PICTURE: PEXELS
We all love having a scent linger and waft through as we leave the room, but stop spritzing your favourite perfume on your hair! You’re wasting fragrance and damaging your locks in the process.
There’s a budget and hair-friendly option that’s becoming increasingly popular – hair perfume.
What is hair perfume?
Hair perfumes are specially designed fragrances that add a luxurious and pleasant scent to your hair without the damaging effects of regular perfumes.
Traditional perfumes contain a high concentration of alcohol and other harsh ingredients that can strip hair of its natural oils, leading to dryness, brittleness, and even breakage.
Hair perfumes, on the other hand, are crafted to be gentler, often incorporating nourishing ingredients like essential oils, silk proteins, and vitamins that not only scent your hair but also care for it.
5 Reasons to give hair perfume a go
Here are 5 compelling reasons to save your favourite fragrance stash and opt for hair perfume, instead:
1. Lower alcohol content
One of the primary reasons hair perfumes are healthier than traditional scents is their reduced alcohol content. Standard perfumes contain up to 90% alcohol, which acts as a solvent for the fragrance. This can dry out your scalp and hair, leading to frizz and increased susceptibility to damage.
Hair perfumes, by contrast, contain little to no alcohol, making them less drying and better suited for regular use.
2. Hydration and nourishment
Many hair perfumes are enriched with argan oil, keratin, and silk proteins, which provide a fresh, lasting scent and hydrate and strengthen your hair. These nourishing ingredients act as a protective barrier, locking in moisture and adding a subtle shine to your locks, promoting overall hair health. In essence, they blend fragrance with function, offering both beauty and care.
3. Prevents damage from over-washing
Overwashing is one of the leading causes of dryness and split ends. Constantly washing your hair to eliminate odours can strip it of its natural oils. Hair perfumes offer a solution to this dilemma. Instead of reaching for the shampoo every time your hair needs a refresh, a few spritzes of hair perfume can neutralise unwanted smells, allowing you to wash less frequently and maintain your hair’s natural moisture balance.
4. UV protection
Many hair perfumes are formulated with UV filters to protect your hair from the damaging effects of sun exposure. The sun’s rays can weaken hair, fade colour, and cause dryness. With UV protection, hair perfumes help shield your strands from environmental stressors, reducing the impact of sun damage and extending the life of your hairstyle and colour treatments.
5. Reduces frizz and adds shine
Some hair perfumes include anti-frizz properties that help tame flyaways and smooth your hair. By locking in moisture and sealing the cuticle, these products can leave your hair looking glossy and well-groomed. This added shine gives your hair a healthy, radiant appearance, even after long days or exposure to the elements.
Compiled by: Amy Steenkamp
First published by Woman & Home
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