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.