Haircare tips and tricks made accessible by high society’s leading ladies like Noor Neelofa and Tunku Elana Khyra.
One of the first and lasting impressions of a woman is her face, followed by how she wears her hair. Long, short, textured, or for religious purposes, covered, it becomes a defining part of her identity.
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We can think of many high society ladies crowned with gorgeous tresses, but there are a few beauties who make diverse hair types distinctively theirs. In our quest to uncover their hair secrets, we spoke to four leading ladies about their essentials for a healthy and gorgeous crowning glory.
Tunku Elana Khyra
My hair type
“Naturally pin straight so it's really easy to maintain!”
Care tips
“It's very simple for me. I try not to do anything to my hair to keep it healthy. I go for the straight cut so it looks fuller. It’s the exact same cut as when I was 6."
Her daily routine
“I use shampoo and conditioner every other day, then air dry. Also, dry shampoo is my life saver!”
5-minute quick fix
“A high ponytail.”
Thanuja Ananthan
My hair type
“Naturally thick, curly and voluminous.”
My hair maintenance tricks
“I very rarely straighten or style it as my curls are tricky. They have a life of their own! Also, I never comb my hair. Curls are not meant to be combed. I just run my fingers through it.”
Hair care essentials
“I soak my hair in coconut oil once a week for intensive treatment and always use a conditioner after washing.”
5-minute quick fix
“I’m pretty lucky with hair – curls are also much easier to style. With my volume I can style it in a ponytail, loose or high bun in 5.”
Lim Ai San
My hair type
“Thick and wavy, slightly on the coarse side.”
My new short cut
“I needed something quick and convenient as I exercise often. Short hair made perfect sense as it's quicker to dry.”
My hair routine
“After the usual shampoo, conditioner and treatment, dry on high heat, lower it gradually and finish on a cool setting.”
Styling short hair
“For a slightly wetter look, I use a water gel or small amount of wax to hold in place and voila... done!
5-minute quick fix
Now that it’s shorter, I use wax and sometimes hair spray to keep it in place!
Noor Neelofa
Essential hair products for covered hair
“Hair serum! I will apply it everyday on my hair before wearing the hijab. I highly recommend hijab wearers to own one. I also do a home hair spa at least once a week.”
Food to maintain healthy hair
“I love leafy greens and that's actually good not just for my hair but as a whole. Besides that, fish oil vitamins to strengthen my hair.”
Staying comfortable under the hijab
“First and foremost, always, always, always fully dry your hair! After that, I apply serum, paying extra attention on the roots. If you have long hair, make sure you it’s not tied too tight.”
The best hijab materials for the tropical weather
“My personal favourite would be Korean chiffon. It's very cooling and suitable for any occasions.”
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