We can’t wait to visit our hairdressers again. Until then, it’s vital we support the industry by shopping online for our hair essentials. Editor Trudi Brewer shares some of her favourite hair buys found in salons.
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Most indulgent hair mask
Schwarzkopf BLONDME All Blondes Keratin Restore Bonding Mask, $35.
Right now, with salons closed, it’s essential to give your hair the same pampering at home. This deep nourishing mask will do just that. Specifically for blonde hair, which is generally fragile, it needs a blend of moisture and protein to keep it looking its best. Here is your shiny, smooth-looking hair in a tub. You can buy Schwarzkopf online from Exile Hair Design.
Best for blondes
Fudge Everyday Clean Blonde Conditioner, $26.
It’s one thing to have a regrowth, but to have brassy-looking colour could push a girl over the edge. This dual-force conditioner offers max-strength violet micro-pigments that instantly knock out those yellow tones, while its unique Opti-PLEX™ technology and the HairGuard™ complex strengthens every stand and seals the cuticles shut which ultimately means brighter, softer frizz-free hair after one wash. I wouldn’t start summer without this conditioner. You can buy Fudge at VIVO.
The luxe-y wash
Alterna Replenishing Moisture Shampoo, $52.
Possibly the most luxurious, sulfate-free shampoo I have ever used. It’s stacked with caviar extract, rich in vitamins A and D and the strengthening amino acid arginine, to help protect hair against ageing - that’s right, the longer your hair is, the older it is. So to keep it feeling like silk and protect the colour fading and heat styling - this is an investment in your locks. You can buy Alterna from Morgan & Morgan Hair Collective.
The ultimate hairbrush
Tangle Teezer Wet Detangler, $24.
It's a brilliant brush brand used by top stylists for gentle hair grooming. Its secret is the two-tiered teeth that flex over tangles and knots without getting caught and quickly and gently detangle the hair with no risk of breakage. This newbie is perfect for the shower, combing through knots or conditioning treatments on wet hair. You can buy Tangle Teezer at Beauty Garage.
The do-it-all oil
Davines OI All In One Milk, $42.
The most versatile hair oil. It offers the benefits of rich cream in lightweight oil formula. It's ideal for all hair types, including my fine, coloured hair. For daily heat protection and frizz-fighting, this leave-in conditioning oil will be your new BFF. Spritz it into wet hair, and blow-dry as you wish. You can buy Davines at D&M hair design.
For fine, limp hair
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $77.
If you want oomph in your style, this is the spray for you. Not only will it give your hair some texture and grit, but it will also look fuller. The formula is a clever blend of zeolite crystallines that act like tiny sponges to absorb dirt, oils and odours. While mango, kiwi, ginger, sunflower and aloe extracts hydrate and nourish the hair. Finally, it's the pro-vitamin B5 that thickens, conditions and boosts volume.You can buy Oribe at Colleen Salon.
Damaged hair repairer
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil, $55.
If you have bleached hair, chances are it will be dry and damaged. This concentrated, weightless repairing oil also doubles a s a styling product. It boosts shine, curbs flyaway’s and frizz. And protects your hair when heat styling - oh and did I mention it smells divine. You can buy Olaplex online at VIVO.
To repair split ends
Moroccanoil Mending Infusion, $72.
A vitamin-fuelled, quinoa protein-packed formula to fix your split ends need. Packed with the brand's hero ingredients Argan oil, improves those frayed ends while taming frizz. At the same time, the baobab extracts, antioxidants and amino acids increase the strength of each strand to take your hair from frazzled to silky. It can be used on wet to prep or dry hair to tame flyaways.You can by Moroccanoil online at VIVO.
no residue dry shampoo
Pureology Style + Protect Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo, $44.
My go-to salon dry shampoo. With zero white residues (critical), the rice starch absorbs oil while adding movement and light texture at the same time. So if you have fine hair that needs washing daily, this could be an excellent addition to your hair routine. Finally, it would be remiss not to mention the signature aromatherapy fragrance of tuberose, almond milk, and cedarwood - love. You can by Pureology online at Rodney Wayne Shampoo & Things.
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