The right routine
The first cool breezes gently announce the return to daily routine. It's also the perfect time to explore a new hair routine tailored to our mane. How can you discover this perfect hair routine? Does it really exist? I would tend to answer in the affirmative, but it varies for each individual. Our hair has a unique nature: straight, curly, fine, thick, and so on. This hair nature is then influenced by various factors such as coloring, bleaching and frequent use of heating appliances. Additionally, our hormones play a crucial role, adding an extra dimension. From fatness to the Sahara desert, the health of our scalp will have a major impact on the routine.
Where to start?
We have often told you, the base remains the shampoo. Your first need or problem (it depends on how you see things) must be resolved by your shampoo/conditioner duo. Damaged hair? Repair. Dry hair? Hydration. Thin hair? Volume. And so on.
I already hear your first question, but what if I have an oily tendency and dry ends? Don’t hesitate to use a clarifying shampoo mixed with a light hydrating conditioner. There is also a detoxifying mask that we really like which allows you to detoxify your scalp & hydrate your ends without weighing it down. Also, for plumpness we recommend using an exfoliant which will eliminate all the sebum.
It is not obligatory to have a shampoo/conditioner from the same range. You could have Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo and Urban Moisture Conditioner. I would even go so far as to tell you that we often wander from one brand to another between shampoo and conditioner.
If you don't know which shampoo to choose, we have written an article on this subject. I advise you to take a look at it to make a more informed choice. You just have to click here.
Secondly, we treat
I consider the mask to be an essential part of the basic kit. For my part, as I wash my hair once every 5-7 days, I don't have any conditioner and I only use the shampoo/mask formula. If you wash your hair twice a week, I advise you to do your mask 1 wash out of 3.
How to choose it well? We often balance the routine by going the opposite way to your shampoo/conditioner duo. If the first are hydrating, you go with repair or fortification and vice versa.
Moisturizing mask
Small bag || Food For Soft Intense Hydration Treatment Mask - $35.00
Large bag || Shu Uemura. Urban Moisture Hydro-Nourishing Mask - $90.00
Repair mask
Small bag || Goldwell. Rich Repair Mask - 200 ml
Large bag || Shu Uemura. Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Mask - $90.00
Thirdly, we take care of towel-dried hair!
The last product I consider important in a basic kit is a good styling/blow-drying cream. This is where we come back to the primary need of your hair.
The majority of styling creams offer thermal protection, hold and contain an anti-frizz agent .
In styling creams, two options are available to you. This is when you will have to make your choice. Do you want help? It will often be the same type as your shampoo/conditioner.
Moisturizing styling cream
Small bag || TO112. Ultimate Hair Cream - 120 ml
Large bag || Kérastase. Thermal Nectar - 150 ml
Restorative styling cream
Small bag || L'Oreal. Metal Detox Cream - $44.00
Large bag || Kérastase. Thermal extensionist gel-cream - 150 ml
A bonus of coquetry
Afterwards you can spoil yourself with little sides. Finishing serum, night serum, texturizing spray... depending on your needs it is possible to make some additions.
Texturizing spray
If you have fine hair, I advise you to use a texturizing spray to add volume and texture to your style.
Small bag || O&M. Desert Dry Texturizing & Volume Spray - $38.99Large bag || Oribe. Texturizing Spray - $61.00
Finishing serum
To add a finishing serum, if you do your styling every morning, it will add shine and suppleness. It will eliminate and reduce frizz in addition to providing thermal protection.
Small bag || L’Oréal Expert Series. Metal Detox Oil - $44.00Large bag || Islands Formula. High Performance Protective Serum - $73.00
Night serum
The night serum is an extra treat if you want it, it will moisturize your hair throughout the night and you will wake up with soft and silky hair. We recommend applying it to the lengths and using it approximately 2 to 3 times a week.
Small bag || Joico. Defy Damage Sleepover Night Treatment – $27.99
Large bag || Shu Uemura. Essence Absolue Nourishing Disciplining Night Serum - $90.00
With all these tips, you should be able to find a perfect and balanced routine for your hair type. It is certain that several products are available on the market & it can be difficult to choose. Don't forget that we are always available on the networks to create your perfect and personalized routine.
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