On top of my usual frizzy hair issues caused by perming and lack of haircare, baking in a kitchen for several hours a day inevitably contributes to my greasy scalp due to excess oil and sweat trapped in the hair follicles. I’ve been told several times that I should not be washing my hair too often as it will cause the glands to overreact and produce more sebum, which kind of defeats the purpose.
Trust me. Because of my work nature, it’s not realistic to shampoo my hair only once a day. Well actually… Either way it’s tough to only shampoo once with SG’s unforgiving hot and humid environment.
The most painful moment of perming my hair is to actually NOT wash my hair for 24-48 hours. Man, it was really tough… and I even resorted to waking up in the middle of the night to shampoo my greasy curls because I simply couldn’t stand the itch.
My Haircare Solution – PHS Hairscience
Hair improvements cannot be done in a day or two, so I have recently embarked on a hair care journey with PHS Hairscience.
My hair only starts to form grease after sweating too much; but on normal situations, I don’t experience any issues. Hence, they recommended me the ADV Nutrition Bundle Kit, which helps to eliminate excess buildup and oil while providing a deep cleanse (Suitable for all scalp types). If you are facing more serious issues like Dandruff, you can opt for their Purifying range instead.
The Nutrition range is more focused on providing all-rounded benefits for common hair problems in general.
ADV Nutrition Elixir (Used weekly)
Used as the foundation of any hair care regime, this acts as a potent scalp primer that exfoliates and rebalances your scalp, which in turn improves the nutrients absorption of hair care products to support better hair growth and healthy tresses. The active ingredients in the formula also helps to eliminate toxins and impurities that clog the follicles.
This step might be tedious for the lazy individuals as it requires an extra step to a standard haircare regime, but this weekly treatment is essential for maximised effectiveness.
ADV Nutrition Shampoo & Conditioner
I’ve heard of “double cleanse” for skincare routines, but never for haircare. But it’s actually quite essential for scalp care especially for clogged hair follicles. You can pair the ADV Nutrition shampoo with FEM Fortify Shampoo for an intensive cleanse. Formulated with the Patent 5 Complex that contains Honey Locust, Chinese Cucumber, Marsh Parsley, Angelica Dahurica Root Extract and Adzuki Bean, this special blend is effective for overall scalp health.
The shampoo feels super refreshing and soothing, like a breath of fresh air that is minty and cooling. However, I find that it is slightly dry on my hair ends, hence I personally prefer to use it on my scalp while I use another moisturising shampoo for the hair ends. Alternatively, you can use their ADV Nutrition Conditioner to moisturise.
ADV Nutrition Tonic
This leave-in formula provides better protection and hair growth for your scalp as it is strengthened against damage by UV rays and external environmental stressors. When it comes to leave-in products, I am quite particular about the smell, but the overall scent was quite pleasant.
PHS Hairscience is a miracle solution for different hair concerns. After using their range of haircare products, I noticed that my scalp became less itchy and greasy, and the effects were pretty immediate if you’re looking for an urgent solution.
The ADV Nutrition range is also perfect for those who are looking for haircare products that promotes overall healthy growth without the need to tackle any serious hair or scalp problems. As an all-rounded product, I think it works perfectly!
*This post is written in collaboration with PHS Hairscience, and all opinions are of my own
