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Kevin Murphy

The fashion-forward professional brand — lightweight Australian formulas with a strong aesthetic sensibility.

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About Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy's skin-care-inspired approach to haircare — using high-quality ingredients in lightweight formulas — works particularly well for fine to medium Asian hair. Their SMOOTH and REPAIR lines are popular among Asian stylists who want to deliver results without weighing down finer Asian hair types. The brand's editorial visual identity also resonates with the aesthetic sensibilities of Asian clients.

Stylist Notes

Why Asian Stylists Reach for Kevin Murphy

  • Fine to medium Asian hair
  • Smooth, sleek styling goals
  • Color-treated hair needing lightweight repair
  • Clients who want premium product aesthetics
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Avoid If

  • You need heavy repair for severely bleached hair — Kevin Murphy leans lighter
  • You're looking for budget-friendly options
Recommended

Recommended Products From This Brand

Kevin Murphy Night Rider Strong Hold Matte Paste (3.5 oz)
Kevin Murphy

A strong-hold matte paste with a rough texture that adds shine and moisture while defining short, choppy styles.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Its strongest matte hold gives thick, straight Asian hair the grip to keep textured, separated styles in place.

Best for

Short to medium, choppy or textured cuts wanting strong-hold matte definition.

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Kevin Murphy Anti.Gravity Volumising Lotion (150 mL)
Kevin Murphy

A weightless volumising and texturising lotion that lifts body and adds shine for all hair types.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

It gives naturally straight, hold-resistant Asian hair lasting root lift and workable texture without weighing it down.

Best for

Fine, flat or limp hair that needs body and grip without a stiff or greasy feel.

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Kevin Murphy Rough Rider Strong Hold Styling Clay
Kevin Murphy

A strong-hold styling clay with a gritty texture that delivers a matte finish and enduring hold for all hair types.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Its gritty, strong hold gives thick, straight Asian hair the grip to hold matte, textured shapes that usually fall.

Best for

All hair types and lengths wanting a strong-hold, matte, textured style.

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Kevin Murphy Session Spray Flex Flexible Finishing Hairspray (11.4 oz)
Kevin Murphy

A lightweight, humidity-resistant finishing spray with flexible, workable hold that keeps hair moving and reshapeable.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Its humidity-resistant flexible hold keeps fine Asian hair styled and frizz-free without a stiff, crunchy feel.

Best for

All hair types wanting flexible, reshapeable hold with humidity resistance and natural movement.

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Repair-Me.Wash Shampoo
Hair Cleansing · Repair Shampoo

Repair-Me.Wash Shampoo

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy Repair-Me.Wash Shampoo selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Bleached, over-processed Asian hair goes porous and brittle; a strengthening shampoo reinforces the strand as it cleans so damaged hair feels stronger, which a basic wash leaves rough.

Best for

Bleached, color-treated, or heat-damaged Asian hair needing repair and softness.

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Fresh.Hair Dry Cleaning Spray
Hair Cleansing · Scalp Cleansing

Fresh.Hair Dry Cleaning Spray

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy Fresh.Hair Dry Cleaning Spray selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Straight Asian hair greases up at the root fast and shows white dry-shampoo residue; a clear dry cleaning spray absorbs oil and revives roots between washes without the chalky cast on dark hair.

Best for

Oily-rooted straight Asian hair needing a between-wash refresh and lift.

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Doo.Over Dry Powder Finishing Hairspray
Styling Products · Texture Spray

Doo.Over Dry Powder Finishing Hairspray

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy Doo.Over Dry Powder Finishing Hairspray selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Fine, straight Asian hair collapses through the day; a dry powder spray rebuilds body and texture on the spot without re-wetting, reviving a flat style a wet product cannot fix mid-day.

Best for

Fine, flat Asian hair needing dry volume and lived-in texture.

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Hydrate-Me.Wash Shampoo
Hair Cleansing · Repair Shampoo

Hydrate-Me.Wash Shampoo

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me.Wash Shampoo selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Thick, coarse Asian hair frizzes and roughens from color and heat; a hydrating shampoo adds moisture and slip so dense hair smooths out, which a lightweight wash leaves rough.

Best for

Thick, coarse, dry, or frizz-prone Asian hair wanting polished smoothness.

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Young Again Treatment Oil
Hair Treatment · Hair Oil

Young Again Treatment Oil

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy Young Again Treatment Oil selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Bleached, color-treated Asian hair goes dry and brittle at the ends; a nourishing finishing oil softens and glosses damaged lengths so they feel supple, which a light serum cannot on processed hair.

Best for

Bleached, color-treated, or heat-damaged Asian hair needing softness and shine.

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Smooth.Again Leave-In Treatment
Hair Treatment · Leave-In Treatment

Smooth.Again Leave-In Treatment

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy Smooth.Again Leave-In Treatment selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Thick, coarse Asian hair frizzes and reverts in humidity; a smoothing leave-in tames the cuticle so a blow-out stays sleek and manageable, which the hair will not do on its own in wet weather.

Best for

Thick, coarse, frizzy, or humidity-prone Asian hair needing smoothness and control.

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Maxi Wash Detox Shampoo
Hair Cleansing · Scalp Cleansing

Maxi Wash Detox Shampoo

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy Maxi Wash Detox Shampoo selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Oily, buildup-prone Asian scalps in hard-water cities leave hair dull and coated; a clarifying detox wash lifts the film for a real reset, which a daily shampoo cannot fully clear.

Best for

Oily, flaky, or buildup-prone scalps, especially after moving to a hard-water city.

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Bedroom.Hair Flexible Texturizing Hairspray
Styling Products · Texture Spray

Bedroom.Hair Flexible Texturizing Hairspray

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy Bedroom.Hair Flexible Texturizing Hairspray selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Straight Asian hair drops a soft style fast but goes stiff under firm sprays; a flexible texturizing spray holds shape with movement and stays brushable, which a hard-hold spray cannot on heavy hair.

Best for

Straight or smooth Asian hair wanting soft, flexible texture and lived-in hold.

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Angel Wash Shampoo
Hair Cleansing · Repair Shampoo

Angel Wash Shampoo

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy Angel Wash Shampoo selected for Asian hair needs abroad.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Fine, straight Asian hair goes limp under heavy shampoos; a weightless color-safe wash cleans and protects tone while keeping the root full, giving body a rich shampoo would sink.

Best for

Fine, flat, or color-treated Asian hair that collapses quickly and wants a light wash.

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Kevin Murphy Angel Wash
Hair Cleansing · Color Care Shampoo

Kevin Murphy Angel Wash

Kevin Murphy

A lightweight color-care shampoo direction for fine or color-treated hair.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Fine, color-treated Asian hair falls flat and frays under heavy or harsh shampoos; a weightless color-care wash cleans gently while keeping the root full, which a rich shampoo would flatten.

Best for

Fine, fragile, or color-treated Asian hair needing gentle, weightless care.

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Kevin Murphy Bedroom Hair
Styling Products · Texture Spray

Kevin Murphy Bedroom Hair

Kevin Murphy

A soft texture spray direction for effortless layers and second-day movement.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Straight Asian hair falls sleek and flat, resisting an undone look; a soft texture spray adds airy grip and movement that layered, effortless styles need, without the stiffness of a firm hairspray.

Best for

Low-maintenance styling wanting airy layers and second-day movement.

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Kevin Murphy Maxi Wash
Hair Cleansing · Scalp Cleansing

Kevin Murphy Maxi Wash

Kevin Murphy

A clarifying wash direction for roots that feel oily, coated, or product-heavy.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Straight Asian hair in a hard-water city gets coated and heavy from mineral and product buildup; a clarifying detox wash resets it so hair feels light and products absorb, which a daily shampoo cannot clear.

Best for

Oily, product-heavy, or hard-water-city roots needing a periodic deep clean.

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Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me.Wash
Hair Cleansing · Repair Shampoo

Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me.Wash

Kevin Murphy

A hydrating shampoo direction for dry, dense hair that needs softness and shine.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Dry, dense Asian hair reads dull and rough after color and heat; a moisturizing shampoo cleans without stripping so thick hair stays soft, where a light wash leaves it frizzy.

Best for

Medium-to-thick Asian hair with dry or dull lengths.

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Kevin Murphy Young Again Oil
Hair Treatment · Hair Oil

Kevin Murphy Young Again Oil

Kevin Murphy

A premium finishing oil direction for shine, softness, and heat-styled lengths.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Dry, coarse, or mature-feeling Asian hair looks dull and frizzes at the ends; a richer finishing oil softens and adds gloss on dense lengths where a light serum disappears.

Best for

Dry, frizzy, or mature-feeling Asian hair needing polish and softness.

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Kevin Murphy Anti Gravity Spray
Styling Products · Texture Spray

Kevin Murphy Anti Gravity Spray

Kevin Murphy

A volume-building styling direction for fine hair that collapses quickly.

Why Asian Stylists Recommend It

Fine, straight Asian hair falls flat fast because it is heavy at the root; a volumizing spray built into a blow-dry lifts the base for lasting body a flat, dense head will not hold alone.

Best for

Fine or flat Asian hair needing lift before blow-drying.

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