Winners have been announced for the woman&home Hair Awards 2026.

Winners:

HAIR CARE

Best damage repair shampoo
Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo

Best shampoo and conditioner for fine hair
Living Proof Full Shampoo and Conditioner

Best shampoo for curly hair
Cantu Weightless Shampoo

Best sulphate-free shampoo
Neäl & Wølf Hydrate Shampoo

Best hydrating shampoo and conditioner
Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner

Best conditioner for Afro hair
Creme of Nature Argan Oil from Morocco Intensive Conditioning Treatment

Best damage repair conditioner
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner

Best conditioner for curly hair
R+Co Analog Cleansing Foam Conditioner

TREATMENTS

Best for pre-wash
Olaplex No3 Plus Complete Repair Treatment

Best bond repairer
NAK K-Revive Peptide Leave-in Power Mask

Best cult classic
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

Best hair oil – luxe
Dyson Omega Hydrating Hair Oil

Best hair oil – savvy shopper
Monday Haircare Repair Hair Oil

Best for smoothing
Typebea G4 Hydra-Gloss Treatment Mask

Best leave-in
Beauty Works 10-in-1 Miracle Spray

Best for damaged hair – luxe
Kérastase Chronologiste Masque Intense Régénérant

Best for damaged hair – savvy shopper
Nature Spell Bond Repair Hair Mask

Best for glossing
L’Oréal Paris Elvive Glycolic Gloss 5-Minute Lamination

Salon treatment – best innovation
HairToxx Kyrotherapy

Salon treatment – best for repair
Wella Professionals SmoothFiller

TOOLS

Best for fullness
Curated Clip-in Fillers

Best heatless curler
SheEo Heatless Hair Rollers

Best hot rollers
Mermade Hair Digital Hot Rollers

Best curler
Hershesons The Multi-Tasker

Best straightener
KEEO Genius Pro+ Straightener

Best styling innovation
Cloud Nine The Contouring Original Iron

Best multistyler
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x

Best brush for detangling
Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Detangler

Best brush for curls
Cantu Curl Definer Brush

Best brush for blow-drying
The Knot Dr The Rounds Barrel Brush

Best hot brush
Shark Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser

Best hairdryer
Alfaparf Milano The Oracle Hairdryer

Best hairdryer innovation
Ghd Speed Hairdryer

Best overnight solution
Silke London Silk Wrap

Best hair accessory
Slip Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies

HAIR HEALTH

Best scalp serum – savvy shopper
L’Oréal Paris Elvive Growth Booster Serum

Best scalp serum – luxe
Kat Burki Bio-Ferment Scalp & Hair Treatment

Best innovation for hair growth
Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin Hairline Booster

Best multivitamin
Viviscal Hair Growth Vitamins For Women

Best collagen
Kollo Liquid Marine Collagen

Best for damage repair
As I Am Bond Water

Best for dandruff
Hello Klean Fresh Start Anti-Dandruff Serum

COLOUR

Best toning treatment
Provoke Touch of Silver Ultimate Grey Shampoo

Best for blondes
Cornish Seaweed Bath Super Nutrient Purple Haircare Set

Best hair colour – natural shades
Schwarzkopf Crème Supreme Permanent Caring Colour Cream

Best hair colour – bold shades
Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Bold

Best coloured hair treatment
L’Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Mask

Best coloured hair shampoo
Wella Professionals Ultimate Color Sulphate-Free Shampoo

STYLING

Best multitasker
MD London The 1 Hair Primer

Best hairspray
L’Oréal Paris Elnett Normal Hold Hairspray

Best hair perfume
Ouai Santorini Fragrance Mist

Best for smoothing
The Smooth Company Smooth Dream 11 in 1 Hair Styling Cream

Best curl definer
Fenty The Homecurl Curl-Defining Styling Cream

Best texturiser
Oribe Dry Texturising Spray

Best dry shampoo
Color Wow Insta-Wow Advanced Dry Shampoo

Best heat protection
K18 HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant

Best for shine
TRESemmé Lamellar Shine Ultra Gloss Spray

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Best natural product
Odylique Shampoo and Conditioners

Best kids haircare brand
Childs Farm

Best sustainable product
Hairstory New Wash

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