Tried & True: Haircare Favorites From Sephora

We’re finally experiencing the haircare boom in the Philippines. No longer limited to just shampoo and conditioner, consumers now have access to an expansive range of products designed to elevate their hair routines. From nourishing scalp serums and pre-wash treatments to frizz-control solutions, texturizers, and weightless hair mists, the options are endless. With so many choices available, finding the right products can feel overwhelming—but that’s where we come in.

Sephora has long been a go-to destination for cult-favorite haircare and exciting new discoveries. With an ever-expanding selection, it’s the perfect place to explore products that go beyond the basics. Here are some of our top picks from Sephora.ph right now.

OUAI St. Barts Hair and Body Mist

Few hair perfumes strike the perfect balance between long-lasting and effortlessly wearable, but OUAI’s St. Barts Hair and Body Mist does just that. The lightweight, alcohol-free formula is designed to refresh hair without drying it out, making it perfect for mid-day touch-ups or post-wash luxury. This tropical scent is a vacation in a bottle—think sun-warmed coconuts, salty ocean air, and ripe fruits mingling with notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and musk. It’s a fresh yet sultry fragrance that lingers beautifully on both hair and skin. Infused with hydrating ingredients, it also helps combat dryness and frizz while keeping strands soft and touchable. This has become our obsession.

OUAI Medium Hair Shampoo

Finding the right shampoo for medium hair can be tricky—it needs to cleanse without stripping, hydrate without weighing hair down, and keep strands smooth yet full of life. OUAI’s Medium Hair Shampoo does all that and more. Infused with the brand’s signature Melrose Place scent—a sophisticated blend of rose, bergamot, lychee, cedarwood, and white musk—this shampoo turns your hair-washing routine into a luxurious experience. But it’s not just about the fragrance; the formula is packed with strengthening keratin, hydrating babassu and coconut oils, and smoothing kumquat extract to leave hair soft, shiny, and frizz-free. It is designed specifically for medium hair types and strikes the perfect balance between moisture and lightweight volume, making it ideal for those who need hydration without heaviness. It’s also color-safe, sulfate-free, and formulated to gently cleanse without stripping natural oils, ensuring your hair stays healthy and vibrant.

OUAI Medium Hair Conditioner

A conditioner that nourishes without weighing hair down—OUAI’s Medium Hair Conditioner delivers the perfect balance of moisture, softness, and shine. Designed specifically for medium hair types, it hydrates while keeping strands light and bouncy, making it ideal for those who need smoothness without losing volume. Like its shampoo counterpart, this conditioner is infused with OUAI’s signature Melrose Place scent, a dreamy mix of rose, bergamot, lychee, cedarwood, and white musk, leaving your hair delicately perfumed long after you rinse.

The formula is packed with strengthening keratin, ultra-nourishing babassu and coconut oils, and antioxidant-rich kumquat extract, working together to reduce frizz, improve manageability, and enhance shine. It’s also color-safe, sulfate-free, and designed to keep hair healthy and resilient, making it a must-have for daily hydration. For best results, pair it with the OUAI Medium Hair Shampoo, and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing to maximize its smoothing and conditioning effects.

OUAI Scalp Serum

Completing our OUAI obsession is this Scalp Serum, a lightweight yet powerful treatment designed to restore scalp health, promote hair growth, and boost overall hair vitality. This fast-absorbing serum is packed with adaptogens like arctic root, Siberian ginseng, and chaga mushroom, which help protect against oxidative stress and strengthen the scalp’s natural barrier. Meanwhile, a nourishing blend of peptides and hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates and soothes, reducing dryness, itchiness, and irritation.

Perfect for all hair types, it’s a weightless, non-greasy formula that can be used daily to create the ideal foundation for healthier, fuller hair. We love how this never leaves our scalp oily or causes buildup. It feels calming (and even cooling) on the scalp.

Use it on damp or dry hair, massaging a few drops into the scalp to stimulate circulation and encourage optimal hair growth. Consider it your must-have pre-styling step for long-term hair health.

SOL DE JANEIRO Brazilian Glossy Nourishing Hair Oil

If silky, radiant, and frizz-free hair is the goal, SOL DE JANEIRO’s Brazilian Glossy Nourishing Hair Oil is the answer. This ultra-luxe oil delivers deep hydration, intense shine, and lasting frizz control, all while wrapping your hair in the brand’s iconic Cheirosa ’62 scent—a delicious blend of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla that lingers beautifully.

The lightweight formula is infused with Brazilian miracle ingredients like Pataua oil, Pequi oil, and Buriti fruit oil.

Unlike heavier oils that can weigh hair down, this formula is fast-absorbing and non-greasy, making it ideal for all hair types. It can be used as a finishing touch on dry hair for a glossy, polished look or applied to damp hair for added hydration and protection before styling, which is how we usually use it. A few drops are all you need for glass-like shine and smoothness.

BRIOGEO Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum

This is like a reset button for the scalp. This lightweight yet potent serum soothes irritation, balances oil production, and detoxifies for a fresher, healthier scalp. We use this occasionally, as needed.

At the heart of its formula are binchotan charcoal and tea tree oil, a powerhouse duo that absorbs impurities, removes buildup, and calms itchiness. Paired with witch hazel, it helps control excess oil, making it perfect for oily scalps, dry scalps, and everything in between. Peppermint and spearmint oils deliver an instant cooling effect, while aloe vera hydrates and soothes without making roots greasy.

This clean formula is free from silicones, sulfates, and artificial dyes and is safe for color-treated, chemically processed, and sensitive scalps. It’s also clinically proven to support a balanced scalp microbiome, helping to reduce flakes and prevent irritation over time.

Use it post-wash on a damp or dry scalp—just a few drops massaged in can help extend the time between washes while keeping hair fresh and healthy.

JOON Sumac Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Shampoo

Our favorite for a deeper cleanse (like when we’re getting product buildup or dandruff), this exfoliating shampoo is gentle yet satisfying. This unique 2-in-1 exfoliating shampoo removes buildup, excess oil, and flakes while nourishing the scalp for stronger, healthier hair growth.

At the core of its formula is sumac, a powerhouse antioxidant that helps detoxify the scalp and support hair health. It’s paired with Persian pomegranate, known for its scalp-rejuvenating benefits, and hyaluronic acid, which hydrates without heaviness. The gentle exfoliation comes from ultra-fine sugar crystals, which buff away dead skin cells and buildup without irritating the scalp.

The result? A clean, refreshed scalp that feels balanced—not stripped. Ideal for all hair types, this sulfate-free formula provides weightless volume, enhanced shine, and a healthier scalp environment for stronger hair growth. Plus, its subtle, invigorating scent makes wash day feel like a self-care ritual. As for us, we use this once a week.

Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Banana + Coconut Nourishing Superfoods Hair Pack

We were lured by the scent—a tropical blend of creamy banana and fresh coconut that smells like a sun-drenched getaway. It’s sweet, comforting, and just the right amount of indulgent, turning every wash into a mood-boosting ritual.

But we stayed for the formula and results. Packed with nutrient-rich superfoods, this duo deeply hydrates, strengthens, and revives dry or damaged hair without leaving it heavy or greasy.

The sulfate-free, silicone-free formula makes it safe for color-treated and chemically processed hair, ensuring weightless hydration, enhanced shine, and long-lasting softness. Whether used daily or as a weekly moisture boost, this superfood-packed duo keeps hair looking and feeling its healthiest.

Virtue Frizz Block Smoothing Spray

This is one of the coolest pre-blowdry products we’ve tried—the one that finally made us believe in the power of a good pre-styling step. Unlike most anti-frizz sprays that promise sleekness but leave hair feeling stiff or coated, Virtue’s Frizz Block Smoothing Spray delivers weightless, humidity-resistant smoothness that actually lasts. This heat-activated mist forms an invisible shield around each strand, sealing in moisture while keeping out frizz for up to 72 hours.

It’s powered by Alpha Keratin 60ku, a reparative protein that strengthens, smooths, and protects against damage. Pink pomelo extract adds a boost of shine and nourishment with its blend of vitamins A, C, and B1, while phytantriol enhances heat protection and helps lock in hydration. With a fresh, citrusy scent and an ultra-light feel, this spray makes styling easier, leaving hair soft, glossy, and effortlessly polished. Spritz it onto damp hair before blow-drying for a smoother, longer-lasting finish—no stiffness, no residue, just frizz-free hair that moves beautifully.

Joon Saffron Hair Elixir Pistachio + Rose Hair Oil

A hair oil that feels as luxurious as it smells, Joon’s Saffron Hair Elixir Pistachio + Rose Hair Oil is a true multitasker—smoothing frizz, boosting shine, and deeply nourishing strands. The scent is indulgent—warm, slightly nutty pistachio balanced with delicate rose for a fragrance that lingers softly throughout the day. It is easy to overapply given how lovely it smells, but remember a little goes a long way.

Infused with saffron, one of the world’s most precious spices, this antioxidant-rich formula helps strengthen hair and protect it from environmental stressors. Pistachio and rose oils add an extra layer of hydration and softness, sealing in moisture while keeping hair light and bouncy.

Moroccanoil Treatment

A cult classic for a reason, Moroccanoil Treatment is the kind of product that instantly makes hair look healthier, shinier, and more polished. It’s a multitasking oil that smooths frizz, boosts hydration, and improves manageability, all while adding a signature silky finish that never feels heavy or greasy.

It’s our top recommendation for those just starting with hair oils or anyone apprehensive about using them. After all, this was the product that opened our world to hair oils—it’s easy to use, incredibly effective, and never overwhelming for the hair.

At the heart of the formula is argan oil, rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids that help strengthen hair, improve elasticity, and protect against environmental stressors. The lightweight yet deeply nourishing texture makes it a go-to for taming flyaways, softening dry ends, and adding a glossy sheen to any style.

And then there’s the scent—the warm, slightly sweet blend of spiced amber and floral notes has become an icon on its own. Whether used on damp hair as a pre-styling treatment or on dry hair for extra shine and frizz control, a little goes a long way in transforming the look and feel of your strands.

Virtue Colorkick Illuminating Mask

A color-treated hair savior, Virtue Colorkick Illuminating Mask delivers instant vibrancy, deep nourishment, and long-lasting protection in just minutes. Unlike heavy masks that can dull or weigh hair down, this lightweight formula revives color, enhances shine, and keeps strands feeling soft and bouncy. What makes it special is Virtue’s Alpha Keratin 60ku, a breakthrough protein that repairs damage at the cuticle level, strengthening hair while sealing in color and moisture. Antioxidant-rich ingredients help protect against fading and environmental stressors, ensuring color-treated hair stays fresh and radiant for longer.

The texture is rich but never heavy, melting into hair and rinsing out effortlessly. With continued use, it improves hair’s overall health, smoothness, and light-reflecting shine, making the color look more vibrant and luminous with every treatment. Use it once or twice a week in place of conditioner for a salon-level refresh at home. Apply generously, leave on for a few minutes, and rinse to reveal hydrated, glossy, and brilliantly lit strands.

Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo

Not really a dry shampoo user? Same. But when we do reach for one, it’s almost always Amika Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo. We use it mostly to extend nicely styled blowouts.

Unlike traditional formulas that can leave hair feeling chalky or stiff, this one absorbs oil, refreshes roots, and adds volume without any heavy residue. It’s lightweight, invisible, and doesn’t dull the hair, making it a great option even for those who typically avoid dry shampoo.

Formulated with sea buckthorn, it nourishes while it refreshes, keeping hair soft instead of dry or gritty. The ultra-fine powder blends effortlessly, meaning no awkward white cast, even on darker hair. Plus, it has Amika’s signature warm, slightly fruity scent that makes second-day (or third-day) hair feel fresh and clean.

It’s ideal for extending a blowout, reviving limp roots, or just spacing out wash days without feeling like there’s product buildup. A few spritzes, a quick massage into the scalp, and hair instantly looks and feels better—without that telltale dry shampoo texture.

Virtue Create Texturizing Spray

Some texturizing sprays can leave hair feeling stiff or gritty, but Virtue Create Texturizing Spray strikes the perfect balance—adding touchable texture, soft volume, and effortless hold without the crunch. It’s the kind of product that gives hair that cool, undone look, whether you’re enhancing natural waves or adding grip to a fresh blowout.

The formula contains Virtue’s signature Alpha Keratin 60ku. It also smells incredible, with a fresh, clean scent that lingers just enough. A few spritzes at the roots and mid-lengths instantly revive flat hair, adding natural-looking volume and separation for that perfectly imperfect finish. Use it to refresh next-day hair, add grip before styling, or give freshly curled waves a more effortless, lived-in feel.

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