Weird celeb haircare tips…and less icky ways to achieve the same results.
Weird celeb haircare tips…and less icky ways to achieve the same results.
Who: Suki Waterhouse
What: Rinsing hair with Coca-Cola for volume
“I don’t like my hair when it’s washed – it’s fine and limp – but Coca-Cola makes it tousled, like I’ve gone through the Amazon or something.”(from an interview with US Weekly)
The science behind it
The soft drink contains phosphoric acid so when applied to hair, the cuticles tighten and make your curls look more defined.
The real girl’s solution
There are definitely less icky ways to get volume. Excess oil on your scalp and tresses is what makes your hair appear flat and heavy. To fix that, keep Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, $14.60, with you.
Spritz away and comb through to allow the plant-based ingredients to absorb excess oil, and add instant volume and texture to your hair. A handy fix especially if you’re always on the go or after you’ve hit the gym.
Who: Zoe Saldana
What: Using mayo for hair shine
“My mother was a hippie and very health conscious, so growing up, she always encouraged my sisters and I to be as natural as possible. Once a year, we all still get together and put mayonnaise in our hair for old times’ sake.”(from an interview with Refinery29)
The science behind it
While the common theory is that the proteins in mayo strengthen your hair, the truth is, the proteins in eggs are too big to penetrate your hair cuticles. The fatty acids from this oil-based condiment, however, might boost shine.
The real girl’s solution
We’re all for natural ingredients but the idea of using mayo just makes us a tad queasy. Enter HASK, which contains nourishing all-natural ingredients. For healthy locks, try HASK Monoi Coconut Oil Nourishing Shine Hair Oil, $4.90 for a vial. It contains amino-acids-packed quinoa, which repairs split ends and strengthens hair fibres.
Who: Nicole Kidman
What: Washing hair in cranberry juice to maintain hair colour
“If you’ve got red hair, try washing it in cranberry juice, and if you’re blonde, a champagne rinse can work wonders.”(from an interview with Marie Claire)
The science behind it
It’s like using a primitive and natural form of hair dye. While it can’t change your hair colour dramatically, it can enhance your original hair colour.
The real girl’s solution
May we suggest an alternative that doesn’t involve raiding your pantry? Colour fades because with time, the bonds between the colouring agent and keratins in your hair loosen.
Rene Furterer Okara Radiance Enhancing Shampoo, $39.80, doesn’t only strengthen those bonds for longer-lasting colour, it contains okara extract to repair hair from within so your hair appears smooth and shiny and, in turn, the colour appears more radiant.
Who: Fergie
What: Dousing hair in olive oil for soft, smooth hair
“On tour, we would have to put it up in a ponytail super fast, and snatch it up from being down in extensions [in between songs on stage], so the best thing we used was olive oil. Because it was cheap, we would just pour it on, and so a lot of times we’d get right on the tour bus, and I would just wrap it up in a bun, throw a scarf on or a shower cap when I got in my bunk, and sleep in it. Wash your hair the next day, and it’s like silk.”(from an interview with Byrdie)
The science behind it
Olive oil’s primary chemical elements are oleic acid, palmitic acid and squalene – emollients that are commonly found in shampoos and conditioners to soften and nourish hair. The oil also helps to smooth the surface of your hair cuticles.
The real girl’s solution
If, like Fergie, you’re constantly exposing your locks to chemicals and heat styling, you’ll definitely need deep nourishment. If the idea of using olive oil as hair mask in our hot and humid weather is less than desirable, opt for John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Deep Conditioner, $19.90. It uses an Amino Repair Complex to reverse up to 75 percent of surface damage so your hair looks three times smoother.
