Top 100 Hair Innovations in 2018

From WOC Beauty Tutorials to Color-Changing AR Hair Ads

— January 13, 2019 — Fashion
These 2018 hair innovations range from WOC beauty tutorials to color-changing AR hair ads. While Clairol and Snapchat teamed up to release and test shoppable ads powered by augmented reality, BET Networks and Beautycon collaborated on a set of short beauty tutorials celebrating women of color in an effort to make the online beauty space more inclusive.

Other notable examples in the realm of inclusive beauty include Rizos Curls' artisan product range which is specifically geared towards women with curly hair. The Latina-owned business aims to identify demographic gaps in the hair care market and offers products that are high in quality, affordable and free of harsh chemicals.

Hask's Cactus Water shampoo and amika's Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil round off this list of 2018 hair innovations and speak to consumers' growing desire for artisan hair remedies that are naturally sourced and gentle to use.

For more hair innovations in the year ahead, check out our 2019 Trend Report.
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Protective Curl-Defining Creams
Protective Curl-Defining Creams
Taliah Waajid's New Hair Product Combines Bamboo, Biotin & Basil
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97
Concentrated Hair-Strengthening Treatments
Concentrated Hair-Strengthening Treatments
The Hair Perfector No. 3 Smooth and Strengthens
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96
Versatile Unisex Haircare
Versatile Unisex Haircare
Lore Originals is an Intelligent Range of Six Versatile Hair Products
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95
Blowout-Enhancing Hair Butters
Blowout-Enhancing Hair Butters
Alterna Haircare's Butter Improves Hair's Texture and Appearance
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94
Repair-Focused Shampoos
Repair-Focused Shampoos
Briogeo's Don't Despair, Repair! Shampoo Hydrates and Cleanses
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93
Smoothing Caviar Haircare
Smoothing Caviar Haircare
Alterna's Anti-Aging Haircare Collection is Powered by Caviar Extract
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92
Irritation-Relieving Hair Serums
Irritation-Relieving Hair Serums
Klorane's 'SOS Serum with Peony' Provides Relief for Dry Scalps
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91
Damp Hair-Drying Mists
Damp Hair-Drying Mists
Design.ME Hair's PowerDry.ME Helps to Reduce Drying Times by Half
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90
Plant-Powered Hair Treatments
Plant-Powered Hair Treatments
Sisley Released Its First-Ever Nourishing Hair Treatment Sets
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89
Miniature Hair Treatments
Miniature Hair Treatments
Marc Anthony Created K-Cup-Inspired 'Mini Miracle Treatments'
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88
Botanical Stem Cell Haircare
Botanical Stem Cell Haircare
NatureLab. TOKYO is Bringing Its Technology to Urban Outfitters
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87
Style-Reviving Haircare Kits
Style-Reviving Haircare Kits
This Kristin Ess Gift Set Creates a 'Next Day' Hair Look
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86
Hair Dry-Speeding Sprays
Hair Dry-Speeding Sprays
The No More Blow Spray Cuts Down on Drying Time
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85
Two-In-One Hair Teas
Two-In-One Hair Teas
Forever Wild Organics' Teas Can Be Consumed or Used as a Hair Rinse
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84
Pine Tar Haircare Collections
Pine Tar Haircare Collections
The Grandpa Soap Company is Now Launching Its Own Line of Haircare
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83
Hybrid Hair Oils
Hybrid Hair Oils
'S.OIL' is a Hair Product That Offers the Benefits of Both an Oil and Serum
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82
Microbiome-Balancing Scalp Treatments
Microbiome-Balancing Scalp Treatments
The Restore Dry Scalp Treatment Features Time-Release Tech
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81
Data-Driven Salon Systems
Data-Driven Salon Systems
The Schwarzkopf Professional SalonLab Introduces Customized Haircare
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80
Two-Sided Beauty Pillows
Two-Sided Beauty Pillows
NIGHT's Beauty Pillowcase Offers Different Hair and Skin Benefits
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79
Sun-Activated Hair Lightening Sprays
Sun-Activated Hair Lightening Sprays
QUAI's 'Sun of a Beach' Spray Nourishing and Lightens Hair
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78
Axe-Inspired Hair Dryers
Axe-Inspired Hair Dryers
Jae Kyung Oh Designed the LUMBERJACK Hair Dryer with a Compact Form
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77
One-Minute Hair Masks
One-Minute Hair Masks
The Garnier Fructis '1 Minute Hair Masks' Quickly Nourish One's Tresses
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76
Detoxifying Scalp Oils
Detoxifying Scalp Oils
amika's Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil Transforms into a Rich Foam
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75
Ayurvedic Hair Elixirs
Ayurvedic Hair Elixirs
Malavara's Ultra Luxuriant Hair Elixir Boosts Circulation with Basil Root
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74
Fragranced Hair Mists
Fragranced Hair Mists
Diptyque's Eau Rose Hair Mist Intensely Scents One's Locks
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73
Crystal-Studded Hair Clips
Crystal-Studded Hair Clips
Chanel's New Glitzy Hair Clip is a Fashion-Forward Hair Accessory
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72
Extravagant Gold Hair Tools
Extravagant Gold Hair Tools
This Hair Straightener by Good Hair Day is Covered in 18-Karat Gold
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71
Hands-Free Hair Coloring Guides
Hands-Free Hair Coloring Guides
The Clairol Color Expert Provides Assistance Via Google Home
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70
Botanical Haircare Jars
Botanical Haircare Jars
Amino Mason's Natural Haircare Range is Packaged in Jars
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69
Blue Toning Shampoos
Blue Toning Shampoos
Charles Worthington's new Shampoo Neutralizes Undesired Tones in Brunettes
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68
Collaborative Glitter Hairsprays
Collaborative Glitter Hairsprays
The Too Faced Glitter Spritzer Celebrates a 20th Anniversary
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67
Miniature Hair Straightening Tools
Miniature Hair Straightening Tools
Conair's New MiniPro Series is Perfect for on the Go Styling
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66
Rhinestone Embellished Combs
Rhinestone Embellished Combs
The New Gucci Comb Puts a Designer Twist on the Ordinary
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65
Fizzing Scalp Treatments
Fizzing Scalp Treatments
Bumble and Bumble's Bb.Scalp Detox Removes Impurities & Product Buildup
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64
Multitasking Hair Masks
Multitasking Hair Masks
Coco & Eve's 'Like A Virgin' Hair Masque Hydrates & Treats Split Ends
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63
Activated Charcoal Hair Lines
Activated Charcoal Hair Lines
Pantene's New PRO-V Charcoal Collection Gently Purifies the Hair
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62
Endorsed Botanical Haircare
Endorsed Botanical Haircare
Herbal Essences' bio:renew Products are Authenticated by Kew Garden
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61
Anti-Aging Hair Systems
Anti-Aging Hair Systems
SeroVital Hair Regeneres Delivers Melanin to the Roots & Reduces Graying
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60
Replenishing Superfood Shampoos
Replenishing Superfood Shampoos
Briogeo’s Shampoo and Conditioner Features Kale, Spinach & Apple
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59
Cactus Water Shampoos
Cactus Water Shampoos
Hask's Cactus Water Weightless Moisture Shampoo Powerfully Hydrates Hair
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58
Symbol-Based Haircare Systems
Symbol-Based Haircare Systems
Vernon François' Easy-to-Read Packaging Caters to Unique Hair Types
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57
Predictive Hair Straighteners
Predictive Hair Straighteners
The Self-Adjusting ghd platinum+ is a First-of-Its-Kind Smart Styler
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56
Hair Health Baking Mixes
Hair Health Baking Mixes
Yo'Nuts and Heal'r Created a Limited-Edition 'Roots & Nuts' Pancake Mix
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55
Prickly Pear Hair Serums
Prickly Pear Hair Serums
Pure Prickly Pear Oil by London Labs is a High-Powered Hair Serum
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54
Hair-Cleaning Foams
Hair-Cleaning Foams
AMIKA is Offering a Unique Cleansing Foam for Hair
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53
Hip Hop-Inspired Haircare
Hip Hop-Inspired Haircare
'The Doux' Draws Product Inspiration from 80s and 90s Culture
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52
Stem Cell Shampoos
Stem Cell Shampoos
More Hair Naturally is Introducing the "World's Most Expensive Shampoo"
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51
Luxe Cordless Hair Straighteners
Luxe Cordless Hair Straighteners
The Balmain Paris Hair Couture Straightener is Great for Travel
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50
Renewed Detergent-Free Hair Washes
Renewed Detergent-Free Hair Washes
Hairstory's 'New Wash' Comes in Two New Variations
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49
Hair Growth Collections
Hair Growth Collections
The Keeps Company Aims to Prevent Hair Loss in Men
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48
Smart Hair Styling Tools
Smart Hair Styling Tools
Conair Launched Its InfinitiPro Smart Sensor Dryer and 3Q Straightener
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47
Cooling Hair Masks
Cooling Hair Masks
Blue Lagoon's Hair Mask Treatment Features Algae as a Key Ingredient
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46
Fortifying Hair Serums
Fortifying Hair Serums
Ranavat Botanics' Mighty Majesty Fortifying Hair Serum Nourishes with Oils
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45
Metallic At-Home Waxes
Metallic At-Home Waxes
waksē's Wax Beans Provide a Luxuriously Scented, Strip-Less Experience
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44
Multipurpose Shower Sets
Multipurpose Shower Sets
'The Whole Shower' from Meant Simplifies One's Cleansing Routine
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43
Virtual Hair-Coloring Tools
Virtual Hair-Coloring Tools
Madison Reed Lets Consumers Try Over 40 Hair Colors in AR & Real-Time
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42
Reparative Hairstyling Mists
Reparative Hairstyling Mists
In Common's Magic Myst is a Hybrid Hair Treatment and Styling Product
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41
Alluring Dandruff Shampoos
Alluring Dandruff Shampoos
Oribe’s Serene Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Boasts Beautiful Packaging
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40
Color-Correcting Blue Shampoos
Color-Correcting Blue Shampoos
dpHUE's 'Cool Brunette' Neutralizes Warm Tones in Dark Hair
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39
Bedazzled Hair Oil Bottles
Bedazzled Hair Oil Bottles
Moroccanoil and Swarovski Created a Special Celebratory Package
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38
Luxurious Natural Hair Products
Luxurious Natural Hair Products
Joshica Beauty is a One-Woman Natural Cosmetic Shop in Los Angeles
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37
Multipurpose CBD Scrubs
Multipurpose CBD Scrubs
OUAI's Scalp & Body Scrub Calms Inflammation and Soothes Irritation
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36
Candy-Inspired Salon Pop-Ups
Candy-Inspired Salon Pop-Ups
Mars' 'Sweet ReTREAT' Will Pamper Friends on Valentine's Day
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35
Heat-Activated Hair Conditioners
Heat-Activated Hair Conditioners
Yuni Beauty's Leave-In Treatment Mist Pairs Well with Yoga
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34
Luxe Gilded Hairdryers
Luxe Gilded Hairdryers
The Dyson Supersonic 23.75 Karat Gold Edition Develops a Patina Over Time
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33
Color-Changing Liquid Hair Chalks
Color-Changing Liquid Hair Chalks
Brite Organix's Unicorn ThermaColour Treatments Minimize Messes
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32
Saffron Hair Oils
Saffron Hair Oils
Joon Haircare's Luxury Hair Oil Boasts a Precious Beautifying Ingredient
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31
Rose Quartz Combs
Rose Quartz Combs
Briogeo's Energy Comb Stimulates the Scalp
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30
Personalized Hair Color Pop-Ups
Personalized Hair Color Pop-Ups
My. Haircare's 'Made For Me' Hair Pop-Up Emphasizes Customization
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29
Toning Purple Foams
Toning Purple Foams
The EVA NYC Tone It Down! Toning Foam is a No-Rinse, Leave-In Treatment
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28
Repigmenting Hair Serums
Repigmenting Hair Serums
Givaudan Active Beauty's Darkenyl Counteracts Whitened, Aging Hair
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27
WOC Beauty Tutorials
WOC Beauty Tutorials
BET Networks and Beautycon are Sharing Diverse Beauty Looks
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26
Exotic Haircare Collections
Exotic Haircare Collections
Not Your Mother's Naturals Hair Care Collection Features Nature's Best
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25
Latina-Owned Hair Care Startups
Latina-Owned Hair Care Startups
Rizos Curls Specializes in Artisan Curly Hair Products
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24
Ayurvedic Hair Oils
Ayurvedic Hair Oils
Alchemy Oils' Cruelty-Free Hair and Beard Oils Modernize Indian Hair Oiling
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23
CBD Haircare Collections
CBD Haircare Collections
Emera CBD Haircare Products are Made with 100% Organic Cannabidiol Oil
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22
Color-Changing AR Hair Ads
Color-Changing AR Hair Ads
Clairol and Snapchat are Testing Shoppable Augmented Reality Ads
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21
Customized Haircare Systems
Customized Haircare Systems
Prose Hair Offers Tailored Solutions for Dandruff, Dryness & More
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20
Bejeweled Fashion Photoshoots
Bejeweled Fashion Photoshoots
The Markus Lupfer Fall 2018 Range Highlights Crystal Accessories
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19
K-Pop Hair Dyes
K-Pop Hair Dyes
Mise-En-Scène and K-Pop Group Blackpink Collaborated on a Colorful Hair Dye
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18
Functional Hair Dyes
Functional Hair Dyes
Hush's DIY Hair Color Range Promotes Self-Expression and Treats Hair Issues
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17
Detoxifying Shampoo Sticks
Detoxifying Shampoo Sticks
Cut by Fred's Solid Shampoo is a Non-Slippery Shampoo Bar Alternative
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16
Eco Bamboo Razors
Eco Bamboo Razors
Bulldog Skincare's First-Ever Razor Has a Natural, Water-Resistant Bamboo Handle
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15
Mobile Pop-Up Hair Salons
Mobile Pop-Up Hair Salons
Taco Bell Promotes Its New Baja Blast with a Fun & Colorful Initative
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14
Antique Wedding Tiaras
Antique Wedding Tiaras
Polly McGeary's Shop Offers Vintage German Wedding Accessories
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13
Customized Personal Care Products
Customized Personal Care Products
Pure & Mine Matches People to Custom Personal Care via Algorithm
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12
Brush-On Hair Colors
Brush-On Hair Colors
TRUHAIR's Color & Lift Root Cover Evenly Distributes Color & Boosts Fullness
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11
Pain-Free Curly Hair Stylings
Pain-Free Curly Hair Stylings
The PuffCuff Was Awarded the Sally Beauty Innovation Award
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10
All-in-One Hairstyling Tools
All-in-One Hairstyling Tools
InStyler's 'AIRLESS Blowout Revolving Styler' Boasts a Built-In Brush
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9
Festive Beard Lights
Festive Beard Lights
FIREBOX Pulls All the Stops This Holiday Season with Its Bizarre Product
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8
DIY Hot Oil Hair Treatments
DIY Hot Oil Hair Treatments
Lush's Hot Oil Treatment Hydrates, Volumizes and Cleanses
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7
Bluetooth Hair Straighteners
Bluetooth Hair Straighteners
Glamoriser's Hot Styling Tool Creates a Personalized Experience
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6
Strategic Hair Care Branding
Strategic Hair Care Branding
J. Curl's Professional Hair Care Products Boast a Design-Driven Vibe
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5
Co-Branded Outerwear Pop-Ups
Co-Branded Outerwear Pop-Ups
The Arrivals and Dyson Collaborated on an Experiential Installation
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4
Contemporary Cafe-Barber Shops
Contemporary Cafe-Barber Shops
This Store by StudioAC Features a Black & White Palette
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3
Boozy Barbershop Pop-Ups
Boozy Barbershop Pop-Ups
The Trim & Tonic Pop-Up Offers Hot Shaves and Cold Cocktails
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2
Hairbrush Dispensing Pumps
Hairbrush Dispensing Pumps
Raepak's Liquid Pump Applicator Takes the Shape of a Hairbrush
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Textured Hair Accessories
Textured Hair Accessories
Boutique De Bandeaux Makes Creative Hair Accessories for All Hair Types
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