Thousands of votes were cast to determine your top pro-beauty picks — a whopping 279 of them, including the debut of a “Best New Launch” category — for Launchpad’s 13th-annual Readers Choice Awards. Read on to discover if your faves made the cut!
*Products listed in alphabetical order
COLOR
Ammonia-Free (Permanent)
Keune So Pure Color
Matrix ColorInsider
Oway Hcolor
Lightener
Kenra Simply Blonde Blue Powder Lightener
Oligo Professionnel Blacklight Lightener
Wella Professionals Blondor
Demipermanent
Aloxxi Tones
Paul Mitchell Shines XG
Redken Shades EQ Gloss
Eco-Friendly
All-Nutrient Professional Permanent Cream Color
Eufora Color
Keune So Pure Color
Surface Pure Color
Fashion (Demi)
Matrix Color Sync Watercolors
Pravana Chromasilk VIVIDS
Tressa Watercolors DD Intense Color
Full Gray Coverage
Goldwell Topchic
Lisap Diapason
OYA Permanent Hair Color
Zotos Professional AGEbeautiful Anti-Aging Haircolor
Permanent
JKS International Italian Cream Color
Matrix SoColor
Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal
Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect
Strengtheners
ColorpHlex Hair Color Strengthener
Eslabondexx
Eufora Color Elixir
Olaplex
Touch-Up
JKS International Color Touch-Up Spray
Rashell Cosmetics Masc-a-Gray
Zotos Professional AGEbeautiful Root Touch-Up
EDUCATION
Advanced Academy
Goldwell KMS California Academy
Keune Advanced Academy
Redken Exchange
EXTENSIONS
Banded
HairTalk Hairband
HALOCOUTURE The Layered Halo
SHE by SO.CAP USA Donna Halo Volumizer
Bonded
Babe Fusion Pro
Balmain Système Volume
Great Lengths Bonded Extensions
Clip-In
Easihair Pro Clip-In Hair Extensions
SHE by SO.CAP USA Clip-In Hair Extensions
Top Secret Haircessory
Other
Gemtress Gem Collection Wigs
Micro Point Solutions by Cyberhair
Raquel Welch Wigs
Taped
Dreamcatchers Tape Extensions
Hotheads Hair Extensions Originals
Invisi-Tab Taped Extensions
HAIRCARE
Cleansing Conditioner
Matrix Biolage Cleansing Conditioner
Redken Genius Wash
Unwash Bio-Cleansing Conditioner
Color Care
ColorProof Evolved Color Care
Malibu C Color Wellness
Pureology
Color Refresher
Arteasecolors It’s Awesome Color Refreshing Shampoo
Celeb Luxury Viral and Gem Lites Systems
Lakmé Teknia Ultra Copper Color Refresh Mask
Detangler
Keune So Pure Recover Conditioning Spray
Malibu C Leave-In Mist
UNITE 7Seconds Leave-In
Dry Shampoo
Kenra Platinum Dry Shampoo
Surface Trinity Dry Shampoo
Wella Professionals EIMI Dry Me
Eco-Friendly
Eufora
Matrix Biolage R.A.W.
Neuma
Surface
Hair Oil (Coarse)
Agadir Argan Oil Hair Treatment
Moroccanoil Treatment Original
UNITE U Argan Oil
Hair Oil (Fine)
ColorProof Evolved Color Care CrazySmooth Extreme Shine Treatment Oil
Marrakesh Oil Light
Matrix Oil Wonders
In-Salon Smoothing Treatment
GKhair The Best Hair Taming Keratin Treatment
Inoar Professional Moroccan Treatment
Truss Professional High Liss
Überliss Keratin Treatment
Mask
Goldwell Kerasilk Reconstruct Repair Mask
Keratherapy Deep Conditioning Masque
Pai-Shau Supreme Revitalizing Mask
Shampoo and Conditioner
ColorProof Evolved Color Care Baobab Heal & Repair Shampoo and Condition
Matrix Biolage Sugar Shine Shampoo and Conditioner
UNITE 7Seconds Shampoo and Conditioner
Women’s Thinning Regimen
Bosley Professional Strength BosRevive
ReGenesis by RevitaLash
Viviscal Professional Thin to Thick
LASHES/BROWS
Adhesive
JB Lashes Mega Pro-Bonding Glue
NovaLash Platinum Bond High Speed
Xtreme Lashes Flex Fusion
Brow Serum
Grande Cosmetics GrandeBrow
RevitaLash RevitaBrow
Skin Research Laboratories neuBrow
Lash Extensions
Minkys
NovaLash
Xtreme Lashes
Brow Extensions/Fibers
Ardell Brow Building Fiber Gel
Billion Dollar Brows Professional Eyebrow Extensions
JB Brows Synthetic Brow Extensions
Lash Serum
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash-MD
NovaLash Lash+Doctor
RevitaLash Advanced
Strip Lashes
Ardell Wispies
Esqido Lashes Little Black Lash
Lilly Lashes Miami
MAKEUP
Blush
Mirabella Cheeky Blush
Oribe Face Palette
Osmosis Pür Medical Skincare Colour Blush
Concealer
Jane Iredale Active Light Under-Eye Concealer
Repêchage Perfect Skin Perfecting Concealer
Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Perfect Touch Concealer Pen
Eye Shadow
Aveda Petal Essence Eye Color
Mineralogie Matte Loose Mineral Eye Shadow
NovaLash 24-Hour Cream Shadow
Eyeliner
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLiner
Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Truline Mechanical Pencil
Xtreme Lashes GlideLiner
Foundation
Bodyography Professional Cosmetics Silk Cream Compact Foundation
GloMinerals Luxe Liquid Foundation SPF 18
Repêchage Perfect Skin Liquid Foundation
Lipstick/Gloss
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLips Color
NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss
Smith & Cult The Shining Lip Lacquer
Mascara
do. Active Luxury Mascara
Grande Cosmetics GrandeMascara
RevitaLash Volumizing Mascara
Primer
Bodyography Professional Cosmetics Veil Foundation Primer
Dermalogica HydraBlur Primer
Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Fresh Start Anti-Aging Under Foundation Makeup Enhancer
Remover
Dermalogica PreCleanse
Mirabella Simply Remove
Repêchage Opti-Cleanse Extra Gentle Non-Oily Eye Makeup Remover
MEN’S
Beard Grooming
Jatai Beard and Moustache Softener
Marrakesh for Men Imperial Beard Oil
V76 by Vaughn Beard Oil
Haircare
American Crew
Eufora Hero for Men
Surface Men
Haircolor
American Crew Precision Blend Natural Gray Coverage
Goldwell Men ReShade
Keune Color Man
Shave
American Crew Precision Shave Gel
V76 by Vaughn Clean Shave Hydrating Gel Cream
Woody’s Quality Grooming Shave Lather
Skincare
Clubman Pinaud After Shave Lotion
Eufora Hero for Men Post Shave
Gibs Grooming Alpha Male Beard, Hair & Tattoo Oil
Styling Aid
18.21 Man Made Clay
GO24•7 Styling Cream
V76 by Vaughn Tex Texture Paste
Thinning Treatment
Bosley Professional Strength BosRevive
Nioxin System 2
Surface Awaken
NAILCARE
Base Coat
Morgan Taylor React No-Light Extended Wear Base Coat
OPI Chip Skip
Smith & Cult Basis of Everything
Gel
Cuccio Colour Veneer
Essie Gel
Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish
OPI GelColor
Hybrid/Extended Wear
China Glaze EverGlaze
CND Vinylux
OPI Infinite Shine
Implement
Cuccio Naturalé 100% Sanitizable Stainless Steel Nail File Kit
Mehaz Professional Nail Clipper
Tweezerman Ultra Precision Cuticle Nipper
Polish
Essie Nail Polish
Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer
OPI Nail Lacquer
Remover
OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover
SpaRitual Fluent Lacquer Remover
Zoya Remove Plus
Top Coat
INM Out the Door
OPI RapiDry Quick Drying Top Coat
Seche Vite
NEW LAUNCH
Color
Aloxxi Ultra Hot
Oligo Professionnel Calura
Pulp Riot
Haircare
Celeb Luxury Gem Lites and Viral Color Care Systems
Matrix Biolage R.A.W.
Pai-Shau
Makeup
Mirabella Nudes Collection
Oribe Beauty
Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Accented Hues Eyeshadow Palettes
Men’s
Agadir Men
Gibs Grooming
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Nailcare
Essie GelCouture
BareLuxury by Morgan Taylor
OPI GelColor Artist Series
Skincare
Oribe Beauty
Parodi Professional Care Smoothing Exfoliant for Feet
Repêchage Hydra 4 Red-Out
Styling
Affinage Kitoko ARTE
flow
Fuel Air-Pump Sculpting Series
Tools
Hot Tools NanoCeramic Marcel Iron
Valera Classic 1955
Wet Brush Pro Aspire Professional Dryer
SALON MANAGEMENT
Business Building Program
Booker
Millennium
Summit Salon Business Center
Cloud System
Meevo by Millennium
MyTime
StyleSeat
Software System
Booker
Millennium
Salon Iris
SKINCARE
Acne
Dermalogica MediBac Clearing
Repêchage Hydra Medic
Sciote Vitium Soothing Perfecting Pads
Antiaging
Dermalogica Age Smart
Refineé Firming Mineral Moisture Cream
Timeless by Pevonia Collagen Serum
Body
Cuccio Naturalé Butter
Malibu C Ultra Body Lotion
Parodi Professional Care Daily Moisturizing Hand Cream
Cleanser
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
Malibu C Purifi Facial Cleanser
Refineé Exfoliating Fruit Cleanser
Moisturizer
Oribe Radiant Drops Facial Oil
Osmosis Pür Medical Skincare Quench Plus
Repêchage Hydro-Complex PFS
Sun Protection
Bioelements SPF 50 FaceScreen
COOLA Classic Sport SPF 50 – Fresh Mango
Repêchage Mineral Face Shield
Toner
Bioelements Power Peptide
Phytomer Roseé Visage Toning Cleansing Lotion
Repêchage Algo Mist Hydrating Seaweed Facial Spray
STYLING
Anti-Frizz
Kevin.Murphy Smooth.Again Anti-Frizz Treatment
Oribe Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray
Redken Frizz Dismiss
Wella Professionals EIMI Flowing Form Anti Frizz Smoothing Balm
Curl Enhancer
Eufora Curl’n Perfect Curl Activator
Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Bouncy Curls
UNITE “Boing” Curling Cream
Finishing Serum
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum
Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Color Freeze Gloss Serum
TIGI S-factor Silky Smooth Moisture Serum
Hairspray
Kenra Volume Spray 25
Sebastian Professional Shaper
Big Sexy Hair Spray and Stay
TIGI Bed Head Hard Head
Shine Enhancer
Matrix Biolage Sugar Shine Illuminating Mist
Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Shine Spray
Texturizer
label.m Texturising Volume Spray
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
UNITE Texturiza Dry Finishing Spray
Thermal Protector
CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protecting Spray
Paul Mitchell Hot Off the Press
Style Sexy Hair 450 Protect
Volumizer
L’Oréal Professionnel TechniArt Volume Envy Extra
Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus
SUDZZfx Zephyr Volumizing Gel
TOOLS
Blowdryer
Paul Mitchell Neuro Dry
Theorie Saga Airshine Dryer
Turbo Power Twin Turbo 3900
Clipper/Trimmer
Andis Master Adjustable Blade Clipper
Oster Classic 76
Wahl Professional Black Peanut
Detangling Brush
Bass Shower Brush
Spornette The Feel Good Detangling Brush
The Wet Brush
Razor
Donald Scott NYC Carving Comb
Jatai Feather
Surface Titanium Razor
Shears
1907 by Fromm
Hattori Hanzo
Washi
Styling Brush
Denman 100% Boar Bristle Grooming Brush
1907 by Fromm Copper Brush
Olivia Garden NanoThermic Ceramic + Ion Round Thermal Brush
Styling Iron
ghd Platinum Styler
Hot Tools Professional Marcel Iron
Theorie Quantum Switch
Tweezers
Mehaz Depil-A-Tweeze Slanted Tweezer
NovaLash Dumont Forceps
Tweezerman Slant Tweezer
