New In Stores: Haircare Must-Haves

Sleek, wet-look hair emerged as a defining beauty trend on the Summer 2026 runways, with designers presenting polished styles that feel both fresh and easy to wear. Whether parted sharply, pulled back, or left loose with minimal texture, the focus was on clean lines and a shiny finish. This straightforward approach captures the spirit of the season by embracing simplicity and quiet confidence. Alongside texture-led cuts, sleek hair continues to hold its ground, as minimal, high-shine looks remain a powerful staple. This aesthetic is simple yet undeniably chic and sophisticated. High-gloss hair is trending across all lengths, referencing glass-like finishes and polished blowouts. The emphasis is on surface and condition, avoiding stiff over-styling in favor of a healthy, radiant glow.


John Frieda - Violet Crush Purple Toning Mask

$9,98, Available at Amazon.ca

Great for boosting your blonde between salon visits, Violet Crush Purple Toning Mask strengthens dry and damaged hair, reduces breakage, and repairs surface damage fast to keep your hair looking smooth and healthy.

Vichy - Dercos Collagen 17 Filler Ultra-Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment

$39,95, available at stores across canada

Dercos Collagen 17 Filler Ultra-Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment for men and women, is the essential first step in repairing hair routine. Powered by Pro-Collagen & Citric Acid penetrates deeply to reinforce the inner fiber structure before cleansing begins, and acts on the resilience of hair fragilized by Collagen 17* loss. It helps reduce breakage by up to 97 percent and delivers visibly fuller hair mass after just six applications.

Blacklight - Hydrating Shine Oil

$48, available at Blacklightblondscience.com

This lightweight concealer effortlessly melts into the skin, delivering a blurred, radiant finish. Skincare-infused and long-wearing, it works to reduce dark circles, blemishes, and other imperfections over time. Featuring an innovative arrow-shaped applicator for precise application.

Klorane - Anti-Loose Dandruff Concentrated Scalp Serum

$34,99, Available at Shoppers drug mart

The easiest bronzer ever. A sheer, buildable formula that gives a wash of natural warmth and depth. Its blendable formula give a second-skin finish that’s never cakey and the fatty acids condition the skin and lock in moisture.

TYPEBEA - G•4 Hydra-Gloss Treatment Hair Mask

$47, Available at Sephora

This hydrating hair mask treatment does it all: strengthens, lengthens and moisturizes strands for a healthy, mega-watt shine - in minutes. Its multi-tasking formula works to restore hair to its prime while supporting natural growth. A nourishing hair mask for every hair type.

Conair - Infrared Thermal Brush

$79,98, Available at Walmart

Customize your styling routine with the Infinit Pro by Conair Infrared Round Brush, an all-in-one tool for volumizing, smoothing, and refreshing your hair. With four adjustable heat settings for all hair types, 625 watts of power, and anti-frizz ionic technology, it delivers sleek, shiny results with ease. Infrared technology helps create long-lasting curls at lower temperatures, while the heated ceramic barrel adds lift at the roots for enhanced volume and shine. Finished with a mix of hard and soft nylon bristles to guide and smooth hair, it’s perfect for a bouncy blowout or quick, polished refresh.

Cake - Beauty The Curl Friend Curl Shape & Stay Gel-to-Foam

$12,47, available at amazon.ca

Say hello to your new curl bestie with this all-in-one curl styling superstar. It does it all with the high hold definition of a gel and the voluminous look of a foam-totally flake-free!

 

Read more in the Summer Issue of Cosmetics Magazine

Amy Sutherland