How to build a hair care routine

So you've got your skincare routine down pat, but did you know a hair care routine is just as important, particularly if you crave shiny, silky and healthy locks?

So if you're looking for a sign to start a haircare routine... This is it.

The first thing you should know about a haircare routine is how often to do it.

Professionals recommend one to two times a week depending on your hair type.

If you have oily hair, it is recommended that you wash a bit more often than the usual recommendation.

Ok, without further ado...

What IS a good hair care routine?

Shampooing is the first cog in your hair routine wheel.

Focus on your scalp when you are shampooing your hair.

Follow up with a conditioner, which you'll focus application more on the mid-lengths and ends.

L'oreal Pure Resource Shampoo 

NAK Hair Care Balance Shampoo & Conditioner

Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Scalp Revive Dandruff Purifying Low Shampoo 

EverEscents Organic Hair Care Fresh Mint Shampoo & Conditioner

Davroe Scalp Remedy Shampoo & Conditioner

Redken All Soft Shampoo & Conditioner

Matrix Total Results So Long Damage Shampoo & Conditioner

Schwarzkopf BC Peptide Repair Rescue Micellar Shampoo & Conditioner

Matrix Total Results A Curl Can Dream Shampoo & Co-Wash

Clever Curl Cleanser & Rich Conditioner

Goldwell Dual Senses Curls & Waves Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

Once your hair is towel dried, the next step is to protect your locks with a thermal protectant.

A few of our favs:

This step ensures your hair is not only protected from the stress of heat styling tools, but also from the elements - sun, wind, pollution... Etc.

This step you can do before or after you've dried your hair.

We'd recommend a leave-in conditioner before you style, or an oil after you style.

Leave-in conditioners for moisture and repair:

Post-styling hydration oils:

- Keep the water temperature mild - lukewarm water is best for your hair. Hotter water can dehydrate your hair and strip it of its natural oils, which causes damage.

- Regular hair cuts - Get your hair cut by a professional regularly to keep split ends at bay

- Limit heat styling tool use - Heat = damage. So the less you expose your hair to the heat, the better. Try and keep it to once per week, or buy a heat styling tool where you can adjust the temperature. EG Mermade Hair's 32mm Pro Waver.