NOT YOUR USUAL SUSPECTS

HERE, LITTLE-KNOWN HAIR PRODUCTS FROM BEAUTY BRANDS BEST KNOWN FOR SKINCARE AND MAKEUP.

Beauty brands and their little-known haircare products.

Aesop Shine, $45.

“This mix of good-for-you plant oils (think borage, jojoba and petitgrain) made my dry hair soft and glossy without weighing it down. The unisex herbal scent makes this suitable for guys too.”

– Amanda Lai, beauty writer

Dr Hauschka Neem Hair Oil, $62.

“One of my girlfriends constantly raves about this product, so I was eager to try it. After leaving it on for about 20 minutes, it left a light herbal scent on my hair, and made it soft and shiny.”

– Sherli Chong, designer

Anna Sui Rose Hair Shampoo and Conditioner, $26 each.

“The shampoo cleansed gently and the conditioner kept my locks tangle-free. The best bit: The duo has the brand’s iconic rose scent and left my hair smelling of rose syrup.”

– Lieu Wei Ning, beauty writer

Skinfood Argan Oil Silk Hair Mask, $8.50.

“This two-step treatment consists of a creamy paste – which you slather all over your hair, avoiding the roots – and a serum-infused shower cap (not shown here). I thought the rich paste would weigh my hair down, but when I rinsed it out, my locks were shiny, bouncy and soft.”

– Amanda Lai

Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Hair Mist, $58.

“This has a lovely, light oral scent that lingered for two hours max. But the size of the bottle makes it easy to carry around for midday touch-ups.”

– Jeanne Tai, associate features editor

Soap & Glory Glad Hair Day Shampoo and Conditioner, $16 each.

“Suitable for all hair types, these have antioxidant-rich raspberry fruit vinegar as well as moisturising glycerine to keep tresses soft and silky. My thick mane smelled deliciously fruity and was free of pesky tangles.”

– Jaclyn Gunasilan, beauty writer

Malin + Goetz Cilantro Hair Conditioner, $41.

“I’m not particularly fond of the scent of cilantro, so I liked that this conditioner was lightly fragranced. Even though I have ne hair, the hydrating formula didn’t weigh it down, and my tresses looked lustrous and healthy.” – Penny Seow, senior designer

Apivita Propoline Shine and Revitalising Shampoo, $30.

“I love the smell of honey, one of the main ingredients in this shampoo. The delicious scent lingered on my hair for hours.”

– Ankita Varma, features writer