Combining the very best ingredients and devoted to making the most luxurious and innovative products on the market, Shu Uemura has done it again with its Shusu sleek line for frizzy and dry hair. Shusu is a traditional Japanese weaving technique, that results in an exceptionally smooth and shiny type of silk: Shusu silk (a.k.a. satin silk). Deeply nourishing, this line combats pouf, making your hair super soft and manageable without weighing it down.The key ingredient is Black cumin oil, also known as the oil of the Pharaohs after being found in Tutankhamen’s tomb. It has been used as an ancient healing remedy for centuries and is still referred to as a “miracle oil”. Said to “cure everything but death”, it sure does wonders for dying hair. Moreover, black cumin oil stimulates hair growth by strengthening hair follicles, and it smooths and nourishes the hair cuticles thanks to its high concentration of antioxidants and essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6 and 9).The entire line is paraben-free, and the silicone-free shampoo cleanses thoroughly whilst respecting the scalp’s natural balance. It contains an exceptionally high amount of cationic polymers (i.e., these are positively charged polymers that have a smoothing effect because of its adherence to the negatively charged surface of the hair). In other words, it improves the physical condition of our hair surface, increases sheen and conditioning and helps the cuticle scales resist uplift, which ultimately decreases static electricity.

Although the Shusu sleek line won’t smooth out your curls on its own (only keratin treatments or aggressive chemical straighteners can do this), these products will help straighten your hair more easily afterwards, and if air-dried, the ingredients (such as the high concentration of Glycerin) will help define and hydrate your curls, giving them an irresistibly soft bounce.

And then I haven’t even mentioned its out of this world smell, and significant reduction in drying time…

Yes, I honestly suspect this new holy grail for unruly, dry, frizzy hair will become as much of a hype as Shu Uemura’s legendary eyelash curler, since this Shusu sleek line has it all: moisturising, strengthening and smoothing goodness, packed in gorgeous bottles that’ll blend beautifully into any worthy bathroom.

Tip: wrap a warm, wet towel around your head after applying the masque and leave in for 30 minutes. This will make it easier for the masque to deeply penetrate the hair.

Available at Clientology Ghent and Antwerp, where the skilled staff will recommend you the perfect product for your hair type. www.clientology.be or for people from the USA, you can buy the shampoo and the conditioner at the best price on Overstock.