Everything You Need to Know About Kevin Murphy, And Which Range Is Right for You
Maddy is Adore Beauty's Retail Media Specialist. She spends most of her spare time listening to podcasts, perfecting her slicked-back bun and searching for her next almond latte.
Ah, Kevin Murphy.
You could recognise those gorgeous bottles anywhere, and even better than the fact that they are pretty enough to take pride of place in your shower is that they actually work.
But I am getting ahead of myself, because the world of Kevin Murphy is a big one, and I am here to help you figure out the best range for you.
Trust me, they have got something for everyone.
Just as Cady needed Janis and Damian to make it through her first foray into the high school cafeteria in Mean Girls, I am here to guide you through the wonderful world of Kevin Murphy.
So fetch, right?
About Kevin Murphy.
Kevin Murphy the brand was started by the man (and legend) himself, Kevin Murphy.
Born and raised in Australia, Kevin became a professional hairstylist and went on to travel the world working with the likes of Vogue, Elle, Vanity Fair and even Patrick Demarchelier.
Easy Rider and Anti Gravity were the first products created by Kevin Murphy himself, and from there the Kevin Murphy brand was born.
The brand has a strong focus on creating products that include skincare-inspired ingredients and truly perform without harming your hair or the environment. We LOVE.
The brand is also sulphate, paraben and cruelty-free.
Fun fact: Those gorgeous Kevin Murphy bottles aren’t just designed to be super-aesthetic - they’re designed that way to reduce wastage, in both volume and packaging.
And the funky five-sided bottles (Young Again, for example) were actually designed to be easily held by the human hand - hence its super ergonomic shape.
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Now, on to how to find the right range for you.
Which Kevin Murphy Products Should I Use?
In The Shower.
‘Surely they don’t have a range for everyone?’ you say.
Tsk tsk, I beg to differ.
Kevin Murphy truly has you covered regardless of your hair type, density or hair goals.
A super quick note before we dive in: Kevin Murphy categorises a shampoo as a ‘Wash’ and a conditioner as a ‘Rinse’.
Also, many of these ranges have specialty treatment or styling products to use outside the shower, but we’ll get to those in a minute.
Dry, dull hair that needs a big moisture boost to bring it to life?
Try: Hydrate-Me.
Fast facts:
- Helps add essential moisture and shine with big hitter shea butter.
- The formula includes Kakadu plum which has the highest concentration of natural Vitamin C of any known plant. Vitamin C it’s just phenom as a skincare ingredient, as it helps smooth the surface of the hair - we love!
- Omega 6 and evening primrose oil hydrates and helps soften the hair.
- Ideal for normal to dry hair.
- Includes a Wash, Rinse and Masque.
Need not just a little, but a lot of TLC?
Try: Repair-Me.
Fast facts:
- Googling 'best Kevin Murphy products for frizzy hair'? This range is for you.
- Contains powerful proteins and amino acids to tame frizzy hair and make over-processed hair a thing of the past.
- Ideal for all hair types.
- Includes a Wash, Rinse and Re.Store treatment.
Thin or fine hair that needs some delicate oomph?
Try: Angel.
Fast facts:
- File this under: Best Kevin Murphy products for fine hair.
- This is Kevin Murphy’s volume range - I personally use this range.
- Contains essential oils, proteins and antioxidants to nourish hair in a way that doesn’t weigh it down.
- Colour-safe and gentle; also includes a Blonde range specifically for those wanting to banish the brassiness.
- Includes a Wash, Rinse and Masque.
Thinning hair that needs help to get those gains?
Try: Plumping.
Fast facts:
- Helps to maintain the integrity of your hair’s health while working to thicken what you’ve already got.
- Contains a luxurious blend of rice amino acids, oleanolic acid plus extracts of ginger root and nettle.
- Includes a Wash and Rinse.
Thick, coarse hair that won’t fight fair?
Try: Smooth Again.
Fast facts:
- Smooths and softens with a gorgeous combo of butters and oils - like cocoa butter and monoi oil.
- Ideal for thick and unruly hair as it’s made to soften your hair (with a name like Smooth Again, are we surprised?).
- Includes a Wash, Rinse and anti-frizz treatment.
Now with all of that said, you might be thinking, surely that’s it, right?
Oh dear reader, do I have more for you.
- Kevin Murphy has a range for mature hair: Young Again;
- a range specifically designed for your scalp: Scalp Spa;
- a range for coloured hair: Everlasting Colour;
- a range specifically for those of you who are heat-tool-happy with an in-built heat protectant: Blow Dry;
- and even a wash for hair that needs a clean equivalent to taking your car to the detailers: hello, Maxi Wash.
Outside The Shower.
Now we all know that only half the work of a hair routine is done in the shower.
And when you’re after products that leave your hair in better condition (not worse) after styling Kevin Murphy seriously has your back.
Here are six of the standouts:
- A hardworking dry shampoo with a citrus scent.
- Works to soak up excess dirt and oils - perfect for touch-ups however you like to fit dry shampoo into your routine. For me, it’s after workouts to ensure I can keep my hair washes to twice a week, max.
- Suitable for all hair types.
- An icon for a reason! Dry powder finishing spray that provides a flexible hold and a velvet finish.
- It’s giving gorgeous, blown-out waves that aren’t crunchy.
- Removes excess oil and product residue while sealing in a style.
- Suitable for all hair types and lengths.
- A defining anti-frizz creme for damp or dry hair - perfect for both after the shower and on days your hair needs a touch of added hydration.
- Nourishes hair while defining your hair’s natural curl pattern.
- Includes green tea extract to aid in moisture retention.
- A repairing shine mist, infused with a nourishing blend of Australian fruit extracts (like desert lime).
- Smells super delicious - I can personally attest to this as my bottle is currently sitting atop my bathroom counter.
- Suitable for all hair types and colours, as it comes in both gold and silver.
- An oil-free volumiser that is used with damp hair before styling to add volume and texture - hello, root volume!
- Also helps control flyaways - talk about an overachiever.
- Suitable for all hair types.
- A weightless oil that adds moisture and shine - the perfect pick-me-up if you’re looking to finish off a style or treat your hair to some extra nourishment.
- Infused with ‘Immortelle’, a French plant whose flower never fades, even after it’s been picked. Sounds fake, but it’s real!
- Ideal for dry, damaged or brittle hair.
I also want to give a special mention to a personal fave, the KEVIN.MURPHY Ever Smooth 150ml spray, because I have a bit of a story.
I recently had a bit of a crisis where my hair wash schedule clashed with my workout schedule, so I had to wash and dry my hair before going for a run later in the day.
The horrors.
Now, aside from the fact that I’m still very much learning how to run and not gas myself out after 500 metres, I did learn something else on that run.
I used the spray before blow-drying my hair in the hopes that it would help my hair make it through the run in one piece, and let me tell you, it DID.
I still had glossy hair when I arrived home thirty minutes later, even if I was huffing and puffing while throwing my sneakers off as soon as I entered the front door.
Final Thoughts.
Now if you’ve made it this far, well done! Take a big sip of your coffee, you deserve it.
And for your hard work, here’s a quick cheat sheet on the range best for your hair type.
I’m off to go and douse my hair with my nearest bottle of Shimmer Shine.
- Hydrate-Me - for dry, brittle hair.
- Repair-Me - for damaged, over-processed hair.
- Angel - for fine hair.
- Plumping - for thinning hair.
- Smooth.Again - for frizzy, coarse hair.
- Young.Again - for mature hair.
- Balancing - for hair that needs a deep clean.
- Scalp.Spa - specifically for your scalp.
- Everlasting.Colour - for coloured hair.
- Blow.Dry - range with extra heat protection for hair that is often styled.
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