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Trust us, there's nothing we'd want more than to wake up to perfectly tousled tresses or perfectly slick-straight locks with not a baby hair out of place and leave the house without glancing at the mirror. But ofc, we live in reality—*cue groans here*—and curating a hair care regimen that can help you achieve your dream hair can be too expensive and time-consuming.
Not to worry, though—this is where we come in! ICYMI, we recently released the master list of the Cosmopolitan Philippines Beauty Awards 2024, where we did all the legwork in helping you find the must-haves for your beauty routine. For today, we'll be tackling the winners in the hair care category, dutifully vetted by the Cosmo editors.
READ MORE: Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards 2024: The Winning Beauty And Wellness Products Of The Year
Keep on reading to find out our top hair care picks:
Cosmopolitan Philippines Beauty Awards 2024: Hair Care Winners
Winner for anti-frizz shampoo: Sunsilk Smooth & Manageable Shampoo
Not only does this shampoo smell good AF—thanks to its blend of different flower oils—but it will also protect your hair from frizz. Its formula contains vitamin B3 and collagen that will keep your locks looking smooth and moisturized all day long.
Why we love it: "Love, love, LOVE this shampoo! More than making my hair soft, its scent also lasts the entire day."
Sunsilk Smooth & Manageable Shampoo, P148, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Winner for anti-hair fall shampoo: Dove Dermacare Scalp Shampoo Hair Fall Recovery
Hair fall is one common problem that can be caused by a lot of things: genetics, hormonal changes, health conditions, low nutrients, stress, and medications. This shampoo from Dove contains Olacare Scalp Actives that can hydrate your scalp while helping to keep hair fall in check.
Why we love it: "No joke—my hair sheds A LOT. As in after I rinse off my shampoo, I'd end up with hair all over my hands. Since I started using this, however, I noticed that there's been less and less hair after rinsing. LOVE!"
Dove Dermacare Scalp Shampoo Hair Fall Recovery, P226, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Winner for color-safe shampoo: Herbal Essences Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo
Getting your tresses dyed means extra TLC, so make sure to use color-safe shampoo to prevent the dye (and your money) from going down the drain. This one from Herbal Essences has argan oil to moisturize your hair and scalp, plus it's pH-balanced, too!
Why we love it: "Finding a good color-safe shampoo that doesn't strip my hair dry is hard, but I find that this shampoo still makes my hair look silky AF—parang hair model lang sa commercial, lol."
Herbal Essences Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo, P399, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Winner for cooling shampoo and conditioner: Palmolive Cool & Fresh Shampoo & Conditioner
The weather in our country, especially during summertime, is no freakin' joke. *sobs* Thankfully, there are things you can include in your regimen that can make it bearable—including this ultra-cooling shampoo and conditioner combo from Palmolive. It's infused with 100% natural peppermint extract that will refresh and cool your locks and scalp.
Why we love it: "TBH, I could use this all year round with how hot it is here, haha! It really has a minty-fresh feeling that actually lasts even after I get out of the shower."
Palmolive Cool & Fresh Shampoo & Conditioner, P125, Shopee and Lazada
Winner for anti-dandruff shampoo and conditioner: Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner - Smooth & Silky
Anti-dandruff shampoos have long gotten a reputation for being "too drying" on the scalp and locks, but this one from Head & Shoulders will definitely change your mind. Aside from keeping your scalp flake-free, it can also moisturize your hair from root to tip. Hitting two birds with one stone!
Why we love it: "My hair always feels so smooth and is dandruff-free after every wash. 10/10!"
Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner - Smooth & Silky, P320, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Winner for purple shampoo: URBAN Care Hair Care Purple Shampoo
Having blonde hair means adding an extra step to your routine to keep them from looking brassy, a.k.a. including purple shampoo in your lineup. This one from URBAN Care will effectively neutralize the yellow and orange tones in your hair, keeping your locks vibrant for longer.
Why we love it: "It's a no B.S. purple shampoo that gets the job done without making my hair feel brittle AF—something that usually happens whenever I use my normal one."
URBAN Care Hair Care Purple Shampoo, Watsons
Winner for hydrating conditioner: KISS Colors & Care Argan & Macadamia Co-Wash
For the CGM girlies, a good cleansing conditioner is a must for removing build-up and product residue without stripping away the natural oils of your hair. This one from KISS is formulated with argan and macadamia oil—two hair care superstars that will help control frizz and gently detangle curls.
Why we love it: "Love love this shampoo. Ang bango but not overpowering, it is also mild and my scalp loves it. I'd recommend if may extra budget!"
KISS Colors & Care Argan & Macadamia Co-Wash, P999, Shopee and Lazada
Winner for conditioner for hair fall: Pantene Biotin Hair Fall Control Conditioner
Aside from hair fall, this all-around conditioner helps to repair three types of damage—from styling, perming, and coloring—thanks to its Pro-V supplement formula and biotin. It claims to repair three months of damage in just three (!) minutes.
Why we love it: "This conditioner has been a staple in my routine for as long as I can remember. It's just *that* good! It makes my hair soft and shiny without making it feel malagkit."
Pantene Biotin Hair Fall Control Conditioner, P329, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Winner for leave-in hair treatment: Revlon Uniq One All-in-One Hair Treatment
This all-around hair treatment is a must for the busy girlies. It can refresh your locks, control frizz, grant shine, and prevent split ends. It can also act as a heat protectant before you use your trusty hair iron!
Why we love it: "I mainly use this as my heat protectant before I straighten my hair (whenever I have extra time in the morning, LOL), but I found that it also makes my hair nice and manageable afterward!"
Revlon Uniq One All-in-One Hair Treatment, P1,000, Shopee
Winner for hair care regimen: Dove Ceramide Intense Repair Shampoo, Ceramide Intense Repair 1 Minute Conditioner, Hya+Ceramide Intense Repair Treatment Mask
For an all-around hair care regimen where you don't have to overthink, try out this three-piece Dove hair routine that features ceramide. ICYDK, it's a superstar ingredient that helps strengthen hair integrity and helps minimize breakage.
Why we love it: "You literally don't have to think about your hair care routine if you have this set—it does it all! The scent is also an added bonus for me."
Dove Ceramide Intense Repair Shampoo, P200, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Dove Ceramide Intense Repair 1 Minute Conditioner, P241, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Dove Hya+Ceramide Intense Repair Treatment Mask, P429, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Winner for scalp treatment: Luxe Organix Scalp Cleanser Hair Detox Scrub
Once a week, treat your scalp with a good scrub to dislodge all the product residue and accumulated oils. This one from Luxe Organix is loaded with sea salt and biotin that helps care for your hair while also making it stronger.
Why we love it: "I only use this once a week during my *everything shower* since I find that it can be a bit drying, but it really gets the job done. My scalp legit feels so clean afterward!"
Luxe Organix Scalp Cleanser Hair Detox Scrub, P219, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Winner for dry shampoo: My Amazing Extend It Dry Shampoo
Freshen up your hair after a long commute with this dry shampoo. It will absorb excess grease and oils while also making your hair smell fresh and clean!
Why we love it: "I don't like shampooing my hair everyday—dry hair girlies unite!—so this dry shampoo has been a godsend for me on days that I don't use my regular shampoo."
My Amazing Extend It Dry Shampoo, P1,498, Lazada
Winner for hair serum: mise-en-scene Perfect Serum Original
Bad hair days don't stand a chance against this highly raved-about Korean hair serum. It's loaded with seven (!) hair-repairing ingredients like argan, marula, olive, jojoba, camelia, apricot oil, and coconut that will keep your hair soft and give it a nice sheen.
Why we love it: "It's the perfect serum to use after ironing my hair. It keeps all my hairs in place!"
mise-en-scene Perfect Serum Original, P645, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Winner for scalp serum: The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Serum
Suffering from a dry scalp? Soothe it with this ginger scalp serum from The Body Shop. Made with ginger root essential oil, it can reduce the appearance of flakes and keep your scalp moisturized between washes. It's also fast-absorbing, too!
Why we love it: "I usually tend to stray away from using oils directly on my scalp because my scalp is already oily AF on its own, tyvm. But I like that this was absorbed quickly! It smells relaxing, too."
The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Serum, P1,195, Shopee and Lazada
Winner for at-home hair dye: Liese Creamy Bubble Color
For all the DIY kweens out there, this hair coloring set from Liese will make dyeing your hair as easy as shampooing it—we swear! Simply blend the two mixtures included in the set to create a foam that you can lather onto your locks.
Why we love it: "Finally, a hair dye that doesn't make me wanna die, LOL. (Get it?) It's easy to use and comes with full instructions. I also like that it's mess-free!"
Liese Creamy Bubble Color, P524, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
Winner for hair styling stick: Versus Fly-Aways Baby Hair Fixer
Fly-away hairs can be annoying and can ruin a perfectly good "clean girl" look. The solution? This hair styling stick. We also love how small and compact it is as well—it's the perfect size for all our purses (yes, even the mini ones).
Why we love it: "I have no idea why my hair seems to have a mind of its own, but my baby hairs tend to go all over the place once I get out of the house. Thankfully, this serves as a quick fix!"
Versus Fly-Aways Baby Hair Fixer, P149, Shopee, Lazada, Watsons
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PRODUCED BY: Cheska Santiago and Ida Aldana
ART DIRECTION BY: Pauline Moyano
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