Why Antipodes’ move into haircare is anything but ordinary

Best for: Moisturising and strengthening heat-damaged, coloured or weakened hair

If your hair is feeling the effects of heat styling, colouring or too much sun, the Fig + Feijoa Repair & Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner go beyond surface-level smoothing to help improve the look and feel of damaged hair.

With regular use, this herbaceous-scented pair helps revive dry, brittle or low-elasticity hair, leaving it noticeably softer and stronger.

What users say: In Antipodes’ consumer trial, 90% reported visibly less frizz, 85% said their hair looked healthier, and 82% felt it was more nourished.

Key ingredients:

• Black maca, traditionally valued for its antioxidant properties, to support stronger-feeling strands and keratin production
• Rosemary oil extract, harakeke flax gel and avocado oil to nourish the scalp, hydrate and smooth hair

Best for: Smoothing and softening frizz-prone, dry or unruly hair without heaviness

For hair that craves hydration but is easily weighed down by richer formulas, this floral-fruity duo provides lightweight, slow-release hydration for softer, sleeker hair, while minimising frizz and flyaways.

Tip: If you’re moving away from silicone-based haircare, allow a few weeks for your hair to adjust as old residue is gently washed away.

What users say: In Antipodes’ consumer trial, 90% reported softer-feeling hair, 82% said their hair looked and felt smoother, and 80% felt more hydrated.

Key ingredients:

• Hydresia (oleosomes derived from safflower seeds) for slow-release hydration and frizz control, acting as a natural silicone alternative
• Plant hyaluronic acid, mamaku black fern and coconut to hydrate, smooth and soften hair

Best for: Boosting volume, shine and scalp balance in fine or oily hair

Fine or oily hair often loses its freshness by day two, but this lightweight formula refreshes the scalp without stripping moisture and adds volume and shine without leaving residue.

So far, my hair stays cleaner longer, so I can stretch washing to every 3 to 4 days. My naturally dark, black-brown hair is already fairly glossy, so the biggest difference I’ve noticed with the Mānuka Honey & Orange Volume & Shine duo has been softness and manageability rather than extra shine.

Tip: For oil-prone scalps, I find that double-shampooing and taking time to massage the scalp leaves my hair feeling noticeably fresher and bouncier.

What users say: In Antipodes’ consumer trial, 90% reported a clean, refreshed scalp, 77% noticed more shine, and 69% said hair felt thicker and healthier.

Key ingredients:

• Xylishine bioactive seaweed extract to help restore damaged cuticles, support volume and enhance shine
• Kakadu plum, kiwifruit extract and Mānuka honey to soothe the scalp, hydrate and support overall hair health

Best for: A deep treatment to hydrate and rebalance hair and scalp for all hair types, including curly and coily hair

When your ends feel parched, or you need a weekly reset, the zesty Lime Caviar Intense Nourishment Hair Mask delivers deep nourishment and a refreshing scalp boost.

The intensive mask blends hero bioactives from Antipodes’ haircare range with lime caviar AHAs to gently exfoliate and refresh the scalp while deeply conditioning the lengths. It leaves hair smoother, softer and more manageable, with reduced flyaways.

It’s also particularly well suited to curls, coils and textured hair, helping tame frizz and enhance definition.

Tip: Apply as you would any hair mask, focusing on mid-lengths to ends or from scalp to ends if your hair needs extra care. Leave for at least ten minutes before rinsing, then follow with shampoo.

What users say: 95% agreed their hair felt softer, and 89% said it looked healthier. In additional testing on curly, coily and textured hair, 89% said curl definition improved the following day.

Key ingredients:

• Lime caviar AHAs
• Xylishine bioactive seaweed extract
• Hydresia (oleosomes derived from safflower seeds)
• Black maca
• Mānuka honey