You always want what you can’t have, and hair is no exception. Why else would we invest in so many tools, creams, sprays and serums if we were truly happy with what we’re waking up with? If you’re in the mood for a hair reinvention, you’re come to the right place.
Before undergoing any tress transformations, go back to basics to ensure you’re starting with a primed canvas. Philip Barwick, Redken Artistic Director and owner of Muse hairdressing insists clients should literally set their watch to a regular trim.
“It’s 6 to 8 weeks people and that’s that! Your stylist should be able to precisely trim – and I’m talking mm’s – if needed. Also its important to do regular treatments at home and in the salon so your hair has an extra health boost,” Philip says. Then it’s time to play!
It may be as simple as waving goodbye to those frizzy flyaways, or as dramatic as going for full-frontal curls from a dead-straight ‘do. However you’re looking to transform your hair, there’s some fantastic new product innovations around at the moment – and we’ve found the best of the best.
Redken Diamond Oil High Shine Airy Mist
Finer-haired women rejoice! Redken have developed a feather-light oil that is propelled through a fine aerosol system to maximize and dramatize the shine factor of oils without weight the hair down. The result? Super shiny hair like you’ve never experienced before.
RRP $29.95 available exclusively in selected salons and retailers. Visit www.redken.com.au to find your nearest salon
O&M Project Sukuroi Gold Smoothing Balm
This luxurious reconstructive oil is inspired by kintsukuroi: The Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with gold lacquer. Containing Gold of Pleasure Oil, Macadmia Oil and Keratin, these three key elements infuse the hair shaft to repair damage. “Project Sukuroi will help reconstruct even the most damaged hair; it has a unique smoothness that will make hair feel like its virgin state again,” boasts Jose Bryce Smith, CEO of Original & Mineral.
RRP $44.95 from originalmineral.com
TRESemme Wave Defining Dry Spray
Call it new age, retro, or a fashion frisson – curls are back in a big way. Give your waves definition with this texturizing spray, which works on dry hair, making it perfect for hair from bed to boardroom. We’re talking some serious va-va-voom to get you through from morning ‘til midnight.
RRP $8.99 from Priceline and selected pharmacies
John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Salon Blends Collection
By harnessing foam technology that makes uneven coverage and patchiness a thing of the past and using a blend of warm, cool and neutral tones; John Frieda have created an at-home colour that delivers salon-worthy results. Available in a range of shades for blonde, brunette and redheads with 100% grey coverage and vibrant shine.
Watch the transformative results of John Frieda’s Precision Foam colour in the Rescu. reader trial team video here.
RRP $22.99 at Priceline, Woolworths, Coles, Target, Chemist Warehouse and selected pharmacies
Matrix Biolage Advanced Repairinside Hair Mask
Because true beauty starts from the inside, Matrix have formulated their new mask to begin working from within each hair strand. A leave in treatment, this thicky and silky formula conditions to help restore suppleness, shine and movement.
RRP $29 from Matrix salons
Batiste Big and Bouncy XXL Dry Shampoo
Flat, limp locks got you down? Bounce back with this larger than life dry shampoo. Not only does it give a just-washed, clean look to hair, but volumizes roots without stiffness. Kiss your hairspray goodbye!
RRP $12.95 Stockists: available through Priceline and selected pharmacies nationally
VS Sassoon Secret Curl Silicone Pop Up Rollers
Remember when we said curls were back? We weren’t kidding. And the bigger the better! These clipless curlers have a silicone surface to enhance shine, and boast two sizes for endless styling possibilities. The unit also comes with a handy travel case so it’s ideal for trips away. Sisterhood of the travelling curls, anyone?
RRP $92.95 For stockists: 1800 650 263
Lady Jane Tangle-eze
The Tangle-eze makes on-the-go hair a breeze with its stylish, practical and compact design. Wide teeth deliver a smooth stroke everytime, and the secure base means no loose hairs floating around in your bag. We’d also be lying if we said we weren’t suckers for the colourful leopard-print handle…
RRP $14.99 Priceline, Coles, Woolworths and selected pharmacy groups
BedHead Tigi Small Talk SMALL TALK 3-IN-1 THICKIFIER, ENERGIZER, STYLIZER
The little multi-tasker which does everything – thickens, refreshes and holds your style in place. What more do you need? Apart from a vibrant purple bottle and blueberry scented formula, there’s not really much else. A must-have if you buy only one product this season.
RRP $30.95 from selected salons nationally
Remington Keratin and Argan Oil Nourish
Forget the days of heat damaged hair with Remington’s latest hair styling tool. With ceramic tongs infused with Keratin and Argan Oil, it reduces frizz, enhances shine and controls heat variables. It goes from 0 to red hot in 30 seconds, and automatically switches off after use for safety purposes.
$69.95 stockist: 1800 623 118