Clairol’s Vitapointe hair cream is a leave-in conditioner that has been widely known for repairing and hydrating the hair. Its ingredients lead to stronger, shinier hair with less frizz and breakage when brushing or styling.
However, in recent years Vitapointe has become widely discontinued in the UK, leaving those who loved it with a hole in their routine.
If that’s you, I’m here to fill that hole in your routine. Below, I’ve listed the 5 best alternatives to Vitapointe hair cream that are widely available in the UK.
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L’Oreal Elvive Dream Lengths No Haircut Cream
The no haircut cream by L’oreal Elvive has got cult status with beauty influencers online. This particular leave-in is designed for long, damaged hair in mind, meaning it’s lightweight and won’t make your hair look flat and lifeless like some leave-ins can do. It aims to reduce damage from styling, dyeing and brushing.
The formula has a heat protectant built in for protection up to 180°, so you’re free to style your hair afterwards with a hairdryer, straighteners or curling wand without adding other heavy products.
The formula contains Keratin which is known to treat damaged hair. The hair follicle absorbs Keratin into the strand to rebuild them from the inside out. Vitamins and Castor Oil help to maintain frizz superficially whilst the Keratin repairs the strand.
The leave-in can be used on damp or dry hair, meaning that you can add it into your routine whenever is most convenient for you.
Pros:
- Made for long hair without weighing it down
- Built-in heat protectant
- Contains Keratin, Vitamins and Castor Oil
- Can be used on damp or dry hair
- Gives UV protection
Cons:
- Has a strong smell, most people have said it is pleasant, but it may be overwhelming for sensitive noses
Noughty Intensive Care Leave-In Conditioner
This intensive leave-in conditioner is curly girl method approved, so is suitable for those with both wavy and curly hair. It’s cruelty-free, vegetarian and vegan society approved and is made of 97% natural ingredients. These include hydrating shea butter and argan oil, which are safe to use on coloured hair without stripping the colour out.
Similar to Vitapointe, the product contains no sulphates or silicones that coat your hair without actually doing anything more. The ingredients work to treat and repair dry and damaged hair by trapping moisture within the hair shaft and increasing elasticity, meaning less breakage when brushing.
It also tames frizz and prevents flyaways, which is a must for those with curly, wavy hair or damaged hair!
Apply this leave-in conditioner to damp, not soaking wet hair and style as usual.
Pros:
- Curly girl method approved
- 97% natural ingredients
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Safe for coloured hair
- Contains shea butter and argan oil
- No sulphates or silicones
Cons:
- Can be too heavy for fine hair
Sachajuan Overnight Hair Repair
This overnight hair repair treatment by Sachajuan treats weak, damaged and lifeless hair. Similar to Vitapointe, it works to repair your hair from the inside out by infusing moisture and minerals into the hair shaft.
This product is based on water and is more of a gel product than a cream, meaning it’s lighter in the hair and great for those who have fine hair. It uses ‘ocean silk technology’ with natural minerals and proteins. Proteins absorb into the cuticle of the hair in order to rebuild it, leading to stronger and overall healthier hair.
Apply this product in the evening onto freshly washed hair and sleep with it in. You can either wash it out in the morning or leave it in, whichever you’d prefer! The formula won’t stain your bedsheets, but if you’re worried you can wear a hair bonnet or shower cap to bed.
Maintaining heat on your hair by wearing something like this also allows the protein and minerals to penetrate deeper into the hair.
Pros:
- Repairs the hair from the inside
- Gel rather than cream
- Contains protein
- Oil-free
- Wash out or leave in as desired
Cons:
- If you already have a healthy amount of protein in your hair, using a product with protein can cause protein overload. These are the signs that your hair does need protein.
Moroccanoil All-in-One Leave-In Conditioner
This All-in-One Leave-In Conditioner by Moroccanoil is packed full of fatty acids due to the argan oil within the product. Argan oil has been used by women for thousands of years to keep their hair hydrated and strong, and that’s exactly what this product does too.
The conditioner actually works to keep the moisture within your hair shaft due to the quinoa extract and natural sugars that act as a dehydration shield.
This spray is a great multitasker, whilst repairing your hair it also protects it from further damage with thermal protection. Allowing you to save time and have detangling, strengthening and protection all in one product!
This all-in-one has a milky texture and comes in a convenient spray bottle, making it perfect for on-the-go use or when you’re in a rush. It can be applied to damp or dry hair and has a clean and refreshing scent, which will work for you if you aren’t a fan of florals.
Pros:
- Packed full of fatty acids and argan oil
- Prevents dehydration
- Heat protectant
- Detangling
- Strengthening
- Perfect for on the go
Cons:
- As it contains oil, it can make extremely fine hair look greasy – use sparingly to avoid this!
Joico Hydra Splash Replenishing Leave-In
Popular with those with fine and dry hair, Joico Hydra Splash Replenishing Leave-In is perfect for those with dull or lacklustre hair. This product has ‘Smartrelease’ technology which feeds continuous hydration into the cuticle of your strands to repair them.
This leave-in also contains rosehip oil and Keratin protein, further working to repair the hair strand and repair damage caused from heat, colour or styling. Much like Vitapointe, the formula works to fight frizz with conditioning properties, such as Vitamin E and Coconut water.
Finally, the product contains antioxidants that work to protect the hair from environmental stressors, such as the wind or pollution, protecting it against further damage.
Apply Joico leave-in to clean and damp hair before styling as usual.
Pros:
- Good for those with fine hair as it’s lightweight
- Innovative Smartrelease technology
- Repairs and protects from damage
- Contains antioxidants
- Fights frizz
Cons:
- Fresh scent, which some reviewers have said can be overpowering
After reading this article, I hope you’ve found the product to fill the Vitapointe-shaped hole in your life. No matter your hair type, these products are bound to repair and protect your hair, leaving it looking shiny, hydrated and full of life.