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ghd
Platinum+ Hair Straightener
8.3Great
ghd's smart 1-inch flat iron holds a fixed 365°F with predictive sensors for sleek one-pass styling; superb results, no temperature control.
Device5$319
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Color protection
4 products we review are built for color protection — 50% of them wash day. The ingredients doing most of the work: panthenol, argan oil and hyaluronic acid. Most are made for color-treated hair, damaged hair and straight hair.
Repair, shape, shine and scalp care for straight, wavy, curly and coily hair.
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Key actives in the products that deliver color protection — tap one for what it does and how strong the evidence is.
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Bumble and bumble
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer
7.8Good
A six-oil leave-in primer spray that detangles, softens and adds heat protection to 450°F plus UV filters, at a salon-brand price.
Leave-in5$34.00
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Redken
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo
7.7Good
A sulfate-free, low-pH repair shampoo that colorists rate for softness on damaged hair, best used with the rest of the line.
Shampoo5$37.00
Olaplex
Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Strengthening Shampoo
7.6Good
A gentle, bond-building daily shampoo that suits damaged and color-treated hair, priced well above most rivals.
Shampoo5$34.00