Six must-haves for the perfect hair care regimen
Maintaining healthy and beautiful hair requires more than just the basics. To truly level up your hair care routine, it’s essential to incorporate some extra steps and products that can make a noticeable difference in the health and appearance of your locks.
Here are a few products to help you take your hair care regimen to new heights:
Olaplex No. 5 Hair Repair Perfector
Olaplex’s product lineup has taken the world by storm, and at the forefront of its success is the renowned No. 3 Hair Repair Perfector – a hair treatment product designed to repair and restore damaged hair. This impressive home treatment utilizes a patented bond-building technology that strengthens and rebuilds hair from within.
While it’s recommended to apply the product to damp, towel-dried hair and leave it on for a minimum of 10 minutes. For a more intensive hair treatment, I prefer to leave it on for hours or even overnight for salon-level results. The smoothing and strengthening effect of the Olaplex No. 3 makes hair more manageable to style, making it easier to manipulate your hair for other looks – even when it is still wet.
Bumble and Bumble Sunday Purifying Clay Wash ($34.00)
A weekly detoxifying shampoo is something to add to your routine if you haven’t already. After a week-long of styling and product build-up, a good wash can help get rid of excess oil and impurities that have accumulated on your scalp.
The clay wash does an awesome job of creating a balanced scalp that lets your hair thrive. The best part about this product is that it does not leave it feeling dry and brittle like others do. The Bumble and Bumble Sunday Purifying Clay Wash is a creamy shampoo + mask hybrid that’s free of sulfate cleansers, and is color-safe, and suitable for all hair types.
OUAI Super Dry Shampoo (₱900.00)
OUAI Dry Shampoo Foam is a revolutionary product that keeps your hair clean and volumized on the oiliest and flattest of hair days. Unlike traditional dry shampoos, QUIA uses volcanic minerals and rice starch that applies as a white formula but quickly disappears when worked into the scalp without leaving any sticky or noticeable residue.
This Dry Shampoo acts like magic. Not only does it effectively absorb grease, but it also provides a boost of volume and light hold to my hair. The best part is that my hair not only looks clean but also feels refreshed thanks to it. A bonus is the fresh fragrance of this product that’s perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up or in between washes.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil (€77)
This hair oil is a luxurious and nourishing hair treatment that replenishes moisture, reduces frizz, and promotes softness and shiny locks. While this product is described as a luxurious hair oil, its ingredients make this much more of a serum. At the heart of Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil is its key ingredient; honey that is carefully collected from the bees. Honey utilizes its role as a natural humectant to draw moisture from the environment, effectively enhancing hydration levels in the hair. This ingredient also possesses potent antibacterial properties, making it particularly beneficial for addressing dandruff or scalp infections.
And unlike other hair oils, it does not leave your hair with greasiness or heaviness, a dime-size dollop on freshly showered hair is more than enough to leave you with soft, frizz-free hair (for the next two days!) even with air drying alone. It also works incredibly well for styling and smoothing purposes on dry hair, delivering instant shine and effectively controlling flyaways.
And of course, I have to mention the yummy honey vanilla scent Gisuo hair products are known for.
ORIBE Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo ($52.00) and Conditioner ($55.00)
ORIBE Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo and Conditioner is a dynamic set designed to provide intensive care and nourishment for resilient, healthy, and vibrant hair. It’s formulated with a blend of chia seeds, plant-based protein, and bio-fermented bamboo leaves, as well as a moisture-charged hyaluronic acid complex, green tea extract, and Vitamin C.
With hair that is thick, bleached, and colored like mine, silky smooth hair is not easy to achieve. But with the religious use of ORIBE Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo and Conditioner, my hair felt healthier like never before – dare I say it helped even helped with my excessive flyaways and split ends. This product’s rich and creamy texture lathers into a rich foam that coats the hair with the most hydrating and luxurious feel. And my favorite part is its delicate sweet floral signature scent that can transform my everyday shower into a lush spa experience.
VIRTUE LABS Manta Brush (₱2,250.00)
We’ve gone through numerous products from shampoos, conditioners, serums, masks, leave-ons, and more – the list goes on when it comes to hair care. When you’re all caught up in perfecting your hairstyle and overall look, it’s tempting to neglect the basics that lay the groundwork for your hair. One must never forget that scalp care is an essential part of any hair care regimen. My favorite product to give my scalp its much-needed TLC is using a scalp massager while I’m in the shower.
Using a scalp massager adds an extra touch of luxury to every wash day, blissfully reminiscent of having your hair professionally washed at the salon. It provides a soothing scalp massage that stimulates blood flow which may enhance hair growth and promote stress relief. It is also great to use alongside scalp treatments to enhance product application and absorption
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Art by Julia Elaine Lim