Just like you use a face primer to provide a good base, help your make-up last longer, and hydrate and smooth your skin, a primer for your hair acts in a similar way. A hair primer is essentially a product that preps your hair for styling. Let’s dive a little deeper what a primer is and what it can do for your hair. What is a hair primer + the benefits A hair primer, like our Propolis Infused Polishing Primer, helps prep your hair before styling and makes your hairstyle last longer. Whether you have fine, frizzy, thick, curly or straight hair, any hair type can benefit from the use of a primer thanks to its numerous functions and benefits. The benefits of using a primer for your hair: Prevents and diminishes frizz Adds texture, volume, and definition Ensures optimal workable hold while using heated styling tools Reduces drying time Minimizes breakage from detangling and brushing Helps your hair look and feel smooth, shiny and soft Refreshes second-day hair styles by adding texture back Propolis: the key ingredient The key ingredient in the Gisou Polishing Primer is propolis derived from the Mirsalehi bee garden, which contains numerous oils, vitamins, minerals and flavonoids. It benefits your hair by protecting it and keeping it healthy.  Propolis, used by bees to build their strong beehives, is a richly fortifying hair care ingredient ideal for protecting from heat damage, adding texture, creating volume, retaining moisture, as well as preventing breakage and split ends. The benefits of propolis for your hair: Reduces damage to the hair follicle Increases the strength of the hair root Prevents breakage and split ends Enhances volume and texture  Promotes the growth of cells that contribute to hair growth How to use the Polishing Primer Firstly, you might wonder how much primer you need to apply to your hair. We recommend applying a pea-sized amount of primer into your palms and rub your hands together to warm the product and activate the ingredients. You can apply the product to towel-dried or dry hair. 1. Before heat styling: Apply a pea-sized amount of primer to towel-dried hair or dry hair before using heated styling tools. After using a primer, always follow up with a heat protecting spray. Then, style as desired using a hair dryer, curling tool, straightener or any other hair styling tool.  As a last step in your styling routine, you can then use a little bit of primer to dry hair to tame any flyaways and prevent frizz. 2. To refresh second-day hair: Our Polishing Primer is also the perfect product to add some texture and hold back into second-day hair. Scrunch a pea-sized amount into the lengths of your hair to enhance texture and tame frizz.  3. To enhance your natural curls:  Scrunch the product into the lengths of your hair whilst damp, to enhance curls and prevent frizz as they dry. 4. For heatless curls:  Remember Negin’s heatless curls hack? It’s the perfect summer hair style for days on which you don’t want to use any styling tools. Prepping your hair with the Polishing Primer is a key step in this routine, as it helps to hold the curls.  Why the Polishing Primer is a great multitasker: For volume, massage the primer into your scalp using your fingertips. For hold, work the primer into your hair from root to tip and style as desired. For texture, scrunch the primer into the hair.  To define curls, apply the primer to your fingertips and wrap around the curls that you want to define. For a sleek, frizz-free hairstyle, apply the primer with your fingertips to smooth out any baby hairs. You can also apply the primer to a spoolie to gently brush away any flyaways. Extra tip: you can even use the Polishing Primer to fix your eyebrows. Simply apply a small amount to a spoolie and brush through your brows.  If you’re someone who regularly styles your hair with heated styling tools, or if you deal with frizzy hair, you might want to consider using a primer. Once you’ve added a primer to your hair care routine and have experienced the benefits, there’s no looking back! Try our Propolis Infused Polishing Primer

Dryness and damage are two of the most common hair concerns. It is no surprise that nearly everything that we put our hair through has the potential to damage it or leave it dried out. Thankfully, there are simple steps you can take to hydrate and moisturise your dry or damaged hair to bring it back to its former glory.  The difference between dry and damaged hair Dry and damaged hair are two different things. They may look very similar but require slightly different solutions. Let’s get into the difference between dry and damaged hair: Dry hair Dry hair is caused by a lack of natural oils on your hair. These oils act as lubricants all along the hair fibre to make it feel softer and look shinier. A little too much oil can weigh down your hair and make it look greasy. Too little oil results in brittle, frizzy, dry hair that is often accompanied by a flaky scalp and a rough texture. Damaged hair Each hair strand is protected by overlapping scales called cuticles. When your hair is healthy, these cuticles lie flat and leave your hair looking smooth and feeling soft. If your hair has been damaged, these cuticles are rough, lifted and even removed, resulting in dullness, split ends, breakage and frizz.  What causes dry or damaged hair? Cause #1: Environment The weather plays a huge role in your hair’s moisture levels. Cold, dry weather, combined with indoor heating can suck the moisture from your hair. Hot, sunny weather also puts your hair under strain. UV-rays damage the hair and break down its pigment and the sun’s heat pulls the moisture from your strands.  Cause #2: Haircare routine As much as we all love a fresh head of highlights or a beautiful balayage, all chemical styling processes damage the hair structure and exacerbate dryness. High temperatures from styling also cause your hair to lose a considerable amount of moisture. Over time, these processes weaken your hair, and damage your cuticles, leaving your hair looking and feeling dry and damaged.  Using hair styling products specifically formulated to support your hair through styling and chemical processes is key to maintaining hydration levels and keeping your hair looking and feeling healthy. Cause #3: Hair type Unfortunately, our curly community tends to be more prone to dryness and damage due to the nature of their strands. The oils from your scalp cannot make their way down curly hair as easily as with straight hair, often leaving the ends feeling dry. In addition, curly hair tends to be more fragile than other hair types, making it more prone to breakage. Also, as we get older, our scalp slowly produces fewer natural oils, leaving your hair drier.  We know what you’re thinking - what on earth isn’t causing dryness and damage then? How on earth do I fix this? Don’t worry, we’re here to give you the perfect routine to keep your locks hydrated and healthy. Routine for dry and damaged hair Haircare products infused with honey are perfect for hydrating and strengthening dry and damaged hair. Honey is a humectant with natural emollient properties. The emollients in honey smooth out the hair follicle and add shine, while the humectants bond with water in the air, which provides lasting moisture for dehydrated locks. Honey is also full of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants that repair, protect, and nourish the hair.  Let us introduce to you, the ultimate nourishing routine for dry or damaged hair: 1. Honey Infused Hair Oil Our hero product, the Honey Infused Hair Oil, is formulated to strengthen and repair hair to the core. This product is amazing for moisturising the hair and locking in hydration. It also adds a beautiful silky shine, bringing life back into dull or brittle hair.  Function: moisturiser, occlusive - locks in moisture and hydration 2. Honey Infused Hair Mask This honey mask is a game-changer when it comes to deeply nourishing dry and damaged hair. This intensive nourishing mask is enriched with sustainably sourced Mirsalehi Honey from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, formulated to hydrate and replenish hair while improving its elasticity, shine and health. Function: Hydrator and moisturiser - adds hydration and locks it in 3. Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner The perfect lightweight hydrator to use on the go for a quick refresh, all-day hydration and protection from the elements. This product is a lightweight, multi-tasking hair conditioning spray enriched with Mirsalehi Honey to hydrate, smooth, detangle and protect hair from heat damage, pollution and breakage. Function: Hydrator, protector - adds hydration and protects hair from environmental factors. Now let’s introduce you to two perfect restoring routines for dry and damaged locks, using these three honey-infused favourites.  Negin Mirsalehi’s signature mask treatment Once per week, take a liberal amount of the Honey Infused Hair Mask, mixing in 3 to 4 drops of the Honey Infused Hair Oil. Apply this mixture to clean, slightly damp or dry hair, coating the hair from root to tip.  Pro tips: Wet your hairbrush and brush through the hair before applying the mixture, this will dampen the hair slightly, and allow for more easy distribution of the products. Wrap your hair in a cotton t-shirt to create heat and allow the products to penetrate even deeper into the hair strands.  Leave this to soak for as long as possible (even overnight) and then follow up with your normal washing routine. After you have washed your hair, when it is about 60% dry, apply the Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner to the lengths of your hair to lock in the moisture from your treatment. Brush this through to make sure the product is evenly distributed and allow it to dry completely. Hydrating washing routine Wash your hair with our Honey Infused Hair Wash, squeeze out all excess water and then apply the Honey Infused Hair Mask from root to tip. Allow it to soak for 5-10 minutes before rinsing, and follow up with the Honey Infused Conditioner to lock in moisture.  After your washing routine, apply the Honey Infused Leave-In conditioner to damp hair to hydrate your hair and prevent frizz as your hair dries. You can then leave your hair to air dry, or follow your usual styling routine. Once the hair is dry, finish off your look with 1 to 3 drops of the Honey Infused Hair Oil, this will help lock in all the nourishment from the leave-in conditioner and hair mask. Warm the product up in the palms of your hands and apply it to the lengths of your hair for added moisture and beautiful shine!  Wrapping up While it may seem like everything is working against having healthy, hydrated hair, giving your hair a little extra nourishment and care with nourishing products a couple of times a week will help you win this battle, we promise! By Mana, Gisou Beauty Advisor

On May 20th 2022, we celebrated World Bee Day with our first-ever Bee Season Pop-Up in Amsterdam. With this world premiere, Gisou wants to raise awareness around the importance of bees and inspire a new generation of beekeepers.  “We are so excited about Bee Season 2022 — bees are at the heart of everything we do at Gisou. Since day one, we have been committed to caring for the Mirsalehi Honey Bees in the same way my family has for six generations and we can’t wait to share everything with our Gisou community.” - Gisou Founder, Negin Mirsalehi The Gisou Bee Season Pop-Up For the first time ever, our Gisou community was able to experience what it feels like to be in our Mirsalehi Bee Garden. We took over Prinsengracht 455 space in Amsterdam for 3 days (May 20-May 22, 2022) to bring the ultimate destination of Gisou heritage and sustainable beekeeping where flowers, honey and haircare come together in one place.  The Mirsalehi Heritage  Visitors could learn about how to become a beekeeper and the craftsmanship of beekeeping directly from our seasoned experts, and unearth one-of-a-kind treasures on display in our Mirsalehi Heritage Museum.  Flowers by Rae Blooms Guests of the Gisou Pop-Up in Amsterdam could also bring home a curated wildflower bouquet courtesy of Australian flower artist and founder of Rae Blooms, Ariella Hill — her unique ability to play with shapes and textures as they relate to flora and fauna turns the botanical world into artistic masterpieces.  Introducing Negar Mirsalehi, Beekeeper-in-Chief This Bee Season - starting May 20 and ending on August 20 for National Honey Bee Day -  we are proud to introduce Negin’s sister, Negar Mirsalehi, who is the brand’s first-ever Beekeeper-in-Chief. The wealth of experience she has accumulated after decades of apprenticeship under her father will be shared throughout Bee Season — with Gisou devotees visiting the Pop-Up, takeovers on our social channels and in the media. Limited Edition Bee Season Merch Gisou’s permanent collection and limited edition Bee Season collectors items like the Beekeeper’s Starter Pack Gear (Gisou Bee Season Jumpsuit, Gisou Bee Season Cap and much more) were exclusively available at the Gisou pop-up, as well as online starting May 20th in very limited quantities.  Gisou Bee Season Cap Protect your hair & scalp while sowing your Gisou wildflowers in style! This 100% cotton style is made in The Netherlands and has an adjustable strap. Gisou Bee Season Jumpsuit This versatile gardening staple, inspired by beekeeper’s suits, was exclusively designed by Negin Mirsalehi and the Gisou team. Gisou Bee Season T-Shirt This one-size-fits-all T-shirt is made out of 100% organic, recycled cotton. Join us and wear your t-shirt throughout the Spring and Summer, to help support the bees! These items were exclusively created for Gisou Bee Season 2022. Subscribe to our Newsletter to be the first to know about our exclusive Gisou Pop-ups and merch.

While dry shampoo and a slicked-back hairstyle can mask the signs of oily hair, nobody wants to deal with oily hair and an oily scalp on a daily basis. We are here to help explain some of the underlying causes of oily hair and recommend the best haircare products for oily hair. Why is my hair oily? Oily hair is often caused by an overproduction of sebum. Sebum is a substance produced by your body's sebaceous glands to help moisturise and protect your hair and skin. However, when it is overproduced, it can become uncomfortable.  There are a number of common reasons your sebaceous glands may start to overwork. For example: Diet Medication Hair care products Excessive stress Hormonal fluctuations Seasonal changes  Scalp issues We might not be able to solve all of these problems for you, however, there are two things can definitely help you tackle oily hair!  Hair care products for oily hair It may sound a little counter-intuitive, but the hair care products you are using may be the number one cause for oily hair.  1. Shampoo Sulfates We get it, your hair is oily, and you want a thorough cleanser to remove the oils and give you that squeaky-clean, oil-free feeling. There’s just one catch, often these shampoos contain harsh surfactants such as sodium lauryl sulfate. This ingredient creates clouds of cleansing foam that leave your hair feeling fresh and clean.  Unfortunately, that squeaky-clean feel actually works against grease-free hair in the long term. Using these harsh ingredients creates a vicious cycle of stripping hair of its natural oils causing your scalp to overproduce oil in an attempt to re-balance your oil levels. “Moisturizing” or “anti-frizz” shampoo While these kinds of shampoo are good for tackling dry or frizzy hair, they often contain heavy ingredients designed to create a fine coating on the hair, exactly what we want to avoid if your hair is already a little oily.  Honey Infused Hair Wash Enter the Honey Infused Hair Wash. This nourishing shampoo is enriched with Mirsalehi Honey from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, formulated to gently yet effectively cleanse hair and relieve the scalp from buildup. It is sulfate- and paraben-free, meaning it will not strip the hair of its natural oils. This product has been formulated to accommodate all hair types, meaning it will not weigh down your hair. 2. Conditioner “For dry or damaged hair” Similar to shampoo, conditioners designed for dry, damaged or frizzy hair will most likely be too heavy for oilier hair types. Opt for lightweight conditioners that won’t weigh your hair down. Honey Infused Conditioner This is a nourishing weightless conditioner, enriched with Mirsalehi Honey from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, formulated to effectively yet gently detangle and condition hair, leaving it hydrated, manageable and strong without weighing your hair down.  Shampoo and conditioner tend to work best when they are used together, as they are formulated to complement each other. Check out our Wash & Go combo to gently yet effectively cleanse your hair. Washing tips for oily hair Not only are your hair care products important, but the way you use them also plays a role in the state of your hair. Below we will provide you with a few of our top washing tips. Extend the time between washes We know it’s tough, but your hair will thank you in the long run. As we mentioned before, stripping your hair by washing it daily can cure those sebaceous glands to produce more oil. If you’re a daily washer, try washing every second day for two weeks, and then every third day for two weeks and so on. This way you can slowly adjust to fewer wash days. You can opt for a dry shampoo to help you through the transition.  Wash well Soak your hair: Make sure your hair is soaked before applying the shampoo - this is important as it will help you easily distribute the product throughout your hair. Less is more: apply 2 to 3 pumps of the Honey Infused Hair Wash into the palms of your hands, mixing with a small amount of water. Rub the palms together to create a gentle lather. Keep in mind that this product won’t create huge clouds of foam — this doesn’t mean you need more!  Focus on your scalp: once you’ve lathered the product, focus it on your scalp and take 2 to 3 minutes to gently massage the product in. Giving it this time will allow it to effectively break down oils.  Rinse and repeat: for oilier hair types, we recommend a rinse and repeat to really lift the oil and product out of your hair.  Rinse, rinse, rinse: this is super important, as leaving any of the product on the hair may leave it feeling heavy and weighed down. Condition: once you’ve rinsed, seal the cuticle and lock in moisture with the Honey Infused Conditioner, the perfect partner to the Honey Infused Hair Wash. Focus the conditioner on the mid-lengths to the ends of your hair and avoid the root area. Leave the product to soak for 1 to 2 minutes before rinsing with cool water.  Scalp issues: the root cause of oily hair An oily scalp may be a telltale sign that you have scalp issues. These issues are often caused by an unbalanced scalp microbiome.  Unbalanced scalp microbiome The scalp is made up of oil and sweat glands and a community of natural bacteria and diverse microorganisms: the microbiome. If the scalp microbiome becomes unbalanced, the scalp can become irritated and be more prone to oiliness.  Honey Infused Scalp Treatment Our Scalp Treatment contains a unique blend of Mirsalehi honey, natural actives which work to nourish the scalp and rebalance the scalp’s microbiome, which in turn helps to reduce oil production.  Rise & Shine post-treatment to cleanse the scalp and hair: To help build and rejuvenate your scalp, we recommend the perfect nighttime and morning routine with the Honey Infused Scalp Treatment including the Honey Infused Hair Wash and Conditioner.  The best way to use these products together is to first apply the Honey Infused Scalp Treatment at nighttime on dry hair directly on the scalp, then apply a small amount directly onto the scalp in 1” (3cm) sections from the hairline to the crown. Gently massage in with fingertips for 5 minutes to distribute and allow the active ingredients to absorb. Leave it overnight to work its magic and don’t rinse. In the morning you can wash and cleanse your scalp with our Honey Infused Hair Wash, and lock in moisture with the Honey Infused Conditioner. Wrapping up Oily locks can be very frustrating, but don’t give up just yet! A combination of a healthy lifestyle and the right products are the tools to rebalance your scalp and slowly reduce oil production.  By Mana, Gisou Beauty Advisor

Drizzling honey on your food or adding it to your tea aren’t the only ways to enjoy this deliciously sweet, golden treat. Honey’s therapeutic properties and abundance of nutrients make it a miracle ingredient for the skin and hair. Known for its humectant properties, honey nourishes and hydrates dull strands and strengthens hair in need of a little extra TLC. Whether you want to moisturize, define your curls, add shine, repair, or smooth your hair, incorporating honey hair products into your routine can be a game-changer. And the perks of this star ingredient don’t end with the hair. Honey’s anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and moisturizing properties can do amazing things for the scalp, too. Today we’re sharing our favorite honey-infused hair products for growing longer, healthier, stronger hair. Are Honey Hair Products Good for Your Hair? Honey hair products are good for your hair because honey is a humectant with natural emollient properties. The emollients in honey smooth out the hair follicle and add shine, while the humectants bond with water in the air, providing lasting moisture for dehydrated tresses. Honey is also full of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants that repair, protect, and nourish the hair. These properties make honey an excellent choice for restoring moisture, strength, and luster to all hair types. 6 Honey Hair Products for Healthier, Shinier, Stronger Hair Gisou’s honey-infused hair products combine the powers of Mirsalehi Honey and our proprietary Mirsalehi Oil Blend with other natural ingredients that protect and nourish, helping the hair grow longer over time. 1. Honey Infused Hair Wash Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Wash is a nourishing honey shampoo that’s formulated to cleanse the hair gently and effectively while relieving the scalp of buildup. Enriched with Mirsalehi Honey, this honey hair product is also sulfate and paraben-free, so it’s safe for all hair types. Thanks to honey, our key ingredient, our honey hair wash prevents dehydration and breakage. Our honey hair wash is also enriched with botanical oils to prevent dehydration and breakage. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants repair the hair and protect it from future damage. Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Wash is gentle enough to use every day, if needed. 2. Honey Infused Conditioner Gisou’s Honey Infused Conditioner is formulated to gently and effectively condition and detangle the hair. Enriched with Mirsalehi honey, this nourishing, weightless honey conditioner leaves the hair hydrated, manageable, and strong. This vitamin, mineral, amino acid, and antioxidant-rich formula also repairs the hair and protects it from damage. For best results, apply our Honey-Infused Conditioner after shampooing from mid-shaft to ends. Wait 1-2 minutes before rinsing with cool water. 3. Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner If you prefer a leave-in treatment, Gisou’s Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner delivers all the benefits of Mirsalehi Honey in a lightweight, multitasking conditioning spray. This honey leave-in conditioner hydrates, smoothes, and detangles the hair while strengthening to protecting it from withstand sun and heat damage. Our multipurpose leave-in conditioner is formulated with baobab extract, argan oil, and panthenol to tame frizz, add softness, strengthen the hair, and add shine. It can be used after shampooing or between washes for silkier, stronger hair that doesn’t feel greasy.  4. Honey Infused Hair Mask There’s nothing like a honey hair mask to hydrate and replenish the hair! Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Mask is intensely nourishing with the powers of Mirsalehi Honey to improve elasticity, shine, and overall hair health. Our honey-infused hair mask can be applied to dry or damp dry, damp, or wet hair. It can be used in the shower as a deep conditioning treatment or left on overnight. You can intensify the treatment even more by adding a few drops of our Honey Infused Hair Oil. 5. Honey Infused Hair Oil Gisou’s luxurious Honey Infused Hair Oil is formulated to rebuild and repair the hair while restoring its natural moisture balance. Enriched with Mirsalehi Honey, our hair oil is a multi-tasking product that results in softer and stronger tresses with a silky shine. Our honey Hair Oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants that repair the hair and protect it from future damage. Botanical oils like coconut, sweet almond, and passionflower provide much-needed hydration while gardenia flower extract leaves the hair smelling amazing. Our Honey Infused Hair Oil can be used on wet or dry hair as a daily pre-styling aid or as a finishing touch to fight frizz and provide instant shine. It can also be added to our honey hair mask or used on its own as an overnight treatment.  6. Honey Infused Hair Perfume Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair PerfumegGisou’s Honey Infused Hair Wash adds moisture and shine to the hair while leaving behind the delicate, feminine scent of flowers from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden. With honey as a key ingredient, this honey hair perfume nourishes, strengthens, and protects the hair with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants.  Simply spritz our honey-infused hair perfume through your hair as the last step in your styling routine. The indulgent scent and shine will last all day. Frequently Asked Questions About Honey Hair Products How Often Can I Use Honey Hair Products On My Hair? Honey is incredibly gentle, nourishing, and protective for the hair. Feel free to incorporate honey hair products into your hair care routine every day for healthier, shinier hair that’s resistant to breakage.  Are Honey Hair Products Safe for Chemically Treated Hair? Gisou’s honey-infused hair products are sulfate and paraben-free, so they’re safe for chemically treated hair. Incorporating them into your routine is an effective way to rehabilitate dry, stressed-out strands. What Does Honey Do To Hair? The emollients in honey help to smooth out the hair follicle, adding moisture and shine. Honey can restore a natural luster to dry or dehydrated hair. Honey is also rich in nutrients that make the hair more resistant to breakage, help to repair existing damage, and protect the hair from heat styling and the elements. Wrapping Up Honey has taken the skincare industry by storm, thanks to its unbeatable moisturizing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. But the benefits of honey for hair can’t be overstated. Its emollient, strengthening and shine-boosting properties are a game-changer for all hair types. When you’re ready to experience the nourishing powers of honey hair products for yourself, our Honey Infused collection is the perfect place to start. It has all the products for your healthiest, shiniest, freshest hair yet!

Finding the right hair care routine for you can be a little daunting, especially with so much information online, an overflow of #HairTok tutorials and new haircare products launching every day. This is why we’ve compiled an overview of simple hair care routine steps to achieve healthy hair!  Tackling specific hair concerns with your hair care routine Before you rethink your hair care routine, it’s important to think about your hair concerns and the current state of your hair. Achieving healthy locks will be a different journey for everyone!  Typical hair concerns: Dryness and damage Frizz and flyaways  Oiliness or greasiness Split ends Hair loss Damage as a result of coloring or chemicals Scalp issues: itchy, oily, dry, flaky Lack of volume Setting goals for your healthy hair care routine Next to the hair concerns you want to tackle with your daily haircare routine, it’s also smart to set some hair goals. This will help you create your routine and choose the right products to achieve your desired results! Some haircare goals you may set for yourself: Smoothness and shine Volume, texture and body  Strength, repair and hydration  Color longevity  Wave and curl definition  Overall healthy hair  With your hair concerns and goals in mind, it’s now time to build your routine.  Hair care routine steps for healthy hair Every basic haircare routine contains some important steps: cleansing, conditioning, moisturising, detangling, styling and treatment. The frequency of these steps will depend on your hair type, lifestyle and preferences. Let’s cover the basics:  Step 1: Cleanse The first step in any haircare routine is to cleanse. Just like you cleanse your skin every evening, your hair also benefits from a cleanse - perhaps not daily, depending on how dry your hair and scalp is and how many products you use which can cause build-up.  Washing your hair will leave your hair and scalp feeling clean, removing any products, grease, dirt and dead skin cells which might have built up.  Cleansing tips: Opt for a gentle, sulfate-free moisturizing shampoo, which is better for your hair and scalp health in the long run. Here’s why.  Use your fingertips on your scalp to create a lather, rather than using your fingernails. Don’t wash your hair too often, as this may strip the hair of its natural oils and disturb your scalp microbiome. Washing your hair every 3 to 4 days using a moisturizing shampoo is recommended.  Wash and rinse with lukewarm or cold water, as hot water can damage your hair.  Step 2: Condition & nourish The next essential step in your washing routine is to condition. Conditioning your hair helps to detangle, seal the cuticles and provide moisture. It replenishes the moisture that your shampoo may have removed, and it will help remove any knots or tangles that were caused by massaging your shampoo onto your hair and scalp. Conditioning tips: Apply conditioner on wet hair. Squeeze out excess water, apply to the lengths of your hair and leave on for 1-2 minutes before rinsing with cool water.  Use a wide toothed comb to gently comb through your hair after applying conditioner to evenly distribute the product.  Opt for a lightweight, silicone-free conditioner like our Honey Infused Conditioner, which won’t weigh your hair down.  Step 3: Detangle Detangling your hair will help eliminate knots and minimize breakage. One product that can smoothen the detangling process is a leave-in conditioner, like our Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner. This will help smooth your locks, preparing them for detangling with a brush or wide-tooth comb. You can also opt for a hair oil or serum before detangling. The Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner can be applied to both dry or towel-dried hair. Spray the product from an arm's length distance onto the mid-lengths of your hair down to the ends, combing through to ensure it is evenly dispersed. Detangling tips: Detangling starts in the shower! After applying conditioner, gently comb through the lengths of your hair with your fingertips to eliminate any big knots. Always start brushing or combing through the lower portion of your hair, working your way up to the roots.  Step 4: Protect, prime & style  Always make sure you prep your hair before using heated tools such as a blow dryer, curling tool or straightener. This will not only protect your hair from breakage but also enhance styling results and ensure that your hairstyle lasts!  Use a lightweight styling primer, like the Propolis Infused Polishing Primer, to prepare your hair for your styling routine. Not only will it help prevent frizz, but it also reduces drying time, enhances hair texture and ensures optimal workable hold while using heated styling tools.  The next essential step in your styling routine is using a heat protectant, which protects your hair from heat damage caused by blow-drying, styling tools and the sun. Gisou Propolis Infused Heat Protecting Spray protects hair from heat up to 230ᵒC/446ᵒF and contains a UV-filter to prevent sun damage. Section hair and mist evenly from an arm’s length distance onto dry or damp hair before applying any heat tools or exposing hair to UV. Protect, prime & styling tips: Never use heated styling tools like a curling iron or straightener on wet or damp hair. After applying a heat protectant, let your hair air dry for a couple of minutes before applying heat.  When using a primer, apply a pea-sized amount - a little goes a long way! If you want to further enhance your hair texture after styling, consider using a texture spray as a last step in your styling routine. Step 5: Moisturize  After styling your hair or letting it air dry, you might want to add back in a little moisture. Also on days where you’re not washing your hair, your strands may benefit from a moisture boost. This is where hair oil comes in, our favorite multitasker! Hair oils are also great for controlling frizz and preventing dryness.  Our Honey Infused Hair Oil is infused with Mirsalehi Honey, which helps to attract and retain moisture. With regular usage, your hair will become softer, stronger and healthier overall. You can apply it on damp hair, dry hair, in the morning or before going to bed.  Moisture tips: When it comes to hair oil, a little goes a long way. We recommend 1-2 drops for fine hair, 2-3 for medium hair and 3-4 for thick hair. Before applying the hair oil to your hair, warm up the product between your palms and fingers. Then, apply the product using your fingers in combing motions to distribute the product evenly. You can also use a leave-in conditioner in between washes to give your hair that much-needed moisture boost.  Step 6: Treatment There are three types of treatments which you can add to your weekly routine to give your hair some extra TLC: a mask treatment, oil treatment or a scalp treatment. Regular hair treatments will help tackle specific hair concerns such as damage, dryness and an oily, flaky or dry scalp, and improve the overall appearance and health of your hair. Mask Treatment: Apply a generous amount of the Honey Infused Hair Mask to damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends. Leave on for 5-7 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with cool water.  For a more nourishing treatment, apply to damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends. Leave in overnight, then wash your hair the next morning. Repeat twice a week for optimal repair and restoration.  Scalp Treatment: Apply small increments of scalp treatment directly onto scalp in 1” (3cm) sections from the hairline to the crown. Gently massage in with fingertips for 5 minutes to distribute and allow the active ingredients to absorb. Leave on overnight. Do not rinse. If you experience residue or oiliness in the morning, simply wash your hair. To tackle recurring irritation, use twice a week. Move towards weekly application when scalp concerns subside. Use twice a month to prevent irritation, itching, flaking and improve overall hair health. Oil Treatment: Section your hair into 2 sections, then take 1 full syringe of the Honey Infused Hair Oil for each section and fully coat hair. Braid hair and let it absorb for a few hours or overnight. If the product isn’t fully absorbed, then give hair a light rinse or cleanse. Discover different 5 ways to use hair oil for healthier hair 5 hair care routine tips for healthy hair Next to your basic routine, here are some extra tips on things you can do to improve the health of your hair: Mind the water temperature: wash and rinse your hair with lukewarm or preferably cold water. Washing your hair with hot water can dehydrate the scalp and strip your hair of its natural oils, which can lead to dryness and breakage. Get regular trims: Get a haircut every 6 to 8 weeks to reduce breakage and split ends. Assess your diet: You can also improve your hair from the inside out by eating the right foods. A diet rich in essential nutrients, such as protein, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin A, B12, C and E, vitamin D and zinc will support the health and growth of your scalp and hair. Massage your scalp: Give your scalp regular scalp massages to promote blood circulation and refresh your roots. Combine with a scalp treatment to give your scalp a nutrient boost. This will be especially beneficial if you suffer from a dry scalp.   Limit the use of heat tools: We all know that heat tools can damage your hair, no matter how much heat protectant you use. If you do use heated styling tools, opt for a tool with a range temperature settings, so you can style your hair at lower temperatures.  Wrapping up Everyone’s hair care routine is going to look different, but we’ve listed a few important steps which will help your hair look and feel its best. If you’re looking for specific advice or tips for your hair type, take our Hair Quiz to find out which products work best for your hair type. 

We’re proud to introduce the ultimate trifecta of Gisou’s honey-infused collection: the Honey Infused Hair Oil, Honey Infused Face Oil and Honey Infused Lip Oil. Infused with Mirsalehi honey and inspired by the benefits of the rich botanical sources found in our very own Mirsalehi Bee Garden, this three oil routine gives a transformative glow to your hair, skin and lips.  Healthy Hair & Complexion Benefits Our iconic oils are infused with sustainably sourced Mirsalehi Honey and botanical oils inspired by the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, such as safflower oil, evening primrose oil, rosehip seed oil, blueberry seed oil, buriti seed oil, and last but not least, our very own Mirsalehi Bee Garden oil blend. Together, these oils provide the following benefits: Deeply nourish, hydrate and lock-in moisture - hair & complexion Diminish frizz and enhances shine - hair Protect and strengthen the skin barrier - complexion Honey-infused oils & their benefits Infused with Mirsalehi Honey and our proprietary Mirsalehi Bee Garden Oil Blend for silky, shiny locks, plumper, more defined lips and a radiant-looking complexion, this trio of quick-to-sell-out Gisou classics is the only collectible you need for hair & skin. 1. For shiny hair Honey Infused Hair Oil — our daily essential oil for all hair types — nourishes, locks-in moisture and enhances shine. This luxurious hair oil is enriched with Mirsalehi Honey formulated to rebuild and repair hair to the core resulting in healthy, soft and stronger locks with a silky shine.  Standout Oils: Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Passionflower Seed Oil Discover 5 ways to use the Honey Infused Hair Oil 2. For a radiant complexion Antioxidant-rich, fast-absorbing Honey Infused Face Oil delivers a healthier-looking, glowing complexion. This daily face oil is suitable for all skin types and is formulated to nourish skin with the transformative benefits of Mirsalehi Honey, natural actives and freshly cold-pressed botanical oils.  Our Honey Infused Face Oil contains 95.7% cold-pressed botanical oils. Cold-pressing is one of the purest forms of extraction that doesn’t use high heat, which can destroy valuable nutrients found naturally within botanical extracts. Standout Oils: Safflower Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil How to use: Apply 2-3 drops to the palm of your hand and use fingertips to gently massage into clean skin, as the last step in your skincare routine. For best results, use daily at night or mixed into your favorite moisturizer to restore and maintain nourished, hydrated, glowing skin.  3. For hydrated lips Just one swipe of Honey Infused Lip Oil deeply hydrates, conditions and restores lips as it leaves behind a beautiful, natural, Honey Gold glow. Our lip oil combines Mirsalehi Honey and intensely hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, our proprietary Oil Blend and natural actives, that work together to instantly smooth, plump and define lips.  Standout Oils: Buriti Fruit Oil, Blueberry Seed Oil, Omegas 3, 6 & 9 How to use: Simply glide directly onto bare lips, or underneath your favorite lipstick for an extra dimension of hydration and shine.  Shop our 3 oil routine, exclusively via gisou.com 

Genetics, harsh weather conditions, the wrong skincare products, diet… so many things can affect the moisture balance of our skin. For some, dry skin can be an issue all year long. For others, it may come and go as the seasons change. You can’t always influence the factors that dry out your skin, but using honey for dry skin is an effective way to get instant and long term relief. Honey’s natural humectant properties and numerous beneficial ingredients make it an ideal natural remedy for dull, dehydrated skin. At Gisou, we believe in the powers of honey to nurture and repair the skin and hair. Today we’re sharing what we've learned about the benefits of honey for dry skin and our favorite ways to use it. Is Honey Good for Dry Skin? Yes, honey is good for dry skin. Since ancient times, populations all over the world have enjoyed the therapeutic benefits of honey for health and beauty. Modern science has proven that honey is a powerhouse of nutrients and antioxidants that promote skin cell regeneration, reduce redness, and add moisture - making it especially beneficial for those with dry skin. Where Do Honey’s Nurturing Properties Come From? It takes a single honey bee its entire lifetime to produce just one teaspoon of honey. One bee colony contains as many as 60,000 bees who visit up to 50 million flowers each day. Now you understand why they’re called busy bees! Every batch of honey is completely unique, depending on which flowers the bees have access to when they are collecting their nectar. In the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, our bees visit a variety of wildflowers native to the Netherlands throughout the season. As the worker bees collect the nectar, it is stored in the hive’s honeycomb. Then, the house bees fan the nectar with their wings to dry it out. Over time, the warm breeze coming from the bees’ wings causes the nectar to thicken into the sweet, golden substance we call honey. During this miraculous journey from the flower to becoming honey, the nectar undergoes a number of chemical changes. These changes give each batch of honey its own unique chemical composition of skin-loving nutrients and beneficial properties. At Gisou, the Mirsalehi Honey Bees are treasured as a precious natural resource. Our honey is sustainably sourced from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden in a way that puts the bees' welfare first - we only ever take surpluses of honey. Mirsalehi Honey is the key ingredient in all of our honey infused hair and complexion products.  The Benefits of Honey for Dry Skin Now that you know where honey’s nourishing properties come from, let’s explore the various ways honey can benefit dry skin. 1. Honey Has Intensive Hydrating Properties Dehydrated skin often has a dull appearance and lacks that natural glow we all crave. And while conventional moisturizers can give temporary relief, they often lack the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin. They’re more of a temporary fix, rather than a lasting solution. Honey is a natural moisturizer and a humectant that binds moisture to the skin. It also contains enzymes that allow moisture to penetrate deeply into the skin, bringing much-needed hydration to the deeper layers. This can result in softer, plumper skin that’s naturally radiant all day long. 2. Honey Promotes Elasticity and Firmness Honey has been shown to promote skin cell regeneration and healing. In medical settings, it is used to promote the healing of wounds and burns. It also promotes the production of collagen and elastin, which make up the support structure of our skin. These healing properties are especially beneficial for dry skin because they help to restore the elasticity and firmness that dehydrated skin often lacks. 3. Honey Exfoliates Dry Skin Gently Clogged pores and flakiness are a common issue for those with dry skin. This can often be caused by dry, dead skin cells that build up on the skin’s surface. Regular exfoliation is the key for keeping these issues under control. Unfortunately, many scrubs and chemical exfoliators are too harsh for dry skin. However, the natural enzyme activity and glycolic acid found in honey make it especially useful as a natural exfoliator for sensitive skin, without causing irritation. It’s the perfect exfoliator to bring out your skin’s natural glow. 4. Honey is Naturally Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Skin issues like eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis are common for people with inflamed, dry, and itchy skin. For some, the occasional acne breakout can also be a problem, especially at certain times of the month. Honey has natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that are essential for treating many skin conditions. Not only does it promote healing and prevent infection, it reduces the redness that often goes hand in hand with these conditions. 5. Honey Combats the Signs of Premature Aging Sadly, dry skin often shows the signs of aging sooner than other skin types. Honey is ideal for combatting the signs of aging naturally. It nurtures and protects the skin with vital nutrients, like vitamins and minerals. It also contains amino acids to promote healing at the cellular level. Honey’s natural humectant properties hydrate the skin and provide a youthful glow and suppleness, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. The natural antioxidants found in honey also fight free radicals, one of the leading contributors to premature aging. How to Use Honey for Dry Skin Consistent use is the key for providing the deep down hydration and nourishment dry skin needs. Incorporating honey-infused skincare products into your daily routine is the best way to receive the benefits of honey for dry skin every day.  Gisou’s Honey Infused Face Oil deeply hydrates and nourishes dry skin with sustainably sourced Mirsalehi Honey and cold-pressed botanical oils from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden. Its vitamin E and antioxidant-rich formulation also help to even out the skin’s texture and strengthen the skin’s protective layer. You can use our Honey Infused Face Oil every day in the morning, followed by SPF, and evening as the last step in your skincare routine. Two or three drops massaged into the skin is all you need to promote a deeply hydrated, glowing complexion. Another quick and easy way to use honey for dry skin is to simply massage raw honey directly into your skin in a circular motion. To receive the benefits of a honey face pack, leave it on for up to 30 minutes. Or, rinse it off with warm water after a few seconds to gently cleanse and moisturize dry skin. Wrapping Up If you’re looking for a solution to dry, dull, or dehydrated skin, honey just might be the answer. This nutrient-rich natural ingredient offers numerous benefits for keeping your skin clear, hydrated, and promoting a natural glow. Gisou’s Honey Infused Face Oil is ultra-moisturizing, rich in antioxidants, and the perfect place to start your honey-infused skincare journey!

Are you desperate for longer, shinier, healthier hair? When was the last time you thought about the health of your scalp? Often neglected, the scalp is the foundation from which your hair grows. Simply put, healthy hair begins at the scalp. But how do you know if your scalp is in need of some extra TLC? Dryness, itchiness, irritation, and dandruff are all signs of poor scalp health. Excessive fallout and thinning hair are also major red flags. So, how do you take care of your scalp? Why is scalp care important? Here’s everything you need to know, including the best scalp care routine for healthier hair. Why Scalp Care is Important It may surprise you to hear that the skin on your scalp is very similar to the skin on your face. The main differences are that it’s a bit thicker, has more oil glands, and of course, it contains hundreds of thousands of hair follicles.  Each hair follicle grows an individual strand of hair. The sebaceous glands in each hair follicle also produce sebum, which helps to condition the hair strands and surrounding skin. Those with a dry scalp produce less sebum, while those with an oily scalp produce more. The health of your scalp has a direct impact on the health of your hair because each follicle goes deep into the scalp. The scalp and hair follicles have their own microbiome. An imbalanced scalp microbiome can lead to issues like dermatitis, eczema, dandruff, and more. Not only that, but these scalp issues are also linked to thinning hair, hair breakage, reduced shine, and rough hair texture. Unfortunately, poor scalp health can also lead to premature hair loss, which can become permanent if scalp conditions go untreated. Characteristics of a Healthy Scalp When the scalp is healthy, there are no signs of redness, irritation, dryness, flakiness, or buildup. It’s not inflamed or tender to the touch. A healthy scalp is easy to take for granted, simply because it’s comfortable and has no visible or physical issues. Signs of an Unhealthy Scalp The signs of an unhealthy scalp are not so easy to ignore. They include: Itchiness, redness, or inflammation Burning, irritation, or pain Extreme oiliness or extreme dryness Excessive oil production Dandruff or flakiness Bumps or even sores on the scalp in some cases Excessive fallout or thinning hair Causes of an Unhealthy Scalp Unfortunately, many of the things we encounter on a daily basis can contribute to an unhealthy scalp. Things like poor eating habits, exposure to toxins and extreme weather, and stress play a major role. But one of the leading causes of poor scalp health is product buildup on the hair and scalp, accompanied by the use of irritating ingredients that strip away essential moisture. Parabens, alcohol, and sulfates are the most common culprits. Harsh cleansers and overwashing can lead to dryness, irritation, and flakiness, but infrequent washing can also allow product, dirt, and oil to build up on the scalp. This leads to clogged hair follicles, inflammation, and possibly even poor hair growth. Finding the right balance is key. How to Take Care of Your Scalp The same basic principles that apply to facial skincare also apply to scalp care. Shampooing often enough to keep the scalp clean and free of dirt, oil, and buildup is vital. And just like your skincare routine, your scalp care routine should reflect your scalp type.  If your scalp is dry, you’ll want to be especially careful to avoid overwashing, choose gentle hair care products and protect it from harsh elements. If your scalp is oily, avoid harsh shampoos that can strip away the natural oils and trigger even more oil production.  All scalp types should prioritize hydration because a dehydrated scalp is more prone to issues. Here are our top tips for promoting scalp health, no matter what scalp type you have: Choose Honey-Infused Hair Care Products Honey is a powerhouse of beneficial nutrients and therapeutic properties for both the hair and the skin, making it an ideal choice for natural scalp care. Honey-Infused hair products are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that protect, nourish, and soothe the scalp. Avoid Sulfates and Parabens Making some simple changes to your hair care regimen can make a big difference in the health of your scalp. Choose gentle hair care products that are free of parabens and sulfates.  Sulfates are harsh detergents that strip away the natural oils in your hair and scalp. Not only do they dry out the hair and scalp, but they also leave the scalp more prone to issues. Products that contain parabens can make existing issues worse, resulting in damaged hair and an inflamed, itchy, irritated scalp. Boost Hydration Inside and Out Your scalp’s natural oils aren’t always enough to keep it hydrated, especially in harsh climates. Using a Honey Infused Scalp Treatment is essential for keeping the scalp hydrated and moisturized, but it’s also important to hydrate your scalp from the inside out by drinking plenty of water every day. Protect Your Scalp from the Sun Just like the skin on your face and body, your scalp is also prone to sun damage, which can lead to dryness and irritation. Protect your scalp from the sun by wearing a hat, applying SPF directly to the scalp, and avoiding the sun during the middle of the day.  Using a heat protectant with a UV filter like our Propolis Infused Heat Protecting Spray is also a great way to protect your hair and scalp against damaging UV rays. Eat a Healthy Diet  There’s no question that eating a healthy diet can improve your overall health, and that includes the health of your hair and scalp. A diet that’s rich in Omega-3s, fresh fruits and vegetables, and high-quality protein can make all the difference.  The Best Scalp Care Routine for Healthy Hair The best scalp care routine starts with the right shampoo and conditioner. For the best results, choose products that are free of parabens and sulfates, like Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Wash and Conditioner, which are suitable for all hair types. Our Honey Infused Hair Wash and Conditioner are ideal for hair and scalp health because they are formulated with Mirsalehi Honey to effectively cleanse, hydrate, and nourish the hair without weighing it down. They also help to maintain the natural moisture balance in your hair and scalp. Follow up with our Honey Infused Scalp Treatment twice a week to tackle recurring scalp issues, moving toward one weekly application once your scalp concerns subside. This concentrated serum balances the scalp’s microbiome with the powers of Mirsalehi Honey. Gisou’s Honey Infused Scalp Treatment contains our proprietary Mirsalehi Honey Bee Garden Oil Blend and five natural scalp targeting active ingredients that tackle itchiness, oiliness, dryness, flakiness, and inflammation. Consistent use results in healthier, fuller, shinier hair and a hydrated scalp that’s free of irritation. Healthy Hair Begins With a Healthy Scalp The journey to healthy, shiny, voluminous hair begins with a healthy scalp. Your scalp deserves the same care and attention as your hair or the skin on your face and body. Give your scalp the extra TLC it needs with our Honey Infused Scalp Treatment. Supercharged with 99% natural ingredients, this intensive formula will reset and revitalize your scalp and help you achieve your healthiest, shiniest hair yet!

There is nothing worse than going to the effort of curling your hair for a night out, only to have the curls drop within half an hour of leaving the house. Whether your hair is straight and fine, or heavy and frizzy, these 7 tips will help your curls last until the sun comes up.  1. Start with a good curling tool Let us introduce the first step in your curling routine, our beautiful Gisou Curling Tool, the perfect curl companion.  The Gisou Curling Tool features a nostalgic, 90s, honey dripper-inspired custom design, with a 1-inch ceramic barrel and 10 temperature settings. The wide range of temperature settings allows you to find the perfect heat for your hair type (we will get into this more later), and the 1-inch barrel is extremely versatile.  It is the perfect curling wand to create anything from tight curls to loose beachy waves. The ceramic barrel also ensures even heat distribution and helps to control frizz. 2. When and how to curl your hair?  We recommend not curling your hair right after washing it. Freshly washed hair is very soft and clean and will lose definition fast. Try to wait until 2 or 3 days after washing, as curls tend to hold better in dirtier hair. This is because the natural oils from your scalp give the hair more texture and natural hold so there’s a better chance the curls will last longer.  If you’re worried about your hair looking oily, apply a small amount of dry shampoo at the roots, to help absorb any extra oil. If this really isn’t your thing, you can also skip conditioner during your washing routine and then curl after washing, as this will prevent your hair from being too soft to hold your curls. If you do curl after your washing routine, make sure your hair is totally dry before curling - damp hair will frizz and your curls will drop!  3. Choose the right temperature setting for your hair type Right, it’s day 2, you have your curling tool ready, and now you have to choose a temperature setting. For finer hair types start out using the tool at lower temperatures - around 160 to 180 degrees. This also goes for colour-treated or highlighted hair to help prevent fading and damage.  For thick to coarse hair, you can go from 180 to 230 degrees. Keep in mind that if your curling tool is too hot, this can actually have the opposite effect and cause your style to drop - opt for the lowest possible setting for your hair type to prevent damage and lack of hold.   4. Section your hair and decide on the curling angle If you’d like to create a tight curl, point the top of your Curling Tool down, if you’d like more loose, beachy waves, keep the curling tool horizontal. To make your curls last longer, divide your hair into three sections and curl smaller pieces of hair. This will give you a tighter curl and better hold. If you’re interested in how Gisou founder Negin Mirsalehi gets her signature bouncy curls, you can watch her tutorial below: 5. The key to lasting curls: Prep, Prime and Protect Preparing your hair for the perfect curls will set you up for success. Start out by applying a pea-sized amount of our Propolis Infused Polishing Primer to the lengths of your hair (you can opt for a little more if your hair is on the longer side). Our best-selling Polishing Primer:  Ensures an optimal workable hold  Enhances texture  Creates volume Will extend the life of your curls  Prevents and diminishes frizz Reduces drying time  Tames flyaways As much as we all love having beautifully styled hair, damaged hair is another story. To prevent damage, follow up with our Propolis Infused Heat Protection Spray. This product protects the hair from heat up to 230ᵒC/446ᵒF (and as an added bonus it contains a UV filter to prevent sun damage!).  Spray the product evenly from an arm's length distance, and brush it through. Heat protecting spray should always be the last product you use before applying heat, as the curler will burn the product and not your hair!  6. Cool your curls  Once you have created an individual curl using the Curling Tool, hold the curl in your hand and allow it to cool. You can also clip it up or use a velcro roller to hold it in place whilst you do the rest of your hair.  This will help the curl to set, making them last longer. 7. Aftercare After allowing your curls to cool, you can let them down and gently run your fingers through them or use a wide-tooth comb if you are going for a beachy wave look. Brushing them with a normal brush will pull them out. Whilst they may be tighter than you want at the start we would recommend leaving them this way, as they will gradually drop over time.  As a final step for everlasting curls, apply a couple of sprays of our Propolis Infused Texturising Wave Spray. This will give your curls extra hold and texture. A texturizing spray is a lighter version of hairspray, which will keep your curls in place without weighing them down.  Simply spray the Propolis Infused Texturising Wave Spray from an arm’s length distance onto your curls, and scrunch the product in to activate your curls and create texture. This will create a more beachy, textured look with plenty of hold! Wrapping up And there you have it, bouncy curls that will survive all throughout the day and night! If you really want to go all out, invest in a silk or satin pillowcase to protect your hair and hold your curls until the next day.  By Mana, Gisou Beauty Advisor

For centuries, honey has been prized by cultures around the world for its many health and beauty benefits. Rich in nutrients and therapeutic properties, this natural golden substance is a respected treatment for healing wounds and preventing infections. As a natural humectant, honey also has the unique ability to attract and retain moisture. At Gisou, our experience shows that these benefits make honey an ideal ingredient for natural hair and skin care. We appreciate honey as one of nature’s most valuable substances for health and beauty. So, how can applying honey to the hair and scalp support longer, healthier hair? Read on to discover the benefits of honey for hair growth and how to incorporate it into your routine for the best results. Does Honey Make Your Hair Grow? Research on the effects of honey for hair growth is still emerging, but the evidence shows that honey can stimulate regrowth in hair follicles that have become dormant. Using honey on your hair also strengthens, smooths, and conditions the shaft of the hair to prevent breakage which helps the hair grow longer and healthier over time. Why is Honey Good for Hair Growth? For six generations, the Mirsalehi family has cared for the Mirsalehi Honey Bees. As passionate beekeepers, we have witnessed first-hand all of the hard work our bees put into every batch of honey. It takes hundreds of bees their entire lifetime to produce one pound of honey! And, every batch of honey is different, depending on the types of flowers the bees collect their nectar from. In the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, our bees have access to a variety of native wildflowers that change throughout the beekeeping season. Once the bees collect their nectar, they store it in their hive’s honeycomb. Over time, water evaporation caused by the bees fanning their wings converts the nectar into the thick, golden liquid we call honey. All of Gisou’s honey infused hair and skincare products contain honey that is sustainably sourced from our own bee garden. Our honey is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and natural enzymes that deeply nourish and restore the hair and scalp to promote healthy hair growth and help hair to grow longer over time. How Does Honey Improve Hair Growth? Read on to discover all the ways honey improves hair growth and helps you grow longer, shinier, healthier hair. 1. Reduces Breakage Most of us deal with hair breakage regularly, and that can be extremely frustrating when you’re trying to grow your hair longer. Using honey for hair growth is an effective way to combat this issue.  Honey has natural emollient properties that seal moisture into the hair, smoothing out the cuticle, and conditioning the hair strands. This makes your hair more resistant to breakage and split ends, allowing it to grow longer and stronger. 2. Protects the Hair from Damage From sun damage to heat styling, there are so many things that can damage your hair every day. Overwashing the hair with harsh chemicals like sulfates is one of the leading causes of dryness and damage that often goes overlooked. And as you probably already know, damaged hair is more prone to breakage and fallout. Honey contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients that are essential for healthy hair. Incorporating honey into your hair care regimen is a great way to repair existing damage and prevent damage in the future, supporting hair growth and longer, healthier hair. 3. Reduces Hair Loss Free radical damage leads to oxidative stress and poor scalp health, which is another key contributor to hair loss and decreased hair production. The natural antioxidants found in honey protect the scalp from free radical damage and oxidative stress. This improves the health of your scalp, reduces hair loss, and may even promote new hair growth. 4. Strengthens the Hair Hair that is weak and brittle from chemical processing or mistreatment is more prone to breakage and fallout. In addition to the many vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants found in honey, it also contains a small amount of keratin protein. Keratin has been shown to repair and strengthen weak and brittle hair. 5. Promotes Scalp Health A healthy scalp is essential for healthy hair growth. Honey has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Honey also contains natural enzymes and a multitude of skin-loving nutrients that nourish and support scalp health.  These properties make honey an excellent remedy for issues that affect the scalp, such as dandruff, psoriasis, eczema, and more. They also make honey especially effective for removing buildup and impurities from the scalp, which can hinder hair growth. Honey is widely recognized for its unique ability to promote epithelial skin cell growth, and that includes the epithelial cells that make up the many hair ducts and follicles of the scalp. Using honey for hair growth not only promotes a healthier scalp and curbs hair fall out, but it also stimulates hair regrowth in hair follicles that have become dormant. How to Use Honey for Hair Growth Now that you know how honey can help you grow longer hair, let’s explore the various ways to incorporate honey into your hair care routine. Honey Infused Hair Wash Our Honey Infused Hair Wash is formulated to cleanse the hair gently and effectively, without the harsh sulfates and parabens that often lead to dry hair and scalp irritation. Thanks to the powers of Mirsalehi Honey, this hair wash purifies the hair and scalp and adds hydration. This nourishing honey shampoo is also rich in vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants to protect the hair and repair existing damage. It helps with scalp inflammation and irritation and is safe for daily use on all hair types, including keratin and chemically treated hair. Honey Infused Conditioner We recommend using our Honey Infused Conditioner in combination with the Honey Infused Hair Wash for best results. This weightless formula is enriched with Mirsalehi Honey to hydrate, detangle, and condition the hair to help prevent breakage. Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner Incorporating a leave-in conditioner into your daily styling routine detangles and adds hydration to help prevent breakage. Gisou’s Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner is enriched with Mirsalehi Honey, so it also strengthens and repairs the hair, leaving it softer and shinier. Our Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner is a lightweight, multitasking product that can be applied daily to strengthen and moisturize the hair. Use it after washing, to help detangle locks and lock-in moisture before letting your hair air-dry or using heated styling tools, or on dry hair whenever you need a conditioning refresh.  Honey Infused Scalp Treatment Gisou’s Honey Infused Scalp Treatment is a highly concentrated scalp serum combining the powers of Mirsalehi honey with our proprietary Mirsalehi Bee Garden Oil Blend. It also supports scalp health with five natural ingredients that target an itchy, dry, oily, or irritated scalp. At Gisou, we know that a healthy, balanced scalp is essential for healthy hair growth. Our scalp treatment rebalances the scalp’s microbiome and reduces inflammation, which prevents scalp irritation and helps you grow longer, stronger hair. Honey Infused Hair Oil Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Oil is formulated to rebuild and repair the hair, making it more resistant to breakage and split ends. This luxurious hair oil contains all the powers of Mirsalehi Honey, plus botanical oils to protect, strengthen, and hydrate the hair. Our iconic Honey Infused Hair Oil can be used daily on wet, damp, or dry hair to add shine and smooth away frizz and flyaways. It can also be used as an overnight hair treatment to deeply nourish and moisturize the hair.  Honey Infused Hair Mask Incorporating our Honey-Infused Hair Mask into your routine will replenish and hydrate your hair, while also improving elasticity and overall hair health. It contains Mirsalehi Honey, botanical extracts and oils, plus vitamin E to strengthen the hair and add shine.  This intensely nourishing formula is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants, to protect and repair the hair. It reduces breakage and split ends, which can help the hair grow longer over time. There are many ways to use our honey hair mask to support hair growth. It can be applied in the shower, or on wet, damp, or dry hair as a deep conditioning treatment. You can also use it as an overnight treatment to nourish, repair, and hydrate the hair on a deeper level. Ready to Experience the Powers of Honey for Hair Growth? Using honey for hair growth is a great idea! This amazing natural ingredient is full of skin and hair-loving nutrients, as well as therapeutic properties to promote healthy hair and skin. When you’re ready to experience the benefits of honey for yourself, our honey-infused hair care line can help you grow healthier, longer hair with the powers of Mirsalehi Honey.

Based on a six-generation beekeeping heritage, each Gisou product is inspired by and made with the finest, sustainably sourced ingredients from our very own Mirsalehi Bee Garden. Here, our founder Negin and her father continue the family tradition of beekeeping. Negin, her father and the generations before them have always taken a bee-centered approach in their Mirsalehi Bee Garden.  At Gisou, the welfare of our Mirsalehi Honey Bees is our priority. We let the bees guide our beekeeping practices to sustainably source our key ingredients, Mirsalehi Honey and Propolis, in a bee friendly and sustainable manner.  The Mirsalehi Honey Bees At Gisou, we are passionate about our Mirsalehi Honey Bees. That is why we let the bees guide our beekeeping practices and derive Mirsalehi Honey and Mirsalehi Propolis, our key ingredients, in a bee friendly and sustainable manner. The Mirsalehi Honey Bees are at the core of who we are and what we do at Gisou, and we strive to give to them as much as they give to us.  From the very beginning of Gisou up until today, we: Prioritize bee welfare Strive to mirror natural life cycle of the bees Minimize intrusion to the colony Favor natural behavior and interaction amongst the bees Only ever take surplus honey, if and when appropriate Sync production with the harvesting season of our key ingredients Altogether, Gisou is committed to a sustainable and bee friendly and sustainable production method that puts the Mirsalehi Honey Bees first, not only for the sake of the bees, but the greater ecosystem as well. Gisou Bees Q&A with Negin Mirsalehi When was the Mirsalehi Bee Garden set up? “My father grew up in Iran, where he practiced beekeeping since he was a little boy, just like the generations before him. As a young man in the 70s with a true passion for beekeeping, he wanted to find the best place where he could start his very own bee garden. A place where he could set up hives successfully and keep healthy bees. Discover Gisou’s heritage story here.” Who takes care of the bees in the Mirsalehi Bee Garden? “My father oversees our Mirsalehi Bee Garden to this day. As an active practicing beekeeper myself, I help my father in the Mirsalehi Bee Garden as often as I can - going there to spend time in nature amongst the bees is like a meditation session for me. Through Gisou, I want to encourage more young people to explore and experience what beekeeping is all about!” How far back does beekeeping go in your family?  “The craft of beekeeping is a Mirsalehi family tradition which goes back six generations! I grew up learning about beekeeping from my father in our own family bee garden, and my father learned it from his father, and so on.” Are the honey & propolis the only key ingredients sourced from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden? “We are very proud to continue to sustainably source our beauty-enhancing key ingredients, such as Mirsalehi Honey, Mirsalehi Propolis, our proprietary Mirsalehi Oil Blend from my family's bee garden here in the Netherlands!” With Gisou expanding every year and becoming available at more and more retailers, how can the bees keep up with production? “We continue to sustainably source all honey in Gisou products from my family’s bee garden in the Netherlands. Even though we’ve expanded the bee garden over the years, we care for the Mirsalehi Honey Bees in the same way my family always has, by putting their wellbeing first in everything we do.  We only take surpluses of honey if and when appropriate. We make sure our production cycles are in sync with the harvesting season of our key ingredients. Simply put, the Mirsalehi Honey Bees are at the core of who we are and what we do at Gisou, and we strive to give them as much as they give us.” The magic of honey bees: Bees are some of the hardest working creatures on the planet, converting honey with a special, almost magical precision. A bee produces a teaspoon of honey (about 5 grams) in her lifetime. To make one pound of honey would require 768 worker bees their lifetime to fly more than 55,000 miles to collect nectar from 2 million flowers. Honey's composition is determined by the flowers from which bees collect nectar. No batch is ever the same - the floral sources available to our Mirsalehi Honey bees changes throughout bee season. A new generation of beekeepers At Gisou, it is our mission to raise awareness for the importance of bees for the ecosystem, as well as inspiring young people to explore the crucial craft of beekeeping. Driven by our founder and active beekeeper Negin Mirsalehi, we aim to highlight and encourage a new generation of female beekeepers who are largely underrepresented. Gisou supports female beekeepers just like Negin, who are committed to spreading awareness, knowledge and sharing their inspiring stories as beekeepers. In honor of Women’s History Month, we interviewed four female beekeepers and listened to their stories and experiences in this unique trade. Gisou Bees Project The Gisou Bees Project is a unique Gisou initiative in support of urban beekeeping practices to fight the declining bee populations worldwide. With this project, we show our support of urban beekeeping efforts by placing urban Gisou beehives in major cities around the world. We aim to expand the Gisou Bees Project globally in order to raise awareness for urban beekeeping initiatives, as well as the welfare of bees overall. Read more about the Gisou Bees Project here. Get involved Follow us on Instagram to join our journey, share our passion for bees & beekeeping, and stay informed on how you can support big and small initiatives, from wherever you are in the world.  

Our curly community out there knows that curly hair needs a little extra love to reach its full potential. Curly hair is dryer than other hair types, and the curls themselves can easily lose their shape and become frizzy. Enhancing your natural curls will take a little bit of time and effort, but it will be worth it in the end! The first step to enhancing your curls is to know your curl pattern, as the journey towards well-defined curls is different for each of them.  How do I identify my curl pattern?  Curl patterns are determined by the shape of the hair follicle, which influences the shape of the hair strand. There are 4 main hair types, and 3 main curl types, each with a number of subcategories. Type 1 – Straight: This hair type is straight, shiny and resilient, however, it is also the most difficult to curl. Sebum (oils) can travel easily down the length of straight hair, often making it oily and difficult to style. The strand is pin straight or has a slight wave to it.  Type 2 (our first “curl” type) – Wavy:  This is the middle ground between straight and curly. This hair type can hold a curl better than straight hair, but can also be prone to frizz. The strand is a loose “S” shape giving the hair more body than straight hair. This curl type tends to be straighter at the crown, wavy in the middle and possibly dry on the ends.  Type 3 (curl type Numero Deux) – Curly: The strands have an “S” or “Z” shape and range from loose to tight spiral curls. These curls tend to start right from the crown and go down to the ends of the hair. This curl type is easily damaged and highly prone to frizz, making it easy for curls to lose definition. Type 4 (last but not least) – Coily: This hair type is tightly coiled in a corkscrew shape and densely packed. Coily hair has fewer cuticle layers than other hair types, making it very fragile and prone to damage and dryness.  You’ve identified your curl type, now what?  Here are some product tips to keep in mind per curl pattern:  Tips & Products for Wavy hair: Dehydration, damage, and heavy styling products can straighten out your waves.  Therefore, focus on using lightweight and hydrating products. Our Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner is the perfect option for this hair type, as it will nourish your hair, without dragging down your waves. You’ll go from frizzy curls to soft waves in no-time! You can also opt for a lightweight texturising spray such as our Propolis Infused Texturising Wave Spray. This will help enhance texture and volume, and also give your waves a little extra hold.  Tips & Products for Curly hair: Be gentle with curly hair, and really focus on moisture and hydration. If you’ve read our previous blog posts, you’ll know the mantra - sulfate-free! Use a sulfate-free shampoo such as our Honey Infused Hair Wash to avoid stripping your already fragile hair of its natural oils.  Curly hair can withstand slightly heavier formulations, so you can opt for cream products. Our Propolis Infused Polishing Primer is perfect, as it has strengthening and protection properties, whilst also fighting frizz and creating a lightweight, workable hold for your curls. Scrunch the product into the lengths of your hair whilst damp, to enhance curls and prevent frizz as it dries.  Tips & Products for Coily hair: Similarly to curly hair, coily hair is fragile and needs hydration. Focus on deeply hydrating your hair weekly using our Honey Infused Hair Mask. This is a very rich and nourishing mask that will help strengthen and moisturise your hair.  After washing, opt for oils and heavier creams to lock in moisture and keep your hair hydrated throughout the day. We would recommend using 3 to 4 drops of our Honey Infused Hair Oil on damp hair. Warm the product up in the palms of your hands and scrunch it in.  This is a great option for coily hair types, as Mirsalehi Honey - the key ingredient of our Hair Oil and Mask - is a natural humectant that helps to maintain the hair’s natural moisture balance, resulting in healthier, softer and stronger locks. Extra tips for perfect curls 1. The right drying technique Never rub your hair with a towel, this will rough up the cuticle, cause frizz, and ruin your curls - it’s just a disaster all round. Instead, try “plopping” your hair. To do this, gather all of your hair on top of your head and wrap it up in a cotton t-shirt or hydrophilic towel, then leave it there to dry completely. This will help maintain your curl pattern as your hair dries.  You can choose to apply the Leave-in Conditioner or Primer before putting it up to give added moisture and hold as your hair dries. Alternatively, you can also use a diffuser to dry your hair to help enhance your natural curl pattern. 2. Use the right brush Brushing out curls with a bristle brush will pull the hair, cause breakage, and disturb your curl pattern. Opt for a wide-toothed comb instead, and try combing your hair in the shower after conditioning instead of when it’s dry. You can then leave your hair to air dry or try the plopping method mentioned above!  3. Don’t skip the hairdresser Get regular trims to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy. When getting a trim, opt for feathering the ends as this will lighten the hair and encourage your curls to form! The shorter your haircut, the lighter your hair will be, allowing the curls to form more easily. For wavy hair types, the longer your hair is, the more likely your curls are to be weighed down. 4. Wash your hair less Overwashing your hair can strip it of its natural oils. As mentioned before, curly hair is already a little dry and needs these oils to stay healthy. When you do wash, opt for a gentle, sulfate-free, nourishing shampoo. You could also try co-washing, which is when you wash your hair using only a conditioner and no shampoo. This will allow you to gently remove some of the oils and product buildup, whilst maintaining moisture in the hair.  Wrapping up Ditch the straighteners and embrace your natural curls. They may need a little extra TLC, but nothing beats a head of healthy, bouncy curls! By Mana, Gisou Beauty Advisor

Our newest set, The Honey Infused Heroes Set, is the ultimate healthy hair routine. Featuring three Honey Infused bestsellers in travel-size, this haircare set is suitable for all hair types. It’s the ultimate combination for achieving healthy, shiny and refreshed hair!  Continue reading to discover more about the benefits of the Honey Infused Hair Oil, Honey Infused Hair Mask and Honey Infused Hair Perfume, and how to use them to achieve best results. The Benefits of Honey Infused Haircare We’ve talked about the benefits of honey for your hair before, so let’s dive into the multitasking benefits of each of the Heroes in this set.  Honey Infused Hair Oil benefits & key ingredients Mirsalehi Honey, the key ingredient of our Honey Infused Hair Oil, is a natural humectant which means it attracts and retains moisture. This means it helps the hair maintain its natural moisture balance, resulting in healthy, soft and stronger locks. Our Hair Oil also tames frizz and flyaways, as well as adds shine.  Key ingredients: Mirsalehi Honey - Gisou’s signature ingredient, derived from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden. Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants to protect and repair damage caused by free radicals. Sweet Almond Oil - Extracted from the kernel of sweet almonds, Sweet Almond Oil is rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids to strengthen, nourish and moisturize hair. Coconut Oil - Rich in lauric acid and other essential fatty acids, Coconut Oil penetrates deep into the core of your hair to deeply condition, protect, tame frizz and add shine. Argan Oil - Also known as liquid gold, Argan Oil is full of fatty acids and powerful antioxidants to deeply nourish, strengthen, hydrate and moisturize. Honey Infused Hair Mask benefits & key ingredients An intensive nourishing mask enriched with Mirsalehi Honey hydrates and replenishes the hair while improving elasticity, shine, and manageability. With regular usage (once or twice a week), the Honey Infused Hair Mask helps restore shine, reduce breakage and deeply moisturizes.  Mirsalehi Honey - Gisou’s signature ingredient, derived from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden. A humectant, honey locks in natural moisture to deeply hydrate, strengthen, and nourish the hair. Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants to protect and repair damage caused by free radicals. Glycerin - Just like our signature ingredient, honey, glycerin is a powerful humectant to maximize moisture retention and keep hair hydrated. With detangling and conditioning properties, it leaves shiny, soft hair. Panthenol - Also known as Provitamin B5, provides long-lasting moisture that penetrates deep into the hair to thicken, strengthen and prevent breakage.  Coconut Oil - Rich in lauric acid and other essential fatty acids, Coconut Oil penetrates deep into the core of your hair to deeply condition, protect, tame frizz and add shine. Honey Infused Hair Perfume benefits & key notes A delicate hair perfume enriched with Mirsalehi Honey, formulated to refresh and scent the hair with Gisou’s signature fragrance - a feminine aroma that leaves behind an irresistible trail of the floral notes from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden. With honey as a key ingredient, this perfume will provide you with a slightly nourishing blend of minerals, vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants. Perfume composition: Top Notes: apricot & mandarin Heart notes: spring flowers & nectar Base notes: honey & white clover How To Use This Set in Your Haircare Routine How to use The Honey Infused Hair Oil Our hero product is a real multitasker. There are multiple ways to use and apply our Honey Infused Hair Oil to your everyday routine: AM/PM: Apply 1 to 4 drops through damp or dry hair, depending on the length and thickness. To allow for better absorption, try applying the Hair Oil on wet or damp hair. To create a finish with sheen, try applying the Hair Oil on dry hair. Experiment and find what works best for you! Overnight treatment: Coat dry hair with one or two droppers of oil, focusing on the tips. Braid or wrap hair in a towel to allow the active ingredients to work their way into the core of the hair follicle. Rinse hair the next morning. Pre-styling & finishing: Apply 1-2 drops of oil before and/or after styling to provide nourishment and a healthy shine.  How to use The Honey Infused Hair Mask AM/PM: After shampooing, apply a generous amount of hair mask onto towel-dried hair from root to tip. Leave in for 5-7 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. For best results, use 1-2 times per week for healthy, shiny and strong hair. Important tip: always apply your hair mask before using a conditioner. This will help to lock in the moisture and nourishment from your mask by closing the cuticle. Use regularly with the Gisou Honey Infused Hair Wash and Conditioner for best results. DIY mask for dry, damaged locks: Mix 1-2 drops of Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil into the mask and apply evenly from root to tip. Comb through for a smoother application and leave in for 10-20 minutes. Rinse and style as usual. Deep Treatment: For a deeper treatment, apply hair mask onto slightly damp hair from root to tip. Massage the mask into the scalp and cover hair with a warm towel for 15 minutes. The moisture from the warm towel allows for better absorption directly into the scalp.  How to use The Honey Infused Hair Perfume AM/PM: Divide hair into sections. Spray evenly from an arm’s length throughout dry hair, then give your hair a flip to emit the fresh Gisou scent. Feminine Finish: Spray hair perfume onto hair as the last step in your styling routine to seal in shine and delicately scent strands to layer our signature Honey Infused scent. Want to try this Honey Infused Routine? The Honey Infused Heroes Set is available now at gisou.com. All products are under 100 ml, so perfect for keeping your hair looking healthy and refreshed, even while traveling!  Update: the limited edition Heroes Set is sold out! Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know about limited edition products, or shop our Hair Oil, Hair Mask and Hair Perfume separately!

Have you ever watched the Friends episode, “The One in Barbados” where Monica gets off the plane and the humidity immediately turns her hair into a massive frizzy mess? Continue reading to find out what causes curly frizzy hair, how to prevent it with proper care, and how to enhance your natural curly hair without frizz. So what causes curly frizzy hair? Every hair is covered in overlapping scales called the hair cuticle, which helps to strengthen and protect the hair cortex and medulla. These scales point downwards, away from your roots. When the hair cuticle has raised, it allows moisture from the air to enter the hair shaft, making it swell, leaving you with curly frizzy hair. When the cuticle is lying flat, on the other hand, your hair will look smoother and shinier.  What causes the hair cuticle to raise? Dry Hair When your hair is dry, the cuticle raises to absorb moisture from the air. When the hair has absorbed moisture, the cuticles lift and swell, causing the curly hair to look frizzy.  Damaged Hair Damaged hair caused by heat styling, colour treatments, tight hairstyles etc. causes the cuticle to become rough and dull, lifting the scales and even totally stripping them away. When the hair is damaged it also becomes more porous, exposing the fragile inner cortex causing it to attract moisture. Environmental factors The weather obviously plays a huge role in whether our hair will behave or not (ask Monica). The more moisture there is in the air, the more likely your hair is to become unruly, frizzy and puffy leading to a loss of shine and softness. Hair type Unfortunately for our curly girls and guys, frizz comes naturally. Curly hair is often drier by default as the oils cannot travel easily down the hair shaft, and the cuticles also tend to be rougher due to the curl pattern. But we’re here to help you turn your frizzy curls to soft waves. Keep reading for our best tips! Now we know what causes curly hair frizz, but how do we prevent it? While a little bit of frizz is inevitable, there are some simple steps we can take to keep it to a minimum. Step 1: Sulfate-free shampoo We know you’ve heard it a million times, but sulfate-free shampoo (such as our Honey Infused Hair Wash) is the way to go to avoid stripping your hair of its natural oils and drying it out even more. Sulfates are not necessarily harmful, however, they can strip the hair and scalp of natural oils, as well as lift the hair cuticle, making your curly or wavy hair more likely to frizz.  Step 2: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! If your curly hair is hydrated from within, the cuticle does not need to raise so much to absorb moisture from the surrounding air. Add hair products like our Honey Infused Hair Mask into your routine, to deeply nourish and hydrate your hair once or twice a week. A level up from conditioner, hair masks tend to contain more concentrated ingredients to moisturize your locks and repair damage to the cuticle.  As they are left on for a longer period than conditioner, a mask can fully absorb into the hair. When used regularly, nutrient-rich hair masks can help rehydrate and nourish your curly hair, helping to restore it over time. After rinsing out your mask, be sure to follow up with the Honey Infused Conditioner. This will help to lock in the moisture and nourishment from your mask by closing the cuticle. Try to leave your conditioner on for 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing. Step 3: Keep cool When washing, try keeping the temperature down. Hot water will strip your hair of natural oils, and lift the cuticle, making frizzy curly hair far more likely. Try rinsing your hair with lukewarm to cool water.  Step 4: Detangle curly hair in the shower Especially good for curly hair, try to detangle your hair using a wide-toothed comb after conditioning. This will help prevent friction and maintain your natural curl pattern.  Step 5: Dry gently Avoid rubbing your hair when drying with a cotton towel. This will rough up the cuticle and cause frizz, tangles and even breakage. Instead, we would advise air drying or squeezing the hair dry using a microfiber towel or cotton t-shirt.  Step 6: Heatless styling & heat protection We know it is tempting to heat style your hair regularly especially if you are trying to tame frizzy curly hair, however, this could be aggravating the situation by drying the hair out and causing damage. If you really need to use heat tools, try using them on the lowest setting possible. Use styling tools with different temperature settings, such as our Curling Tool which has 10 temperature settings.  Always use a good heat protection spray to avoid damage. Our Propolis Infused Heat Protection Spray protects the hair up to 230ᵒC/446ᵒF and contains a UV-filter to prevent sun damage. You could also opt for heatless styling using our Propolis Infused Polishing Primer. This product prevents and diminishes frizz, reduces drying time and ensures optimal workable hold. Apply a pea-sized amount of the product to damp hair, and then follow up with your preferred heatless styling method. Read more about our favourite heatless curling techniques. Step 7: Lock in that moisture!  After your washing routine, it is very important to lock in the moisture. We would recommend applying the Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner as a lightweight treatment to keep your curly hair hydrated all day.  Before going outside, it is also a good idea to use the Honey Infused Hair Oil. This will help lock in moisture and prevent the cuticle from lifting when it is exposed to humidity.  Step 8: Keep it trimmed! Sadly, there are no products that can seal split ends, once the hair is split - that’s it. Make sure you get regular trims to get rid of split ends and keep your hair looking and feeling healthy and frizz-free.  Wrapping up We all know how frustrating it can be when you’ve spent time styling your hair only to go outside and immediately develop a frizz halo. If you live in a humid or rainy climate, it’s just a fact of life, but if you follow the hair care steps above, you’ll turn your curly frizzy hair into soft curly hair in no time. - By Mana, Gisou Beauty Advisor

Rich in skin-loving nutrients and abundant with beneficial properties, you simply can’t go wrong with honey when it comes to natural beauty and skincare. Using honey for oily skin is one of the most effective ways to balance the skin and reduce excess sebum production. Honey is also revered for its soothing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that may help to reduce redness and breakouts. Thanks to its natural moisturizing benefits, honey can provide a healthy, dewy glow to the skin without making it look oily or shiny. Let’s take a deeper look at the properties that make honey a perfect choice for oily skin and the many ways to use it. So, Is Honey Good for Oily Skin? Yes, honey is good for oily skin. Countless cultures across the globe have enjoyed the therapeutic and beauty benefits of honey for centuries. Modern medicine has proven that honey can promote skin cell regeneration and prevent infection. These qualities make honey especially useful for oily and acne-prone skin. What Causes Oily Skin? Knowing the primary causes of oily skin can help you understand why honey is ideal for treating it. Oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands in your skin produce more sebum, or oil, than is necessary to keep the skin moisturized. Sometimes oily skin and acne are related to genetics or hormonal changes. But excess oil production can also be triggered by dehydrated skin overcompensating for the lack of moisture by producing excessive amounts of sebum. Overactive sebaceous glands can also be a side effect of using harsh skincare products that aren’t suitable for your skin type. For example, using cleansers and astringents that dry out the skin can trigger even more oil production and exacerbate the problem. Let’s explore the unique properties of honey that make it an ideal component in a skin care routine for oily skin. 5 Honey Benefits for Oily Skin Honey has boundless benefits for the skin, thanks to its unique composition and powerhouse of nutrients. Here are some of the critical benefits of honey for oily and acne-prone skin. 1. Reduces Acne and Redness Honey has antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an effective solution for many skincare concerns, from treating chapped lips to preventing breakouts. The natural enzymes in honey also release potent acne fighters like hydrogen peroxide, phenolic acid, and flavonoids. Clogged pores are a common issue for those with oily skin and a leading cause of breakouts. The naturally occurring enzymes in honey also give it clarifying properties that help keep the pores clear of dirt and oil. This is essential for reducing acne and blackheads. 2. Hydrates Without Clogging Pores Many people with oily skin avoid using traditional moisturizers because they can leave the skin feeling oily or greasy. Unfortunately, dehydrated skin often compensates by increasing oil production. Honey is ideal for hydrating oily skin because it is a natural humectant. That means it hydrates the skin by drawing moisture from the air. This leaves the skin soft, supple, and moist without clogging the pores. 3. Reduces Excess Oil Production Honey can be applied to the scalp or face to promote a healthy moisture balance without oiliness. Honey also promotes the pH balance of the skin and regulates overactive sebaceous glands without causing the dryness that triggers excess oil production.   4. Reinforces the Skin Barrier Honey is loaded with powerful antioxidants, reinforcing the skin’s natural barrier by protecting it from free radical damage and environmental factors. Antioxidants also accelerate the healing of the skin to promote overall skin health and make the skin more resilient. 5. Regenerates and Brightens Honey has regenerative and brightening effects that offer anti-aging benefits for oily skin without causing irritation that can contribute to redness and breakouts. The natural enzymes and antioxidants in honey are also helpful for reducing sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and acne scarring. How to Use Honey for Oily Skin Honey is a versatile, multitasking ingredient that can be used for oily skin in several ways. Apply it directly to the skin as a treatment for acne and excess oil, or incorporate it into your routine as an ingredient in your skincare products. A perfect example is Gisou’s Honey Infused Face Oil.  Our Honey Infused Face Oil is made from 95.7% cold-pressed botanical oils and sustainably sourced Mirsalehi Honey from our own Mirsalehi Bee Garden. This unique non-comedogenic formulation balances the skin’s sebum production and reduces breakouts caused by clogged pores. Honey Infused Face Oil can be used daily in the morning and night on oily skin in place of your regular moisturizer. A little goes a long way. Start with just a drop or two and be sure to let the product absorb completely before applying makeup. What Can I Mix with Honey for Oily Skin? If you want to make your own home remedy for oily skin, there are several natural combinations you can try. Lemon Juice and Olive Oil: Combining equal parts honey and olive oil with a squeeze of lemon juice creates a refreshing and rejuvenating honey face mask. This combination brightens, hydrates, tightens pores, and minimizes excess oil production.Oatmeal: Honey can be combined with oatmeal to make a face mask or gentle scrub to remove dead skin cells. Both ingredients are anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants to reduce redness and breakouts.Yogurt: Yogurt and honey can be used to make a face mask that controls oil production without drying out the skin. Yogurt also has mild astringent and exfoliating properties that help to tighten and unclog the pores.Milk: Milk and honey can be combined to make a nourishing cleanser for oily skin. Milk contains lactic acid, which is a gentle exfoliant. This combination is ideal for brightening the skin and unclogging the pores.Egg White: A face mask made from honey and egg white is an ideal combination for extremely oily skin. The egg white tightens pores and evens out the skin tone, while the honey balances oil levels in the skin. The result is fresh, glowing, balanced skin. Wrapping Up Consider incorporating honey into your daily skincare routine if you suffer from oily skin or acne caused by clogged pores and bacteria. It can help to regulate oil production and keep the pores clear while reducing the inflammation that often contributes to breakouts. Gisou’s Honey Infused Face Oil is non-comedogenic and a great place to start!

Gisou is born out of a passion for bees, haircare and natural beauty. Based on a six-generation beekeeping heritage, each Gisou product is inspired by and made with the finest, sustainably sourced ingredients from our very own Mirsalehi Bee Garden. Here, Gisou founder Negin Mirsalehi and her father continue the family tradition of beekeeping. Gisou haircare and complexion harnesses the transformative benefits of Mirsalehi Honey and rich botanical sources, selected to enhance your natural beauty.  From the very start of the Mirsalehi Bee Garden in the 1980’s, up until today, Negin tells us all about her heritage and journey with Gisou: Beekeeper by blood “My father grew up in Iran, where he practiced beekeeping since he was a little boy, just like the generations before him. As a young man in the seventies with a true passion for beekeeping, he wanted to find the best place where he could start his very own bee garden. A place where he could set up hives successfully and keep healthy bees. He was torn between the Netherlands and Los Angeles, California. He had heard that the Netherlands is known for its flowers, which are what the bees feed on. With this idea in the back of his mind, he thought the Netherlands would be the perfect place for his bee garden. So, with that, his decision was made to move to the Netherlands.” A different climate “Little did my dad know that the bees in the Netherlands are active only a few months of the year due to the climate. Unlike in Los Angeles, where it is warm year-round and beekeepers can practice beekeeping nearly year-round as well, it gets cold and wet in the Fall and Winter in the Netherlands and the beekeeping season therefore lasts only a few months.”  The start of the Mirsalehi Bee Garden “Regardless, my dad has no regrets for choosing to live in the Netherlands. Once he settled here, the first thing he did was start his own bee garden in Almere, a small town just outside of Amsterdam. Two daughters (including me) and several more beehives later, and my father and I proudly continue the six-generation family tradition of beekeeping together in the Mirsalehi Bee Garden.” The power of honey “Growing up we enjoyed an abundance of the freshest, finest honey produced by my father’s honey bees. We used it for just about anything. As well as satisfying our taste buds as a natural sweetener, my family has always strongly believed in the medicinal power of honey and has used it as a supplement and an antiseptic. I still eat honey multiple times a week. I usually always start my day with honey in some way, whether I use it to finish off my oatmeal or include it in my freshly baked, homemade granola. It’s truly a multipurpose ingredient for sweet and savory dishes - a little goes a long way!” The making of the Honey Infused Hair Oil “Honey’s impressive nutrient properties inspired my mother, a hairdresser by trade, to experiment with it to create her own haircare solutions. It was my mother who came up with the formula that inspired Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Oil - a product that our entire family has used on their hair on a daily basis ever since.”  Our multi-purpose haircare secret “For as long as I can remember, the Honey Infused Hair Oil has kept my locks healthy, moisturized and conditioned. It’s the first thing I use on my hair in the morning to nourish and hydrate and I continue to use it throughout the day, every day, to tame flyaways and polish. I often apply it before bed as an overnight treatment to strengthen and moisturize my hair.” When was Gisou founded? “Growing up, I received a lot of compliments on my hair, which only increased when I started blogging. However, it wasn’t until I shared more about my family’s heritage via my social channels that I discovered how interested my followers were about not just my hair, but also my beekeeping heritage. By asking me to share more, my followers inspired me to start Gisou, which I launched together with my fiance Maurits in 2015.” The benefits of honey for hair & complexion “Since launching the Honey Infused Hair Oil, the key ingredient, Mirsalehi honey, has inspired the development of all other Gisou products - it’s an ingredient that we really believe in to deeply nourish, moisturize and strengthen, sealing split ends, reducing frizz, taming flyaways and leaving behind healthier-looking hair. It wasn’t long before I was inspired to apply the power of honey to complexion. Following a careful, 3-year product development cycle, we launched the Honey Infused Face Oil in 2021 and the Honey Infused Lip Oil in 2022. We are super excited to continue applying natural ingredients to enhance everyone’s natural beauty!” What it means to be a beekeeper “The global population relies on bees to pollinate more than a third of its crops and beekeepers are necessary to ensure that there are enough bees around to do so. As bee populations are in decline, passionate beekeepers are needed to sustain the bee colonies, protecting them from the use of pesticides, pollution, invasive species and the decline in wildflower cultivation.  This is where beekeepers like my dad come in, who practice beekeeping because they love bees, and celebrate the fruits of their labor on the bees’ terms, only ever taking surpluses of honey. In the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, beekeeping is more than a profession - it’s a passion.” Our bee-centered approach “Gisou is committed to caring for the Mirsalehi Honey Bees in the same way my family always has. We put their wellbeing first in everything we do. At Gisou, we let the bees guide our beekeeping practices in all we do in order to extract our key ingredients, Mirsalehi Honey and Propolis, in a bee friendly and sustainable manner.  Simply put, the Mirsalehi Honey Bees are at the core of who we are and what we do at Gisou, and we strive to give them as much as they give us. Gisou combines my heritage and passions for beekeeping and natural beauty all into one. It also gives us a platform to raise awareness for the importance of honey bees and beekeepers for the livelihood of the entire ecosystem, two causes I am extremely passionate about!”

Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume is a delicate hair perfume enriched with Mirsalehi Honey, formulated to refresh and scent the hair with Gisou's signature Honey Infused fragrance - a feminine aroma that leaves behind an irresistible trail of the floral notes from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden.  The Honey Infused Hair Perfume has been one of our best-sellers since we launched, so time to dive a little deeper into this community favorite! Honey: The Key Ingredient Mirsalehi Honey - Gisou’s signature ingredient, derived from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden. A natural humectant, honey locks in moisture to deeply hydrate, strengthen, and nourish the hair. With honey as a key ingredient, this perfume will provide you with a slightly nourishing blend of minerals, vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants. The floral sources of our Mirsalehi Honey: Mirsalehi Honey is the fruit of our bees’ labor, composed of nectar from the flowers surrounding the Mirsalehi Bee Garden. Honey's composition is determined by the flowers from which bees collect nectar. No batch is ever the same - the floral sources available to our Mirsalehi honey bees change throughout bee season. The main floral sources of Mirsalehi Honey: Thistle - 
Carduus Crispus White Clover -
 Trifolium Repens Wild Blackberry - 
Rubus Fruticosus Fireweed -
 Chamerion Angustifolium Hogweed - 
Heracleum Sphondylium Read more about the benefits of honey for hair The signature Honey Infused Scent  Delicate, sweet notes of honey blend into spring florals inspired by the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, while citrus notes of apricot and mandarin bring a playful twist to its aroma. This unique and indulgent scent evokes Gisou’s rich heritage, rooted in nature and centered around six generations of beekeeping. It’s Gisou’s iconic, signature fragrance, featured in all Honey Infused products. The Honey Infused Hair Perfume composition: Top Notes: Citrus notes of apricot and mandarin bring a playful twist to its aroma Apricot Mandarin Heart notes: Feminine notes of spring florals inspired by the Mirsalehi Bee Garden leave an irresistible trail Spring flowers Nectar Base notes: Delicate, sweet notes of honey evoke Gisou’s rich, 6 generation beekeeping heritage  Honey White Clover Who is it for?  The Honey Infused Hair Perfume is for everyone who can’t get enough of our signature Honey Infused scent. Our perfume is perfect for completing your Honey Infused routine and layering our signature scent. It can be used as a last step in your haircare routine, or to refresh your hair throughout the day. How to use the Honey Infused Hair Perfume Spray the hair perfume evenly from an arm’s length throughout dry hair, then give your hair a flip to emit the fresh signature Gisou smell. Upon a spritz of the Honey Infused Hair Perfume, hair is subtly scented with the signature Gisou fragrance and left shiny, smooth and frizz-free. For best results  Spray the Honey Infused Hair Perfume onto hair as the last step in your styling routine to seal in shine and delicately scent strands with the fresh signature Gisou scent.  Shop our best-selling Honey Infused Hair Perfume

Gisou is founded by and driven by women. Gisou's heritage stems from female influence which is passed on to the next generation. Take for example the Gisou bee colonies, where the female worker bees carry all the work and produce our hero ingredients, honey and propolis. We also take our inspiration from our community, and female beekeepers around the world, who are committed to learn, spread awareness and share their inspiring stories. In honor of Women’s History Month, we spoke to four female beekeepers around the world, from the Netherlands to Utah. Read their stories and get inspired to support your local bees and beekeepers, or even start your own beekeeping journey! How 4 Female Beekeepers Got Their Start Cecilia Pace Location: Pratola Peligna, Abruzzo, Italy IG: @cecile_92 Beekeeping since: 2011 Inspiration to start beekeeping: “I come from a second generation beekeeping family. My dad started beekeeping more than 40 years ago and passed on his knowledge to my brothers and I. Today, we run a family business together, Apicoltura Colle Salera, producing 19 different kinds of organic honey.  We have a nomadic approach to beekeeping: we move to different regions in Italy, from Puglia to Emilia Romagna. This way, we make the most of the blossoming season so that our bees have access to the best pollen and nectar.” McKay Opeifa Location: Salt Lake City, Utah IG: @mckayjo Beekeeping since: 2012 Inspiration to start beekeeping: “Since I was a little girl, I have always loved insects. So naturally, I chose to study Entomology. The university I was studying at had the 10th largest bee collection in the world and I got hooked. I’m currently studying for my Master Beekeeper from Cornell University. I’m a honey collector, a teacher and a self-proclaimed honey sommelier!” Nina Moerdijk Location: Scheveningen, The Netherlands IG: @oceansidebeekeeping Beekeeping since: 2019 Inspiration to start beekeeping: “Three years ago, I decided I wanted to do something that wasn’t just for me. I immediately thought about doing something with nature, since my dad - a fossil and shell collector - taught me a lot about nature from a young age. I followed a one-year beekeeping course and now I take care of four of my own bee colonies!” Hannah Mather Location: Central Florida, USA IG: @hannahshoneycomb  Beekeeper since: 2018 Inspiration to start beekeeping: “I’ve always been fascinated by nature and insects. In college, I studied insect-borne diseases and fell in love with the complexities of entomology. After spending some time working in a lab, I knew I needed to be more hands-on with the creatures I loved, so I turned to beekeeping instead!” What’s your favorite thing about beekeeping?  McKay: The energy! I can feel the bees’ energy and I know they can feel mine. I love to have the bees circle all around me. It’s a great reminder to be present, to bring a calm energy to them.  I also love that bees teach us new things every day. Science is in awe of the honey bee, and the medical world is discovering a lot of unexplored avenues with bee products. It’s exciting and makes me feel like I’m a part of something magical. Cecilia: I love going to our apiary: the birds singing, the fresh and clean air, the sun kissing my face, listening to bees singing while laying on the ground. It’s always so moving. Nina: The whole bee ecosystem is so perfect. It’s really beautiful to see how bees reflect our environment. For example, when I open the hive I can smell which flowers they’ve collected nectar from. Bees are also so inventive! They never cease to surprise me.  Hannah: Being able to witness the complexities of the hive firsthand, while being forced to be in the moment and temporarily forget all the other stressors of life and things on the to-do list. Favorite fun fact about bees? Nina: For one single jar of honey, bees fly the distance around the world. They put so much work into making the honey. Bees actually make way more honey than they can use - they make as much as they can store. Hannah: That all the worker bees in a colony are female, it’s amazing what a large group of girls can create! McKay: Recently I have rediscovered the collaborative energy of the bees and the signals they send to each other. Together they thrive — not one of them would be able to survive alone, not even the Queen. There are a lot of life lessons to learn there. Cecilia: We can distinguish from bees how much they sing, when they are happy and when they cry, because we have a symbiotic relationship with them. Challenges as a female beekeeper? Cecilia: Beekeeping has always been considered as a man’s job, despite the bees’ system being matriarchal! Unfortunately, it can be hard for women to be accepted this wonderful world. For many people it is unthinkable that women could do this job.  McKay: I really haven't faced any challenges as a female. I did attempt to join the beekeeping club here in the city and found very quickly there was no one like me there, just a good handful of middle aged men! Hannah: Beekeeping can be quite labor intensive, and there is often an incorrect assumption that we all have a man behind the scenes doing the heavy lifting. We must work harder to be taken seriously in the “bee world”, but thankfully, that seems to be changing as more of us share our stories! A typical day as a beekeeper Nina: It really depends on the season. In early spring, I make sure the queens are still alive and that they have enough food until spring really hits. When the season starts, I do a weekly check-up to make sure they don’t swarm, so I can split the colony on time. They need enough room to store pollen and honey - if the hive is too full, the queen leaves. Cecilia: We usually go to our apiaries to check the bee colonies, to examine the queen and to see if they have enough food. During midsummer, hungry bears tend to come visit us, so we monitor our apiaries from a distance with a specific technology and intervene if something happens. Hannah: No day as a beekeeper is “typical”, and that’s what I love the most! Depending on the time of year, a day of beekeeping can consist of inspecting the health of colonies, relocating swarms for the local community, harvesting honey, or editing photos and writing about bees for educational purposes.  McKay: As a beekeeper, there is no typical day. One day I am catching swarms or hosting a honey tasting class and the next day I’m working with kids. That is the beauty of it; I have created a life around my passions and I wake up every day with a new thing to try and learn. I am so wonderfully fulfilled with what I do as a beekeeper! The beauty & health benefits of honey & propolis McKay: We’ve only scratched the surface of the benefits of honey and propolis. Honey, beeswax, bee venom and propolis are unlike anything else you will find in this world. They dance together in such a beautiful way to keep the hive functioning, guarding it against predators and against disease.  We are constantly finding new ways everything from the hive can be implemented into the medical world as well as beauty! Hannah: Both honey and propolis have amazing anti-microbial properties that can gently help skin conditions without any harsh side effects.  Cecilia: Honey and propolis have superlative beneficial properties! Propolis is by definition a natural antibiotic: it disinfects and anaesthetises. Honey is full of antioxidants and never goes bad. It also has many benefits for the respiratory tract.  Nina: I actually make my own lip balm with honey and beeswax. It’s like a super hydrating overnight treatment. I also use it to fixate my eyebrows. I use propolis drops for when I feel like I’m getting a cold, so more for medicinal use. Advice for how to start beekeeping? Hannah: Start with research! Read all you can, reach out to local beekeepers or even beekeepers on social media. Many areas have local beekeepers associations that are a wealth of knowledge and can help you get hands-on experience to build your confidence before bringing your own hive home.  Nina: Just try to find local beekeepers whom you can learn from. Beekeepers are so passionate about what they do so they’re always happy to talk. Just ask around! Secondly, you can look for a local beekeeping club and do a course. If the courses are full you can always volunteer, there’s always help needed in the garden.  Lastly, you really need to be committed. It’s all-year around. For example, during spring you can’t really travel, so you need to make some sacrifices. McKay: Learn to love bees. If you love your bees, you will naturally want to educate yourself on how to help them, you will do what is best to help them, and ultimately be successful. So love them, slow down and listen to them. Cecilia: The advice I feel like giving is the following: read a lot and especially find a beekeeper in your area and offer your help. Direct experience on the field really makes the difference! How do you educate people around you on the importance of bees & their welfare?  Hannah: The first step in my opinion is to get people to notice bees and realize that we are not separate from nature. Nature is all around us and relies on us for survival. Try to notice things around you, be curious and ask questions - this will lead to wanting to protect nature.  McKay: With the world being so uncertain at times, it can be hard for kids to stay grounded, be confident and form their own ideas. This is what beekeeping offers. The kids that come to my hives have a fire and passion in their eyes. They’re more courageous than some adults I know! As for the adults, I try to teach them about bees and honey during my tasting sessions. This beautiful experience forces them to slow down and pay attention. I’ve discovered that most people know close to nothing about bees. If only they knew what they were missing, they would do a better job at trying to help the bees.  Cecilia: I welcome groups of people, both adults and children, to our apiary so that they can learn more about the bees’ ecosystem. People are often scared of bees, and I believe that direct experiences with bees are the best way to sensitize them and make them understand that nature should be treated with respect. Nina: Bees are such magical insects, there’s so much to tell. When the bee season starts, I take my followers along through my Instagram Stories with everything I encounter. Everyone is super engaged! I let my followers pick the name for my queens, and they’ve come up with some really good ones: Regina George, Beeopatra, Bee Gees and of course Beyonce! What are some small things anyone can do to help the bees thrive?  McKay: There is a lot you can do, but there’s one thing that is good for the bees, but also good for your soul.... plant flowers! It’s such a joy to get dirt under your fingernails and make the world a little more beautiful. Look up the native flowers in your area, they will be easier to take care of, and not only the bees, but all the surrounding insects and vegetation will thrive. The second thing: stop spraying your garden with pesticides, pull your weeds and find alternatives for the pesticides you use. They are more harmful than you think and it can take years to get them out of the plants’ system. With a little more patience you will learn a lot and the pollinators will love you.   Nina: If you can, buy organic food which has not been sprayed with pesticides. People don’t realize that pesticides are bad for the bees. If a bee comes in contact with certain pesticides, and brings it back to the hive, the whole colony dies. 70% of the food we eat is dependent on pollination from insects. Without pollinators, we wouldn’t even have fruits and vegetables!  Hannah: The most important thing that we can all do to help bees thrive is planting diverse, native, nectar-rich flowers that provide sustenance and habitat for them. Habitat loss is the biggest threat facing our bees.  Cecilia: Always help and respect the bees. When you see a stunned bee, give her some honey or water as a refreshment. They won’t attack you and they’ll be super happy! Bees only sting if they feel attacked. Plant as many flowers as you can, try to pollute less and make respecting nature a lifestyle! Biodiversity must be protected. Follow us through Bee Season ‘22 for more beekeeping stories and tips! Thank you Cecilia, Hannah, Nina and McKay for sharing your beautiful stories with us! Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram to follow their unique beekeeping journeys. @cecile_92 @hannahshoneycomb  @oceansidebeekeeping @mckayjo

We’re excited to introduce to you the best of Gisou Honey Infused Haircare with the Honey Infused Heroes Set - Gisou's iconic, travel-sized heroes available in one set (with a 30% value) for the very first time! Infused with the power of Mirsalehi Honey for healthier hair, this trio of best-selling heroes is the ultimate healthy hair routine.  Update: the limited edition Heroes Set is sold out! Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know about limited edition products, or shop our Hair Oil, Hair Mask and Hair Perfume separately! Our Gisou best-sellers, in one set Try the multi-purpose Gisou product that started it all, our Honey Infused Hair Oil, based on a homemade family recipe (to date, we’ve sold more than 150 million drops worldwide). For a double dose of honey, treat your hair to our deeply nourishing Honey Infused Hair Mask. To leave an irresistible trail of our iconic Honey Infused fragrance, finish your healthy hair routine with our Honey Infused Hair Perfume.  “I am so excited to finally share our must-have Mirsalehi honey-infused heroes in one set! For everyone discovering Gisou for the first time, the Honey Infused Heroes Set is the ultimate combination to achieve healthy, shiny and refreshed hair.”  - Gisou Founder, Negin Mirsalehi The Key ingredient: Mirsalehi Honey All of the honey in our Gisou products is sustainably sourced from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden in the Netherlands. Here, our founder Negin, and her father, continue the 6-generation family tradition of beekeeping. Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, honey is a natural humectant that nourishes, helps maintain moisture, prevents split ends and leaves behind a healthy shine. Discover the healthy hair benefits of our hero key ingredient for yourself, with the Honey Infused Heroes Set. The Benefits of Honey for your hair Due to its ability to attract and retain moisture, honey is a powerful ingredient which is beneficial for every hair type. Here are a few reasons why honey is so great for your hair: Honey contains nutrients that boost the strength and structure of your hair, which leads to less breakage. It helps the hair grow longer over time. Due to its moisturizing properties, honey softens, detangles, and smooths the hair.  Honey has emollient and humectant properties that add moisture to the hair follicles. If you have frizzy, dry, curly, or dull hair, honey will help smooth the hair shaft and restore shine.  Honey is amazing for the scalp because it helps to remove the buildup that can clog the hair follicle and its anti-inflammatory properties may help improve conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Discover the ultimate Honey Infused haircare routine Honey Infused Hair Oil Our iconic multipurpose hair oil is enriched with Mirsalehi Honey from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, formulated to rebuild and repair hair to the core.  How to use: Nourish your haircare routine before and after styling with a few drops of our iconic, multipurpose Honey Infused Hair Oil to seal split ends, tame flyaways and enhance shine.  Honey Infused Hair Mask Deeply hydrate and replenish dull and damaged locks with our moisturizing Honey Infused Hair Mask.  How to use: Our multipurpose hair mask can be used in several different ways on wet, damp or dry hair: in the shower, as a deep conditioning treatment and as an overnight treatment.  Hero Tip: Mix the two together for a double dose of honey infused nourishment. Honey Infused Hair Perfume To leave an irresistible trail of our signature fragrance, refresh and scent hair with the Honey Infused Hair Perfume, featuring notes of fresh honey and spring florals inspired by the Mirsalehi Bee Garden. How to use: Spray evenly from an arm’s length distance throughout the hair, then give your hair a flip to emit the fresh Gisou scent. Where to buy the Gisou Honey Infused Heroes Set The Gisou Honey Infused Heroes Set is available for purchase from 22 March 2022 on gisou.com and at the following retail partners: Sephora North America (in-store 25 March, 2022), CultBeauty, Selfridges, Brown Thomas, Niche Beauty, Galeries Lafayette Champs Elysées Paris and Galeries Lafayette Doha as well as at Harrods (14 March 2022), Sephora Europe (21 March 2022), H Beauty (28 March 2022) and Douglas (14 August 2022). Update: Our Honey Infused Heroes Set has sold out. Discover our Sets and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear about new limited edition gift sets.