If you wish to have those beautiful locks and waves, those healthy and shiny looking hairs, then know that the key here is not buying the expensive products and having that 5-6 steps hair care routine.
Focus! It is in knowing your hair type, its unique texture, its needs and what product is actually uniquely best for your hairs. Remember that what works for one person will not necessarily work for another person.
That is what we are going to break down for you in a simple yet effective way further, so stick with us.
Know Your Hair Type Deeply-
Hair Porosity and Density
Hair porosity means the ability of hair to absorb and take in moisture and retain it for a long. It is of 3 types:
- Low porosity hair- It has tightly closed cuticles, making it hard to hold moisture.
- High porosity hair- Has large gaps in cuticles, making it easy to absorb moisture and also retain it for a longer period.
- Medium porosity hair- It balances between two and needs less maintenance in case of nourishment.
Hair density basically means how many individual hair strands are present per square inch of scalp. It also have 3 types:
- High-density hair- They look fuller and thicker
- Medium-density hair- They look sparse
- Low-density hair- They fall somewhere in between
Knowing these both helps with understanding what products you need to maintain adequate moisture for your hairs and whether the product weighs your hair down or not, as if you already have low density hairs, it be ironical to use something that makes the volume look more less.
Hair Type
These are broadly divided in 4 types:
- Straight- Soft, thin, and entirely straight
- Wavy- Loose, barely-there waves
- Curly- Large, loose curls
- Coily- Tightly coiled, springy curls
Understanding this classification gives you a knowledge and idea about what products you need to enhance the already natural type of your hair. Example- If you have curly hairs, applying a product that will enhance those curls will definitely help with your hair looking more fuller and healthy.
Know Your Products-
Scalp Health
If you dream of healthy, strong and shiny hairs, focus on your scalp health, as it is the key to getting those beautiful locks.
If you have oily scalp, a clarifying shampoo can help with removing excess oil and buildup. This will lead to less oil buildup in your scalp thus less need of hair wash, leading to improved scalp health.
If you have sensitive and thin follicle scalp, avoid products with sulfates in it, as they will be too harsh for your scalp.
For dry scalps, products with ingredients like glycerin and shea butter could provide needed hydration and moisture.
Moisturize and Strengthen
If you have dry and frizzy hairs, products with ingredients like argan oil and sunflower seed oil could help with locking in moisture and reduce the frizz.
Products with ingredients like keratin and pro-vitamin B5 are best to use when you have brittle or damaged hair.
For color treated hairs, avoid any product with harsh chemicals and sulfates in it, as they can lead to fading and damaging of hairs.
Nourishment
When it comes to nourishing your hair, oiling them is the best way of doing so. However, it is crucial to know which hair oil is suited for which hair type.
If you wanna fight those frizz and dryness, go with aegon oil.
For hydration, coconut oil and shea butter are the best.
Sunflower seed oil has a light texture and high vitamin E content, this will help with getting those shiny looks on your faded and rough hairs.
Styling Products
If you have curly hair, use hair gels for taming frizz and have that strong hold on your curls. This will not only make your hairs look smooth but also will enhance your curls. Make sure to use alcohol-free gels to prevent dryness.
To add that life and shine in your wavy hairs, hair creams are the best for it.
If you have those thin, straight and no volume hairs, hair mousses are for you to give that lift and volume to your hairs. You can use them on curly or wavy hairs too, to give that bouncy look to those lengths.
Hair Treatment
Yes, you read it right, hair treatment and no these are not those going to a spa or hair clinic to get them done. We are here talking about using the products that are targeted to certain aspects of hair problems like those with properties of bound repair or with peptides that give volumising effects to the hair. The list is vast, from scalp exfoliation treatment with a product that has salicylic acid in it to the product with hyaluronic acid in it to give deep nourishment treatment to scalp and hairs.