Coloured Hairspray - Yellow

Product Information

Prescriptions must be written on an Authority Prescription Form, and the approval number must be noted on the prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has been approved by Medicare Australia (indicated by the presence of the approval number). But if you're planning a classic wavy or bouncy look, it really couldn't get any simpler. If you're after a stronger hold, you can use it while you're styling your hair with heated hair tools, and once you're done, feel free to spray some more to secure the look.

A good hairspray is an absolute must-have if you're someone who styles your hair regularly (or even occasionally). In fact, statistics revealed that in 2020 alone, roughly 3.26 million women used hair styling products (including hairsprays) at least once a day or more. With shades available for brunettes, neutral blondes, and icy platinum hair, this Kristin Ess hair gloss neutralizes the warmth of your color. It uses an anti-oxidant complex and alkaline neutralizing system, which the brand says helps create a protective barrier against color fading and hard water minerals. You’ll have to pour the gloss liquid into the activator beforehand and then distribute the mixture section by section on damp hair. There are 16 shades of this formula available, split into options for blonde and brown hair. They’re bright and bold, though there’s also a clear mixer available that lets you create more of a pastel hue from any of the existing shades. Ammonia-free, it’s super gentle, not to mention affordable, as well. Expect results to last anywhere between four and 12 shampoos.

PRIVATE PRESCRIPTION PRICE

Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health. Here we have another amazing tinted gloss. This one (available in 10 shades) helps enhance the tone of your color without necessarily changing it. The formula also leaves your hair with mega-watt shine; think of it as the haircare version of a nail polish top coat. It’s silicone and ammonia-free, too, and while you’ll only get one use out of the bottle, the results do last for three to four weeks—longer than many other comparable products.

Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication. Pro tip: You'll want to swap out your regular shampoo and conditioner on the days you use this product, but note that the pump it comes with can sometimes be flimsy or defective. A product that can improve both the color and condition of your hair? Yes, please. On the color side of things, there are eight shades, a mix of fun, trendy colors (lilac, aquamarine), and more natural options (cocoa, champagne). On the deep conditioning side of things, a trifecta of argan oil, apricot kernel oil, and an amino acid blend help to add hydration, shine, and antioxidant protection. FYI, unlike a regular mask, this needs to be applied onto clean, towel-dried hair and then rinsed out.

BUT… the key is to avoid spraying too close to the hair. Paul shared that “the best way to use any good hairspray is to hold the spray about 20 cm away from the hair and mist it over the area you are styling.” With toning properties and all, the whipped texture of this hair mask moisturizes the hair and is a treat for brittle strands. It is a great product to add in rotation if you permanently dye your hair often. There’s a shade for cool-toned and warm-toned blondes, copper hair color, and warm and dark-toned brunettes. The tub of product will last well over a month, given it only takes a small amount to saturate the hair in full. As for the intensity of the hue it deposits? It depends on how long you let the mask sit in your hair. The brand also recommends letting it sit for, at most, five minutes the first time you use it. The best hairspray for you actually has a lot to do with your level of hair texture—take it from hairstylist Monae Everett. “If the hair has less texture and does not need to stay in place for a long time, I will select a flexible or medium hold spray,” she explains. “If the hair has tight curls or coiled texture and/or needs to stay in place without moving for 12 or 16 hours, then I will select a strong hold hairspray.” If you’re looking to just tweak or slightly enhance your color (no matter whether it’s natural or dyed) but don’t want to change it, per se, this is the way to go. The professional-grade treatment comes in nine “boosting” shades meant to intensify your existing color and add salon-worthy shine and three “balancing” iterations, which help to tone down unwanted warmth. The results last for a few washes either way, but the wheat protein-enhanced formula is gentle and safe enough that you can use it a few times per week.