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The fun stops here. All that sun and beach-going hasn't been easy on hair. Now, it's payback time with some TLC in the form of conditioners and treatments. And, as extra penance, a good cut would be appropriate about now.
1. Kerastase Nutritive Nutridefence 2
$60 for 200ml
Classed as an anti-dryness nutri-protective treatment for dry and sensitised hair, this takes pity on hair that has been exposed to a harsh climate, air conditioning and pollution - most of us then - and doses it with lipids and protein to redress the balance. Hair is returned to its former naturally supple, soft and shiny state. Utopia for hair really.
* From selected hair salons.
2. Redken Fresh Curls Conditioner
$28.50 for 250ml
Apparently, not all curls are created equal but the Fresh Curls range's elasta-shield complex can take on curls of all makes and models. Frizz-controlled definition is what curly-heads are after and that's exactly what this conditioner encourages with its coconut oil, protein and elastic polymers. Good stuff.
* From selected hair salons.
3. Sebastian 2+1 Conditioning Treatment
$43.20 for 150ml
Two-parts moisture to one-part protein equals healthy, conditioned hair. It couldn't be simpler for normal to dry hair. Leave this on for 3-5 minutes once or twice a week and hair really does yield.
* From selected hair salons.
4. Wella System Professional Repair Cream 30 Sec
$28.80 for 150ml
In 30 seconds, this rinse-out treatment must be like a Swat team for hair. It gets proteins to look after the cuticle, glycine inside the hair and wheatgerm oil around the shaft to protect. In and out. Job done. No questions asked.
* From selected hair salons.
5. Joico K-Pak Reconstruct
$27 for 150ml
This has been around for ages, so in hair product terms, that qualifies this deep penetrating reconstructor as a classic. Joico's well-known for its use of hydrolised human hair protein and this makes use of that. The small size of the protein means it effectively penetrates the cuticle to deliver a shot of 19 amino acids where it's needed. Ideally suited for damaged hair.
* From selected hair salons.
