Haircare enthusiasts are raving about Australian brand Straand, which promises to make your hair soft and sleek while soothing your scalp and eliminating dandruff. The brand, which describes itself as ‘skin care for your scalp’, typically retails its full-size hair care routine for over £60.
However, it has recently launched a Scalp Care Starter Kit for those who want to try before they invest. Currently, the brand is offering the kit “for free” when you pay £9.99 for shipping, although the hair care starter kit usually costs £19.
Promising transformative results within six weeks, the kit includes Crown Cleanse Anti-Dandruff Prebiotic Shampoo (£20), Crown Boost Prebiotic Conditioning Treatment (£18) and The Crown Fix Prebiotic Scalp Serum (£20). Beauty fans have hailed the impressive results of this trio, hailing the nutrient-rich ingredients as a “game changer.”
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For example, extract of rosebay, DefenscalpTM – called a “scalp care superhero” – works to keep flakes and oil in check while balancing out your scalp’s microbiome and ecosystem. Panethenol (vitamin B5) and Pentavin are moisturizing powerhouses that leave hair silky, hydrated and voluminous, as well as making hair stronger and less prone to breakage.
Meanwhile, jojoba and almond oil are a multitasking dream team that hydrates, soothes, prevents split ends and dryness, Wales Online reports.
Hydrolyzed wheat protein is praised for its ability to combat frizz by “strengthening from the inside out while giving hair the moisture boost it deserves,” while creating a “protective barrier” against daily wear and tear. The shampoo included in the set is designed to thoroughly cleanse the scalp of excess oil, dandruff and residue, while the conditioner aims to restore shine and moisture.
One user who tested the starter kit commented: “After using Straand my hair feels amazing, soft, hydrated and full of life! The scalp products have really changed the health and appearance of my hair and I love the way it styles!” Another satisfied customer remarked: “I have loved using the Straand Scalp Care Starter Kit. My scalp used to be very dry and itchy and these products have really helped with that. My hair feels super soft and healthy and the Starter Kit is such an easy 3 step hair care routine!
Buzz around a hair care set has been building, as people with psoriasis have shared glowing reviews about the shampoo. Ecstatic customers have reported conversion results; one happy user exclaimed, “I bought this shampoo a little over a month ago and have washed my hair a few times now, I have scalp psoriasis and I’ve been looking everywhere for a shampoo that can keep it under control, this shampoo – and the conditioner soothes my scalp, gently removes flakes, keeps my hair shiny and my strands strong, couldn’t recommend more highly” Another simply expressed her amazement: “I’m at a loss for words.”
The customer went on to share her newfound confidence, saying: “I’ve only been using the products for two days, I’m on the verge of tears at how confident I feel now and being able to put my hair up without lots of dandruff, the best feeling , for the first time in my life, (I have) finally found a product that does exactly what it says.”
Yet another endorses the Straand brand, calling it a “game changer” and sharing her own transformative experience: “Total game changer! I’ve been struggling with bad dandruff for over a year! Couldn’t go three days without washing my hair and have an itchy scalp The first week I used Straand my scalp felt amazing, no more flaky, itchy, oily scalp!
Still, it’s not a silver bullet for everyone; less satisfied voices have also emerged. One user pointed out that while the shampoo had some benefits, it didn’t completely solve their problem, saying, “Flakes aren’t completely gone but takes some of the itchiness away and smells nice.”
Alternatively, if you’re in need of a quick fix for dandruff, Philip Kingsley’s 8-Day Intensive Regime Kit is available for £22.40 here. Additionally, Noughty’s Scalp Health Trichologist Approved 5PC Bundle is now priced at £38.99, down from £49.95.
