Ask anyone what their number one hair goal is, and we’ll bet it’s reaching glossy, shiny hair that gives major mane character energy. But wanting is always very different to doing, when you don’t have the haircare to get you there. But here to make the next chapter in your hair story one to remember are the best hair products for shine on the market. A combination of shine activating masks and silky hair oils, each one is designed to leave you with happy, healthy hair - and unbeatable mirror shine.
Botanical Repair™ Intensive Strengthening Masque Light
Best for: A five-minute fix
Combining top tier natural actives to strengthen, nourish and soften hair, there won’t be a dull strand in sight with this ultra light formula. Doing what Aveda does best, this conditioning hair mask is perfect for those seeking shiny hair in a rush. Stepping away from heavy formulas that can weigh hair down with product build up (therefore limiting how much we shine), you’ll notice a boost in glossiness after just one use and over time.
Complete Nourishing Shine Drops
Best for: Prismatic shine
Wanting to dial your shine up a notch? Enter JVN’s bestselling shine drops, which work hard to make sure your shine is never dulled. Silicone-free and infused with Hibiscus Extract, every drop of this pink-hued formula seals in moisture to hydrate, protect from damage and impart an instant glossy sheen. We love.
Honey Infused Hair Oil
Best for: Smooth, sleek strands
When this hair oil burst onto the beauty scene, none of us knew just how much of a haircare essential it would become. But fast forward a few years, and this shelfie-worthy bottle has become irreplaceable in our routines. Featuring the brand’s signature Mirsalehi Honey and a subtly sweet scent, only a few small drops are enough to tame flyaways, hydrate and give light catching shine. Just pair with their iconic hair scent to keep your hair story rolling in all the right ways.
Elixir Ultime L'Huile Original Hair Oil
Best for: Multi-tasking shine
We dare you to name a product as useful as Kérastase’s cult hair oil. Heat protector, shine booster, hydrator flyaway control and hair fragrance in one, we never go anywhere without it. With a blend of Argan and Camellia Oils, one pump on damp hair is enough to lift even the dullest strands, while the addictive Violet Leaf, Freesia, Mandarin and Musc fragrance leaves us swishing our hair all day long.
Treatment
Best for: Happy, shiny hair
Rarely does a hair oil make us feel some type of way, but Moroccanoil’s bestselling treatment always does. Starring Argan Oil in the leading role, this conditioning, styling, finishing and repairing formula is award-winning for good reason. Working best on damp hair, a few drops both repair and give shine, while one drop between wash days can revive dull strands to leave them looking just-washed. And for extra gloss? Try their hair shine spray, Glimmer Shine for an invisible glaze that primes and protects.
OI Oil
Best for: Shine for all hair textures
Shine doesn’t just belong on finer hair, but every hair texture going. And for this, we choose Davines Ol Oil. A formula that works just as well as it smells, each pump detangles, adds shine, protects and tames frizz - without weighing it down. Just start with towel-dried hair, then dispense one pump into your hands for finer hair, going up to three pumps for more coarse textures. Then smooth through your strands and wait to dry for silky shine.