2021 was chock-full of incredible beauty launches. Nevertheless, the ESSENCE team has narrowed it all the way down to our favorites, and we’re able to share.

Try the Best In Black Beauty winners within the hair category — from scarfs, damage defenders and even tools.

01

Best Stylish Scarf — Grace Eleyae Silk Turban Style Headband in Blue Peach Floral

Grace Eleyae’s Silk Turban Style Headband lays and protects edges while accessorizing any look.

available at

Grace Eleyae

$30

02

Best Curl Definer — Bevel Curl Creme

Shelling out a soft, all-day hold, the Bevel Curl Creme is infused with macadamia seed oil, aloe vera and coconut oil.

available at

Amazon

$10

03

Best Perfect-Hold Mousse

Made specifically for extending the lifespan of protective styles, the For Every Type Smooth & Hold Styling Mousse is freed from parabens and alcohols.

available at

Amazon

$20

04

Best i-Suggestions — SL Raw Virgin Hair Kinky Curly I-Tip Hair

With the recognition of i-tips and microlinks on the rise, the SL Raw Virgin Hair Kinky Curly I-Tip Hair are the right solution for textured hair.

available at

SL Raw Virgin Hair

$109

05

Best Detangler — Kenra Platinum Pearl Detangler

Adding slip and shine for straightforward detangling, the Kenra Platinum Pearl Detangler softens curls and texture in only a number of spritzes.

available at

Ulta

$25

06

Best Damage Defense — Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask,

A brand already known for repairing even essentially the most damaged of hair, the Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask continues its legacy with this must-have mask.

available at

Sephora

$28

07

Best Scalp Soother — Headquarters Scalp Brush-Scalp Scrubber

For many who like a deeper scrub, the Headquarters Scalp Brush-Scalp Scrubber makes achieving a penetrative shampoo a breeze.

available at

Headquarters

$14

08

Best Leave-In — Sienna Naturals Dew Magic Leave-In Conditioner

Apply the Sienna Naturals Dew Magic Leave-In Conditioner to wet curls for ultimate hydration without weighing down your texture.

available at

Sienna Naturals

$18

09

Best Frizz Tamer — Dyson Supersonic Flyaway Attachment

The final word hair finisher, the Dyson Supersonic Flyaway Attachment uses air alone to smooth your silk-out.

available at

Dyson

$40

10

Best Thermal Protector — Joico Defy Damage Invincible Frizz- Fighting Bond Protector

While styling could also be vital, healthy hair comes first. The Joico Defy Damage Invincible Frizz- Fighting Bond Protector has that handled with protection as much as 450 degrees.

available at

Ulta

$24

11

Best Hydrating Shampoo — CurlDaze Silky Hydration Cream Shampoo

With kukui oil and agave, the CurlDaze Silky Hydration Cream Shampoo cleanses hair without stripping strands of its moisture.

available at

CurlDaze

$13

12

Best Textured Wig — RadSwan RadShape 02

The straightforward application of the RadSwan RadShape 02 boasts soft, spiral curls with tons of volume and definition.

available at

Radswan

$79