The right routine

The first cool breezes gently herald the return to our daily routine. It's also the perfect time to explore a new hair care routine tailored to our locks. How can we discover this perfect hair care routine? Does it even exist? I'd be inclined to say yes, but it varies from person to person. 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 heat styling tools. Furthermore, our hormones play a crucial role, adding another dimension. From oily scalps to the Sahara Desert, the health of our scalp will have a major impact on our routine.

Where to begin?

As we've often said, shampoo is the foundation. Your primary need or concern (depending on how you look at it) should be addressed by your shampoo/conditioner duo. Damaged hair? Repair. Dry hair? Hydration. Fine hair? Volume. And so on.

I can already hear your first question: what if I have oily hair and dry ends? Don't hesitate to use a clarifying shampoo mixed with a light moisturizing conditioner. There's also a detoxifying mask we really like that detoxifies your scalp and hydrates your ends without weighing your hair down. Also, for oily hair, we recommend using an exfoliator to remove excess sebum.

It's not mandatory to have a shampoo and conditioner from the same line. You could have the Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil shampoo and the Urban Moisture conditioner. I'd even go so far as to say that we often switch between different brands for shampoo and conditioner.

If you're unsure which shampoo to choose, we've written an article about it. I recommend taking a look to help you make a more informed decision. Just click here.

Secondly, we deal with

I consider a hair mask an essential part of your basic hair care routine. Personally, since I wash my hair every 5-7 days, I don't use conditioner and only use a shampoo/mask. If you wash your hair twice a week, I recommend using a hair mask every third wash.

How to choose the right one? We often balance the routine by going against the grain of your usual shampoo/conditioner duo. If the shampoo is moisturizing, you'll choose a repairing or strengthening conditioner, and vice versa.

Hydrating mask

Small pouch || Food For Soft Intense Hydration Treatment Mask

Large satchel || Shu Uemura. Urban Moisture Hydro-Nourishing Mask

Repairing mask

Small bag || Goldwell. Rich Repair Mask - 200 ml

Large satchel || Shu Uemura. Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Mask

Thirdly, we take care of the towel-dried hair!

The last product I consider important in a basic kit is a good styling cream. This brings us back to your hair's primary need.

Most styling creams offer heat protection, hold , and contain an anti-frizz agent .

When it comes to styling creams, you have two options. This is when you'll need to make your choice. Need help? It will often be similar to the advice you give your shampoo/conditioner.

Moisturizing styling cream

Small bag || TO112. Ultimate Hair Cream - 120 ml

Large bag || Kérastase. Nectar Thermique - 150 ml

Repairing styling cream

Small bag || L'Oréal. Metal Detox Cream

Large bag || Kérastase. Thermal Extensionist Gel-Cream - 150 ml

A bonus of coquetry

Afterwards you can treat yourself to some extras. Finishing serum, night serum, texturizing spray... depending on your needs, it's possible to add a few things.

Texturizing spray

If you have fine hair, I recommend using a texturizing spray to add volume and texture to your hairstyle.

Small pouch || O&M. Desert Dry Texturizing & Volume Spray

Large satchel || Oribe. Texturizing Spray

Finishing serum

Adding a finishing serum, if you style your hair every morning, will add shine and suppleness. It will eliminate and tame frizz, and also provide heat protection.

Small bag || L'Oréal Série Expert. Metal Detox Oil

Large bag || Iles Formula. High Performance Protective Serum

Night serum

A night serum is an extra touch of pampering if you like; it will hydrate your hair throughout the night, and you'll wake up with soft, silky locks. It's recommended to apply it to the lengths of your hair and use it about two to three times a week.

Small pouch || Joico. Defy Damage Sleepover Night Treatment - $27.99

Large bag || Shu Uemura. Absolute Essence Nourishing Disciplining Night Serum - $90.00

With all these tips, you should be able to find the perfect, balanced routine for your hair type. It's true that many products are available on the market, and it can be difficult to choose. Remember that we're always available on social media to help you create your perfect, personalized routine.