It is so easy to get into a beauty rut. We tend to use the same face creams, apply the same cosmetics and care for our hair with the same shampoo and conditioner. But with hair, especially, that’s the last thing we’re supposed to do! According to the pros, we need to change things up so our hair doesn’t get used to a particular product and stop responding. Apparently hair needs new products to keep it soft, full and bouncy. With that in mind, we’ve picked a few brands known for delivering those results.
[kerastase]
Resistance Bain Volumifique
L’Oreal’s most premium brand, Kerastase products are super-rich and moisturizing. The Bain Volumifique line is designed to increase volume in fine hair.
$39 at Dominic Michael Salon
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NaturalTech Replumping Shampoo and Replumping Hair Filler Superactive
This Italian line smells great and leaves hair soft and supple, and it’s made with natural ingredients like plum phytoceuticals and essential grain oils.
$25.50 and $50, available at select local salons, including Nicole’s of Ladue, Vakkar and Christopher’s
[aptiva]
Propoline Tonic Shampoo
This Greek product is reputedly a silver bullet for thinning hair. With botanicals lupin and laurel as ingredients, it offers antioxidant protection to strengthen hair. Results should be apparent within 45 to 90 days of use.
$23 at Soft Surroundings
[ortigia]
Fico D’India Shampoo and Conditioner
This delicious Sicilian line is hard to find locally, but offered at premium hotels like The Four Seasons. The products are easy on the hair and come in lovely scents distilled from the flowers of Sicily.
About $10
[oribe]
Gold Lust Repair & Restore
This brand has never let me down, and its newest offering is no exception. Just remember to go light on the shampoo and a little heavier with the conditioner. The products include cypress and argan oils, as well as a bio-restorative complex.
$48 shampoo, $49 conditioner; available at Neiman Marcus
[alterna]
Caviar CC Cream
An Allure Best of Beauty award winner last year, this is an all-in-one, leave-in ‘hair perfector.’ It is meant to add shine, body, sun protection and manageability to hair after shampooing.
$28 at Soft Surroundings
Photo: Bill Barrett