This hair sanitizer is keeping my curly tresses clean between washes

The most dedicated curlies know this by heart: Washing your hair every single day is like sentencing your mane to a sad, dry, and frizzy life. When the pandemic hit, one of the major considerations I had whenever I would step out of our flat is if I’m ready to give my hair another wash the moment I get home. Will it survive this constant abuse and come out bouncy once this is all over?

Yes, there are much bigger things to worry about during these times and safety was of outmost importance so my hair had to go through more washing than it required. The result was a lot of frizz which I battled with hair masks. On top of that, I was spending too much time in the bathroom, blowdrying my hair with a diffuser. Thankfully, a new product has arrived to give me back some of my hours and keep my locks from rebelling. Local hair extensions brand Tokyo Posh has come up with their own hair sanitizer and my curls have been nothing but thankful for it.

Such a bonus that the Hair Shield Hair Sanitizer (P295 for 125ml) was actually formulated by a Filipina. Tokyo Posh Founder Denise Aquino-Posadas shares she worked on creating the Hair Shield after finding nothing like it in the market. “When the pandemic started, I’ve been looking online for a product that I can use to sanitize my hair quickly, while on the go and I couldn’t find any!”

“So, I decided to research and find a formulation that can kill germs and bacteria whilst not drying my hair,” Denise shared. “I knew it was a great idea when during the lockdown, I had to get an ultrasound in St. Luke’s and I saw someone literally spraying on alcohol all over her hair/ head. I wanted to hand her my Hair Shield sample then!”

Totally with her on this as my hair feels like a catch-all whenever I’m outside.

Ingredients that work for your hair

The product is paraben and alcohol-free, making sure you get to maintain your hair’s natural oils. Looking through the ingredients list, it seems tea tree oil was used to replace alcohol. This natural oil has anti-bacterial properties. It’s commonly used as a natural hand sanitizer, a popular ingredient for skincare products, an antiseptic for minor cuts and wounds, and even as an insect repellant. Paired with the other actives in their ingredient list, the Hair Shield promises to kill 99.9% of germs. According to Denise, they had this clinically tested to prove their claim.

Denise also assures that the product is safe for hair extensions and color-treated hair.

There are also ingredients like aloe vera and hydrolyzed keratin which can keep your hair hydrated and moisturized. Something curly hair needs throughout the day. The product is also mildly scented and refreshes my hair well when I’ve spent a little too much time under the sun. The Tokyo Posh Hair Shield feels like a hair mist that also protects your hair from the nasties.

Curly verdict

These photos of my hair are actually on day three of no-washing and I’m still happy with how it looks. Normally, the frizz will be out of control at this point. To refresh the style, I’ll just add a bit of dry shampoo on the roots after letting the Hair Shield dry to amp up the volume then some curl milk to keep the locks together. Then, I’ll do a quick run through with my diffuser.

Will I keep using it after this pandemic is long over? Definitely. Our hair, like our skin, tends to absorb what’s in the environment. As someone who can be so paranoid about germs even before the pandemic, I’d prefer to be clean all over with a bonus of hydration for my curls.

At Php 295 for 125ml of product, it’s a pretty sweet deal. It’s lasted me for almost a month now and to think I do spray my hair with this a little too often whenever I’m out. Sometimes, even when I’m just at home and need a quick refresh.

The bottle is also big enough to stay in your purse for sanitizing and refreshing your hair on the go. Though I wouldn’t say no to a bigger bottle so I can just refill my smaller when it runs out. Or maybe some refill options in the future to bring down my plastic consumption.

The Tokyo Posh Hair Shield is available in their physical stores as well as on Lazada.