A lot of girls suffer from damaged hair which manifests itself through split ends or dry, frizzy locks. If you’re one of the unlucky ones having unhealthy hair, don’t despair – it’s no reason to cut off your locks or go bald! We’ve chosen our top seven favourite hair repair products that you should try, and best of all, they’re all in different price ranges, so choose one according to your budget.
BUDGET: Below RM160
Luxury haircare brand Alterna has a big range of products that are free of parabens, gluten, phthalates, parafin and other harsh chemicals. It’s one of our favourite beauty brands that’s known for its natural ingredients and fair trade practice, so even though the price might be a bit on the high side, it’s worth to save up and give it a try.
Alterna’s Caviar Anti-Aging Rapid Repair Spray RM124, available at Sephora Malaysia outlets
Who should use it: Women of all hair types who have tired, dull hair.
Benefits: This lightweight spray can be used throughout the day and will immediately transform the look and feel of your hair. It’s also ideal for chemically treated hair, as the Age-Control Complex targets all types and visible signs of aging, whether natural, chemical or environmental. Ingredients Vitamin A, Vitamin D3 Oil and Vitamin E Acetate will protect hair cells to enhance the overall elasticity of the hair, while caviar extract will help smooth hair shaft and increase shine.
Alterna’s Caviar Anti-Aging Overnight Hair Rescue RM155, available at Sephora Malaysia outlets
Who should use it: People with damaged or colour-treated hair in need of repair. We also love it because it’s easy to implement in your bedtime routine: just apply a quarter-sized amount to dry hair before going to sleep and leave it overnight. Wash your hair as usual the next morning, and you’ll start seeing results after a few weeks – remember to apply it two to three times a week.
Benefits: Created to repair and replenish damaged hair while you sleep, it’ll be absorbed instantly and won’t leave any residue on your pillows or sheets. Hair shine and elasticity are restored by bio-identical hair lipids, and the multi-vitamin complex strengthens and enhances the penetration of protein resulting in healthy hair.
Alterna’s Caviar Repair RX Protein Creme RM132, available at Sephora Malaysia outlets
Who should use it: Women with coarse, porous or severely damaged hair. To be applied on freshly cleansed hair, one to three times per week, depending on severity of damage.
Benefits: A leave-in treatment, the Caviar Repair RX Protein Creme is formulated with Strand-Building Proteins to help restructure strands and to strengthen your hair, protecting it from breakage and future damage. It also infuses your hair with vital antioxidants to prevent free radical penetration which results in stronger, smoother, softer and shinier locks.
Josie Maran became famous as an American model who made her claim to fame through Guess? and Maybelline campaigns. In 2007, she ventured into the beauty industry by launching her own natural cosmetics line called Josie Maran Cosmetics whose signature ingredient is the Argan Oil.
Josie Maran’s Argan Oil Hair Serum RM119, available at Sephora Malaysia outlets
Who should use it: Women of all hair types who are looking for an easy, long-term product to rejuvenate dull and frizzy hair. Use on clean, towel-dried hair, comb through and style as you wish.
Benefits: An anti-frizz treatment, the Argan Oil Hair Serum delivers instant shine to your locks. It’s ultralight and non-greasy, and it helps moisturize each layer of the hair for long-term hair repair. Subtly scented with geranium and bergamot fruit oils, your hair will smell fresh and have a healthy shine throughout the day. Daily usage will result in healthier, silkier and shiny hair.
BUDGET: Below RM100
Alterna’s Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil RM82, available at Sephora Malaysia outlets
Who should use it: Women with medium to thick hair types with minimal damage such as split ends or frizz, who want stronger and smoother hair.
Benefits: Developed as a strengthening and smoothing oil for the hair, the Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil repairs split ends and environmental damage to your hair, and also acts as a colour protecting style primer. The organic bamboo extract boosts your hair’s strength and flexibility while the organic kendi oil repairs and maintains the hair’s lipid layer.
The bamboo extract and kendi oil in this product are eco-certified, fair-trade compliant and certified organic, which means that you can shop with a clear conscience! Their production and sale aid in supporting the development of local communities while remaining environmentally friendly.
BUDGET: Below RM50
L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Oil Serum RM27.90
Who should use it: Women with weak, straw-like hair, or other damages (breakage, dryness, dullness, coarseness and split ends).
Benefits: The Total Repair 5 Oil Serum leaves no residue and instantly penetrated the porous parts of hair fibre to repair damages. Through its Cement-Ceramide formula, hair will be stronger, nourished, shinier and smoother – you’ll also see a decrease in split ends. It’s easy to use and takes up less than a minute of your time: pump a few drops of the serum on your palms, spread over hair lengths and tips by a gentle massage, and leave it on. Use daily on dry or wet hair for optimal results.
Dove Intense Repair Therapy range (our top two favourites: Intense Repair Treatment Mask and Intense Repair Leave-on Cream)
Who should use it: Women with damaged hair who want a full haircare regime.
Benefits: Dove offers an affordable ‘all-in-all’ solution for those with damaged hair with its Intense Repair Therapy range with products priced between RM9.90 – RM22.90. Our favourite products from this range are the Treatment Mask (RM22.90) that you can use two to three times a week to give your hair an intensive healthy feel, and the Intense Repair Leave-on Cream (RM10.90) that you can use at any time for extra protection, for example before blow-drying your hair.
Have you tried or tested any of these products, or wanna share your personal favourite with us? Just leave a comment below!
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