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Sephora Hair Must-Buys

Long-term hair color, constant flying, and Taiwan's heat and humidity: these are the products I genuinely recommend. Hair care is self-care.

Translated from Jasmine’s original Chinese. The illustrated slides are on the interactive reader.

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  1. My Sephora must-buy list · hair edition (cover)

    Long-term hair color, constant flying and Taiwan's heat and humidity: these are the products I genuinely love. Hair care is self care. Good hair products make every day a little easier and a little more confident.

  2. K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask · the mask I've repurchased most

    A leave-in deep repair that actually repairs damage and improves elasticity and strength; not heavy, not greasy, fine for thin, soft hair, and a must for bleached, damaged hair. Good hair care isn't about making hair look good; it's about actually nursing it back.

  3. K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil · light, never heavy

    I'm so scared of heavy hair oils, but this one isn't at all! Tames frizz and adds shine without the grease. After blow-drying, a drop or two on the ends: smooth, shiny ends without sacrificing volume.

  4. K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo · my No. 1 dry shampoo

    Non-aerosol and TSA-friendly so it goes straight on the plane, zero white cast, a lifesaver for dark hair, instant root lift: it's how I survive every humid, sticky Taiwan summer day. No bad hair days, just days without K18 AirWash.

  5. Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner Mist · my new crush

    The nozzle is genius: a fine mist that releases slowly so hair absorbs it better; honey plus light hydration. On long flights, in AC or when hair's dry and frizzy, a few spritzes and you feel it instantly. Every strand deserves kindness.

  6. Sephora's squeezable travel bottles · the exclusive find I always travel with

    One of the best little things at Sephora: collapsible so they don't hog space, super-squeezable silicone, a twist top that doesn't leak, zero issues at airport security. $8 USD, No. 1 on my travel must-haves. Travel comfort often comes from little details like these.

  7. Bonus · EBB Ocean Club Instant Slip + Shine

    Leave-in, works on all hair types, light, smooth and glossy, TSA-friendly: a few spritzes and hair is instantly soft, shiny and tangle-free; perfect for travel. Good hair isn't just for home; it should glow when you travel too.

Read it with the slides →The illustrated version on the LA Guide →

An original JSLALALAND field guide by Jasmine Chang (@jslalaland).