Many cultures and parts of the world have their very own tried and true beauty secrets. Hair care is no exception. It’s never a bad idea to look beyond our own backyard for tips and tricks from international ladies in the know. Here are some of the best hair care secrets from around the world we could uncover.

Jamaica: Cactus Oil

Trying to keep your tresses frizz-free is near daily struggle in Jamaica. All that heat and humidity can do a real number on the strands. Cactus oil is the hair care secret for many island beauties’ manes. It not only manages all the frizz, but hydrates to improve shine, softness, and growth.

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Extremely Rich in Vitamin E and a powerhouse of beneficial antioxidants, Prickly Pear Seed Oil is one of the most potent skin care ingredients on the market. It is an incredible beauty oil in as much as it is hugely beneficial for any skin type – mature, sensitive, even those with acne experience great results. We worked for nearly a year to find a Prickly Pear Seed Oil that allowed our partnership to bring community benefits, as well as securing the best quality Prickly Pear Seed Oil for our customers to use. Indagare Natural Beauty is proud to say that we partner with a women's co-ops in rural Morocco for both our Organic Prickly Pear Seed and our Argan Oils. We are thrilled to finally be able to offer the amazing Prickly Pear Seed Oil – a rare and prized skincare ingredient – to the Australian market.

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France: Skipping the Hot Tools and Air-Drying

We have long looked to French women as the epitome of all things beauty and style. When it comes to hair care secrets, French gals know the damage that hot tools and blow dryers can do to your tresses. So, they skip them whenever possible. Instead they use their fingers and loose buns on damp hair to achieve wavy looks.

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Balaylights and color glossing for dimension and shine! ✨ Hair by @kaylee_tropezsalon . . #balaylights #balayage #frenchhairstyle #livedincolor #haircolor #hairgoals #oribe #tropezsalon #instahair #wilmingtonsalon #wilmingtonhair #wilmingtonnc #wrightsvillebeach

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Philippines: Aloe Vera

We all know Aloe Vera does wonders for your skin, but ladies from the Philippines also swear by it as a hair care secret. Not only does it give their tresses an amazingly glossy finish, but it moisturizes too. The result is healthy, strong, conditioned strands anyone would envy.

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Aloe Vera – the list of benefits this amazing plant contains is a mile long. We love it because it is great for repairing dead skin cells on the scalp, promotes growth, & conditions hair leaving it smooth and silky. Aloe Vera is Sumptuous! . . . #repairyourscalp #treatyourscalp #aloevera #aloeverahairtreatment #treatyourhair #haircaretips #hairgrowthtips #lifestylebrand #followyourbliss #buildingabrand #brickbybrick #mypassion #journeytowellness #glowup

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Japan: Camellia Seed Oil

Beauty mavens in Japan swear by Camellia seed oil. It’s applied in basically the same way as a leave-in conditioner. Not only is it considered a great way to improve the strength of hair, but also to promote its growth. Even better, it totally plays double duty. The oil is said to work wonders on the skin, helping to achieve a glowing complexion.

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A seca chegou, a pele chorou! Ontem, a umidade relativa do ar em Brasília chegou a 21%. E a tendência é diminuir! 😳 💥🤦‍♀️ Enquanto a chuva não vem – e demora, viu? -, vamos nos hidratando como dá. Muita água, muito chá, do jeito que a gente gosta… E também produtinhos que têm na formulação a nossa versátil Camellia Sinensis. No banho 🧖‍♀️, tenho usado esse óleo, que vem da semente da planta, para amaciar a pele… Trouxe da China, um sucesso! Na boca 💋, batonzinho de chá verde coreano 💄 da @innisfree.instalog, que garante hidratação instantânea; sem dúvidas, o melhor balm que já usei!

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