GirlStyle Beauty Awards 2026 (II): Best Haircare Products, Tools & Services On The Rise

Everyone wants a head of smooth, glossy and voluminous hair, but finding products that'll actually make it a reality might take quite a bit of trial and error. To save you the guesswork, we've rounded up the standout haircare winners of the GirlStyle Beauty Awards 2026, plus the outstanding haircare brand voted by GirlStyle readers.

P.S.: Check out part I featuring the best makeup products.

From high-performance hair products to services, here are the best haircare that's on the rise:

Best Overall Haircare Brand: Kérastase - Readers' Vote

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With targeted ranges that address everything from dryness to damage, Kérastase continues to set the gold standard for luxurious, salon-quality haircare. It's no surprise that readers voted this iconic brand as their overall favourite!

Get it at Sephora.

Best for Dry Hair & Scalp: Tsubaki Premium Moist & Repair

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Dry, frizzy hair doesn't stand a chance against this moisture-boosting duo. Infused with camellia oil, hyaluronic acid, and soybean extract, the shampoo and conditioner deeply hydrate while repairing damage from within. Thanks to Tsubaki's Damage-Sensor Technology, the formula targets damaged areas for softer, smoother, salon-worthy hair after every wash.

Get it at Watsons and Guardian for $21.90 each.

Best for Colour-Treated Hair: Stephen Knoll New York Color Lasting

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Keep coloured hair looking vibrant for longer with this reparative duo. The sulphate-free shampoo gently cleanses without stripping colour, while repairing hair with keratin protein and inner repair complex. Meanwhile, the treatment delivers even more repair with nano-keratin capsules that penetrate into the hair fibre.

Get it at all Welcia and Don Don Donki stores, selected Guardian outlets, and official KOSÉ stores on Shopee and Lazada for $$21.90 each.

Best for Hair Loss: L'Occitane Anti-hair Loss Serum

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Designed for thinning hair and excessive hair fall, this lightweight serum targets the hair life cycle to encourage fuller, healthier-looking locks. A powerful blend of rosemary essential oil, swertia extract, watercress extract, and five essential oils helps support stronger roots while reducing visible hair loss over time.

Get it at L'Occitane and Shopee Mall for $65.

Best Anti-Dandruff Care: Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

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If scalp flakes just won't go away, this medicated shampoo might tackle the issue once and for all. Formulated with 2% ketoconazole, it helps control the growth of Malassezia, the fungus often responsible for dandruff. It also relieves itchiness, redness, and flaking, keeping the scalp feeling comfortable.

Get it at Watsons and Guardian for $25.70.

Best Hair Mask: OUAI Bond Repair Balm

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Treat weakened strands to an intensive 3-minute repair session with this bond-building treatment. The restoring formula has vegan silk protein, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and a lipid complex that replenish moisture and leave the hair noticeably smoother and softer after just the first use. The signature Melrose Place scent is the cherry on top.

Get it at Sephora for $78.

Best Styling Product: Briogeo Style + Treat™ Yuzu + Plum Oil Light Work Sculpting Cream

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Style your hair without sacrificing softness and movement with this flexible sculpting cream. It adds texture, definition, and buildable hold while nourishing strands with yuzu extract, plum oil, and Briogeo's Super B-Complex. Frizz and flyaways are also kept at bay with zero stiffness.

Get it at Sephora for $43.

Best Dry Shampoo: LÚCIDO-L Oil Control Hair Spray Savon

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Greasy roots and limp hair can be fixed in a jiffy with this refreshing dry shampoo. It absorbs excess oil, revives flat hair with natural-looking volume, and doesn't leave behind any residue. The refreshing floral savon scent also helps mask any unpleasant scalp odours, and the cute and compact packaging make it easy to use on-the-go or on travels.

Get it at Watsons, Guardian, and official Mandom stores on Shopee Mall and LazMall for $9.80.

Best Frizz Control: Ma Cherie Perfect Shower Spray

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Taming frizz in our humid weather is no easy feat, but is made much easier with this multi-tasking leave-in spray. It instantly smooths frizz, tames bed hair, reduces static, and adds lasting shine thanks to its Rich Pearl Honey Jelly DX formula. As a bonus, it also neutralises smoke and food odours so your hair smells fresh all day.

Get it at Watsons for $16.90.

Best Hair Serum: Mise-en-scène Perfect Serum

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A cult favourite for good reason, this ultra-lightweight serum transforms frizzy, damaged strands into silky, manageable hair without weighing down the hair or veering into grease territory. Enriched with seven nourishing oils, it helps reduce split ends, smooth tangles, and even shields hair from fine dust, making it a staple for healthier-looking locks.

Get it at Watsons, Guardian, and official Amore Pacific stores on Shopee Mall and LazMall for for $18.50.

Best Hair Oil: &honey Creamy EX Damage Repair Hair Oil

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Powered by a unique blend of three types of honey, royal jelly extract, and hyaluronic acid, this intensely moisturising hair oil repairs damage caused by heat styling, UV exposure, colouring, and dryness. It's a rich and thick oil yet is surprisingly lightweight, leaving hair soft, glossy, and deeply nourished.

Get it at Watsons for $29.90.

Best Leave-In Treatment: LUSH Super Milk Conditioning Spray

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This versatile leave-in conditioner earns its cult following with an ultra-light formula that hydrates, detangles, protects against heat, and enhances manageability in one easy step. Plant-based coconut, almond, and oat milks nourish without weighing hair down, while the comforting scent lingers through the day.

Get it at LUSH stores for $55 (100g) or $110 (250g).

Best Scalp Care: Moist Diane Perfect Beauty Anti-Hair Loss Scalp Spray

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Healthy hair starts at the scalp, and this refreshing scalp spray helps create the ideal environment for stronger hair growth. Botanical extracts work alongside a blend of menthol and camphor to soothe itchiness, reduce visible flakes, and leave the scalp feeling cool and refreshed while helping maintain resilient, healthy-looking hair over time.

Get it at Watsons, Shopee Mall and LazMall for $18.90.

Best Hair Styling Tool: Dreame Pocket Uni

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Don't let its compact size fool you! This travel-friendly styling tool packs serious power. Weighing just 330g with universal voltage support, the Dreame Pocket Uni is designed for versatile and efficient styling. Three interchangeable attachments let you dry, smooth, curl, and style with a single device, while its high-speed airflow cuts down drying time. The addition of 350 million plasma ions helps reduce frizz and boost shine, leaving hair sleek and polished without the bulk of a traditional hair dryer.

Get it at dreame.sg, Shopee and LazMall.

Best Hair Brush: stryv MagicBrush

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Add a little Disney magic to your detangling routine with this brilliantly designed hairbrush. Featuring ultra-soft 0.7mm bristles, this gentle brush glides through wet or dry hair without tugging while helping to reduce frizz and scalp discomfort. The adorable Disney Princess designs are just the icing on the cake.

Get it at stryv stores for $14.90 each or $89.40 for a set of 6.

Best Hair Salon: Chez Vous Hair Salon (Flagship)

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Innovation has always been at the heart of Chez Vous Hair Salon. Rather than following trends, the salon is known for developing and rigorously testing its own high-performance treatments, resulting in exclusive technologies like Hair Defence Technology, Sugar Hair Lamination, and Liquid Hair Treatment. Every service is thoughtfully customised, combining advanced formulations with expert techniques to tackle a wide range of hair concerns while delivering healthier, more beautiful hair that lasts beyond the salon visit.

Book your appointment on chezvoushair.com.

Best Scalp Treatment: TK TrichoKare Exosome Scalp Renewal Therapy

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If you're starting to notice some serious shedding or a widening hair part, it's probably time to nip it in the bud before it goes out of hand. This advanced treatment by TK TrichoKare takes a targeted approach with one of the latest innovations in hair restoration: exosome technology. Think of exosomes as tiny messengers that help support the scalp's natural renewal process, creating a healthier environment for hair follicles while helping to reduce scalp stress and improve nutrient delivery to the roots. Every session is tailored following a detailed scalp analysis, before finishing with soothing low-light therapy to further support scalp recovery.