Peptides are often added to skincare to boost skin health and quality (peptides are short chains of amino acids). That’s why the experts at V & Co. Beauty wondered what peptides could do for hair. This family-owned business was launched by a father and son duo, Tom and Mike Redmond, who created famous brands like Renpure and Aussie. The Redmonds set out to see if they could translate the power of peptides to haircare, and a line of affordable shampoos and conditioners featuring the Redmonds’ Proprietary Peptide Technology was born. You can choose from four options: Curly, Straight, Wavy, and Thick. All of them are free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, dyes, gluten, formaldehyde donors, and propylene glycol. Plus, they’re cruelty-free, vegan, and color-safe.
I tried the V & Co. Beauty shampoo and conditioner set for wavy hair. It’s infused with rice protein to help conjure up those beachy waves. The shampoo and conditioner’s mission is to tame frizz, restore moisture, and encourage bounce. Mission accomplished. Each time I used V & Co., I’d get a gentle wave that looked like I put way more thought and effort into it than I actually did. It has a delicate fragrance and suds up abundantly. The conditioner follows up perfectly by minimizing frizz and making locks shinier and more luscious. But best of all, V & Co. Beauty offers premium haircare at a reasonable price of about $8 each. Find the V & Co. set that’s right for your hair at Walmart, Target, or Amazon.
A Dreamy Overnight Dew Serum as a Boost of Hair Hydration from Down Under
Native to the bushland around Sydney, Australia, the delicate white flannel flower symbolizes fresh starts and new beginnings. Meanwhile, the real flannel flower offers genuine renewing benefits as an ingredient in Ori Lab’s Overnight Dew Serum. This floral ingredient helps to lock in moisture and boost your hair’s glow. Ori Lab blends flannel flower with Vitamin F, camellia, and sunflower oil into an organic, nutrient-rich overnight treatment for all hair types. You apply this leave-in conditioner to clean, damp hair before bed so it can tackle the challenges of brittle and damaged strands while you’re snoozing.
I’m obsessed with beauty products that work while you sleep. It’s my favorite kind of multitasking. The Overnight Dew Serum delivered on its promise. I awoke to soft, frizz-free waves, and my hair absorbed the product quickly—no pillowcases were harmed in testing. It also smells heavenly. The Overnight Dew Serum is free from parabens, artificial colors, gluten, and nuts, making it an extra-gentle overnight leave-in.
The Ori Lab line is created by Nak Hair, an Australian-owned company that reflects the Australian ethos of pure and clean beauty. They offer a range of luxe organic hair products well worth checking out.
