Her World Hair Awards 2021: Best treatments for dry and damaged hair

Where

TK Trichokare, #05-22A Ngee Ann City; #02-24 Nex; #03-19 Velocity @ Novena Square; #05-11 The Clementi Mall; tel: 6338-8680 Treatment Advanced Age Defying Hair Treatment, $745

What it is

Detoxifies the scalp while restoring hair lustre and moisture using an oxyjet to deliver the active nutrients. The personal private rooms make this a comfortable session, even when the outlet is fully booked.

Our tester says

“My scalp looked clearer and itched less. My hair also seemed to have regained some volume and bounciness.”

Where

Leekaja Beauty Salon, #03-13 Mandarin Gallery, tel: 8133-0818 Treatment Miracle Aqua Treatment, from $280

What it is

Uses natural ingredients like Quebec water and oils like macadamia nut, along with an ice-cold straightener that cools the hair, and that cools the hair, and prevents moisture and nutrient loss. The aim is to deliver shine and smoothness. Dry, damaged and bleached hair is instantly softer and looks healthier. Hair also has a natural bounce.

Our tester says

“Even after a few washes, my recently bleached and coloured hair remained soft and smooth – just like in a shampoo ad.”

Where

Urban Hair, #03-01 Shaw Centre, tel: 6737-7813 Treatment Aveda Botanical Repair Hair & Scalp Treatment, $297.46

What it is

Using Aveda’s 100 per cent vegan Botanical Repair range, the treatment is said to repair and strengthen hair against breakage. The relaxing two-hour treatment gave us a cleaner scalp and smoother, more manageable hair.

Our tester says

“My usually dead-looking bleached hair looked great and alive.”

Where

Chez Vous Hair Salon, #05-05 Ngee Ann City, tel: 6732-9388 Treatments Supreme Sugar Hair Lamination, from $305, and Advanced Sugar Hair Lamination, from $235

What it is

The two treatments protect hair against humidity, moisture loss, and even damage by daily brushing and washing. They also repair and restore, leaving hair smooth, manageable and shiny. The Supreme version is a hybrid of Hair Botox, Keratin and Hair Lamination, promising intense curl reduction that lasts up to three months; the Advanced version fights frizz and can be done immediately after a colour job, lasting up to six weeks with proper homecare.

Our tester says

“I was stunned by how tame my hair was after – I could run my fingers through without feeling a single tangle.”

Where

Prep Luxe, #01-62 Capitol Piazza, tel: 6384-1406 What Organic Smoothing Treatment, from $298

What it is

A no-nasties keratin treatment that uses 100 per cent natural ingredients, for long-lasting frizz control and silky smooth hair without affecting your hair’s natural body. It’s also safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mums.

Our tester says

“It’s a great treatment if you’re looking for an easy way to manage your hair, but don’t want a rebonded look.”

Where

Yann Beyrie, #03-01D Wisma Atria, tel: 6235-2476 Treatment Davines Express, $109

What it is

The treatment lasts under an hour and uses organic ingredients to repair and nourish dry, damaged hair. It’s also suitable after a colour job as it helps seal in the pigments for long-lasting colour. Hair is instantly soft and manageable.

Our tester says

“My colour still looked vibrant and fresh, while my hair felt super soft to the touch.”

Where

Hair Inn, #B1-19 Seletar Mall, tel: 6702-2529 Treatment Shiseido Professional Sublimic Airy Flow Express Treatment, from $138

What it is

It repairs and smoothens dry, damaged or chemically treated hair, all within an hour. With proper homecare, the results are long-lasting and hair is less prone to tangles. The blowout we got lasted till the next day.

Our tester says

“Hair felt smoother, firmer and less prone to breakage, without feeling weighed down.”