If you look into your haircare cabinet, chances are, you might have primed and perfected the basics down pat. Shampoo and conditioner are indispensable and leave-in conditioner adds shine back to lack-lustre locks. But, when styling your strands requires a few extra steps in between, it’s hard to master the mixing and matching of some products.
What should be the sequence when selecting a shine spray or styling mousse ? How important is a heat protectant? Turns out, there's an order of application that can help you maximise the efficacy of these products. With skincare, you apply the lightest product to the heaviest. For haircare, the reverse order holds true.
We asked celebrity hairstylists Yianni Tsapatori and Hiral Bhatia to break down the intricate subject of layering your conditioners, creams and gels while styling your hair. Step one: Shampoo Shampooing may seem like a given, but styling starts in the shower. The key lies in using the correct formulation.
Moisturising, damage repairing, strengthening, colour-safe, thickening—complementing the description on the bottle with your hair can be a confusing endeavour. While external factors like the weather, season and lifestyle changes can alter your haircare needs, Bhatia says the cardinal rule is: “Choosing a shampoo based on your scalp type . All you need is a coin-sized amount to do the job.
Avoid harsh ingredients like parabens, sulphate, and chemicals—natural ingredients go a long way in protecting your hair’.