Four shampoos for vibrant, healthy hair, including one that is vegan-friendly
Lush’s shampoo bars are solid, packaging free and produce generous lather while those with dry hair should check out John Masters’ Honey and Hibiscus products
If you have dry, overprocessed hair, John Masters’ Shampoo and Conditioner for Damaged Hair with Honey & Hibiscus (HK$330 each/175ml) are here to rescue you. They also contain sunflower seed oil and shea butter but, more importantly, what they don’t have is silicone, sodium lauryl sulphate, parabens and synthetic fragrances.
Rahua’s Color Full Shampoo (HK$320/275ml) and Conditioner (HK$340/275ml) can help prevent brassy tones and keep your colour-treated hair from fading. The plant-based formulas work for all shades, but the shampoo is slightly drying compared with the brand’s other products.
We were sceptical about shampoo bars until Lush’s blocks(HK$220/100 grams) changed our mind. Packaging-free, conditioning and vegan, these shampoo bars produce a generous lather and do not make hair tangle. Our favourite is the green minty Cafe.
For a more affordable option, check out Lux Premium’s Botanique (HK$99.90/510 grams). The wallet-friendly shampoo, one of the bestselling hair products in Japan, comes in two versions – Balance Pure, which adds volume to fine hair, and Damage Repair, which nourishes brittle locks.