These Are the Hair-Care Products Editors Can't Get Enough of This Month

"Solid hair products like pastes and putties are generally for short, spikey haircuts. But that's not what this is at all: Rahua Smoothing Hair Balm ($28) is a beautiful blend of natural oils that comes in a handy little pot, and it works magic on everything from frizz to fly-aways to dry cuticles (not its intended use, but I can't help myself). Even better? It's infused with gardenia oil so it smells like a tropical vacation — so it's basically everything I desperately need right now." — Dawn Davis, senior editorial director

"You know that tousled, just-made-out hair that only exists in movies? The Fekkai Dry Texturizing Spray ($20) is about as close as it gets to that in real life. The translucent mist has a little more grit than a dry shampoo, with the same oil-absorbing properties, and way less hold than a hairspray — which, if you're familiar with movie lingo, transformed my hair into quite the blockbuster hit." — Kelsey Castañon, senior editor, Beauty

"My hair, being medium coarse, breaks or falls out (sometimes both!) when I wash it consecutive days. I typically wash my hair once every three days, and use spritzes of dry shampoo to get me through the last one. Dove Invisible Dry Shampoo ($5) makes three-day, product-saturated hair look fresh and clean, and leaves absolutely zero residue. It's a must have for those who have to skip the wash (... or just want to)." — Jesa Marie Calaor, assistant editor, Beauty

"Like sex, the secret to great hair health is all about protection. I was an early adopter of the latter (well, and the former, but I digress) and have been using heat protecting sprays since I first heard about the category. That means I've tried dozens in my day, and I can confidentially say that the Sexy Hair Blow Dry Spray ($19) is one of the best. It mists out an even coat of heat protection, smells like soft florals imported straight from heaven, and dried my hair a few minutes faster than any other formula I've tried. I have noticed that using too much of the stuff results in greasier-than-normal roots, but as long as you don't apply with a heavy hand, your hair will never feel better." — KC

"I look for two things in my hair products: frizz taming and incredible smell. Luckily the R+Co Dark Waves Fragrance Gel ($28) has both qualities. It keeps my baby hairs from ruining a sleek ponytail and also works double time as a perfume as it melts into my skin." — Sarah Siegel, assistant editor, Beauty and Shop

"I know it sounds counterproductive to use a thick, emollient cream when your hair is days past dirty, but the TRESemmé Between Washes Smooth Renew Anti-Frizz Cream ($5) is actually formulated to absorb oil while smoothing away signs of bedhead. I put it to my own true disgusting test by using the stuff on five-day old hair — of which, I should note, is already fine and stringy — and by the time I finished styling, it looked clean as next-day hair (which everyone knows is the best anyway). It's pure magic in a bottle — for less than the cost of your morning Starbucks order." — KC

"My most recent 'Aha!' moment came when I was staring at my freshly blow dried nonfrayed ends. I was in disbelief that just a few moments before it, I was picking at the same ends (which were crunchy and zapped of moisture) wondering if it was time for a haircut. I'd gotten my hair cleansed with Joico's Defy Damage Shampoo and saturated with the Joico Defy Damage Protective Masque ($22), and a quick blowdry (no styling) later, my hair looked like it was freshly chopped. I realized that this mask — and its moisturizing, shine-boosting, bond-building system — was exactly what I needed." — JC