By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
Run this leave-in balm against your hair to calm any frizzy flyaways for pain-free and easy styling. Perfect for our hot and humid climate, it will withstand humidity for all-night maintenance for up to three days.
Perfectly Perfecting Wonder Balm, $40, Percy & Reed
Not just for bleached blondes, this lavender mica-rich silicone-based hairspray revives worn-out dye jobs. Bamboo extract revives damaged hair by restoring elasticity, tone and shine; babassu oil replenishes strands with antioxidant-rich nutrients; and soybean oil adds softness and smoothness.
SHIMMER.ME.BLONDE, $50, Kevin Murphy
Spray this on from root to tip to prevent dryness, breakage and split ends caused by the intense heat of styling tools. Provitamin B5 prevents dehydration during styling, while hydrolised wheat protein protects hair cuticles from heat.
Care Absolute Volume Thermal Protector, $27, Keune Haircosmetics
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This soft lotion tames frizz and defines curls without weighing hair down. Two pumps on towel-dried hair will provide enough control and humidity resistance no matter the drying technique, and a simple scrunch will reactivate the product during the day.
CURLUP PERFECTING LOTION, $40, KMS
Build sky-high volume with this hairspray whilst blow-drying hair. UV filters help to prevent premature colour fading as well as heat-related damage from UV light and hot styling tools. Bamboo proteins and styling polymers aid hair to retain its flexibility during styling.
StyleSign Ultra Volume Naturally Full Blow-Dry & Finish Bodifying Spray, $38, Goldwell
A multi-tasking high-performance mist, the liquid utilises heat to repair and protect hair from damage as it turns stick-straight locks into long-lasting, fluffy curls. With a quick, yet even light distribution, it can be used without a hairdryer.
Stage Works Fluffy Curl Mist, $31, Shiseido Professional
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This multi-use root touch-up spray deposits quick-drying pigments instantly while
covering grey hair or grown-out roots without damaging existing colour and/or flakiness; or leaving any residue. Comprised of polymers, each microfine pigment clings to roots with a satiny finish as vitamin E prolongs the freshness of the colour.
RETOUCH.ME, $45, Kevin Murphy
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