We all hope for luscious, silky tresses, but do you follow a proper hair care routine to meet those goals? Here is how to do it!
Hair is called the crown for a reason. It carries beauty, pride, and confidence. And so, just like your skin, your hair needs proper TLC (Tender, Love, and Care) too. From tight ponies on Monday mornings to flaunting curls on Friday nights, our hair reflects our mood, personality, and sometimes even our health. But let’s be honest, in the rush of daily life, we often settle for a quick shampoo and call it a day. Moreover, pollution, stress, heat styling, and poor nutrition can take a toll on hair, making it dull, brittle, or prone to hair fall. That is where a proper hair care routine comes into the picture. This routine not only makes your hair healthy and shiny, but also makes them manageable. So, if you’re planning to give your hair a healthy dose of CCT (Cleansing, Conditioning, and Treatments), let’s help you learn a little about it.
We have curated this guide on hair care for women for all those ladies who would love to flaunt silky locks for their next Insta DP. It’s time to treat your hair with the care it deserves.
Dr Noopur Jain once shared that when it comes to achieving healthy hair, you should develop a holistic hair care routine that includes oiling, hair masks, regular hair washing with the appropriate products, and a healthy combing pattern.
Know your hair type
The first and the foremost way to love and care for your hair is to know your hair type, as one hair care product does not fit all. Is it straight, wavy, curly, or coily? Or does it feel oily or looks parched? Are they colour treated or heat damaged? In addition, you should also consider your scalp type if it is oily or flaky before applying any hair care products.
Cleanse with care
Washing your hair isn’t just shampooing them with any shampoo available at the counter. It requires carefully analysing your hair type and scalp, and then choose a product wisely. A shampoo rinses your hair, and cleanses your scalp, making it oil-free. It is advisable to use a sulphate-free shampoo to avoid stripping away natural oils. In case, you have dry ends, focus the shampoo only on the scalp and let the lather gently cleanse the lengths. Similarly, never overwash your hair, cleansing them twice or thrice a week would do.
Condition like a queen
Most women, skip a conditioner in a rush, but this is where the magic happens. The rule is, never skip a hair conditioner, especially, if you love soft-to-touch tresses. Always follow-up shampoo with a conditioner, especially if your hair feels dry. Always apply a hair conditioner to your mid-lengths and ends, avoiding the scalp to prevent greasiness. Treat your hair with a deep-nourishing hair mask once a week as well.
Protect and style
Your hair care isn’t just limited to while washing them, it is taking care of them after that as well. Heat styling, sun exposure, and pollution, your hair faces all this and more. Here are some tips for taking care of your hair post hair wash. Letting your hair air dry and staying away from the styling tools as much as possible are just a couple of them. If you are to use a hairstyling tool like a curling iron or a hair dryer, use a heat protectant spray to minimise the damage. In addition, don’t skip a serum or light leave-in conditioner to keep frizz in check. If you’re out in the sun a lot, a hat or UV-protectant spray helps keep damage at bay.
Nighttime hair care
Not just the day, your hair deserves care even when you sleep. It is advisable to switch to a satin or silk pillowcase to avoid breakage. Try sleeping with a hair bun or braid to prevent hair tangles. Brownie points goes to you if you give your scalp a hot oil massage once or twice a week, just before going to bed, to add a dose of nourishment to your strands.
Bonus tips for happy hair
While following these hair care routine can give you lusciously, shining hair, giving your hair a regular trim also reduce split ends and works wonder. And easier said than done, though, stay away from stress, eat a nutrition rich diet and stay hydrated to flaunt your hair like a Diva.
At the end, your hair routine doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, it just needs consistency, care, and a bit of creativity. Treat your hair gently and see the difference it makes.
