The Best Hairstyling Products of 2018

Spritz Oribe's mist on your damp roots before blow-drying your hair to get Kate Middleton-level volume. 

Wave sprays have a bad reputation for leaving hair crunchy and sticky. The exception is this year's winning formula by Ouai. Spritz the rice-protein solution on damp or dry hair to enhance your natural texture. 

Think of this R+Co spray like Static Guard for your hair. Its argan oil and vitamin E locks moisture in and keeps frizz out. Don't believe us? Wear a hat and check out how smooth your hair is when you take it off. 

Along with soft-hold polymers, Oribe's cocktail of coconut, jojoba, and argan oils help curls sit just right. 

Don't let this superfine mist fool you: It offers even more hold than other hairsprays. Set your updo with it and your updo will look the same at 11P.M. as it did that morning.  

There's a reason this year's winning styling cream has been selling out since it launched in the '70s. It gives hair crunch-free hold and boosts shine. 

If you have super-fine hair that gets greasy and weighed down by multiple styling products, make this serum the only one you use. The featherweight formula detangles, smooths, conditions, and protects hair from heat damage in a single step. 

This sheer, polymer-packed spray instantly gives lackluster hair a glossy finish that isn't greasy. 

If you're in a long-term relationship with your hot tools, spritz this year's winning heat protectant on first. The chamomile extract strengthens hair as it shields it from damage. 

Don't tell your colorist, but when doing your roots with this 10-minute kit is so easy, why spend hours at the salon every four weeks? The long-handled brush makes all the difference in applying the color evenly. 

Whether you're an at-home hair color rookie or have been DIY-ing your own dye job since high school, L'Oréal Paris's kit is fail-safe. The color is easy to blend so that it never looks like you missed a spot. 

This editor favorite is nothing like the crunchy mousse your mom used in the '80s. The antioxidant-rich formula holds styles and fights frizz while making hair feel so much smoother. 

Gloss isn't just for your lips. The at-home treatment is the secret to keeping your hair shiny between salon coloring sessions. Our editors love this John Frieda gloss because it comes in options for every hair shade. Leave the color-depositing formula on damp hair for 3-5 minutes before shampooing and conditioning to reverse fading, neutralize brassiness, and revive dullness. It even helps mask grown-out roots. 

Work your natural hair texture by using this in-shower treatment. The formula binds to wet strands to add body, shine, and definition. 

This lightweight foam hydrates fine hair without leaving it limp. Bonus: Our editors can confirm that it makes a great buffer for shaving, too. 

Curious what you'd look like with pastel pink or purple hair? Test vibrant hair color trends before making a commitment with Clairol's temporary dye. The brush-on formula washes away after a few shampoos. 

Each of these products is voted on by a panel of pros or selected by our editors. If you purchase through our links, InStyle may earn a commission.

Looking for a hair treatment that does a little bit of everything? Your search is over. Use Morrocanoil's original argan oil formula to tame flyaways or deep conditioning mask. On wet hair, run a little bit of it through your strands before picking up your blow-dryer for extra shine.