Founded in 2008 by famed hairdresser Oribe Canales (who happens to have clients that include Cindy Crawford, Scarlett Johansson and Gigi Hadid), this salon-grade brand blends craftsmanship with high performance and decades of styling experience to create products that work for all types of hair. The result is a line of best-selling, cult-favorite shampoos and conditioners, oils to de-frizz and soften, leave-in treatments for color protection and moisture control, finishing sprays to lock in style, and much more. The brand’s luxury, opulent feel and signature Cote d’Azur fragrance is reflected in every product. And while the price point may be a little high, Oribe’s products are backed by tons of loyal fans and rave reviews that say it’s worth it.
One thing that makes Oribe’s products stand out from the rest is their use of fine perfume rather than stock scents, and the fact that each product was formulated for a specific hair type or goal. The clarifying shampoo, for instance, is infused with volcanic ash to gently cleanse and exfoliate, while the deep-conditioning mask is rich enough to nourish dry, damaged hair, thanks to shea butter and nourishing plant oils. And the Dry Texturizing Spray is a fan favorite for giving second-day hair that lived-in, textured look with just a touch of hold and volume.
And although Oribe doesn’t position itself as a “clean” beauty brand, all of its shampoos and conditioners are free from sulfates (such as sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate), drying alcohols, preservatives and silicones. The brand also uses only a combination of natural and naturally-derived ingredients for its formulas to ensure that each product is effective.
Another big plus for Oribe is that all of its shampoos, conditioners, hair oils and treatment are cruelty-free (never tested on animals and never sold in countries where it’s illegal to do so), color-safe and keratin-treatment safe. Plus, all of the company’s products are made with sustainable ingredients and are vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan.
If you want to try some oribe hair products for yourself, the best place to start is with this clarifying shampoo, which has an impressive tally of 5-star reviews on Sephora and Amazon. The formula is enriched with gentle, sulfate-free cleansing ingredients like apricot kernel oil and aloe vera to sooth the scalp and prevent over-drying, while volcanic ash, green tea extract and chamomile help balance your scalp, removing buildup and preventing future breakouts.
Next up, try this nourishing, yet non-greasy hair oil. A dime-size drop will protect against damage, seal split ends and soften frizz, even on the driest locks. Oribe also has a whole line of hair tools and accessories, including this round brush that’s a must-have for any haircare routine.
Oribe’s body products are a must-try, too, especially this luxuriously rich Body Crème, which is infused with shea butter to nourish skin and the signature Cote d’Azur scent. The scent, which is also used in Oribe’s perfume collection, embodies the glamour of the French Riviera with notes of sun-drenched Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange, and Aomori apples combined with sandalwood, vetiver and crisp amber.