Did you know that similar to our facial condition of having oily skin and dry zones, otherwise known as ‘Combination Skin’, our hair can also exhibit mixed behaviour like oily roots with dry ends, known as ‘Combination Hair’? Basically it is a combination of two different conditions which require two different products to target the issue. Sounds tedious don’t it?

For people with combination hair, they tend to use light, clarifying shampoos to target oily roots, leaving their hair end to be dry while rich moisturizing shampoos helps to moisturized their hair ends but result in build-up, making the scalp oily. I do not have an excessively oily scalp but yes, I am a victim of mild oily scalp with ultra dry ends resulting from styling and blow drying.

The new improved Essential range brings the best of both worlds to you. With the optimum combination of Smart Cuticle Care & Sebum Cleansing Technology in the Light Finish Volumizing (yellow) and Deep Cleansing Care (blue) variants, moisturized hair ends with breathable scalp is now achievable!

For a limited time only, Essential is also giving out a massage shampoo brush with purchase of shampoo and conditioner. This massage shampoo brush is a commonly used haircare tool in Japan by majority of Japanese women to help remove dirt and sebum more effectively from the scalp.

I am a loyal consumer to Essential and have been using their Moisturizing Frizz Free (Pink) way before the new packaging was introduced. For now, I am using the Light Finish Volumizing range and it has greatly helped to improve and moisturized my ultra dry hair ends without leaving my hair limp and flat. The limited massage shampoo brush makes shampooing a whole lot easier for users with manicure and prevents dirt and substances from getting trapped in the nails. The brush also helps to improve blood circulation and promote relaxation, it’s like a mini scalp massage session within your own shower time! The most amazing attribute of Essential’s products got to be the scent. All their products always leave a floral, sweet scent on the hair. I love!

Essential Shampoo (750ml) + Conditioner (750ml) with free Massage Shampoo Brush in hot pink or mint green is available from mid-May 2015 at all leading supermarkets and personal care stores at $19.60. Follow Essential on Instagram at @essentialsingapore for updates or grab your free sample of Deep Cleansing Care shampoo and conditioner here!