I have tested countless styling products over the years, but few have genuinely changed how I approach my hair. That changed when I discovered Gisou's Honey Milk 5-in-1 Styling Cream, a £25 multitasker now endorsed by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who serves as the brand's first global ambassador.
Rosie, who calls her hair her 'best accessory', credits this cream for her signature lifted, glossy finish. The product promises to work as a hydrator, heat protector, frizz tamer, shine booster and soft-hold styler—and my experience suggests it delivers on all fronts. Applied to damp hair, it glides in like a light lotion without heaviness, while the honey, peach, vanilla and warm woods scent evokes a luxury salon.
After blow-drying, my hair looks noticeably more lifted and fuller, with a smooth, non-oily shine. The formula's 'style memory' helps the shape last; even on day two or three, the bounce remains. Gisou shares clinical results showing heat protection up to 230°C, reduced frizz for up to three days, and a glossy finish backed by lab testing.
I now pair the cream with Gisou's Honey Gloss Ceramide Shampoo and Conditioner, and together they have replaced my usual serum, heat protectant and smoothing balm. My bathroom shelf is less cluttered, and my hair feels healthier. However, using too much product can slightly flatten volume, and the hold is not strong enough for elaborate updos, but for everyday polished hair, it excels.
I still rotate Philip Kingsley's Anti-Dandruff Shampoo weekly to prevent build-up and K18's Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask for bleach damage, but adding this Gisou cream has made the biggest difference. After three decades, I finally have a routine that works.
