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21 Weird But Genius Hair Inventions That Give You Amazing Tresses
I used to be one of those girls who would put every product in the world in her hair. And then I became that girl who put absolutely nothing in her hair — not even heat! — for over a year. And then when I got back from Asia, I started discovering a ton of odd yet absolutely genius hair tools and products. These weird beauty inventions spanned from everything from hot brushes to perfumes that specifically created for your hair.
You may be wondering what constitutes a "weird" hair product or tool. Here are my personal standards: it's anything that you haven't seen before, or it is something so incredibly genius that you find yourself wondering how you ever went through life without it. It could be a tool that helps you style your hair quicker and easier than any that you've ever used in the past, or an innovative product that's totally changed your life (i.e. your morning beauty routine) since you started using it. It does something for your hair that you were never able to accomplish in the past.
While you're probably familiar standard flat irons, conditioners, and curlers, these amazingly weird but genius hair inventions circling the internet right now are where it's really at. Try one (or more!) of these inventive options to achieve the look you've always dreamed of.
A Magical Quick Drying Hair Potion
Cloud Nine Magical Quick Dry Potion, $30, Amazon
If you don't like putting heat on your hair and it usually takes a long time for it to dry, you need this Quick Dry Potion in your life. It reduces drying time by nearly 50 percent and it also acts as a heat protectant.
A Salt-Free Salt Spray For Perfect Beach Waves
Sally Hershberger 25K Beach Glam Mineral Wave Spray, $32, Amazon
This salt-free spray creates the same beachy texture that you love without drying your strands out like salt solutions for hair can sometimes do. Instead, the spray (which is infused with 24K Pure Gold Elixir!) replenishes nutrients to your hair and leaves you with the dimension and style you crave.
The Perfect Size For A Travel Iron
CHI Mini Ceramic Hairstyling Iron, $88, Amazon
As a huge traveler, I always avoided bringing hair dryers or straighteners with me. But just look at this compact dual voltage flat iron! It's literally the perfect size for travel — and it weighs less than a pound.
Hair Perfume That's Adapts To Your Body
Escentric Molecules Eau de Toilette Spray (Travel Sized), $60, Amazon
You've obviously heard of hair spray and perfume, but what about hair perfume? This fragrance can easily be used as regular perfume, too (though it tends to last longer when you spray it in your hair), and the great thing about it is that the scent is completely different for everyone. The molecules of the perfume react to your body's natural pheromones and together they mix to create the perfect scent for you.
A Single Pass Straightener To Make Styling Way Faster
T3 Single Pass X Wide Iron, $230, Amazon
While this is definitely an investment piece, it's definitely worth it. The iron is specifically designed to style and straighten thick, coarse, or long hair faster than its competitors. You can cut your style time in half — and that means more time to sleep in every morning.
Add A Little Dust For A Better Tease
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Teasing Dust, $25, Amazon
If you're looking for that second day hair but you had to shower today, then this teasing dust will become your new best friend. The powder adds texture, boosts roots, and gives you volume just like your second day hair would.
Mud For Your Hair
Borghese Fango Active Mud For Hair And Scalp, $32, Amazon
This intensive weekly mask literally looks like mud, so at first, it could be a bit disconcerting to douse your head in it. But don't skip over it because of its looks — it actually contains jojoba and wheat germ oils which means smoother and softer hair.
Instantly Add Volume To Hair
Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum, $30, Amazon
Have you ever seen a product that instantly lifts hair? This one infuses sodium hyaluronate derivatives into each strand of your hair — that's a fancy way of saying that it increases volume up to 47 percent instantly.
A Simpler Way To Prep Hair For Heat Styling
Aristocrat Spring Grip Straightening Comb, $6, Amazon
I've never seen anything like this but it kind of makes me think back to the first season of The OC when Marissa Cooper is combing her hair while she straightens it. The comb creates tension that helps smooth out your hair, creating a shiny look after you've styled it.
Defend Thin Hair From Breakage
RevitaLash Regenesis Fast Absorbing Foam, $76, Amazon
This foam is amazing if you have weak hair. The BioPeptin Complex defends hair from breakage and it's really good for people who have short hair to use as a leave-in after showering.
A Quick Root Touchup For On-The-Go Coverage
COLOR WOW Root Cover Up, $35, Amazon
If you need to cover your roots and you don't have time to visit the salon, a quick and easy fix that's way less expensive is cover up powder. It comes in seven different shades so you're sure to find one that blends the best.
Create Frizz-Free Hair With A Brush
Calista Tools Pro Grip Round Hot Brush, $100, Amazon
Create a frizz-free style quickly and effortlessly by using a hot brush. The combined dual ceramic and ionic technology will leave you with an even look, and hair will have more body and shine than ever.
The Best Texturizing Spray You'll Use
ORIBE Dry Texturizing Spray, $44, Amazon
Forget hairspray. Texturizing spray is where it's at! Use it to add texture after curling your hair and you'll love the volume it gives your style with just a quick spray. Plus, it also doubles as a dry shampoo. Did I mention it smells amazing, so it can also be used as a perfume?
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Get Picture Perfect Waves
CHI Digital Ceramic Deep Waver, $75, Amazon
If you're always feeling super envious of people who have the most perfectly wavy hair, don't worry — you can get that look, too. All you need is the CHI Deep Waver and you'll get a great style that lasts for days.
Protect Your Hair Color With A Luxurious Mist
PHYTO PHYTOMIST Color Protectant Radiance Mist, $29, Amazon
This spray on conditioner is packed with ingredients like sunflower extract that prevents hair color from fading, lotus flower that hydrates, and red algae that protects hair from environmental factors. Hair will be shinier and brighter than before.
Switch Up Your Dry Shampoo Game With A Paste
R+Co Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste, $28, Amazon
Some dry shampoos can leave your hair covered in a residue and white dust. Avoid this icky issue by using a paste instead! It absorbs oil like a spray or powder, but it also adds really great texture to make your second day hair look even better.
Recondition Hair Without Having To Wash It Again
Leonor Greyl Paris Eclat Naturel, $46, Amazon
I have hair that gets super dry and tangled by the end of the second day, but because it doesn't look greasy, I don't end up washing it and instead have to deal with getting the knots out. A product like this styling cream does wonders for hair like mine, reconditioning and detangling hair without leaving it greasy.
Revitalize Your Hair With A Strengthening Serum
PHYTO PHYTOCYANE Revitalizing Serum, $68, Amazon
Is your hair lackluster or thinning? If it is, that's totally normal; stress, fatigue, medication, seasonal changes, and pregnancy can cause this to happen. If this sounds like you, then reach for a serum that encourages keratin production so you'll achieve thicker and stronger locks.
Instantly Fatten Up Fine Strands
TOPPIK Hair Perfecting Tool Kit, $25, Amazon
If you have thinning hair, TOPPIK is a great brand that creates product to create a natural looking fix. This travel set is great because it comes with a FiberHold Spray and the tools you need to apply it correctly. The fibers from the spray bond to your actual hair, so it doesn't look fake whatsoever.
A Cocktail That Truly Nourishes Your Hair
COLOR WOW Cocktail Bionic Tonic, $24, Amazon
Finally a cocktail for your hair. This leave-in tonic restores silkiness and fluidity to color-treated hair. When you bleach your hair, it damages it and dries it out which can often lead to rough and straw-like strands. Luckily, this coconut-scented product will leave you with beautiful, soft hair.