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2012 BellaSugar Australia Beauty Awards: The Winning Hair Products

We'd all like bombshell strands like Miranda Kerr and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley but when faced with approximately 3.7 million products in the haircare aisle, it can be tricky knowing what new shampoo, conditioner or styling product to try.

We'd all like bombshell strands like Miranda Kerr and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley but when faced with approximately 3.7 million products in the haircare aisle, it can be tricky knowing what new shampoo, conditioner or styling product to try. Luckily you're one step closer to finding out as our readers have helped crown the best of the best when it comes to repairing, frizz-fighting, colouring, cleansing, styling and refreshing your strands. Care to find out the results?

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2012 BellaSugar Australia Beauty Awards: Vote For the Best Dry Shampoo

A staple in all of our bathroom cabinets, dry shampoo is great for increasing the life of your blow-dry, freshening up your hair after the gym or adding a bit of gritty texture if you're trying to style freshly-washed baby-soft strands.

A staple in all of our bathroom cabinets, dry shampoo is great for increasing the life of your blow-dry, freshening up your hair after the gym or adding a bit of gritty texture if you're trying to style freshly-washed baby-soft strands. In short, it's a life saver. But with so many options out there, which recent release is the best? Well that's for you to decide. Will you pick Lush No Drought, a citrus-scented powder that you apply directly to roots, KMS California HAIRPLAY Makeover Spray which uses rice powder to absorb excess oil, TONI&GUY Dry Shampoo promises no white residue but plenty of volume and texture, John Frieda Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher which harnesses the power of Oryza rice starch to refresh without weighing hair down, Redken Powder Refresh 01 which is great for correcting over-use of product as well as making your style last longer, Cedel Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair, an Australian-made cornstarch formulation designed specifically for dark hair or Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo which leaves hair with a lightweight matte finish. How will you vote?

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2012 BellaSugar Australia Beauty Awards: Vote For the Best Dry Shampoo
Lush No Drought
5%
KMS California HAIRPLAY Makeover Spray
15%
TONI&GUY Dry Shampoo
13%
John Frieda Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher
18%
Redken Powder Refresh 01
13%
Cedel Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair (Editor's Pick)
5%
Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo
29%
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3 Must-Have Beach Sprays For Sexy Hair In Seconds

It doesn't have to be Summer for you to rock the tousled, effortless hair that comes with a dip in the ocean.

It doesn't have to be Summer for you to rock the tousled, effortless hair that comes with a dip in the ocean. These three beach texture sprays promise a sexy style in seconds flat — with no crunchy strands to be found. Just spray in wet and leave to dry naturally. It's almost too easy!

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Cash or Credit: Hair Powders For Added Texture and Volume

For those who suffer from limp locks and crave the sort of voluminous strands seen on Alexa Chung and Blake Lively, a texturising powder could be the answer to all your hair prayers.
Hair Powders to Create Texture and Volume for All Budgets

For those who suffer from limp locks and crave the sort of voluminous strands seen on Alexa Chung and Blake Lively, a texturising powder could be the answer to all your hair prayers. Designed to create movement and body without leaving any residue, try one of these weightless formulas — just apply to the roots and massage in for an a volume boost.