when i went to korea, i made sure that i had everything covered. not just skincare and makeup, but also hair care and beauty tools. i didn't know if i'd ever come back to korea again, so let's make the most of it. as for hair care, my main concerns are hair fall problems and dryness/frizziness, so i was looking for products that could help with my problems. i've tried to browse for recommendation, but i can't find them all so i decided to just read the description at the back and chose products that i think will be suitable for me. one of them is dr.forhair shampoo. i've never heard of this brand before, but it's put in the best sellers, so it must mean something. 

this is the description from their website: bio-3 folligen shampoo has been clinically proven to help strengthen the scalp with folligen complex. this one of a kind shampoo help improve scalp elasticity and removes impurities from the scalp while relieving itching and flaking, which can help increase hair volume and nourish the hair. bio-3 folligen shampoo is the solution for thinning hair. a simpe at-home shampoo treatment! best used for exfoliating scalp, excessive sebum, volumizing hair, hair elasticity, and softer hair. by providing your hair and scalp with the essential deep clean care it deserves but doesn't always get from normal shampoo, it will effectively enhance scalp and hair health for richer, healthier hair that is full of life. our bio-3 folligen shampoo product is created with pride and made with good ingredients that work better and are better for you and your health. intended for regular cleaning.

key ingredients:

- folligen complex, a combination of three ingredients that support a healthy scalp and hair combined - biotin, ceramide NP, and saw palmetto (serenoa serrulata fruit) extract. 

- other key ingredients included are salicylic acid, niacinamide, and dexpanthenol. use regularly as your go-to shampoo when washing your hair.

the packaging: just like the skincare, they sell this in a set as well. this shampoo comes in a bundle of a full size shampoo and a mini size. you can see the picture at the front of the box and there's a bunch of description in korean on the sides and at the back of the box. the full size shampoo comes in a white opaque plastic bottle with flat type pump head. at first, it's secured and pressed down to the body, but when i twist the top part, it will pop into fully blown pump head. however, the mini/travel size is completely different. it comes in a white plastic squeeze tube with a flip top. if i didn't read the translation, i won't think that it's a mini since it looks completely different. anyway, the pump head is a bit weird. the spout is short so it's a bit hard to pour it onto my palm without it dripping on the body. but after a while, i get the hang of it. the full size is 300 ml while the mini is 100 ml. 

the scent: this one has that herbal scent or medicated. but not too strong. i can smell it when it's freshly pumped out to my palm but after massaging it onto scalp and lathering it, i can't smell it anymore.

the product: the shampoo is brownish gel type shampoo. it's slightly runny so it's easy to spread around. however, at first i don't know how much shampoo i should use, so i ended up using too much. it bubbles up so much so i decided to reduce the amount second time around. i only use half pump every time i need to shampoo my hair. a whole pump if it's extremely oily. as i've said, it bubbles enough quite generously.

the result: after rinsing it off, i can feel my scalp and my hair is squeaky clean. in fact, i bet if i can wipe my hair as if i'm wiping my cheeks, it would make a squeaky sound. however, i do think it makes my hair a bit dry at first. but after awhile, the feeling goes away. however, i always use a hair mask afterward since my hair is already dry to begin with. at first, i don't notice anything aside from how clean my hair is. but as i keep using it, i can see that in combination with the hair tonic (yes, i also use a hair tonic from the same brand), it helps much with the hair shedding. unless my hair is extremely oily, i notice that the hair shedding is very minimal, compared to several months ago.

i think this shampoo really works, especially if you use this in combination with their hair tonic. or other anti hair fall serum. however, it tends to make your hair a bit dry as well, so be careful. however, this is a bit pricey for a drugstore product and it's not available here. so unless you can get it in korea, or online, i don't think you should go the extra mile to try it. as for me, i think i'd try other shampoo if i go to korea again. or if i can't find other options, i'll just repurchase this one since this is okay.

i never think much about my hair care. even postpartum when my hair fell a lot, i still did the bare minimum to care for my hair. however, after my severe hair loss a year ago, i started to search more about hair care. i started to add heat protectant into my routine and regularly use hair mask. lately, i've read somewhere about scalp care and started to look for a scalp brush. at first i thought that any brush will do, but i stumbled upon a video that warn people not to use any brush for their scalp. in the video, the girl explained that instead of buying a plastic brush, try to look for a silicone tip brush. the tip won't be too harsh on the scalp. long story short, i made a short research about what hair tool and hair care products worth buying before i went to south korea and several people mentioned this brand, dr.forhair. so when i saw they had a scalp brush at oliveyoung, i didn't think twice and just grabbed it. i usually never unbox anything until i went back home, but since it'd be two weeks before going back home, i decided to unbox it while i was still in korea. 

this is the description from their website: a water-resistant handheld scalp massager with 18 soft, silicone bristles that helps with a deeper scalp cleansing while promoting circulation for healthier hair and scalp. its ergonomic design comfortably fits in your hand while having a wrist strap for stable, secure usage. great to use for a scalp massage to keep your scalp healthy and refreshed. solution for deep scalp cleansing, removing product buildup and scalp impurities.

the packaging: it comes in a transparent plastic box with red accent. there's description at the back but it's in korean. but don't worry, there are pictures, so at least you'll get the idea what they are talking about. they seal the top with sticker. since it's transparent, you can see what the brush look like from the outside. since this brush is made of plastic and silicone, it's super light so don't worry if you're buying this online.

the product: as described, it's a round brush that fits in your palm perfectly. the rounded shape makes it easy to grab and hold. there's a strap to secure it, but i rarely use it unless i feel my hand is extra slippery. the spikes on the brush is made of silicone so it looks spikey but it doesn't hurt at all.

the result: the first time i used it, it felt heavenly. like.. why don't i know about this sooner? the spike massages my scalp just the way i want it to be. enough to scratch the itch part but not hurting it until it bleeds. using it in combination with a scalp scaler works wonder for my scalp. 

honestly, this is the best purchase so far from my trip. i boasted about this brush so much that my husband ordered me to buy another one for my sister in law, but i couldn't find the exact same one so i ended up buying from another brand. and another one for my son when we were in japan. anyway, if you're in south korea or you can order online from oliveyoung and you are in need for something for your scalp care, then you should put this brush into your cart order. just try it and you won't regret it.

this is the description from their website: a leave-in treatment mask that works on the molecular level to reverse hair damage in just 4 minutes. the k18 peptide is clinically proven to repair damage from bleach+color, chemical services and heat - with immediate and lasting results to restore strength, softness, smoothness and bounce to hair.

- takes damage repair further - reconnects both polypeptide chains (and a result, also reconnects disulfide bonds) for strength along the length + width of the hair - offering comprehensive, lasting damage repair.

- restores hair from even extreme damage - by working at the innermost layer of the hair, core strength and elasticity are renewed for strength, smooth, bouncy hair.

- delivers immediate and lasting results - hair is repaired from the first use and lasts past your next wash, for ongoing reparative benefits. 

- simplified repair - convenient, leave-in formula works in just 4 minutes, with no extra rinse required

- works on all hair types - because k18peptide works on a molecular level (where all hair is the same), this product is effective on all hair types

The packaging: it comes in a white box with red combination. There are a lot of descriptions on the sides and back of the box in english and french. And the ingredients list as well. The leave in mask comes in a white plastic bottle with pump head that’s covered with the same white plastic cap. I bought the mini size, which is just 15 ml. I believe there are bigger sizes, but i’m not sure how big they are. The pump works well and it squirts the right amount of product as well, so no complaint about the pump. However, you might want to keep the opening clean from product residue as it can dry up inside the opening and thus blocking the opening.

The scent: this one smells floral? But it’s enjoyable and not annoying at all.

The product: it’s a white thick lotion type. Learning from my past mistake, this time i read the instruction carefully first before using it. The instruction says to use one or two pumps before adding more. So i do. I use one or two pumps for most of my hair and add one more pump for the rest because there are some strands that i can’t reach. It’s easy to spread it around and it doesn’t make my hair feels greasy or anything. 

The result: i have quite thick and frizzy hair, so the first thing that i notice is, it makes my hair feels soft and smooth. Yeah sure it doesn’t help much with the frizz, but it’s not targeted solely for frizz, so somehow it’s acceptable. The second time i use it, i can clearly see that it helps make my hair a lot smoother and softer. The frizz is manageable as well. However…. The result if not permanent. As i’ve said before, i exercise almost everyday, so when i’m drenched in sweat and the sweat touch my hair since my hair is quite long, it makes my hair frizzy instantly.

I have to say that it does the work as it’s promised. However, i still don't like how pricey it is. and how it can't help much with the frizziness. but i guess this one is already better than my previous hair oil, so i'm quite impressed with this one. considering the price, i truly can't say anything, aside from just buy the mini if you really, really want to try this one. as for me, this one really works and i have no complaint aside from the price. i will definitely repurchase this one if i have the budget.

when i went to japan, i always want to try their hair products, but aside from the famous camellia hair oil (that i didn't like) and the fino mask, i don't know what else to try. i've seen a lot of people buying a bulk size of their shampoo and hair treatments, as well as hair oil, but i just don't know what to buy, so last time, i just randomly picked anything that caught my eyes. one of them is this hair oil. i've tried some of lucidol products, but mostly local. this time, i want to try the original japanese version one.

i didn't know what to buy when i bought this mask, so i decided to buy the lizz unlimited. at that time, my hair was a bit frizzy and dry because i used a different hair dye brand than i used to use. so i thought the mask would help. i always wanted to try their hair serum, but i guess i'll try the mask first. let's see how it goes.

this is the description from their website: this luscious smoothing hair mask nourishes, smoothes and protects your hair fibers against humidity. luxuriously bathing your hair in hydration, polishing its surface and providing an effective humidity blocker. shine is enhanced and control is regained. 

main ingredients: enriched with pro-keratin and kukui and evening primrose oil, the liss unlimited range purifies the hair and scalp providing up to 4 days of anti-frizz effect, even with a 80% level of humidity. 

- pro-keratine: improves and maintains hydration of the hair, strengthens its structure and leaves it soft and shiny.

- kukui nut oil: this nut is pressed from the seeds of the aleurites moluccana tree, which oil contains omega-6 and omega-3, two essential fatty acids which cannot be produced by human body. kukui nut oil therefore provides a reinforced protection against humidity, acting as a humidity blocker. 

the packaging: there's no box, just the plastic tub but they seal it with plastic sealing. the tub itself is a purple plastic tub with black plastic screw cap. there's a bit description on the label as well as the ingredients list, but the font is tiny, so i don't bother reading it. the mask comes in 250 ml which is their usual size. it's a pretty standard packaging for loreal hair masks.

the tub

the scent: this one has a subtle floral scent which is comforting and relaxing at the same time. i don't have any problem with the scent, but if you're looking for a completely scentless product, then this might not be the one for you.

ingredients list

the product: the mask is a white gel cream type mask. it's easy to scoop with my finger and lather it to my hair. i only use it from the middle of my hair shaft down to the end. especially on the ends. sometimes i have time to let it on for five minutes, but sometimes i don't. the viscosity is just right, not too thick and not too runny. at first, i thought it will take me forever to finish it, but somehow, i manage to almost finish it.

how it looks like inside the tub

the result: once i wash it off, i can feel that it softens my hair. my hair feels soft and smooth after i rinse it. however, the result doesn't last long. i work out almost every day, so naturally my hair gets wet from sweat, thus easily become frizz afterward. and this mask doesn't help much with that kind of situation. 

honestly, i don't feel that it helps much with my frizziness. yeah sure, my hair feels soft and smooth after i rinse the mask, but not afterward. not after my hair, which is drenched in sweat and dried up again. which is actually why i bought the mask at first. however, i don't have a lot of times to put it on properly, so maybe it might be one of the reason why it doesn't work. so, if you have frizzy hair, you might want to try this one. however, this one is quite expensive so maybe buy it when it's on sales. as for me, i won't repurchase it for now.

if you've read all my other US haul posts, then you'd known that i put a list on what to buy during my US trip because i don't want to waste my time. i decided to buy a lot of stuff, including hair care. i didn't know much about hair care, so i just blindly believe some reviews that i watched on IG. to be honest, i haven't even heard the brand name before, so let's see whether it works or not. 

this is the description from their website: there are many issues that can contribute to hair thinning or fallout (stress, lack of sleep, vitamin deficiencies, hormonal changes, increased DHT and miRNA22 levels, impaired microcirculation and poor scalp health). frequently, it's a combination of 2 or more of these issues. that's why a holistic, 360 degree approach to hair wellness is the most effective way to promote sustainable hair health. our plant-based, multi-tasking GRO hair serum uses a combination of clinically tested, vegan phyto-actives that work in tandem to help support a healthy and balanced follicular ecosystem while soothing the scalp and revitalizing hair roots. free of toxic chemicals, carcinogens or harmful side effects, this cruelty-free, vegan hair serum is formulated with powerful phyto-actives shown in multiple clinical studies to increase the appearance of hair density while reducing signs of sheeding to bring you thicker, fuller looking hair. 

key ingredients:

- mung bean: mung bean sprouts contain hair enriching minerals such as zinc, selenium, silica, iron and vitamins A, B, C, B7 and K.

- curcumin: curcuminoids are natural polyphenol compounds derived from turmeric and are rich in antioxidants known to directly scavenge hair and damaging free-radicals. 

- red clover: red clover contains hair boosting isoflavones, a class of flavonoids that exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. 

the packaging: it comes in this peachy pink cardboard tube with description at the back in both english and french. if i remember correctly, they also seal the outer part with plastic sealing. you can pull up the upper part of the tube and then it will reveal the bottle which is placed securely on the bottom part. they also wrap the bottle with another plastic sealing. the bottle itself is a peachy pink glass bottle with gold dropper. there's a bit description at the back of the bottle. the serum is only 30 ml which might be too little to see the difference with just one bottle, but let's just see. 

the scent: this one is definitely scented, a bit fragrant. but i can't describe the scent. all i can say that it's noticeable but not too overwhelming.

the product: the serum is a clear runny serum so it's perfect to use a dropper to dispense the product. however, since the dropper is quite short, it's a bit hard to get the serum when i was about to finish it. the serum's absorbed quickly as well and it doesn't leave sticky feeling either. in fact, there's nothing noticeable once the serum is absorbed.

the result: when i had finished a bottle, i read their website and i found out that you should at least use them for three months to see a noticeable result. however, since i only bought one bottle, it only lasts me a month and a half. so not enough time to see the difference. anyway, i notice that the hair fall is not as severe as before but it's not getting better either. if you see my progress picture, then you could see that it only improves slightly. i think i'd get better result if i keep using it as directed, like at least for 3 months.

anyway, i think this is a good product so if you have the money to splurge, then you should try this one. it works even though you have to be patient to see the result. as for me, since vegamour is not available here, i won't be able to repurchase and i won't buy it through a preorder shop because the price will be much higher. it's already expensive as it is, so i won't pay more. however, i think they should make bigger size since 30 ml is quite small for a hair serum.