11 Best Korean Haircare Products for Silky Soft Strands

This mild yet powerful shampoo gently cleanses scalp and hair. Many reviewers rave that their hair feels much fuller and shinier after using this formula and that their scalp is less flaky. Like skincare for your hair, "it is formulated with lots of skincare ingredients including vitamins, amino acids and peptides to care for the scalp," says GH Beauty Lab Reviews Analyst Chiara Butler. Take note that it's on the expensive side.

Founded by Korean mother-and-daughter duo, Emi Jay's hair clips have achieved cult status. From classic claw clip styles like this one to bedazzled designs and flower-shaped clips, the brand is loved by editors, celebrities and consumers all over the world. "Unlike many other clips, they hold all of my thick, wavy hair, and they keep up with everyday use," shares our Beauty Assistant. "While the coating on other clips tends to come off (leaving flakes in my hair), these hold up over time." They're expensive for a claw clip, but they last a long time.

For strands damaged by heat, this serum can help. Designed specifically to be used as a heat protectant, you can apply this on frizzy areas after washing, or smooth some into your ends before (and after!) styling. "The serum really helped smooth out the texture of my hair and tame flyaways with just the smallest dab," shares Hearst Lifestyle Group Food Producer Tina Martinez. Reviewers agree that a little goes a long way, so avoid using too much and making hair look oily.

Never heard of a scalp scaler? We're catching up to Korea, where they know that the skin on their scalp is just important as the skin on the rest of their body. Similar to a scalp scrub, scalp scalers clean and exfoliate your scalp; they also condition it, which can aid in overall hair health. This scalp scaler is popular in K-beauty circles, with fans praising it for helping dandruff, mitigating oil, aiding hair growth and everything in between. "The applicator makes it easier to target areas on your hair," writes an online reviewer. "I use this with a scalp exfoliating brush and my scalp feels amazing." Reviewers note the size of the exfoliating beads are on the larger side, so be gentle with your scalp.

Looking for a treatment to quench your parched or color-damaged locks? With more than 25,000 five-star reviews (many coming from those with colored or bleached hair) on Amazon, this hair mask is the real deal. Loaded with ceramides, it helps moisturize and strengthen your hair. "A little goes a long way," says Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Danusia Wnek. "It applied easy but I found it took some time to rinse off. I thought it lubricated hair really well especially for my bleached hair, leaving it feeling soft and less frizzy." Many reviewers love the product so much they wish the bottle were bigger.

Tonymoly is known for products wrapped in cute containers that pack a major punch. Made with egg yolk and shea butter, it's ultra rich and hydrating. This hair treatment looks like a squeeze bottle of mayonnaise, but don't worry — it won't leave your strands smelling like your lunch sandwich. "This stuff really works wonders on damaged hair," one reviewer says. "After years of dyeing and heat styling, I sought this out to help repair my fried split ends. It has really made a difference." Many reviewers note that they don't like the smell, comparing it to ammonia, sunscreen and more.

Skincare isn't the only beauty item that uses ampoules: They're also a staple in Korean hair care. Each vial is perfectly dosed with the right amount of treatment to help nourish your locks. Reviewers praise this treatment for giving them silky smooth hair, with one saying it "gets rid of fuzz and frizzy hair and doesn't weigh down thin, fine hair." Keep in mind, you do have to mix each ampoule with water before use, so you can't just leave them in the shower.

If you struggle with thinning hair, this shampoo might help. Though no shampoo can cause hair growth, this shampoo helps boost volume, making hair appear fuller. It targets your scalp, not just your strands, by including ingredients like pomegranate and camellia oils that the brand claims will boost your hair's suppleness and stimulate circulation, though the GH Beauty Lab hasn't tested or confirmed this. "It is the only shampoo I have found for my fine hair that can condition it without weighing my hair down and gives my hair more life," a reviewer raves. Reviewers say the shampoo has a strong ginseng scent, with some describing it as smelling "like men's shampoo," so don't expect a lush, floral lather.

Argan oil contains vitamin E, fatty acids and squalane, making it an ultra-nourishing oil to achieve silky strands. Many people with thick, curly hair praise this conditioner for working its magic. "I am such a fan of this company, the scents are so amazing, your hair and skin feel like a million bucks," raves one reviewer. "After blow drying, your hair is so light, fluffy, silky and shiny. Not weighed down at all!" This conditioner is pricier than other picks on this list.