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Oct 04, 2024

The Core Elements of a Basic Hair Care Routine

Creating and sticking to a hair care routine may feel like a lot of work at first. After all, who wants to spend time researching and implementing a bunch of different steps?

Creating and sticking to a hair care routine may feel like a lot of work at first. After all, who wants to spend time researching and implementing a bunch of different steps? But once you see that your routine doesn’t have to be complex and that there are many benefits to establishing one, you’ll be glad you made the time. Even a basic hair care routine will make your hair look its best while allowing it to grow healthier over time.

Here are the core elements of any basic hair care routine:

Shampoo or Dry Shampoo

Washing your hair more often strips it of the essential natural oils, eventually dehydrating your hair and scalp. Plus, a shampoo that isn’t formulated for your hair type will remove the natural oils, leaving your hair rough and lifeless.

It makes sense to wash your hair no more than twice or three times a week, depending on how oily it is. When you want to wash your hair, use a sulfate and alcohol-free shampoo because these chemicals make your hair dry, brittle, and frizzy.

Always pick a shampoo made for your hair type. For example, choose a shampoo with moisturizing properties if your hair is dry. Or, instead of washing your hair daily, you may want to use a dry shampoo twice a week.

Dry shampoo refreshes greasy hair without the need to wash your hair with your regular shampoo. It is formulated to absorb excess oils and not remove as much of the natural oils as a regular shampoo would. Many dry shampoo have volumizing properties, making them an excellent addition to your hair care routine if you want to add a bit of oomph to your otherwise flat hair.

Conditioner

No matter your hair type, you must include a conditioner in your hair care routine. A conditioner’s main job is to smoothen your hair, remove frizz, reduce flyaways, and hydrate your locks. Plus, it makes it super easy to brush and style your hair.

If your hair is on the oily side, you’re better off reducing the use of conditioner and avoiding applying it to the roots, which could make your hair greasier.

Leave-in Conditioner

Leave-in conditioners work in a similar way as regular conditioners. But they don’t need to be rinsed out, so they’re a great option if your hair is frizzy or very dry. Apply a leave-in conditioner after washing your hair to get silky-smooth hair instantly.

This product will hydrate your hair and make it look lustrous and healthy. But do not apply a leave-in conditioner to the roots of your hair because it can make it greasy. Instead, apply it only to the strands.

Styling Your Hair

So, you applied a leave-in conditioner, and now you want to go ahead with styling your locks. You want to use heat tools like a straightener or curling iron! But wait! Before working with styling tools, it’s important to apply some heat protectant first.

heat protectant is a must-have as it keeps your hair safe from hot tools that can otherwise lead to dry, dull, and brittle hair. Also, keep the temperatures of the tools at lower settings to avoid heat damage to your hair.

Drying Your Hair

You may be tempted to dry your hair with a blow dryer as it saves you a lot of time. But did you know that using a blow dryer at higher temperatures can damage your hair? It is always good to air dry your hair whenever possible to help reduce damage.

If you need to dry your hair quickly and want to use a blow dryer anyway, reduce its temperature and apply heat-protectant to your hair first.

Deep Conditioning

Deep conditioning is very effective at revitalizing your hair. Deep conditioners like hair masks come packed with nutrients that will make your hair fresh, healthy, and silky-soft. These products will also add bounce and shine. We recommend using a deep conditioner once a week.

Final Thoughts

These elements of a basic hair care routine will help make your hair healthier, stronger, and well-groomed. But did you know that a hair care routine is also essential for hair extensions? Since quality hair extensions are made from natural hair, you’ll need to care for them just as you would your own.

If you’ve never used hair extensions before, you may want to try them now. Hair extensions by Zala are made to look entirely natural and blend beautifully with your hair. The instant length, volume, and thickness will make your hair look its very best.

Explore the different types of hair extension methods by Zala and pick a length and shade to transform your appearance.

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