Spring into haircare products

(Lia Emry)

Dream Coat Supernatural Spray by Color Wow — $28

This anti-frizz hair care product, formulated by hairstylist Chris Appleton — famed for his work, particularly with media personality Kim Kardashian — acts as an anti-humidity spray suited perfectly for warm weather. The $28 spray gives your hair a sleek shine without the frizz, providing longevity results that can last up to four washes. This hair care secret granted the fitting name of ‘The Dream Coat’, is a game changer for frizzy hair days and can be found online through their website or in beauty stores like Sephora and Ulta. Overall, the Pathfinder rates this product a 5/5.

(Lia Emry)

K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask — $29

When searching for products, an important factor for me and for many customers to consider is the support of cruelty-free brands — brands that do not test their products, formulas or ingredients on animals — and vegan brands. K18's repair hair mask fits that criterion. Aside from the company’s ethical practices, the product itself effectively repairs hair damage on a molecular level, improving hair elasticity and strength. After bleaching and toning my hair a couple of times, I wanted my hair to go back to its natural sleek, shiny look. With professional hair stylists both online and in the salons using this mask to combat damaged hair, I had to test it out. This K18 hair mask has completely reversed my hair’s damage after just a couple of uses. The only downside of the product is its pricing, which is on the more expensive side at $29; however, the results of the mask are surely worth the money. The hair repair mask can be found on K18’s website, Sephora and Amazon. Through careful consideration, the Pathfinder rates this product a 4/5.

(Lia Emry)

Nutritive Bain Satin Shampoo by Kerastase — $40

After long months of winter weather and frigid, dry air, my hair needs some TLC: tender loving care. Finding a product to return some moisture to my scalp was challenging — until I tried the Nutrivite Bain Satin Shampoo. This shampoo works best for dry hair types and provides lasting results, giving my hair the softness and shine it had before I dyed it. Additionally, the shampoo has an amazing, pleasant scent with overall notes of ylang-ylang and sandalwood. The product is more expensive than standard shampoos on the market, priced at about $40, but I believe the refreshing transformation it leaves is ultimately worth it. The product can also be purchased through the Kerastase website, Amazon and Sephora. Overall, the Pathfinder rates this product a 5/5.

(Lia Emry)

Therapy Session by Eva NYC — $18

Though I had never used a hair mask before Eva NYC’s Therapy Session, this product made a mark that would completely change that for me. After doing extensive research about the best hair masks that weren’t too expensive, I ended up settling with Therapy Session. At a reasonable price of $18, the product contains argan oil, an essential ingredient in promoting hair protection from damage and created out of plant protein. Cruelty-free and GMO-free, this mask thoroughly conditions your hair and gives it a shine that lasts for 48 hours — all while leaving your hair smelling of white flowers and freesia. You can find this mask at mainstream stores such as Walgreens, Target, the Therapy Session by Eva NYC website, Ulta and Amazon. Finally, the Pathfinder gives this product 5/5 stars.