Best Hair Products May 2019
May's New Haircare Products Are Here, and You Won't Believe How Good They Are
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Between Memorial Day weekend, graduation, and Star Wars Day — yes, that's a thing — there's a lot to look forward to in May. We can say the same about what the next few weeks will bring us when it comes to hair care.
This month, you can expect to see products that pack a punch. You'll find a styler that takes down frizz with just a few spritzes, a brush-on hair dye that fights brassiness while bringing out your blond, and a dry shampoo that zaps any evidence of not washing your hair (even post-HIIT class).
Like we said — there's a lot to look forward to. So take notes, and march to your nearest beauty store for some of the most powerful launches this month. May the force be with you.
Redken Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Shampoo
"I've been really digging Redken Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Shampoo ($22) and Conditioner ($22). I used them every day before heading off for 10-hour stints at Coachella, where I danced, sang, and sweated my ass off — but you'd never be able to tell, because my hair was that smooth." — Kelsey Castañon, senior beauty editor
Kérastase's Nutritive 8-Hour Magic Night Serum
"I love hair products that are designed to make my life easier so the Kérastase's Nutritive 8-Hour Magic Night Serum ($55) really spoke to me. The night serum is formulated with Vitamin B and Iris Root Extract to revitalize and nourish strands for a smoother, healthier look while you sleep. By morning, the residue completely disappears — no washing required." — Jessica Harrington, assistant editor, Makeup.com and Skincare.com
Sisley-Paris Hair Protective Fluid
"Protection is very important to me — protection against the sun, sex, and, yes, hair damage. That's why I always hoard sprays I can mist on before blow-drying or styling, and the Hair Protective Fluid ($90) from skincare brand Sisley Paris is one of the best I've tried. Not only does it smell divine, it's also kept my hair frizz and breakage-free. My only suggestion is that, because the air pump shoots out the liquid at lightening speeds, it's best to spritz into your palms then use your fingers to work it into hair." — KC
dpHUE dpHUE x Kristin Cavallari Blonding Brush | Ulta Beauty
"My favourite colorist in the world, Justin Anderson, doesn't just have good looks — he's got big, big brains, my friends. Case and point? The dpHue Blonding Brush ($28). Anderson, who is creative director for the brand, created the brush in collaboration with his friend and longtime client Kristin Cavallari. Gone are the days of orange-streaked hair a la Sun-In because this brush doesn't allow you to spritz into your hair with reckless abandon. The applicator is a brush, so if you dream of painting hair similar to how Anderson might, that's a major bonus. You also don't have to worry about looking like a leopard since you get to dictate where and how much product to apply. And it's tinted PURPLE, which is truly so smart that I'm upset I didn't think of it first. Counteract any brassy tones with the purp and you're good to go. Similar to Sun-In, it includes hydrogen peroxide to lighten the hair in the sun, as well as citrus acids, so know that this isn't recommended for root touch ups or for deep brunette shades of hair." — Kirbie Johnson, host and senior reporter
Bio Ionic GrapheneMX Curling Iron 1.25"
"I'm a slave to my curling iron. I can go a few days without washing my hair, but I touch up my waves daily. And I know all that heat styling adds up — I have the fried ends to prove it. Well, the Bio Ionic GrapheneMX Curling Iron ($169) is here to save my hair with a gentler type of heat. It's infused with Graphene, a newly-discovered natural mineral that conducts high temperatures like a champ (it's so good, NASA is using it) without compromising the health of hair. It's only been a few days, and I'm already noticing a difference." — Dawn Davis, senior editorial director, Native and Beauty
Drybar Detox Clear Invisible Dry Shampoo
"Don't get me wrong — I love washing my hair. It's my medium-coarse hair texture waves keeps me from shampooing it every day (if I do, my hair becomes significantly drier, and falls out more easily). It would be fine, if I didn't exercise as frequently as I do.
Drybar Detox Clear Invisible Dry Shampoo ($23) somehow makes my sweaty, third-day hair looks like it was just washed. It instantly refreshes my slick roots with just a few spritzes, leaving behind the signature Drybar scent (but never any white residue)." — Jesa Marie Calaor, assistant editor, Beauty
Fred Segal by R+Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray
"This isn't a new product launch, per say, but as a devout R+Co fan, I'm pretty stoked about it. The brand teamed up with celebrity stylist Ashley Streicher to create packageing inspired by good ol' Los Angeles — my home! — along with LA staple Fred Segal. While Elle Woods might have been seriously disturbed during her last visit to the boutique, I was seriously psyched seeing some of my favourite products pay homage to the City of Angels. My personal favourites? Outer Space Flexible Hairspray and Trophy Shine + Texture Spray." — KJ
ColorProof Colour Care Authority SeaSugar Salt-Free Beach Spray
"Nothing makes me more excited for summer than the thought of heading to the beach, and having my wild lioness ocean salt made waves. In the meantime, I've been using ColorProof Colour Care Authority SeaSugar Salt-Free Beach Spray ($28). It gives my hair the grit it needs to recreate the beachy look, while also protecting my hair from UVA and UVB rays." — JC
Molton Brown Suede Orris Hair Mist
"I've never smelled a Molton Brown scent I didn't love, but using them in my hair is a first for me. For the first time ever, the brand released a special version of their new scent, Suede Orris Hair Mist ($70), in a formula that will hydrate hair instead of drying it out like perfume would. Thanks to this new product, my hair smells of mandarin, jasmine, and patchouli, instead of dry shampoo." –Sarah Siegel, assistant editor, Beauty
