It’s April, and while the world would normally be soaking up the warmer weather, enjoying the scent of freshly-bloomed flowers, and showing off their new spring wardrobe, things are a bit different this year. We’re always looking for downtime, and while weeks indoors isn’t exactly what we meant, it also is the perfect opportunity to amp up your hair routine. Self-care every day? Yes, please!
Times may be uncertain, but that doesn’t mean your hair care routine has to be—you can always look to the stars for guidance! Wondering what hair care product from the L’Oreal portfolio you need when you’re hanging around the house? From shampoo and conditioner to nourishing hair masks, here’s what your April 2020 hair horoscope has in store for you.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Kérastase Fresh Affair Dry Shampoo
It’s officially your season Aries, and while you’re likely not celebrating your birthday the way you typically do, that’s no reason to fall into a hair rut. After all, you’re confident and passionate, and these traits are amplified when your hair looks it’s best! Even if you're staying in this year, opt for a dry shampoo like Kérastase Fresh Affair Dry Shampoo to keep your mane looking fresh (even when you skip a few more shampoos than usual). This brand new formula features a neroli oil scented fragrance and instantly absorbs excess oil on the scalp and hair.
Kérastase Fresh Affair Dry Shampoo, $36.00 MSRP
Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil
A moisturizing hair oil that adds shine and softness.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil
You’re practical and down to earth, Taurus, but you also have an appreciation for the finer things in life. You’re going to have a lot of “me time” this month, so why not treat your mane to something luxurious? For your April product pick, we recommend Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil. This formula rebalances the hair’s moisture level from mid-lengths to ends while providing intense nutrition and UV protection.
Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil, $69.00 MSRP
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Redken Extreme Bleach Recovery Shampoo
You can be a bit impulsive and indecisive Gemini, so when it comes to your hair color, you love switching things up as often as the seasons change. While experimenting with every blonde and fantasy shade under the sun is fun, all of that bleach can definitely put your strands through the wringer.
You might not be able to pay your colorist a visit this month, but you can care for your color-treated strands at home with a formula specifically designed for bleached, damaged hair like Redken’s Extreme Bleach Recovery Shampoo. This reparative, strengthening formula adds softness, suppleness, and shine to dry, brittle hair in just one use. For best results, check out the entire Extreme Bleach Recovery line including the Lamellar Water, Cica Cream Leave-In Treatment, and Detox Hair Cleansing Cream.
Redken Extreme Bleach Recovery Shampoo, $22.50 MSRP
All Soft Mega Moisturizing Shampoo for Severely Dry Hair
A nourishing, moisturizing shampoo for severely coarse, dry hair.
All Soft Mega Moisturizing Conditioner for Severely Dry Hair
A mega moisturizing conditioner for severely coarse, dry hair.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): Redken All Soft Mega Deep Conditioning Treatment Mask
You’re caring and over-protective Cancer, and over the next few weeks, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to give that love and care back to your mane. Step one? deep conditioner. Pick up a formula like Redken’s All Soft Deep Conditioning Treatment Mask. This two-in-one hair mask is both an intense conditioner and care extender designed specifically for dry, brittle hair.
Redken All Soft Mega Deep Conditioning Treatment Mask, $30.00 MSRP
Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub
An energizing sea salt scalp scrub to remove impurities
Initialiste Advanced Scalp & Hair Serum
A specialized scalp and hair treatment that will leave hair looking shinier and feeling thicker.
Leo (July 23-August 22): Kérastase Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub
Ahh, Leo—you're exuberant and outgoing, which means you don’t take kindly to chilling at home and doing nothing. While your April plans are on hold, put all of your focus into keeping your strands in check. After all, once it’s time to hit the social scene again, you’ll want your strands to look their best!
For this month, add a scalp scrub like Kérastase Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub to your routine. This energizing scrub replaces a traditional shampoo and deeply cleanses the scalp and hair to remove pollution particles, product build-up, and impurities on oily hair.
Kérastase Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub, $50.00 MSRP
Hydrate Conditioner
A hydrating, softening conditioner for medium to thick dry, color-treated hair.
Hydrate Shampoo
A deeply hydrating, color-preserving shampoo for normal to thick dry, color-treated hair.
Virgo (August 23-September 22): Pureology Hydrate Air Dry Cream
You’re a perfectionist Virgo, and while we recommend taking a breather from heat styling when you’re simply hanging around your house, that doesn’t mean your strands need to look a mess, either! For this month, put down your flat iron and give air dry products like Pureology’s Hydrate Air Dry Cream a try. This heat and hassle-free styler controls, enhances body, and perfects texture while keeping hair soft and hydrated.
Pureology Hydrate Air Dry Cream, $29.00 MSRP
Style Link Volume Builder Mousse
A volumizing mousse that won't leave hair feeling sticky, crunchy or stiff.
Style Link Smooth Setter Smoothing Cream
A smoothing hair cream that can be used to prep for blow-drying or air-drying.
Libra (September 23-October 22): Matrix StyleLink Volume Builder Mousse
You’re as social as they come, Libra, which means even when you’re social distancing, you’ll still be Facetiming friends and video-chatting co-workers as much as you possibly can. For the month of April, add a hair mousse like Matrix StyleLink Volume Builder Mousse to your shopping cart that will simplify your styling routine but still give your hair enough oomph to impress your friends. This airy formula gives hair feather-like volume and body with no crunch or stickiness.
Matrix StyleLink Volume Builder Mousse, $18.00 MSRP
Hair Touch Up Root Concealer in Light Brown
A root concealing spray to cover grays.
Hair Touch Up Root Concealer in Auburn
A root concealing spray to cover grays.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21): L’Oreal Professionnel Instant Root Fix Hair Touch Up Professional Root Concealer
People often see you as fearless and bold, Scorpio, but even you tend to shy away when your hair color is less than perfect. If you can’t get to your salon appointment this month, pick up a root concealer like L’Oreal Professionnel’s Instant Root Fix Hair Touch Up Professional Root Concealer to keep your regrowth in check. This product comes in seven shades and provides instant, natural coverage that lasts one shampoo.
L’Oreal Professionnel Instant Root Fix Hair Touch Up Professional Root Concealer, $25.00 MSRP
Moisture Fusion Moisture Rich Shampoo
A moisturizing shampoo for detangling strands and increasing manageability.
25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
A lightweight leave-in conditioner with heat protection that detangles, calms frizz, and treats damage and dryness.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Mizani Moisture Fusion Intense Moisture Mask
You’re outgoing and spontaneous, Sagittarius, but with all of the craziness going on in the world, it’s officially time to chill. This month calls for you to relax, read a good book, reorganize your products, and pamper yourself with a hair mask like Mizani’s Moisture Fusion Intense Moisture Mask. Infused with hydrating cupuaçu butter, argan oil, and honey, this moisturizing hair mask works with every texture and curl type.
Mizani Moisture Fusion Intense Moisture Mask, $30.00 MSRP
Strength Cure Shampoo
A gentle, sulfate free shampoo that fortifies and strengthens damaged, color-treated hair.
Strength Cure Conditioner
A gentle, rich-lather conditioner that strengthens and helps repair damaged, color-treated hair.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Pureology Strength Cure Split End Salve Treatment
As one of the most organized and disciplined signs in the zodiac, you’re a stickler when it comes to your salon visits, Capricorn. While you might not be able to book a haircut with your stylist this month, you can use a hair treatment to keep your split ends in check. Pureology’s Strength Cure Split End Salve Treatment helps strengthen, smooth split ends, and prevent further hair damage.
Pureology Strength Cure Split End Salve Treatment, $29.00 MSRP
Vavoom Extra Full Freezing Spray
A finishing hairspray that also works as a dry shampoo and texturizing spray.
Total Results High Amplify Volumizing Shampoo
A silicone-free volumizing shampoo for fine, limp hair.
Total Results High Amplify Volumizing Conditioner
A silicone-free volumizing conditioner for fine hair and limp hair.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Matrix Vavoom Freezing Finishing Anti-Frizz Hairspray
As the most creative sign in the zodiac, you're always thinking of new and exciting ways to style your mane. With all this extra time on your hands, why not practice a hairstyle you’ve never tried before? Whether you go for a crazy braid or big, voluminous curls, pick up a strong-hold hairspray like Matrix Vavoom Freezing Finishing Anti-Frizz Hairspray to complete any look and lock it in place.
Matrix Vavoom Freezing Finishing Anti-Frizz Hairspray, $19.00 MSRP
Color Last Deep Treatment Pack Multi Use Hair Mask
A deep treatment hair mask for colored, dull, or damaged hair.
Color Last Moisturizing Conditioner
A moisturizing conditioner for colored hair.
Pisces (February 19-March 20): Biolage ColorLast Deep Treatment Multi-Use Hair Mask
You can be idealistic Pisces, but when it comes to your salon color, it’s time to get real. Even if you’re taking a break from styling and staying indoors, you’ll still need to treat your color-treated mane to some TLC. This month, pick up a hair mask formulated specifically for color-treated hair like Biolage ColorLast Deep Treatment Multi-Use Hair Mask. This formula helps maintain and restore color-treated hair for shiny, vibrant results.
Biolage ColorLast Deep Treatment Multi-Use Hair Mask, $15.00 MSRP
Color Last Deep Treatment Pack Multi Use Hair Mask
A deep treatment hair mask for colored, dull, or damaged hair.
Vavoom Extra Full Freezing Spray
A finishing hairspray that also works as a dry shampoo and texturizing spray.
Hair Touch Up Root Concealer in Light Brown
A root concealing spray to cover grays.
Style Link Volume Builder Mousse
A volumizing mousse that won't leave hair feeling sticky, crunchy or stiff.
Vavoom Extra Full Freezing Spray
A finishing hairspray that also works as a dry shampoo and texturizing spray.
Scrub Energisant Deep Cleaning Fusio Dose Scrub
An energizing sea salt scalp scrub to remove impurities
Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil
A moisturizing hair oil that adds shine and softness.
