Now, onto my latest find that's become an integral part of my haircare routine: Dermtropics Raw Coconut + Aloe Vera Moisturizing Shampoo (P350 / 50ml and P1,200 / 500ml). Yes, it's low-foaming, low pH, fragrance-free, and yes, it’s fantastic. The lack of foam initially made me skeptical. I mean, how can something that doesn't lather like a soapy cloud actually clean my hair?

Olaplex, the acclaimed hair care brand, has successfully made its official debut in the Philippines, delighting fans with its Complete Hair Repair System. This comprehensive hair solution, known for its vegan, cruelty-free formulas and unique numbering system, promises to repair, strengthen, and nourish hair from the inside out.

One of the easiest ways to drastically change your look is by transforming your hair. There's a multitude of ways you can cut and dye your hair in an instant, either at a salon or by doing it yourself. In just a couple of hours, your jet-black hair can morph into a vibrant, "fifty shades of purple", just like @piakarinaa’s hair! And in a flash, you can gain a boost of confidence you never knew was inside you. The transformation itself? That's the easy part. The aftercare, however, may be a bit trickier.

That’s why COLORS by Zenutrients has made colored hair after-care more accessible locally and at an affordable price point, too! The new brand offers hair care for everyday maintenance for a duo benefit of gentle toning and extra moisture. Both of which are the hardest to maintain for dyed hair.

When you’re born with naturally coily, curly or wavy hair like me, then you know the struggles of styling it. It really is one of the hardest things to master when you start learning how to take care of textured hair, am I right? Especially if you’re just starting out, it can get complicated and overwhelmingly messy.

And so it was such a thrill when I was finally able to book a haircut with Cutz and Curlz by Jazz’s hair salon! They offer quality haircuts and styling sessions for beginners taking care of curly hair, as well as long time CGM (Curly Girl Method) practitioners alike.

My hair has always been one of the physical attributes I pay most attention to but only last year did I really learn how to care for it properly. I have also become more confident in exploring different styles and colors so my hair has been through a lot - to say the least.

I am fresh from my fifth dye job of the year so I decided to put the Saborino Shampoo Moist (P995 / 440ml) and the Saborino Treatment (Conditioner) Moist (P995 / 440ml) to the test!

Selsun Blue hasn’t left my bathroom since I first discovered it over a year ago. I know, I was so late to the game, but I’m just happy that dandruff is no longer a problem for me! I make sure to keep backups so that I never run out in the middle of a shower. I only need to use it twice a week (it’s a treatment shampoo) and that’s enough to keep the flakes and itchiness away.

That was why I was so excited to try these Kracie products. This is my first time to try Japanese hair care! For a bit of context, I have wavy hair and have been doing the Curly Girl Method on and off for a year as I now have the freedom (thanks, mom!) to explore my newfound interest in dyeing my hair to match all those tumblr girl pictures I had saved in my phone from circa 2010.

In the last two years I’ve developed extra sensitive scalp and facial skin. Now I can’t just use hair products unless I really want to risk rashes on my scalp and pimples on my face! But when Aveda sent me a set of samples to try out last December, I thought I’d give it a chance since the products are supposed to be for “strengthening” hair. I have fine hair and hair fall so I was curious to see if it would help.

Well, let’s just say that I loved the sample size so much that I bought the 1 liter bottle!

Kérastase is a haircare brand that I’ve had great experience with so far. It addressed my post-partum hair fall a couple of years back with the Kérastase Genesis Anti-Hair fall line while I’ve used up a couple of bottles of the Kérastase Discipline Oléo-Relax Hair Oil. It is one of their best-sellers after all!

During most of my childhood I had pin straight hair that needed little to no management. Then right before high school, my curls happened! My hair started growing out curly to my surprise. I would try to hide with wide headbands and ponytails because people said it was buhaghag. In high school I was regularly rebonding my hair during the summers. By the time I was in college, my hair was fried, so I chose to stop getting my hair treated. College was more than five years ago at this point and while my hair is more alive, I wasn’t completely sold on how it looked. I knew I had curly hair; I just didn’t know what to do with it.

Dear Beauté Himawari shampoos and conditioners are always well-loved here at Project Vanity. Liz featured the hair combo on her new finds way back in 2015 and the launch of the Volume & Repair variant in 2016 showed great results. A travel-size sample set was even included in the Project Vanity J-Beauty Kit!

Now a new variant was recently released and it’s especially formulated for mature hair: the Dear Beauté Himawari Smooth & Repair Shampoo and Conditioner (P745/500ml each).

Shampoo bars have been in the market for years. Lush released their first shampoo bar in 1988 and has produced a wide range of varieties to cater to different hair needs since then. Local brands like Zenutrients, Human Heart Nature, and SMEs like Beach Born, Ecobar, and Rinse & Repeat have their own versions too. But more than the availability in the market, the human drive towards becoming more environmentally conscious has brought these hair cleansing soaps on to a different level. Now, shampoo bars are no longer confined to a small niche as more and more people are ditching traditional shampoo bottles and sachets for it.

I’ve been suffering from dandruff since my early 20s. I’ve written here a few times about how I always rotate anti-dandruff shampoo in my hair care routine because without it, my scalp would turn into a flaky, itchy mess! It gets even worse when I’m stressed out. Sometimes, when I can’t stop scratching, my scalp would get small wounds already. Gross but it is the unglamorous truth to my super sensitive scalp.

Part of our “new normal”-acquired skills is learning to DIY things that we usually outsource – manicures, pedicures, foot spas, and facials. I also know some who have braved cutting their own hair learning from TikTok tutorials. While I still leave the scissors to the professionals, hair coloring at home is something that I have learned to embrace.

How obsessed are you with washing your hands and body on a scale of one to ten? I would say I’m pretty up there. I’m not yet - I think - up to the point of being truly obsessive-compulsive about it, but I probably wash my hands at least 15 times a day. Aside from pandemic reasons, I have a very fluffy dog who is an instant dirt magnet. So washing for me is up there on my list of daily priorities.

I’ve accumulated quite a few favorite cleansers for this purpose, and I think you should try them out if you haven’t yet!

The first time I tried Kérastase was in 2012, and it was love at first application. It was the Elixir Ultime that did it for me - I’ve tried serums similar to it before from the drugstore, but there was nothing like it in terms of how refined the texture is and how nice my hair is every time I use it. I’ve tried several Kérastase products since then but their hair serums are still my must-have from the brand. I always have a bottle for days when my hair needs extra shine and softness.

Ever since the start of the community quarantine, online marketplaces like Shopee have helped give us convenient access to certain things from the outside world. Learning a new hobby? You're likely to find competitively-priced supplies. Forgot to pick something up from the last supply run? Perhaps one of your favorite sellers has it. Want to try something new? There’s tons of listings to discover.

Pantene celebrates pride month by highlighting the stories of two Salontastic women. Just like them, we want you to love and enjoy greater hair days everyday, and in every way. Flaunt your Pride with Pantene.

Who here misses going to the salon and coming out with Salontastic hair? Nowadays, we’re not able to go to the salon to give our hair some TLC. If we neglect taking care of our hair, it might lead to hair damage. We talked to celebrity stylist Renz Pangilinan, who has worked on the hair of Gabbi Garcia, Ivana Alawi and Kylie Versoza, about hair damage and how to prevent it.

Renz says that the main causes of hair damage are sun exposure, hair styling and hair coloring. With his clients not able to go to the salon, he noticed that their hair showed signs of damage. “There’s a big difference since they are not able to have their regular salon treatment. It lacks shine and luster. It’s also more damaged and dry.”

Do you miss the feeling of stepping out of the salon and having fabulous hair? Well, you’re in luck because now there’s a way for you to still pamper your hair at home. Here are six steps on how to achieve salon hair at home with the help of Pantene’s Salontastic Solutions.