Regularly dyeing and perming, blow-drying hair daily for styling, causing hair to become increasingly dry and yellowed, beauty-loving girls certainly cannot ignore these accumulated damages! If you don’t want your hair to deteriorate over time, why not take a look at the following few washing and caring tips, and do a hair treatment at home to cultivate smooth and beautiful hair!
1. Brush your hair thoroughly before shampooing.
Many girls often overlook this step before washing their hair! In fact, combing your hair first before shampooing and conditioning helps reduce tangles, promotes scalp blood circulation, and removes excess keratin on the scalp.
Aveda Mini Paddle Brush HK$160
The massage wooden comb adopts a design with extended bristles, which can easily smooth the hair, while reducing the pressure on the scalp and hair strands when blow-drying and styling. <Click here to learn more and purchase>
//2. Wash your hair twice, massaging the scalp with your fingertips to clean it thoroughly//
Before proceeding with hair care, cleanliness is, of course, the first and important step! In addition to clean hair, do not neglect the importance of thoroughly cleaning the scalp. Besides choosing a gentle and effective shampoo, before shampooing, make sure to thoroughly wet the hair, then take an appropriate amount of shampoo and lather it in the palms before washing the hair. Use your fingertips to massage the scalp thoroughly, but avoid scratching the scalp with your nails. This helps to remove excess oil, dirt, and dandruff from the scalp to prevent hair follicles from being blocked by dead skin cells.
In addition, to thoroughly clean scalp dirt and oil, you should actually wash your hair twice. The first time you wash your hair is mainly to quickly clean off surface dirt, while the second wash further deep cleanses the scalp.
Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo HK$410/1000ml
Containing natural extracts and a silicon-free formula, with white vinegar and micro-emulsion technology, it brings purifying effects, gently cleanses and nourishes the hair, bringing a light texture and shine. <Click here to learn more and purchase>
Aesop Shampoo HK$130/100ml
Containing a variety of selected ingredients such as frankincense and panthenol, effectively cleanses hair and scalp, leaving hair soft and shiny, while emitting a charming citrus and woody aroma. <Click here to learn more and purchase>
Olaplex No.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo HK$260/250ml
This highly concentrated, sulfate-free shampoo helps to clean, condition, and repair from roots to ends. <Click here to learn more and purchase>
//3. Dry your hair before applying conditioner//
The hair cuticles are open after shampooing. If you blow dry them directly after shampooing, it is more likely to damage the hair strands. Conditioner can smooth the surface of the cuticles, while also moisturizing and nourishing the hair strands, enhancing smoothness and shine, and adding a protective film to the hair. However, when using conditioner, it is advisable to first pat dry the moisture from wet hair, then evenly apply it from below the ears to the ends of the hair, and avoid applying conditioner near the scalp to prevent the top of the hair from becoming greasy and clogging the hair follicles.
Sisley Hair Rituel Smoothing Restructuring Conditioner HK$980/500ml
Contains rich active ingredients that can instantly moisturize hair from roots to ends, smooth the cuticle layer, and help rebuild the lipid structure of the hair, making it less prone to breakage, while adding shine and smoothness. <Click here to learn more and purchase>
Kiehl’s Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Conditioner HK$180/200ml
Containing olive fruit oil, avocado oil, and lemon extract, this conditioner moisturizes and locks in moisture, restoring smooth and healthy hair. <Click here to learn more and purchase>
//4. Regularly use hair masks to deeply repair hair strands//
In addition to daily care, use a hair mask once or twice a week for targeted repair and hydration. Unlike regular hair conditioners used for instant smoothness, hair masks penetrate nutrients deeper into the hair core to improve hair quality. Especially for hair that has been dyed, permed, or styled daily, it needs nourishment from the inside out to restore dry, lackluster hair to its former glory.
Valmont Recovering Hair Mask HK$890/200ml
Containing triple DNA and RNA liposomes, this product helps to rebuild smooth and healthy hair from the inside out, as well as repair damaged scalp, restoring hair to its soft and vibrant state. <Click here to learn more and purchase>
Le Labo Hair Mask – Hinoki HK$320/250ml
Hair masks infused with ingredients such as coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, and Moroccan argan oil help strengthen hair strands, providing moisturizing benefits while emitting a hinoki wood fragrance. <Click here to learn more and purchase>
//5. Focus on repairing the hair ends//
Are your hair ends often tangled or split? Why not use a lightweight and easily absorbable hair oil or spray before blow-drying every day for targeted repair and protection. You can also apply it to dry hair when needed to add shine and smoothness to your hair.
Aveda Nutriplenish™ Multi-Use Hair Oil HK$290/30ml
Adding 5 essential oils such as avocado oil, argan oil, and pomegranate seed oil, this hair oil provides moisture and nourishment to the hair, suitable for evening repair, pre-shampoo treatment, or post-styling care. <Click here to learn more and purchase>
