Before and after results using the Straand Scalp Care Starter Kit
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'My hair has never looked better': beauty buffs 'lost for words' over 'magic' hair care that eliminates 'dry and itchy' scalps

by · Manchester Evening News

Haircare buffs are raving about an innovative hair care brand whose mission is to not only transform your luscious locks to be soft and sleek but your scalp to be flake-free and soothed. Straand is an Australian brand which prides itself on being 'skincare for your scalp' and, while its usual full-sized hair care routine will cost us over £60, it's recently launched a Scalp Care Starter Kit to test it out before investing. And it's currently on sale for £9.99 down from £19, here.

Promising transformative results in six weeks, the set consists of the brand's Crown Cleanse Anti-Dandruff Prebiotic Shampoo (£20), Crown Boost Prebiotic Conditioning Treatment (£18) and finally the The Crown Fix Prebiotic Scalp Serum (£20). And beauty fans have been raving about the impressive results from this trio whose scalp-loving and nutritious ingredients have been a 'game changer'.

For example, DefenscalpTM, extract of rosebay - a 'superhero of scalp care' - works to keep flakes and oil at bay while working to balance out your scalp's microbiome and ecosystem.

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Panethenol (vitamin B5) and Pentavin are hydration powerhouses that leaves hair silky smooth, moisturised and voluminous - not to mention it makes hair stronger and less prone to breakage. Meanwhile jojoba and almond oil are a multitasking dream team that hydrates, soothes, prevents hair from split ends and dryness.

Straand Scalp Care Starter Kit
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Frizz is also banished with the use of hydrolyzed wheat protein which 'strengthens from the inside out while giving your hair the moisture boost it deserves' - all whilst leaving a 'protective barrier' against daily aggressors.

While the shampoo acts to detox your scalp of additional oils, flakes and product, the conditioner revives gloss and moisture. Strengthen and seal all that goodness with the pre-biotic-packed scalp oil.

With a nutrient-rich formula - and its fun, bright orange 70s-style packaging - it's no wonder the kit has already received some high praise - one fan of the starter pack, which gives you six week's worth of washes, hailed: "After using Straand my hair feels incredible, soft, hydrated and full of life! The scalp products have really transformed the health and appearance of my hair and I love how it styles!"

Another raved: "I have been loving using the Scalp Care Starter Kit from Straand. My scalp was previously very dry and itchy, and these products have really helped with this. My hair is left feeling super soft and healthy and the Starter Kit is such an easy 3 step hair care routine!"

Those who suffer from psoriasis are also lauding praise on the brand's products - specifically the shampoo, included in the set - stating: "I bought this shampoo a little over a month ago and have washed my hair a few times now, I have psoriasis on my scalp and I have been looking all over for a shampoo that can keep it at bay/ under control, this shampoo and conditioner set, soothes my scalp, removes the flakes gently, keeps my hair shiny and my strands strong, could not reccommend more highly!!"

"I am lost for words," shared another, marvelling at 'how much change' they have seen in their hair as a result of this brand's shampoo. "I’ve only used the products for 2 days, I am on the verge of tears with just how confident I feel now and to be able to put my hair up without loads of dandruff, the best feeling, the first time in my life, [I've] finally found a product that does exactly as it says."

Echoing this, one happy Straand fan called it a 'game changer', remarking: "Total game changer! I have been struggling with bad dandruff for over a year! Couldn't go 3 days without washing my hair and having a itching scalp,. The first week of using Straand my scalp felt amazing, no more flaky, itchy, oily scalp!"

For one disgruntled hair customer, however, the shamppoo made their hair drier than expected, while others still had some flaking issues, stating: "Flakes not completely gone but takes away some of the itch and smells nice."

Elsewhere, if you're after a quick fix for your dandruff, Philip Kingsley's 8-Day Intensive Regime Kit is on sale for £22.40 her, as is Noughty's Scalp Health Trichologist Approved 5PC Bundle which now costs £38.99 from £49.95.

Although, if you're looking to dip your toe in and test out Straands best-selling hair products before investing in more full-size bottles, try The Scalp Care Starter Kit here for £9.99.