Finding a haircare product that genuinely revolutionises your routine is a rare event. For our Head of Beauty, that moment arrived with the discovery of a £25 styling cream championed by none other than supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
The Supermodel's Secret Weapon
The product causing all the excitement is the Gisou Honey Milk 5-in-1 Styling Cream. The buzz around this formula is substantial, not least because Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is not just a casual user; she has been named Gisou's first global brand ambassador and fronted the campaign for this specific cream.
Rosie has famously stated that hair is her "best accessory," and she credits this styling cream for providing the glossy, bouncy finish she is known for. This endorsement was compelling enough to warrant a thorough test.
Putting The Honey Milk To The Test
Priced at £25, the cream promises to deliver five key benefits simultaneously: hydration, heat protection up to 230°C, frizz control, shine, and a flexible hold. In practice, it largely lives up to these claims.
When applied to damp hair, the product has a lightweight, milky texture that feels silky rather than heavy. It glides through strands smoothly without any dragging or weighing down. The scent is a sophisticated blend of honey with soft notes of peach, vanilla, and sandalwood, evoking the feeling of stepping into a high-end salon.
After blow-drying, the results are visibly different. Hair boasts more lift, enhanced texture, and an elegant sheen that avoids any greasy appearance. Thanks to its "style memory" technology, designed to hold for up to three days, that supermodel-like bounce persists even on non-wash days. These results are backed by clinical data from Gisou, confirming the three-day frizz control and glazed shine.
A Simplified Haircare Regime
Our tester used the styling cream alongside the Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Shampoo and Conditioner, creating a perfectly matched trio. The shampoo smooths and nourishes, the conditioner locks in moisture, and the styling cream completes the routine flawlessly.
The most significant outcome has been a decluttered styling shelf. Since adopting this Gisou routine, there has been no need for a separate serum, heat protection spray, or smoothing product.
It is worth noting that the product is not entirely foolproof. Using too much can flatten volume, and its hold is not as stiff as a gel or wax. However, for achieving softness, shine, and natural movement in everyday styling, it performs exceptionally well. Fine hair feels supported yet remains free-moving, without any coated or heavy sensation.
To maintain hair health and avoid product build-up, our tester still incorporates a weekly wash with a trusted anti-dandruff shampoo and uses a leave-in repair mask for existing bleach damage. Nevertheless, with the addition of Gisou's supermodel-approved cream, the quest for a perfect haircare regime, spanning over thirty years, appears to be over.
