Everyone I know who has hair that resembles commercial-quality locks uses this underrated product between washing their hair.

      As a beauty editor, a key aspect of my role involves understanding the appropriate use of various haircare and styling products to enhance the health of all hair types and textures. Specifically, color-treated and chemically-treated hair necessitates different, or sometimes similar, care compared to natural curls and coils that haven’t encountered heat styling. However, with the right products, we can maximize their potential. While many of us are familiar with the specifics concerning shampoos and conditioners, fewer might be knowledgeable about hair refreshers. To shed light on this, we consulted two hairstylists and brand ambassadors who elaborated on the importance of incorporating these products into your routine between wash days and salon visits. Below, we thoroughly explore various hair refreshers guided by these experts and share 16 top products that can significantly benefit your hair's long-term health.

      **What are hair refreshers?**

      If you've held back from adding hair refreshers to your regimen due to uncertainty about their benefits, consider this your cue to explore the beauty supply aisle for products that can rejuvenate and prolong your hairstyles. Hairstylist and Redken ambassador, Sara Botsford, describes them as essential allies for hair between washes. They are specifically crafted to revitalize hair and scalp by absorbing oil, neutralizing odors, and refreshing styles. "They can enhance scalp health, add softness, and help hairstyles endure longer, reducing the need for frequent washing and heat styling," Botsford explains. "Healthy hair begins with how it’s maintained between washes, not just on wash day." Celebrity hairstylist Cesar Ramirez notes the various forms that refreshers take: lightweight sprays, mists, and powders, all meant to renew, restyle, and rehydrate hair between wash days. "They can improve overall hair health by allowing for restyling and light cleansing to extend styles while minimizing shampooing, which can lead to dryness," Ramirez adds, emphasizing that less shampooing and styling support strand integrity.

      **Which ingredients should be included in them?**

      When choosing a hair refresher to enhance his professional toolkit, Ramirez favors products containing rice starch for absorbing excess scalp oil and boosting volume (without causing buildup), vitamins for nourishing both scalp and hair, and fragrance to cover odors between washes. Botsford concurs, spotlighting the relevance of niacinamide for scalp health, tapioca for gentle oil absorption, and lightweight conditioning components. "If it offers hydration or shine without weighing hair down, that's an added bonus," she notes. As for unwanted, harmful ingredients, both Ramirez and Botsford advise against using refreshers that contain harsh alcohols, heavy silicones, or synthetic fragrances that could irritate the scalp and damage hair. "If your refresher makes your hair feel gritty or coated, it’s doing too much," warns Botsford. "The aim is for clean, soft, and touchable hair—never crunchy."

      **How should they be applied?**

      Correct usage of any daily haircare product ensures optimal results. Botsford suggests viewing hair refreshers as maintenance rather than a cure-all. Begin applying it on days two or three, focusing on the scalp initially, then working it through the mid-lengths as necessary. She adds that it’s also excellent to use before workouts or after a long day when hair requires a quick refresh. "Don't wait until your hair is too far gone. Using a refresher sooner maintains your style longer and keeps everything feeling fresh without overloading on product later," she advises. Ramirez recommends applying his preferred refresher, Kérastase Fresh Affair Dry Shampoo ($41), directly to the roots of freshly styled hair to prolong the look by absorbing oils at the scalp. Keep reading to discover additional hair refreshers that can rejuvenate tired, limp, and frizzy hair without jeopardizing your style.

      **Best Hair Refreshers**

      - **Best Restyling Spray:** Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Style Refresh Mist

      - **Best Lightweight Dry Shampoo:** Kérastase Fresh Affair Dry Shampoo

      - **Best Shine-Boosting Oil:** Chris McMillan The Glassy Smooth Hair Oil

      - **Best Hydrating Hair Perfume:** Love Luster Hydrating Hair Perfume

      - **Best Strengthening Treatment:** Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm

      **Style Refreshers**

      - **Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Style Refresh Mist**

       Size: 5.0-oz | Formulation: Fine mist | Scented: Yes (citrus, neroli)

       This ultra-fine mist is key to extending salon-quality styles while neutralizing odors, offering thermal protection, and smoothing frizz. Suitable for all hair types and textures, it revitalizes hair and provides a prolonged, refreshing fragrance of citrus and neroli. I love using this on my tight coils for enhanced definition.

      Customer Review: "This product is truly transformative! I tie my hair back into a loose ponytail