Hair Awards 2016: Top 21 Failproof Methods To Rescue Chemically Treated Hair

Your genes determine your hair structure, which in turn affects how your mane reacts to heat, humidity and chemical processes. Similar to hair colouring, your hair cuticles first have to be lifted to introduce

chemicals into the hair shaft, breaking and re-forming certain bonds in order to reshape the hair. This is why it’s vital to follow chemical processes with a repairing treatment to strengthen the hair’s cortex and smooth down hair cuticles. Look out for ingredients like amino acids, peptides or proteins as they are the building blocks of hair structure—and essential for stronger hair.

At the Salon

Best Retexturising Treatment

Resculpting Supreme, $375, Chez Vous

Coax unmanageable hair into place with a fully customisable service—so you can either transform limp locks to natural waves or fight unruly tresses. It’s also infused with keratin and silk proteins to eliminate frizz and enhance shine.

Visit chezvoushair.com

Best Korean Perm

Glamorous Gel Perm, from $329, Botanics Creation Hair Studio & Hair Spa

If you’re after feminine waves, look no further. Following a trim, your stylist employs a unique perming technique that prevents the curls from setting and looking too tight. You'll emerge with soft, flowy and voluminous locks worthy of a K-drama leading lady.

Visit botanicscreation.com

Best Waves

Permanent Blowout 2.0 with Hair Reset Treatment, from $160, Blow+Bar

This service creates semi-permanent and natural-looking waves for #iwokeuplikethis curls. Customisable for all hair textures and lengths, you can choose from nine signature styles. It comes complete with a haircut and post-treatment— the whole package.

Visit blowplusbar.com

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Most Innovative Styling Product: Platinum Styler, $395, ghd

Not only does this multi-styler deliver ultimate styling results in one stroke, it boosts hair shine and reduces hair breakage. Plus, it features a heat-resistant plate guard so you’ll never accidentally scald your ears or fingers in the process.

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Best Curling Iron: GP201, $299, GlamPalm

With 11 user-friendly settings and an ergonomic grip, you won’t have to worry about “frying” your hair ever again, thanks to its Healing Stone mineral coating, which minimises heat damage.

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Best Shampoo for Chemically Treated Hair: Pro Fiber Reconstruct Shampoo, $26 for 250ml, L'Oréal Professionnel

Ideal for severely damaged locks, this uses a unique molecular complex to rebuild hair from within so your locks become stronger and smoother.

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Best Organic Hair Repair: Strengthening Hair Treatment, $65 for 100ml, Dr. Hauschka

Free of artificial ingredients that might leave a residue or dry your hair, this quick-penetrating oil revitalises hair follicles while soothing the scalp.

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Best Instant Texture: Revita Texture Cream, $25.80 for 150ml, DS Laboratories

Plant-based thickening ingredients create a firm yet malleable hold while its proprietary nanosome hair complex boosts hair health.

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Best Hair Repair: Bi-Phase Hydra Detangling, $58 for 200ml, Secret Professionel

Its silk-like texture with cotton oil detangles, nourishes and replenishes with peptides.

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Best Volumising Styling Product: Pure Abundance Style-Prep, $50 for 100ml, Aveda

A blend of corn-derived polymer, rice bran, acai oil and acacia gum coats fine and flat hair for weightless volume that lasts all day.

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Best Volumising Conditioner: Rice Volumizing Conditioner, $25.90 for 220ml, Mt Sapola

Enriched with hair-thickening and strengthening agents, its weightless texture boosts hair volume while keeping locks looking shiny and lustrous.

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Best Hair Mask for Chemically Treated Hair: No. 3 Bond Sustainer, $38 for 100ml, Cureplex

As its name suggests, it creates new bonds and strengthens existing ones, safeguarding the integrity of hair that’s been subjected to harsh chemicals and processes.

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Best Shampoo for Curls: Volume Curl Shampoo, $39.90 for 300ml, The Hair Mother Cellar

This power-packed blend of ionic polymers and proteins helps restore bounce and volume for beautiful, springy waves.

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Best Volumising Shampoo: Luxurious Volume Touchably Full Shampoo, $15.90 for 250ml, John Frieda

Volume-building technology meets gentle cleansing agents to build up fine and limp strands.

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Best Smoothing Conditioner: Horse Oil Conditioner, $24 for 600ml, Haruhada

Packed with fatty acids and vitamins, this nourishing conditioner formulated with Hokkaido Horse Oil deeply moisturises for smoother, glossier tresses.

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Best Sulphate-Free Shampoo for Chemically Treated Hair: Comforting Shampoo with Silk Proteins, $25.90 for 250ml, Camille Albane

Ideal for distressed locks, this uses amino-acid micro-capsules and anti-breakage ester to fill the gaps in your hair structure and restore suppleness.

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Best Damage Reversing Mask: Caviar RepairX Fill & Fix Treatment Masque, $60 for 151g, Alterna

Rich in proteins and vitamins, caviar extract repairs hair strands at the core and smoothens cuticles so hair breakage is kept at bay.

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Best for Sexy, Tousled Hair: This Is A Sea Salt Spray, $41 for 250ml, Davines

When used on wet hair before styling, this gives pin-straight tresses volume and adds definition to wavy hair while creating a lived-in effect.

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Best Conditioner for Chemically Treated Hair: Flowdia Melty Down Conditioner, $50 for 240ml, Demi

Formulated for over-processed locks, this uses a hydrolysis collagen component to repair, smooth and protect hair.

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Best Damaging Reversing Leave-In: Résistance Thérapiste Serum, $50 for 30ml, Kérastase

Formulated for fine and thick hair, this oil-and-cream duo restructures the core of damaged locks and seals cuticles for stronger, smoother hair.

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Best Frizz Control: Discipline Fluidissime, $46 for 150ml, Kérastase

Using a polymer technology that forms a protective layer over hair fibres, this mist tames flyaways and reduces friction for improved softness and smoothness.

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