'Luxury 4X4' Haircare
Welcome back to the second instalment of the ‘LUXURY 4X4’ franchise at PIBE. A collection of features that shines the spotlight on the crème de la crème of luxurious beauty. Today we are talking all things hair, to highlight four products and treatments that are exceptional….
When it comes to certain haircare you might be thinking, why the higher price tag? It boils down to factors such as the cost of technology and research behind the science that backs up the results.
As well as the superior oils, vitamins, and proteins used. ‘These higher quality ingredients are usually derived from natural sources and are not filled with silicones which can suffocate the scalp, often producing secondary issues of itchiness and flakiness’, explains Adam Jones, Operations Manager at Live True London.
Healthy hair is a sign of vitality and from root to tip it's all about knowing your hair type and what is best for it. So whether you have frizzy, thin, wavy, thick or coiled hair, read on for our next LUXURY 4X4 feature- the haircare to invest in right now.
Augustinus Bader The Hair Oil, £38
Professor Augustinus Bader, the king of skin, has recently diverged into hair care. Bringing his world-worshipped ‘Trigger Factor Complex’ into a collection of luxury hair must-haves. Gifting us with magic blue bottles that are fully vegan and free of parabens, silicones and mineral oils. This famous TFC8 complex is a marriage of natural amino acids and high-grade vitamins and molecules that work to nourish and encourage cellular renewal. Rebuilding healthy strong strands from the inside out.
The Hair Oil is a clear stand out. Even if you have natural oily hair, do not be swayed. This clean elixir is incredibly fast-absorbing and feels luxurious between your palms. Apply three drops to towel-dried hair two to three times per week, with a clinical trial showing that customers found an increase in hair smoothness by 78.38%. The formula absorbs through the hair shaft and works with your natural texture to reduce breakage, seal split ends, tame frizz and cloak stands in a glossy high-shine. This is thanks to sunflower seed oil that deeply conditions, squalane which helps the hair retain moisture and bamboo extract that improves blood circulation and strengthens hair follicles at the scalp. These liquid gold-like drops are indeed the secret to creating your dream hair.
*Based on 4 week Clinical Trial with 35 male and female participants of all hair types.
Monpure Follicle Boost Hair Density Serum, £83
Luxe brand Monpure is looking after the foundation that creates good hair, our scalp. Curated by a team of trusted dermatologists and scientists, their Follicle Boost Hair Density Serum is a five-star treatment and does for your scalp what a high-performing serum does for your skin.
Wanting to truly inject volume into your hair? This serum has taken one of the most googled skincare ingredients ‘retinol’ and formulated it as an effective ingredient for hair growth. To get technical, a 0.5% concentration of retinyl palmitate is a gentle retinol form that is safe to use on your scalp. Simply by massaging in a few drops every morning, this miracle liquid works to clear the scalp and decongest hair follicles so that other active ingredients can deliver a higher concentration of vitamins and proteins to your roots. A shocking statistic from the brand shows that fewer than 45% of women go through life with a full head of hair. Therefore this serum also works to prevent hair thinning by using a special pumpkin extract to block the enzyme that produces DHT (the guilty hormone responsible for hair loss).
Here you are paying for real science, a bottle of crowning glory to naturally achieve longer and fuller feeling hair. You can also support their #ItsNotJustHair campaign, a movement that is dedicated to the hi-tech scalp and hair care supporting women suffering with hair loss.
Hari's X Jasmine Hemsley Dosha Balancing Oil Ritual, from £90
Going to the salon can be for so much more than just a haircut. The ultimate indulgent treatment for hair, body and mind is available at Hari’s in partnership with Ayurvedic Queen Jasmine Hemsley. The menu focuses on Ayurveda-inspired rituals and herbal remedies, influenced by the ancient philosophy and lifestyle that originated in India. All to help you deeply rebalance and relax.
The four treatments are centred around a potent blend of ten herbs, fruits and spices. Bhringraj is used for hair rejuvenation, hibiscus, to improve hair's natural condition, and superfood amla to promote hair growth. A must try is the ‘Dosha Balancing Oil Ritual’. After defining your dosha (one of five elements that your body represents both physically and mentally; space, water, earth, fire or air) a rich mix of herbal oils, tailored to your dosha, are applied and massaged using a Neem Comb to stimulate your scalp and push the blend deeper. Hair is then heated so the follicles open up and drink in all the nutrients. Once double cleansed with shikaki (an Ayurvedic fruit) a rich hair mask is applied. While this sets, your hair and face are massaged with a Kansa Wand that has been used in India for centuries to activate marma points (vitality points) to increase your energy flow.
This treatment is one of a kind. Not only do you melt into the chair and softly zone out from the salon buzz around you but your hair pH is completely rebalanced, pressure points released and once blow-dried, hair is left deliciously soft and revitalised- a holistic health hair experience like no other.
Oribe Gold Lust Repair And Restore Conditioner, £52.50
This is the kind of packaging that makes for a beautiful shower, courtesy of Oribe who has an impressive 30-year heritage in lustrous haircare. Their Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner is far from your average conditioner and takes hair back to its roots by harnessing the qualities of ancient ingredients such as; opulent cypress maracuja and argan oils. This luxurious blend covers hair in a rich coat of moisture and deeply hydrates every single strand to leave hair feeling healthy and better protected against the daily stressors of pollution and UV.
You may wonder, how often should we condition our hair? It is important to couple this whenever you use shampoo. These two products accompany each other for a reason, washing hair cleanses it of dirt and product build up as the shampoo opens up the hair cuticles to flush out such impurities. Conditioner however is the essential step to re-seal those cuticles, locking in new nutrients and keeping the hair barrier strong.
A top tip is to use this as a leave-in mask. Apply the conditioner generously from your mid-lengths to ends and then wrap your damp hair in a towel to create a mask-like effect. Leave this to set and work its magic. As time passes your hair will drink the conditioner up and reward you with ultra-soft and silky strands.
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Words by Beauty Editor / Sarah Barnes
Photography / Studio PIBE