Living Guide
Living Guide is a Korean hair and body care line, and the grid here runs to scalp and hair-loss shampoos, deep-conditioning treatments, a women's body cleanser, plus scented handwash and hand cream. Expect caffeine and plant-based formulas (opuntia and bamboo) in eucalyptus and white musk, sold in everyday 500ml bottles and larger 1000ml sizes for the bathroom shelf.
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Buying guide
Living Guide hair and body care: how to choose
Living Guide is a Korean personal-care brand for the scalp, hair and skin you wash every day. The range we stock centres on shampoos and treatments for thinning and sensitive hair, with a body cleanser and lightly scented hand care alongside, mostly in caffeine and botanical formulas. This guide walks through what is in the line-up, how the formats differ, and how to match a bottle to your scalp type and routine.
What Living Guide makes
Living Guide sits in the hair and body category rather than skincare or makeup. The titles you will see here cover scalp-focused shampoos such as the Caffeine Alopecia Relief Shampoo and the Sensitive Hair Loss Shampoo, conditioning treatments in the Opuntia and Bambu series, the Object Zero women's body cleanser, and hand care like the Parfum Hand Cream and Lemon Scented Handwash.
Across those products the brand keeps to a simple idea: practical bathroom staples with a clear scalp or skin job, fragranced enough to feel like a treat without reading as heavy perfume.
Shampoos for thinning and sensitive hair
The hair-loss shampoos are the core of this collection. The Caffeine Alopecia Relief Shampoo targets shedding with a caffeine-led wash, while the Sensitive Hair Loss Shampoo pairs that goal with a gentler base for reactive scalps. Both come in 1000ml bottles, so they suit anyone washing often or treating a whole household.
If you are new to scalp shampoos, start with one wash every other day and watch how your scalp feels rather than expecting overnight regrowth. These are maintenance products, not medicine, so consistency over weeks matters more than any single use.
Caffeine and the active story
Caffeine shows up across the scalp range because it is a familiar ingredient in shampoos aimed at thinning hair, valued for a fresh, stimulating rinse at the roots. Living Guide builds it into the alopecia-relief wash and carries the theme through the wider line.
You will also see plant-led actives in the Opuntia (prickly pear) and bamboo treatments, and a B7 Active option in a large 1L size for frequent use. Read each label for its own claim rather than assuming every bottle does the same job.
The Opuntia and Bambu treatment series
The Opuntia and Bambu line is the brand's conditioning side. It runs as both shampoo and treatment, with the treatments offered in Eucalyptus and White Musk scents and 1000ml sizes. Opuntia (prickly pear) and bamboo extracts give these a softening, moisture-minded angle, so they pair naturally with a scalp shampoo to round out a wash routine.
If your hair feels stripped after a clarifying or anti-shedding wash, follow with one of these treatments on the mid-lengths and ends, kept off the roots, and rinse after a minute or two.
Picking a scent
Scent is a genuine choice across this range. The Opuntia and Bambu treatments come in Eucalyptus and White Musk, the hand cream carries a Cotton Soap parfum, and the handwash is Lemon Scented. Eucalyptus reads cool and herbal, white musk soft and clean, cotton soap fresh and laundry-like, lemon bright and zesty.
These are rinse-off and leave-near products, so the fragrance shows up in the shower and around the sink. Choose one you will be glad to smell every day.
Beyond hair: body and hand care
The collection is not only scalp care. The Object Zero Women's Cleanser is a 200ml body wash, and the hand side covers the Parfum Hand Cream in a pocketable 50ml and the Lemon Scented Handwash in a 500ml pump.
These let you build a small matching set across the bathroom: a scalp shampoo, a body cleanser, a handwash by the sink, and a hand cream to finish, all from one brand and in coordinated scents.
Sizes and value
Format is worth checking before you add to cart. The shampoos and treatments mostly come in 1000ml (1L) bottles, the B7 Active option in a full 1L, the body cleanser in 200ml, the handwash in 500ml, and the hand cream in a compact 50ml.
The litre sizes are the value play for products you go through quickly, like a daily scalp shampoo, while the smaller handwash and hand cream are easy to keep at a sink or in a bag. Match the size to how fast you will realistically use it.
Where it fits in a routine
A simple Living Guide routine looks like this: wash with a scalp shampoo such as the Caffeine Alopecia Relief or Sensitive Hair Loss option, follow with an Opuntia and Bambu treatment on the lengths, then handle body and hands with the Object Zero cleanser, the handwash, and the hand cream as needed.
You do not need every product at once. Pick the scalp shampoo that matches your main concern first, add a treatment if your hair runs dry, and layer in the body and hand pieces later if you like the scent family.
Authenticity and Korean sourcing
Living Guide is a Korean brand, and the stock here is sourced for our catalog so the formulas and scents match what the brand sells at home. The line is small enough that the labels stay consistent, which makes it easy to repurchase the exact shampoo, treatment scent, or hand care you settled on.
If you are building a routine to keep, note the precise product name and size, since the difference between, say, the Eucalyptus and White Musk treatment, or the 500ml and 1000ml shampoo, is what you will want to reorder.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Living Guide a skincare brand or hair care?
Living Guide is mainly a hair and body care brand. The range here is built around scalp shampoos like the Caffeine Alopecia Relief and Sensitive Hair Loss options, Opuntia and Bambu conditioning treatments, the Object Zero women's body cleanser, and hand care such as the Lemon Scented Handwash and Parfum Hand Cream. It is not a facial skincare or makeup line.
Does the Caffeine Alopecia Relief Shampoo actually stop hair loss?
It is a scalp shampoo aimed at thinning hair, using caffeine for a fresh, stimulating wash at the roots. Treat it as ongoing maintenance rather than a cure: use it consistently over several weeks and judge it by how your scalp feels, not by an overnight change. For diagnosed hair loss, pair it with advice from a professional.
Should I choose the Caffeine Alopecia Relief or the Sensitive Hair Loss Shampoo?
Both target shedding, so it comes down to your scalp. Pick the Caffeine Alopecia Relief Shampoo if you want the more direct caffeine-led anti-shedding wash, and the Sensitive Hair Loss Shampoo if your scalp reacts easily and you want a gentler base while still addressing thinning. Both come in 1000ml bottles.
What is the Opuntia and Bambu treatment for?
It is the conditioning side of the line, made with Opuntia (prickly pear) and bamboo extracts for a softening, moisture-minded finish. Use it after a scalp shampoo, working it through the mid-lengths and ends rather than the roots, then rinse after a minute or two. It comes in Eucalyptus and White Musk scents.
What is the difference between the Eucalyptus and White Musk treatments?
The formula goal is the same; the scent is the deciding factor. Eucalyptus reads cool and herbal, while White Musk is soft and clean. Since you will smell it in the shower, pick the one you prefer day to day. Note the scent on the label when you reorder, as that is the main way the two differ.
How do I build a full Living Guide routine?
Start with the scalp shampoo that matches your concern, follow with an Opuntia and Bambu treatment on the lengths if your hair runs dry, then add body and hand care: the Object Zero cleanser, the Lemon Scented Handwash, and the Parfum Hand Cream. You do not need everything at once; the scalp shampoo is the natural first buy.
What sizes do Living Guide shampoos and treatments come in?
The shampoos and treatments are mostly 1000ml (1L) bottles, with a B7 Active option in a full 1L. Around them, the Object Zero body cleanser is 200ml, the Lemon Scented Handwash is 500ml, and the Parfum Hand Cream is a compact 50ml. The litre sizes are the value choice for products you use daily.
Is the 1000ml shampoo better value than smaller bottles?
For a daily scalp shampoo, the 1000ml size usually is the better value because you go through it quickly. The smaller handwash and 50ml hand cream are less about value and more about keeping them handy at a sink or in a bag. Match the size to how fast you will realistically finish the bottle.
Is Living Guide a Korean brand, and is the stock authentic?
Yes, Living Guide is a Korean brand, and the products here are sourced for our catalog so the formulas, scents, and sizes match what the brand sells at home. The line is small and its labels stay consistent, which makes it easy to repurchase the exact shampoo, treatment scent, or hand-care item you settled on.















