Let’s just address the elephant in the room: Times are weird as hell right now. Anxiety is high. Chaos, uncertainty, and fear are all around us. People are losing their jobs. COVID-19 has turned our world upside down. With salons and spas closed, most of us are forced to forfeit the comforts and conveniences we’re used to. We’re cutting our own hair, removing our own gel manicures, and even changing the way we dress — gloves and masks are pretty much a requirement for going outside. So it’s safe to say that in this time of quarantine and social distancing, hair care may (understandably) not be in front of mind. However, focusing on the world outside can quickly become too much to take. Indulging in simple pleasures, like babying your hair, can be a form of self-care, whether you’re creating a conditioning mask from kitchen ingredients or trying out a new hair-care product.
If you’re fortunate enough to have the disposable funds, a few brands are soldiering on to bring us some newness that might distract you from what’s going on outside for just a little while. Neutrogena has a new skin-care-inspired line, Amika’s latest hot tool features three heat settings for all textures, and Evo just launched a curl-care collection.
Creme of Nature’s Aloe and Black Castor Oil Collection
Strengthen and hydrate hair with the new Creme of Nature New Aloe and Black Castor Oil Collection. Aloe vera juice combines with Jamaican black castor oil to treat the hair and scalp in a series of five products. The line features a shampoo, conditioner, protein treatment, hair mask, and a root-recharge serum — all under $10.