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Best for Dry Styling
Best Serum
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I know it’s not great for me, but I use a lot of heat on my fine hair. Whether I’m blow-drying my strands straight or running a one-inch curling iron through them for a beachy bounce, I’m constantly playing with an array of hot tools. Not to mention, it’s literally part of my job to test every new device that hits the market. That being said, I’ve learned to take every precaution possible when it comes to keeping my hair healthy—from hair masks and protein treatments t

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