The 10 Best Haircare Products of 2026 Chosen by Industry Experts
Best in show
By Victoria Lewis | 5th March 2026Blonde bombshells to curly-haired queens, we can all unite in the eternal struggle to find haircare products and tools that actually walk the walk on our precious locks. So save yourself the trouble of combing through the vast sea of products vying for your attention and leave it to the professionals. Luckily for all of us, a network of hair-savvy pros has come together to curate the best in professional haircare through the 2026 Price Attack Hair Awards.
These standout products, from everyday essentials to innovative styling tools, have received the seal of approval from Price Attack’s hair gurus, placing them firmly at the top when it comes to delivering real results. Across 10 essential hair categories, these products secured the top spots — voted by experts, proven by results, and soon to be loved by you.
Want to try the products out for yourself? Available online and in-store at Price Attack, enjoy a limited-time exclusive offer on any winning product: buy any two Hair Awards-winning products and receive 15% off. Plus, enter the draw to win the ultimate Hair Awards Prize Pack, featuring the full range of this year’s award-winning products.*
Brisbane readers can also experience the winners in action this weekend. Price Attack will be hosting a Hair Awards Styling Bar at Westfield Chermside on Saturday 7 March from 10am to 4pm, offering complimentary quick styles, from sleek straightening to effortless curls, using the award-winning products.
So without further ado, meet the 10 winners of the 2026 Price Attack Hair Awards.
Best Shampoo & Conditioner Duo
Redken All Soft Shampoo & Conditioner
A nourishing shampoo and conditioner combo formulated with Redken’s Moisture Complex and argan oil to soften and moisturise hair while improving manageability and shine. These everyday heroes gently cleanse while leaving hair silky soft and hydrated.
Perfect for: Restoring softness and improving manageability while adding hydration and shine.
Best Hair Treatment
A true treat for your hair, this rich conditioning mask is designed to nourish, hydrate and soften strands while improving overall manageability. Simply apply to towel-dried hair and leave for four to eight minutes twice a week, then once weekly as your hair improves.
Perfect for: Dry, damaged or over-processed hair needing deep nourishment.
Best Leave-In Product
De Lorenzo Defence Extinguish Heat Protectant
This heat protectant is a must-have – a lightweight, leave-in spray that helps protect hair from heat styling while supporting smoothness, control, and shine. Containing argan oil and designed to protect hair up to 240°C, this leave-in product is designed to help maintain your hair’s integrity during your daily blow-drying and hot-tool use.
Perfect for: Heat defence without heaviness (it’s the best of both worlds!).
Best Styling Product
NAK Signature Blowout Smooth Mist
Want hair you can effortlessly style to the nines? NAK’s fine blowout mist enhances smoothness and manageability during styling, helping to create polished, frizz-controlled finishes. Mist generously onto damp hair from roots to ends to achieve a sleek blowout while maintaining natural movement.
Perfect for: Frizz-prone hair or achieving a smooth, salon-style finish.
Best for Blondes
Goldwell LightDimensions Soft Color 10V
Hey blondies, this one’s for you. This professional toning solution refines blonde tones and enhances shine while maintaining a soft, natural-looking finish. Visible colour results appear after just five minutes processing time — simply distribute evenly through shampooed, towel-dried hair, leave for five to 15 minutes, then rinse.
Perfect for: Maintaining fresh blonde results and reducing unwanted warmth.
Best for Curls
Sporting voluminous curls? This lightweight, 100% vegan and cruelty-free styling gel has been created to define curls while helping to maintain softness, bounce, and control. After applying from roots to ends and scrunching into the hair, this curl gel will support your natural texture without leaving the hair feeling stiff or heavy.
Perfect for: Enhancing natural curls while reducing frizz.
Best Scalp Care
Because your scalp deserves some love too, this targeted treatment helps support a balanced, healthy-feeling scalp. Lightweight and easy to apply, it helps maintain the foundation for stronger-looking hair.
Perfect for: Dry, sensitive, or imbalanced scalps.
Best Innovation in Hair
CLOUD NINE The Contouring Original Iron
When it comes to innovation, this styling tool is at the forefront. Designed for versatile results, this flat iron features contouring plates that help guide hair during styling. Choose from 11 temperature settings for healthier styling and enjoy pressure-reducing Revive Mode®, along with Sericite®-infused curved plates for extra strength and shine.
Perfect for: Effortless shaping, allowing for smooth straightening, waves, or curls with enhanced control and precision.
Best Hair Tool
muk Style Stick 230IR Professional Series Wide Plate
This high-performance straightener features wide plates to help smooth and style hair effectively, perfect for long and thick hair types. Using infrared heat for ample protection and ion field technology to lock in natural oils, this tool creates a silky, frizz-free, and oh-so-shiny look.
Perfect for: Fast, smooth styling on thick, long, or hard-to-manage hair.
Best Newcomer
Oli G Atomic Hair Leave-In Treatment 4
The new kid on the block, who’s really making a statement, Oli G’s lightweight leave-in treatment helps improve manageability while supporting hydration and protection as part of your daily styling routine.
Perfect for: Everyday care, hydration, and styling prep.
So there you have it, the best of the best from the 2026 Price Attack Hair Awards. Consider your at-home haircare routine officially sorted. Explore the full winners edit online or visit your nearest Price Attack store to shop the best in hair and get ready to meet your glossiest, most voluminous hair yet. *T&C’s apply.
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