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INVEST IN THESE NEW HIGH -TECH HAIR HEROES
THE ROLLS-ROYCE OF FLAT IRONS
has finally arrived, and it promises to be up to 50 per cent less damaging than traditional straighteners. Intelligent copper plates with flexible capabilities allow the tool to sense the thickness of the hair and gather it firmly into the plates. What that means: less styling time and more efficient straightening on each section. There’s also three heat settings that you can adjust according to your hair type, plus a sensor that measures the temperature 100 times per second so you’re never at risk of scorching your strands. An investment, yes, but one that will afford your hair better health in spades. Corrale straightener, $699, DYSON, dyson.com.au
IF YOUR FACE
has been lucky enough to encounter some Sturm magic, why shouldn’t the courtesy extend to your scalp? After all, it ages six times faster than the skin on your face, and it’s vital for healthy hair. When you actually think about what you subject it to – colouring it, blasting it with heat, suffocating it beneath greasy gym hair for days on end – it’s little wonder why it starts to give you a hard time on occasion. Dr Barbara Sturm’s new Scalp Serum is packed with hyaluronic acid, caffeine, purslane and panthenol, and it’s designed to be applied directly to the skin. You’ll be rewarded with a soothed scalp that functions better, which means stronger hair growth in the long run.
Scalp Serum, $151, DR BARBARA
STURM, mecca.com.au
YOU KNOW THAT STRESS SHOWS UP
on your skin, but did you know that it can impact your locks, too? Stress can confuse your hair follicles into thinking it’s time to shut down the production of new hair, which results in a thinner, more lacklustre appearance. With everything that’s been going on in the world, your hair is the last thing you need to be worrying about, so avoid further stress by enlisting a little assistance. John Frieda’s new mask, which works into your routine as a weekly treatment, provides intense nourishment for strained strands. It also clarifies the surface of the hair to ensure that your other products can penetrate better and therefore tackle your tresses in tandem. Detox & Repair Masque, $14.99, JOHN FRIEDA, chemistwarehouse.com.au