Have you ever returned from a hawker centre or barbeque and felt disgusted by the lingering odours trapped in your hair? With steamboat and barbeque season upon us, all the more reason to pay attention to this perennial problem.
That’s why we’ve come up with this list of scented hair mists (they’re essentially perfume for your hair), which provide an easy and instant way to refresh your hair in the middle of the day and smell glorious again. What’s more, these bottles are so easy to carry around as they’re small enough to fit into your handbag. Check them out here:
This luxurious hair perfume from Floraiku features an alcohol-free hydrating formula which blends grapefruit oil, mate absolute and vetiver oil for a citrus-fresh scent. Available at escentials.
The Centifolia rose, also known as the ‘Queen of Flowers’, takes centre stage in the Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile Hair Mist. Along with mandarin, bergamot, peony, violet and lily of the valley, this delicate scent keeps your hair smelling feminine and fresh throughout the day.
Envelope your tresses with the delicate scent of Centifolia and Damask Roses with this new hair mist from the luxury candle- and perfume-maker. The product is also made with shine-enhancing Camellia oil to nourish your hair. Available at Diptyque Takashimaya S.C and escentials.
Encapsulated in an elegant glass bottle that looks just like Dior’s eau de parfum, each spray of this luxury hair mist leaves a luxuriously light and subtle floral fragrance. It’s made with juicy blood orange, neroli and Damascus rose.
Made with camellia oil harnessed from flowers in Jeju Island, it leaves a wonderful scent that masks any odours in your hair. Camellia oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which helps nourish hair while moisturising it, forming a protective layer on your hair to keep your hair smooth and sleek. Gently massage it into wet or dry hair after spraying. Available at innisfree stores.
If your hair is looking a bit lacklustre and frizzy, simply mist all over with this rose-infused glossing spray that works to lock in hydration and revive the shine in your hair. It’s also great as a finishing touch after you’ve styled your hair. Plus, its canister features a pretty floral design that’s sure to look good in your beauty arsenal. Available at Sephora.
Bring a bit of French luxury into your life (and locks) with this lightweight hair mist that’s formulated with pure Argan oil to give long-lasting shine and detangle your hair. It’s got a deeper, more full-bodied scent of gardenia, white musk and sandalwood, with a hint of peach. Spray further away – about 25 or 30 cm from your tresses. Available exclusively at Action Hair Salon.
Kill two birds with one stone, with this versatile mist that can be used on both your hair and body. It’s available in three scents – Secret Bloom (featuring notes of bergamot mandarin, peony blossom rose and white musk), Baby Musk (featuring notes of ylang ylang, basil, jasmine, rose, peach, iris, white musk and vanilla), and One Love (featuring notes of green grape, orange, rose, jasmine and white musk).
For something more fruity, turn to Chanel’s vibrant formula featuring notes of grapefruit, along with floral jasmine and white musk. It coats your hair with a delicate fragrance without drying it out. Spray directly onto your hair or mist it onto your hairbrush before combing it through.
If you’re willing to splurge, this hair mist covers up any odours with the brand’s signature fragrance – top notes of green apple, peach and rose beautifully balanced with base notes of cedarwood and white mask. It’s also formulated with keratin and silk oils to nourish and repair damaged hair, as well as protects from harmful UV rays. Available at Sephora.
Text: Elizabeth Liew / Additional reporting: Arissa Ha
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