a continuous flow of high-pressure steam, these straighteners can create a variety of finishes while offering up to 80 per cent less damage to help maintain hair health.

SHORTLISTED: Revamp Progloss Hollywood Curl Automatic Rotating Hair Curler

BUY IT NOW:

£89.99, sephora.com

This unique curler features automatic rotation for tangle-free curls at the touch of a button, with right and left rotation for styling each side.

SHORTLISTED: Bellissima Air Wonder 8 in 1 Hot Air Styler

BUY IT NOW:

£99.99, beautybay.com

This eight-in-one system dries, adds volume and creates straight, curly and wavy looks whenever you want!

Readers Choice: Favourite Haircare Brand

Thank you to everyone who voted on our website for their favourite haircare brands!

Congratulations go to:

• WINNER: Monat
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Noughty

Words: Emma Coxon and Katy Sunnassee. Photography: Shutterstock for library shots, various brands for product shots.

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Who won in the 2022 Haircare Awards?

Looking for more haircare winners? Below, you’ll find all the Gold award-winning haircare products from the 2022 awards.

After viewing the haircare winners, be sure to also check out the winning skincare products and the winning bodycare products from the Top Santé 2022 Beauty Awards.

Learn more about how the Top Santé Beauty Awards work, including how we test our products.

Best Shampoo for Fine Hair

Gold: Windle Lab Fortifying Shampoo

BUY IT HERE:

£20 / windlelondon.com

This sulphate-free and paraben-free shampoo strengthens and thickens fine hair thanks to a unique mixture of rooibos tea and wheat microproteins. Rich in antioxidants, the luxurious formula reduces hair breakage by penetrating deep into each strand. It also contains colour protection for bleached hair.

Angela, 44: ‘The scent of this shampoo is very light and fresh, which I like. It feels more like a treatment than just a shampoo. My hair always feels healthy and full of volume after using this alongside its matching conditioner, which is also great.’

Best Conditioner for Fine Hair

Gold: RevitaLash Thickening Conditioner

BUY IT HERE:

£35 / revitalash.co.uk

Best Shampoo for Dry Hair

Gold: Windle Lab Ultra Nourishing Shampoo

BUY IT HERE:

£24 / windlelondon.com

Perfect for dehydrated or chemically treated hair, this ultra-nourishing shampoo uses a combination of natural oils and antioxidants to inject moisture into thirsty hair. Tahitian monoi, baobab and Babassu oils also add vitality and lustre.

Anna, 45: ‘This shampoo is creamy, rich, and full of natural oils that give it a subtle and calming aroma. It nourishes the hair as soon as it is applied and makes it feel so smooth and soft. It definitely gives my locks a real treat.’

Best Conditioner for Dry Hair

Gold: Windle Lab Ultra Nourishing Conditioner

BUY IT HERE:

£26 / windlelondon.com

Formulated with white tea and monoi oil, this restorative conditioner helps restore naturally dehydrated hair. Shea butter and babassu oil work to repair the hair’s bonds and protect the scalp, without sacrificing its natural shine.

Alison, 60: ‘I have thick, coarse strong auburn hair and I’m so fussy when it comes to hair products as they just don’t work. This does! I use it with the shampoo, and both have a fantastic smell and consistency…second to none. The end result feels smooth, clean, beautiful smell and shiny, and most importantly it lasts.’

Best Everyday Shampoo for Normal Hair

Gold: KMS Conscious Style Everyday Shampoo

BUY IT HERE:

£17.40 / feelunique.com

Best Everyday Conditioner for Normal Hair

Gold: Fudge Professional Everyday Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Conditioner

BUY IT HERE: 

£15 / lookfantastic.com

Best Shampoo for Coloured Hair

Gold: Hairstory New Wash

BUY IT HERE:

£44 / hairstory.com

Best Conditioner for Coloured Hair

Gold: Indola ACT NOW! Colour Conditioner

BUY IT HERE:

£8.70 / indola.co.uk

This vegan formula conditions all types of coloured hair, regenerating the structure and providing shine. Chia seed extract seals colour pigments for long-lasting vibrancy and radiance. Plus, it’s vegan-friendly and free from silicones, parabens and artificial colourants.

Anna 44: ‘The fruity smell is divine! Makes my hair shine and isn’t heavy, but lovely and light. I saw results after a couple of washes and will definitely purchase in future.’

Best Shampoo for Textured/Afro Hair

Gold: MONAT Super Nourish Shampoo

BUY IT HERE: 

£34 / monatglobal.com

This blend of ultra-hydrating, deeply moisturising oils includes grapeseed, sweet almond, mango seed butter and pomegranate seed oil to penetrate dry strands for softer, smoother, healthier-looking hair.

Rebecca, 40: ‘Pleasant scent, light milk like consistency which is enjoyable to use and good for knotty hair, left my hair nice and clean, a good solid shampoo to use.’

Best Conditioner for Textured/Afro Hair

Joint Gold: Patrice Mulato Nourishing Mask for Frizzy Hair

BUY IT HERE:

£20.40 / patrice-mulato.co.uk

A nourishing mask for frizzy Afro hair, which helps detangle and deeply nourish hair fi bres thanks to virgin olive oil, shea butter, and marshmallow extract.

Ros, 56: ‘This has a high-end salon look about it. Rich and creamy texture with beautiful shea butter smell. Only a small amount needed to get good results though I leave it in for about 15 minutes. Hair feels smooth and nourished as though it’s had a salon treatment.’

Joint Gold: MONAT Super Nourish Oil Creme Conditioner

BUY IT HERE: 

£48 / monatglobal.com

A nourishing oil-infused cream conditioner for dry to ultra-dry hair as well as thick textures. The coconut-inspired formula, created using custom oil blends, is ultra-hydrating, providing softness, smoothness, and shine.

Rebecca, 40: ‘Lovely unique creamy consistency, good for knotty hair, with a nice scent.’

Best Solid Bar Shampoo

Gold: Indola ACT NOW! Solid Shampoo Bar Cleanser

BUY IT HERE:

£13.90 / justmylook.com

This solid shampoo bar is formulated with shea butter to effectively cleanse the hair and scalp, providing natural shine. Perfect for travelling or just going to the gym and reduces water and plastic waste with its sustainable solid format.

Rachael, 45: ‘I like the scent, feel and the pear-drop shape. It lathers well, and my hair is left feeling light, fresh and easy to manage.’

Best Shampoo for Silver/Grey Hair

Gold: Noughty Purple Reign Shampoo

BUY IT HERE:

£7.99 / feelunique.com

Best Conditioner for Silver/Grey Hair

Gold: Windle Lab Purple Tea Conditioner

BUY IT NOW:

£26 / windlelondon.com

Formulated with Purple Tea, Shea Butter, Oleifera and Abyssinica Oil and rich in vitamins A and E, this conditioner works to feed the hair and support blood circulation in the scalp, to condition, moisturise and strengthen bonds within chemically treated hair. The violet pigments neutralise yellow or brassy tones for a fresh, cool blonde tone that is preserved with continued use.

Hilary, 67: ‘This complements the WindleLab Purple Tea Shampoo. Gives a sleek, silky feel to hair. Nice and simple to apply requiring no protective gloves. I’d buy this!’

Best Solid Bar Conditioner

Gold: KinKind Give me MORE! Deep Conditioner Bar

BUY IT HERE:

£7 / kinkind.co.uk

A deep-conditioning bar enriched with cocoa seed butter and coconut oil, scented with geranium and ylang ylang. Silicone free, the bar has a wheat bran-based active ingredient to protect hair fibres and give extra smoothness.

Joanne, 52: ‘My hair is fine and dry at the ends and this helps to detangle and smooth. No nasty ingredients. I loved this and would use it again.’

Best Conditioning Mask

Gold: MONAT Damage Repair Bond Support Masque

BUY IT HERE:

£54 / monatglobal.com

A creamy conditioning masque that repairs damage. It nourishes and hydrates while strengthening bonds. The ultra-rich formula softens strands and instantly replenishes overworked tresses whilst bonding hair fi bres to replenish, repair and strengthen.

Monica, 66: ‘Hair feels much more manageable and less flyaway. It’s deeply conditioning leaving my hair glossy and much smoother, as well as hydrated, and the effect is long lasting. Classy packaging too.’

Best Scalp Treatment for Fine Hair

Gold: Avant Skincare Serene Scalp Recovery Exfoliating Treatment

BUY IT HERE:

£72 / avant-skincare.com

This provides a spring clean for your scalp, working to sweep away build-up, balancing oils and fighting flakes to keep your hair follicles healthy. Kaolin works to remove grime, excess oil, and dead skin cells, keeping scalp skin and the hair follicles it harbours clear.

Mandy, 57: ‘The packaging is good, especially the nozzle as it helps makes application easy. The fragrance is amazing – it smells like a spa treatment, which is wonderful! The texture is a little thin though. It’s a physical exfoliant so for best results you do need to massage it into your scalp for the full 10 minutes suggested, which can get quite tiring.’

Best Scalp Treatment for Oily Hair

Joint Gold: Seoulista Beauty® Glossy Locks Hair Mask

BUY IT HERE:

£12 / feelunique.com

Joint Gold: Wild Science Lab Leaf + Seed Clear Head Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

BUY IT HERE:

£16 / feelunique.com

Best Volumiser

Gold: Neäl & Wølf UPLIFT Volumising Mist

BUY IT HERE:

£17.95 / nealandwolf.com

Enhance volume for even the finest of hair. The blend of panthenol and silk proteins creates a long-lasting but flexible hold for a glossy finish, even in high humidity. Creates lasting volume for up to 48-hours.

Angela, 46: ‘Easy to apply with no stickiness, this makes my hair feel and look fuller. I focus on my roots as that’s where I need the extra oomph. Only a very slight feeling of residue that soon dissipates.’

Best Hair Gadget

Gold: Glamoriser Lightspeed One Multi-Styler

BUY IT HERE:

£174.99 / feelunique.com

Best Dry Shampoo

Gold: Living Proof Perfect hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

BUY IT HERE:

£23 / livingproof.co.uk

Readers’ Choice 2022: Favourite Haircare Brand

As part of the Top Santé Beauty Awards 2022, we asked you to vote on our website for your favourite beauty brands. Your winners were…

• GOLD: Young Living
• SILVER: ishga
• BRONZE: L’Occitane

Stay tuned for the 2023 Skincare Awards!