Whether you need a boost of volume, a product to tame your coarse, unruly tresses or one to maintain that frizz-free, straight and silky hair, we’ve got just the product for you.
Whether you need a boost of volume, a product to tame your coarse, unruly tresses or one to maintain that frizz-free, straight and silky hair, we’ve got just the product for you.
DRUGSTORE CATEGORY
SHAMPOO FOR NORMAL HAIR
27. Moist Diane Botanical Moist Shampoo, $18.90.
This botanical-based shampoo doesn’t weigh down hair, and even without the use of a conditioner, hair feels soft and remains tangle-free throughout the day.
CONDITIONER FOR NORMAL HAIR
28. Hask MonoiCoconut Oil Nourishing Conditioner, $16.90.
Coconut oil and Tahitian gardenia flower extract work to protect hair from external damage, and leave it supple, smooth and tangle-free.
HAIR MASK FOR NORMAL HAIR
29. Ma Cherie Fragrance Gloss Mask EX, $19.90.
A little goes a long way, and you only need to leave it on for a few minutes for softer and smoother tresses. Its Rich Pearl Honey Jelly DX – a blend of pearl conchiolin, honey, hydroxyethyl urea and hyaluronic acid – also works on boosting shine.
VOLUMISING SHAMPOO
30. Asience Volume Rich Shampoo, $14.90.
This promises instant volume with just one wash, thanks to its moisture-retaining ingredients.
VOLUMISING CONDITIONER
31. L’Oreal Paris Hair Expertise Everpure Volume Conditioner, $15.90.
Sulphate-free, this moisturises, boosts shine and adds body to fine hair without weighing it down.
SMOOTHING SHAMPOO FOR NATURALLY DRY, COARSE HAIR
32. Tresemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo, $13.90.
Control frizz for smooth, sleek locks? Check. Smooth rough, colour-treated hair? Check. Our testers reported that this shampoo even left their hair supple for nearly two days.
SMOOTHING CONDITIONER FOR NATURALLY DRY, COARSE HAIR
33. Tsubaki Oil Extra Moisture Balance Care Conditioner, $16.90.
Enriched with natural camellia oil, which is known to have outstanding moisture-retention abilities, this conditioner ensures that your locks stay smooth and manageable no matter how dry or humid our weather gets.
SMOOTHING LEAVE-IN TREATMENT FOR NATURALLY DRY, COARSE HAIR
34. Ellips Hair Vitamin Smooth & Silky, $2.65.
Packaged in convenient, one-time-use capsules, this hair serum may feel oily at first, but it absorbs surprisingly quickly and feels lightweight on tresses, leaving them noticeably smoother, more supple and frizz-free all day.
HAIR MASK FOR NATURALLY DRY HAIR
35. Tresemme Keratin Smooth Masque, $12.60.
Five minutes is all it takes for this mask, which spreads easily over hair, to work its magic. Post-rinse, tresses are smooth and tangle-free – the effects are said to last up to three shampoos.
ANTI-FRIZZ SHAMPOO
36. Hask Keratin
Protein Smoothing Shampoo, $16.90.
This has hydrolysed keratin, which imitates the naturally occurring keratin in hair, and can penetrate more deeply into hair and is more easily absorbed. The promise here is a shinier mane that feels silky-smooth and is less prone to split ends.
ANTI-FRIZZ
CONDITIONER
37. John Frieda Frizz Ease Forever Smooth Conditioner, $15.90.
Thanks to a potent blend of coconut oil and conditioning agents, a small amount of this conditioner is enough to tame frizz.
LUXURY CATEGORY
VOLUMISING SHAMPOO
38. Goldwell Kerasilk Repower Volume Shampoo, $40.
Formulated with keratin and elastin, this instantly makes hair look fuller, and reportedly thickens and strengthens it over time.
VOLUMISING CONDITIONER
39. Goldwell Kerasilk Repower Volume Foam Conditioner, $44.
Press down on the unique and easy-to-use nozzle to dispense the foam formula designed to coat every strand of hair from root to tip. Your hair will come away looking and feeling more supple, and smelling pleasant and fresh.
SMOOTHING SHAMPOO FOR NATURALLY DRY, COARSE HAIR
40. Kiehl’s Smoothing Oil-infused Shampoo, $41.
Infused with argan and babassu oils, this leaves dry and unmanageable hair incredibly soft, supple and light. Our testers raved about the pleasant woody fragrance too.
SMOOTHING CONDITIONER FOR NATURALLY DRY, COARSE HAIR
41. Kiehl’s Smoothing Oil-Infused Conditioner, $38.
This reportedly deeply conditions dry, coarse hair in just one wash, leaving it soft, smooth and frizz-free.
SMOOTHING LEAVE-IN TREATMENT
42. Shiseido Professional The Hair Care Aqua Intensive Oil Unlimited Velvet, $42.
You’d like how this doesn’t leave your hands oily after use. Its lightweight texture allows it to be spread through hair easily, and it evenly coats each strand to leave it smooth and shiny. The fresh, floral scent is a definite plus.
WINNER
HASK KERATIN PROTEIN SMOOTHING SHAMPOO CATEGORY ANT I-FRIZZ SHAMPOO
(DRUGSTORE)
SOFT AND SMOOTH
Give damaged, over-processed hair a makeover with Hask Keratin Protein Smoothing Shampoo.
Women put their hair through a lot in the name of beauty. What with all the colour treatments and heat styling, it's little wonder your mane is starting to look a little worse for wear. Give your over-processed hair a makeover with Hask Keratin Protein Smoothing Shampoo ($16.90 for 355ml), which works on putting the shine, strength and moisture back into hair that has become weak and damaged.
In addition to gently cleansing your hair, the formula is infused with hydrolysed keratin – a protein that is structurally identical to the protein found naturally in hair – to reduce frizz and prevent humidity from ruining the appearance of your tresses. It also has shea butter, and coconut, sesame seed, olive and jojoba oils to help minimise static, reduce split ends, protect against further damage and improve manageability, imparting gloss, strength and a smooth texture to dry, damaged locks. No matter how unruly your hair, it will be left feeling soft, looking revitalised and smelling deliciously fresh, with an incredible shine that you’ll want to show off. Hask Keratin Protein Smoothing Shampoo is free of sulphates, parabens, phthalates, gluten, drying alcohol and artificial colourants.
WINNER
HASK MONOI COCONUT OIL NOURISHING CONDITIONER CATEGORY CONDI T IONER FOR NORMAL HAIR
(DRUGSTORE)
A TROPICAL TREAT
Pamper your hair with Hask Monoi Coconut Oil Nourishing Conditioner.
You may have heard of coconut oil and its numerous benefits for the hair, skin and body. Now get in line for monoi coconut oil, a traditional scented oil used by generations of Tahitian women to moisturise and condition their skin and hair. It is also popular in Europe and the United States.
Infused with the fragrance of Tahitian gardenia flowers, monoi coconut oil is said to penetrate directly into the hair shaft to transform your hair from dry, dull and lifeless to soft, shiny and smooth. This super-moisturising oil also reportedly seals hair cuticles, protecting strands from environmental elements.
Hask Monoi Coconut Oil Nourishing Conditioner ($16.90 for 355ml) is formulated with this fragrant oil, and promises to moisturise your hair without making it greasy, plus scent it with a delicious coconut fragrance reminiscent of a tropical holiday.
The conditioner also has a host of other ingredients, such as bilberry fruit extract, shea butter and linseed oil, to hydrate and smooth hair. It is free of sulphates, phthalates, parabens, gluten and drying alcohol. Use it daily, and your hair will thank you for it.
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CREATIVE DIRECTION JEANETTE EJLERSEN
