5 Hong Kong hairstylists share their favourite hair products

Not sure which products are suitable for your hair? We spoke to some of Hong Kong’s top hairstylists about their go-to products to restore, strengthen and condition dull locks. 

Peter Cheng 

Goldwell – Ultra Volume Lagoom Jam 4 Styling Gel

“This is a product that I often bring on editorial shoots to build bold looks. Suited for all hair types, this fast-drying, volumising styling gel provides extra body and long-lasting volume. It also gives a natural shine for many hours.” –Peter Cheng

Available on zalora.com.hk 

King Lee

Label. M – Texturising Volume Spray

“This versatile styling spray combines the texturising benefits of a dry shampoo with the hold of a hairspray, offering volume especially to those with fine hair, and flat hair situations in humidity.” –King Lee

Available on labelm.com

Nigelle – Smokydry Cream 

“Formulated for men with short hair, this is like a salt spray that gives you a beachy look without any residue. Its mattifying agents texturise your hair without making it greasy. The product is user-friendly and is easily washable.”–King Lee

Available on shampoo.hk 

Dennis Tsui 

Living Proof – Nourishing Styling Cream

“Hair in the perspective of a hairstylist is all about volume, texture and precision. This styling cream conditions and eliminates frizz by blocking humidity without weighing hair down.”–Dennis Tsui

Available on livingproof.com 

Cooney Lai

Hair by Sam McKnight – Modern Hairspray Multi-Task Styling Mist

“A versatile hairspray that volumises, texturises and sets. It holds hair where you want it, then brushes out with ease without any signs of residue. It also comes in a pleasant scent of herbs and watery flowers, with a backdrop of frankincense, cedar and juniper wood.”–Cooney Lai

Available on sammcknight.com 

Oribe – Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil

“This is an oil product that protects hair without feeling greasy and weighing it down. Add a few drops before blow-drying your hair for intense nourishment. It adds high shine and silkiness while detangling and reducing frizz.”–Cooney Lai

Available on oribe.com 

Winky Wong 

Milbon Deesse – Elujada Mellow Oil

“Apply this after washing with shampoo on damp hair. It doesn’t leave hair in an oily state after blow-drying. The combination of baobab seed oil and olive squalene conditions and strengthens the roots.”–Winky Wong

Available on japanesetaste.com 

See also: 5 nourishing hair oils for dry and damaged locks