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218 of your favorite products

ALL THE

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Beauty/Tools

Out with the old, in with the new! As 2016 approaches, now is a perfect time to invoke that classic wisdom and give your tool kit an upgrade.

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DRY SPELL | Combining ceramic, tourmaline and ionic technologies, Andis Styler 1875 High Heat Ceramic Hair Dryer has a hatchet design and three attachments to function as a dryer or a heated styling brush. andis.com

ION THE PRIZE | Ionic ventilation holes in the plates of the Barbar 2600 Titanium Ionic Flat Iron seal in moisture for quick yet gentle styling even on wet hair, while titanium minimizes temperature variation. globalsalon.com

SET THE STAGE | In addition to the innovative thermal styling brush, the Stylus Holiday Set by FHI Brands includes humidity-resistant Stylus Stay Styled variable-hold hairspray, Big Texturizing Teasing Comb and T-Rex Clips to create glam party ’dos. fhibrands.com

BY ANY STRETCH

Incorporating a rotating cool tip and longer thumb grip, Hot Tools Extra-Long Barrel 24K Gold Salon Curling Iron adds two inches of length for faster, more effi cient styling. hottools.com

T TIME | Taking its name from its special German-made T-blade that suits detailing and tight areas, the Wahl Cromini T-Cut also boasts a 100-minute run time and a high-speed rotary motor. wahlpro.com

BEST BUDS | Featuring tools made of Japanese 440C steel for durable, long-lasting performance, the Washi Black Rosebud Shear Set includes cutting shear and 30-tooth thinning shear with fl oral embellishments, texture razor, fi nger-sizing rings, a chamois cloth, oil and a carrying case. washiscissor.com

BLOWN AWAY | A hybrid of round, paddle and vented brushes, the Spornette Ventura Blowout Brush touts a wide, vented surface for straightening and smoothing, and curved edges to grant lift and bend. spornette.com

ON GUARD | Latex-free Jatai Heat Shields are heat-, water- and cut-resistant to protect thumb and index fi nger from shears and hot appliances, with just enough stretch for a snug yet comfortable fi t. jatai.net

PEARLY BRIGHTS | Available in limited-edition iridescent blue (shown) and silver, Paul Mitchell Neuro Smooth Lumina calls on 1.25-inch IsoTherm titanium plates with beveled edges for sleek strands and a SmartSense microchip for speedy heat recovery. paulmitchell.com

ON THE BALL | Spherical to mimic the shape of the head, The Twirler Brush facilitates comfortable styling while imparting volume, twists, fl ips or feathered ends—and now comes in bright neons for extra personality. thetwirler.com

Set comes in a handy carrying case!

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You spoke, we listened: After reading through thousands of entries, your top pro-beauty picks

were determined (218 total! ) for Launchpad’s 12th-annual Readers Choice Awards. Did your

faves make the list? Read on to fi nd out!

READERS CHOICE AWARDS

*Products listed in alphabetical order

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READERS CHOICE AWARDS

MEN’S

TOOLS

HAIRCARE

American Crew

(americancrew.com)

Paul Mitchell Mitch

(mitchtheman.com)

Surface Men

(surfacehair.com)

HAIRCOLOR

Goldwell Men ReShade

(goldwell.us)

Paul Mitchell Flash Back

(paulmitchell.com)

Redken for Men Color

Camo (redken.com)

SHAVE

Bass Brushes Shave

System (bassbrushes.com)

Eufora Hero for Men

Exceptional Shave

(euforahero.com)

Woody’s Quality Grooming

Shave Lather

(woodysgrooming.com)

SKINCARE

Go 24•7 SPF 35

Moisturizer

(go247men.com)

Jatai Beard and

Moustache Softener

(jatai.net)

Paul Mitchell Tea

Tree Body Bar

(paulmitchell.com)

STYLING AID

GO24•7 Grooming Cream

(go247men.com)

Momentum Fusion Shine Wax

(simplyorganicbeauty.com)

V76 by Vaughn V Rated

Natural Wax (v76.com)

THINNING TREATMENT

Bosley Professional

Strength Bos-Regrow

(bosleypro.com)

Keune Care Line Man

Fortify Lotion

(keune.com)

Surface Awaken

Therapeutic Treatment

(surfacehair.com)

BLOW DRYER

Hot Tools Tourmaline Tools 2000

Turbo Ionic Dryer

(hottools.com)

JKS International Ultra Light 4200

Blow Dryer

(jksusapro.com)

Paul Mitchell Express Ion Dry+

(paulmitchell.com)

CLIPPER/TRIMMER

Andis Black Master Adjustable

Blade Clipper (andis.com)

Oster Classic 76 (oster.com)

Wahl Sterling Mag (wahlpro.com)

STYLING IRON

CHI G2 (farouk.com)

Stylus by FHI Brands (fhibrands.com)

Hot Tools Professional Spring Iron (hottools.com)

Keratin Complex Stealth IV Next-Generation

Digital Smoothing + Straightening Iron

(keratincomplex.com)

RAZOR

Donald Scott NYC Carving Comb

(donaldscottnyc.com)

Jatai Feather Styling Razor (jatai.net)

Surface Titanium Razor (surfacehair.com)