Did you know that in Korea, conditioner (rinse), treatment and hair mask are three completely separate products?
From coating the surface, to deep nourishment, to high-intensity concentrated care (the hair mask) — a routine this detailed shows just how seriously Koreans take hair care. ✨
In many other countries, by contrast, the routine is usually as simple as shampoo + conditioner.
This weekend, though, there is one setting where that difference will be especially easy to spot.
It’s the F1! 🏁
This weekend (11–13 September),
F1 holds the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time at Madrid’s new circuit, Madring.
Just as fascinating as the drivers on track are, in fact, the looks of the F1 WAGs in the stands.
Fashion media break down their styles every season and point to one thing they share:
from a voluminous blowout to natural waves,
whatever the style, “healthy, shiny hair” is the weapon they all have in common.
So where does that shine actually come from?
Taking our cue from the detailed Korean approach to hair care, let’s find the right product for every hair type.
💇🏻♀️ Check: why has my hair lost its shine?
→ Have you spent a long time under Spain’s strong sun and UV rays? ☀️
→ Have you been using heat tools (straighteners, hairdryer) a lot lately? 🔥
→ Do you have a history of colouring or bleaching? 💧
If at least one of these applies to you, there is a good chance the hair cuticle is damaged and reflecting less light.
The cuticle is a scale-like layer covering the surface of the hair; the smoother that layer is, the more evenly it reflects light, giving hair a shiny look.
‼️ Conversely, if the cuticle lifts or wears away because of UV rays, heat or chemical treatments, light scatters, leaving hair looking frizzy and dull.
We have gathered products designed to protect the cuticle, along with the best combinations for using them together. Stay with us to the finish line for radiant hair!
Reference: NYSCC, “Impact of Environmental Stressors on Hair”
🏁 Track 1. How do you improve dry, damaged hair? — LADOR 「Perfumed Hair Oil」
This is a hair serum rated 4.9 out of 5 (871 reviews) on Piyonna. According to the manufacturer, it combines avocado, camellia seed and argan kernel oils to form a fine lipid film on the surface of the hair, helping to smooth the cuticles and prevent moisture loss. Applied before heat tools such as a hairdryer or straightener in particular, this protective layer can also help protect hair proteins against heat.
In reviews from Korean users, the most mentioned points are the immediate calming sensation when sprayed on and how refreshing it feels to use, along with comments on its fast absorption without a sticky residue.
👉 Ideal for: before and after a blowout, or on days with frequent heat-tool use.
👉 How to use: after showering, gently squeeze out excess water with a towel and apply 2–3 drops focusing on the ends of damp hair before drying, for a heat-protection effect. On dry hair, spread a small amount across your palms and use it as a finishing touch.
👉 Recommended pairing: use it together with 🔗Healler Lab 「Ultra Bond Severely Damaged Hair Pack」 (keratin protein treatment, rated 5.0) for intensive care on damaged hair.
🏁 Track 2. Which product is ideal for refreshing an oily scalp? —
Donggubat 「Shampoo Bar Cooling」
This is a cooling-type solid shampoo formulated with centella asiatica extract, spearmint oil, kelp extract and menthol, known for delivering a fresh sensation on the scalp as you use it. Solid shampoos are usually designed with a lower surfactant concentration than liquid shampoos, so scalp irritation is relatively lower.
When sweat and sebum build up in the heat, its cooling ingredients can help purify and soothe the scalp. 🧊
👉 Ideal for: days when you have been out for hours under a scorching sun like Madrid’s, when your scalp feels sticky and congested, or when you have worn a hat or helmet for a long time and your scalp feels pressed and hot.
👉 How to use: rub the lightly dampened bar between your hands or directly on the scalp to work up a lather, then massage it in, concentrating on the scalp. It is very effective to rub a little longer over areas that produce more sebum, such as the crown and the hairline.
👉 Recommended pairing: you can bring your routine together by combining it with 🔗arwe 「Fresh 55 Shampoo」, or, if your scalp needs more calming, it is ideal alongside the 🔗tea tree tonic from Track 3.
Reference: USPTO patent document, “Compositions having a physiological cooling effect”
Hairstory, “Benefits of Peppermint Oil For Hair”
🏁 Track 3. If you have a sensitive scalp or worry about dandruff, which product is good? — STEAMBASE 「Tea Tree Scalp Healing Tonic」
According to the brand, this is a scalp tonic formulated mainly with tea tree leaf extract (Melaleuca Alternifolia). Tea tree oil is an ingredient long noted for its antifungal effect, and dandruff is known to be linked to a sensitive reaction to the Malassezia fungus that lives on the scalp.
Being a refreshing mist type, it can be sprayed directly onto the scalp after shampooing, and it is made with a formula free from parabens, silicones and sulphate surfactants. It is also a product with 🔗vegan and cruelty-free certification.🌿
👉 Recommended for these moments: ideal when your scalp feels hot after being outdoors, or when you want instant freshness after sweat and sun. A perfect bag essential for hot days like the Madrid Grand Prix!
👉 How to use: spray directly onto the scalp after lightly squeezing out excess water post-shampoo, and pat gently with your fingertips to help it absorb.
👉 Recommended products to pair: you can join up your care from start to finish with the tea tree line by using it alongside the 🔗STEAMBASE 「Tea Tree Scalp Water Scaler」 (shampoo) or the 🔗「Tea Tree Scalp Treatment」 (conditioner) from the same line.
Reference: Typology, “The essential oil of tea tree: benefits for the scalp”
All the way to the finish line — how do you get perfect shine? 🏁
Radiant hair does not come from a single product, but from picking the right track for the state of your scalp.
Once you have chosen your ideal track, it is time to enjoy the Grand Prix this weekend and keep that dazzling shine all the way to the finish line.
Build your own hair care routine this weekend with Piyonna. 🌹
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