I’m sure we can all collectively agree that with the repeated salon closures we have all felt a little down and out about our hair at least once during these lockdowns. The time at home is the perfect opportunity to invest in your hair and keep it in the best condition you can. Whether you’re overdue a haircut or have serious roots right now, this guide will have a shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.
Dry Hair: Moroccan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner Duo 2x250ml-£34.70
The Moroccan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner duo is perfect for dry hair, the duo is infused with rich argan oil, keratin and fatty acids to help rebuild strands and restore elasticity to the hair. The product leaves hair shiny and smooth. Both the shampoo and conditioner are colour safe, sulphate free, phosphate-free and paraben-free.
Oily Hair: Kerastase Specifique Dermo-Calm Bain Riche Shampoo Duo 250ml-£37.60
The Kerastase shampoo is ideal for oily hair as it’s enriched with a formula of botanical extracts to help rid the hair of grease and oil, whilst ensuring the scalp remains calm. The formula helps to ensure that the hair remains protected and not dried out.
Fine Hair: Loreal Serie Expert Volumetry Shampoo and Conditioner Duo 300ml-£22.65
The Loreal Volmentry Shampoo and Conditioner is formulated to establish a lightweight and anti-gravity effect on the hair. The product contains Intra-Cylane an ingredient that supports the hair fibre to ensure a volumized root. This shampoo and conditioner can bring life to usually flat and lifeless hair.
Coloured Hair: Loreal Serie Vitamino Colour Soft Cleanser Shampoo 300ml-£10.70
Another shampoo from the Loreal Professional Serie range, the Vitamino Colour shampoo helps to maintain the salon results of your colour service. The product is infused with Resveratrol and Panthenol to maximise the richness of your coloured hair. The shampoo is really an all-rounder so whilst maintaining your colour, its smooth foamy texture also protects your hair’s fibre.
Curly Hair: Aveda Be Curly Shampoo 250ml- £17.00
The Aveda Be Curly shampoo is part of the Aveda four-part set curling, perfecting system. The shampoo works with a gentle lightweight consistency that reduces frizz and defines curls. It cleanses and enhances the curl of the hair maximising shine.
Blonde Hair: Loreal Serie Blondifer/Magnesium Silver 300ml-£10.70
The Loreal Serie range has two variations of blue/purple shampoos catering for every type of blonde hair. The Loreal Blondifer shampoo is a blue pigment shampoo subtle for more caramel types and medium blondes. Whilst the Loreal Magnesium Silver shampoo is a purple shampoo for your ash tones and bright blondes. Both shampoos should only be used 1-2 times a week at the most. The shampoo works to neutralise brassy tones and leave hair feeling and looking fresh.
Thinning Hair: Nixion 3-Part System-£34.00
For hair that has begun to thin it’s important to use an appropriate shampoo and conditioner to help minimalize the effects of your hair loss. The Nixon 3-Part System comes in a set, of shampoo, conditioner and leave-in treatment. The product comes in a variety of sets so it’s important to fill out the survey on the Nixion website to see which set is suitable for your hair type. The product is infused with specialised technology to remove hair residues and leave hair looking thicker and feeling fuller.
Damaged Hair: Olaplex NO.4 and NO.5 250ml-£26.00
Olaplex is one of the most well know hair products currently on the market. Its patented ingredient makes for exclusive technology that helps to rebuild and repair the hair. The product works to re-nourish the hair and repair bonds making hair stronger and glossier. The range has a variety of products that work in coordination to boost the appearance and health of your hair.
Afro/Texture Hair: Redken All Soft Shampoo 300ml-£11.20
Redken’s All Soft shampoo contains a unique combination of ingredients that leave hair feeling hydrated and silky. The formula works to nourish the hair and counterbalance any loss of protein. It leaves hair feeling revitalised and with a renewed texture.
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