Beauty All-new hair heroes, plus matte makeup
From smart stylers to high-tech haircare, beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak has the lowdown on this y year’s g game changers g
LIGHT THERAPY 1. Hairmax Prima 7 Lasercomb $395
Red-light therapy is known for its antiageing benefits, but it also helps stimulate circulation and hair growth. You can visit a dermatologist, or try it at home with this device that works just like a regular brush but delivers light to the follicles to boost fullness and treat hair loss.
THE SMART BRUSH 2. Kerastase Hair Coach under $200
Say hello to the world’s first smart brush! This gadget analyses and monitors your hair’s health with nifty technology such as an in-built microphone to listen out for split ends, dryness and breakage, and a sensor to see if you’re brushing too hard or too fast. Equipped with wi-fi to connect to your smartphone, it stores all your info in an app, so you can check your progress. It’ll be hitting counters later this year.
HUMIDITY-PROOFER 3. Philips Easy Shine Ionic Styling Brush $39.95
It’s infused with special ionic technology to neutralise static and reduce frizz, leaving your locks smooth and shiny after one use. Especially great in winter or when humidity y is throughg the roof!
GLUTENGLUTEN-FREE HAIRCARE 4. Abba Pure Performance Hair Care from $22.40
If you’re like me and don’t want to even think about giving up pasta or your morning toast, you can join the gluten-free crusade just by washing your hair! And if you’re actually gluten intolerant, this range of goodies is perfect, especially if you suffer from skin sensitivity or dermatitis. Abba has a whole line of products, from shampoos to styling, in which gluten is replaced with quinoa, barley and soy proteins.
DRY SHAMPOO FOAM 5. Ouai Dry Shampoo Foam Coming soon!
We’re all familiar with dry shampoo powder sprays, and you may have also seen the paste version, but this year is all about the foam. Created by Jen Atkin – stylist to the Kardashianss and model Chrissy Teigen – this waterless cleanser transforms from a foam to a powder r when rubbed between your hands, and instantly removes oil and product build-up from dry locks. Keep your eye out for it at Sephora later this year.
HAIR PLUMPERS 6. Goldwell Kerasilk Repower Volume Plumping Cream $34.95
The thickening products used to enhance volume by coating strands didn’t really work on thin hair types. The new breed of volume-boosters work by penetrating deep into the hair’s structure, so it stays full and lifted for longer. This plumper is packed with keratin and elastin to work magic whi while you’re wearing it.
H HAIR SKINCARE 7.7 Matrix Sugar Shine Polishing Hair Scrub $31
From serums and exfoliators to micellar cleansers and BB creams, hair products inspired by skincare are on the rise. Matrix’s sugar scrub i is a pre-shampoo treatment t that buffs away old product a and dry skin, giving your scalp a proper clean while p promoting hair g growth. Plus, it c can be used on y your body, too!