Whether you have permed, straightened or dyed hair, chances are, the condition of your hair has taken a downward turn after undergoing the chemical treatments.
Whether you have permed, straightened or dyed hair, chances are, the condition of your hair has taken a downward turn after undergoing the chemical treatments. The more permanent the change in the look of your hair, the stronger the chemicals used, and the worse the damage is to the hair shaft. Hair would become dry, dull and brittle, which is why the right aftercare is extremely important for maintaining gorgeous locks.
DRUGSTORE CATEGORY
REPAIRING SHAMPOO FOR BRITTLE/DRY/ DAMAGED HAIR
1. Ma Cherie Moisture Shampoo, $19.90.
Said to strengthen the inner hair shaft to smooth damaged hair and give it a beautiful shine, this has a pleasant fruity-floral fragrance and a whipped-cream-like lather that makes the shampoo experience more luxurious.
REPAIRING CONDITIONER FOR BRITTLE/DRY/ DAMAGED HAIR
2. Ma Cherie Moisture Conditioner, $19.90.
This spreads smoothly and easily through hair, and leaves it looking shiny post-wash. Like the shampoo in the same range, it has a lovely, refreshing fruity fragrance.
LEAVE-IN TREATMENT FOR BRITTLE/DRY/ DAMAGED HAIR
3. Lucido-L Argan Rich Oil Essence Charge, $18.90.
Enriched with argan oil, known for its moisturising, reparative and nourishing properties, this extremely lightweight yet effective treatment oil instantly leaves your hair soft, smooth and nicely flowy.
HAIR MASK FOR BRITTLE/DRY/ DAMAGED HAIR
4. Hask Keratin Protein Smoothing Deep Conditioner, $4.90.
This intensely smooths and improves the texture of dry, brittle hair. The best part? One packet is enough for three to four uses, so there’s really no excuse to leave your hair untreated.
LUXURY CATEGORY
REPAIRING SHAMPOO FOR BRITTLE/DRY/ DAMAGED HAIR
5. Ouai Haircare Repair Shampoo, $42.
With its Smart Technology Complex, this offers intense hydration that leaves coarse, damaged hair smooth.
REPAIRING CONDITIONER FOR BRITTLE/DRY/ DAMAGED HAIR
6. Goldwell Kerasilk Reconstruct Conditioner, $44.
This softens damaged and stressed hair, and even keeps curly hair smooth and virtually frizz-free. What’s more, it doesn’t cause product build-up, so your haircare routine is kept to a minimum (no need for clarifying shampoos!)
HAIR MASK FOR BRITTLE/DRY/ DAMAGED HAIR
7. Mucota Aire+Treatment Moisture 04, $52.
Targeting the hair cuticles, this mask reportedly restores keratin in the hair shaft, and protects tresses from heat and environmental aggressors. Massage this into shampooed hair, leave it on for about five minutes, then wash it off.
WINNERS
MUCOTA AIRE+ TREATMENT MOISTURE 04 CATEGORY HAIR MASK FOR BRITTLE/ DAMAGED/DRY HAIR (LUXURY)
Mane Transformer
Rescue dry and damaged locks with Mucota Aire+ Treatment Moisture 04.
Damaged and unruly hair can be difficult to manage, especially with Singapore's warm, humid weather. While conditioning your tresses daily may be the best way to keep that frizz under control and help strengthen weak strands, the last thing you need is product build-up, which can weigh down your hair, causing it to appear dull and lifeless.
This is where Mucota steps in. Its Aire+ Treatment Moisture 04 ($52 for 200ml) is an ultra-moisturising daily-use treatment formulated specifically for dry and frizzy hair. This luxurious hair mask has ingredients such as honey, ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids, keratin, collagen, silk and jojoba oil, which work together to hydrate parched locks and smooth unruly hair.
Simply apply the product to your hair after shampooing, leave it on for three to five minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Not only does it leave hair softer to the touch and more manageable, without that heavy, weighed-down feeling, it also leaves a lingering scent of apples and peaches.
PHOTOGRAPHY KENNETH WONG, ASSISTED BY ZANTZ/STILLS NETWORK
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