Summer haircare tips for men

Managing hair during the intense heat and high humidity of an Asian summer can feel like an uphill battle, constantly fighting oiliness, flat roots and unwanted mid-day odours. Here’s a curated list of haircare essentials to help you stay fresh and in control throughout the season

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Aesop Volumising Shampoo

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For those dealing with naturally fine and thinning hair that tends to deflate the moment humidity strikes, building structural body during your wash routine is key. This one is uniquely boosted with Polyquaternium-67, a specialised lifting ingredient engineered to assist in the physical separation of individual hair shafts, creating immediate thickness and visible layer dimension. Infused with a cooling, herbaceous blend of mint, fennel seed and rosemary leaf, it calms hot summer scalps while providing vital hydration and a healthy lustre.

Dior Sauvage Hair Serum

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Formulated with 91% natural-origin ingredients, this ultra-light, non-greasy serum is a single-step grooming treatment designed to hydrate and care for men’s hair. It helps protect and soften the hair fiber, while leaving it conditioned with a clean, healthy shine and the signature Sauvage fragrance.

Hermès Barénia Perfumed Hair Mist

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Throughout a long summer day, hair can easily absorb environmental odors like a sponge. The Hermès Barénia Perfumed Hair Mist offers a light, airy solution that instantly boosts silkiness and shine without drying out the strands. Created by legendary perfumer Christine Nagel, it envelops the hair in a captivating chypre fragrance, blending bright butterfly lily and miracle berry with deep, enveloping notes of oakwood and intense patchouli.

Jaaam Sea Salt Scrub Cleanser

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To effectively combat the flat, greasy roots caused by summer humidity, a balanced scalp environment is absolutely essential. This scrub cleanser acts as a detox treatment, offering an immersive sea salt scalp massage that actively draws out stubborn oil plugs and product buildup. By deep-cleansing the hair follicles, it also reduces the growth of acne-causing bacteria and prevents summer scalp breakouts.

Philosophy Mood Lab™ Pistachio Paradise Hair and Body Mist

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If you want to transform your morning routine into a truly uplifting sensory experience, Philosophy’s Hair and Body Fragrance Mist is an excellent choice. Infused with a beautiful blend of pistachio flower, warm vetiver and creamy cinnamon milk, the scent is thoughtfully designed using neuroscience to help boost your mood. Beyond its addictive, sun-drenched aroma, this multi-tasking spray is enriched with skincare actives like niacinamide and glycerin, providing 24-hour hydration for both skin and hair while acting as a protective shield against summer dryness.

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