Act + Acre pre-wash oil is Senior Beauty Editor Lauren Valenti’s favorite. Likewise, I’ve come to really like Ceremonia’s elixir, which is rich in passion fruit oil, castor oil, and aloe vera, to nourish my hair even before shampooing. utilizes abyssin, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and charcoal to detoxify the scalp by removing polluting particles. It promises to soothe oily, itchy, and flaky scalps.
Wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner
“Don’t skimp on your most-used shampoo and conditioner!” Brager emphasizes that sulfate-free products are the way to go. You might reach for the protein-fueled Vegamour duo, but those with severe dryness should consider these products from Briogeo and Alterna for a return to softness, shine, and hydration. Colored or chemically treated hair, on the other hand, can benefit from Davines’ Nounou collection to revive treated strands with ease.
use a heat protectant
“Heat protectants work wonders in protecting your hair from heat damage because they provide a coating that prevents your hair from easily burning from excessive heat,” explains Caspara, but first A good rule of thumb is to air dry or finger dry. Remove most of the moisture before reaching for hot tools. Bragger recommends Rodan + Fields oils as a must-have before embarking on a red carpet style, as they not only protect your hair, but they also moisturize and shine. Before you go, make sure your precious strands are properly protected from the elements with heat protectants from Oribe, Mizani, and Pureology.
Decrease hot tool temperature
Even with heat protectants, Brager recommends completely cooling down hot tools. Dyson’s favorite Blow Her dryer is designed to protect hair from damage despite its short drying time, but try a lower-than-usual temperature setting. You can never be too careful! Brager is a fan of his Smooth ID tool on the T3, which lets you personalize heat settings to suit your hair type.
Carefully handle and style wet hair
“Wet hair is very brittle. Handle wet hair with care,” Brager says, encouraging the use of a wide-toothed comb or a damp brush. The trick is to let the hair air dry as much as possible before working towards and styling it. “Choose a boar bristle brush or a brush with a mixture of plastic and boar bristles,” says Hill. “Avoid metal brushes that can damage hair fibers and scalp.”
Examination of adhesive treatment
Bond-building hair products have been all the rage in recent years, and for good reason. It can improve hair quality later on, but it cannot reverse split ends and breakage in severely damaged hair.The options by Olaplex and K18 are two of the most talked about formulas on the market. But Living Proof and Bumble and Bumble promise to strengthen hair and resist future damage.
Get regular trimming
“The only way to correct severe thermal or chemical damage is to trim the dead ends frequently to allow healthier hair to grow without suffering lingering damage,” says Caspara. Serious damage aside, Brager says regular trimming can prevent split ends from fraying and breaking.
Use dry shampoo between shampoos
Once the hairstyle is complete, you want to extend the life of the style for as long as possible. “Skip wash days and use a clean, dry shampoo between washes to give her hair a rest,” says Bragger, who prefers Rodan + Fields’ Dry Her Shampoo. This shampoo reduces oil, adds volume to roots, and soothes her scalp during a wash with her chamomile extract. Thanks to the balancing and soothing properties of oat milk, Klorane’s formula is also soothing.
embrace natural textures
To maintain your style, embracing your natural hair can help. It’s very trendy for spring and summer,” says Brager. Revive those curls from a few days ago with Vernon François Nourishing Water fortified with.
protect your hair while you sleep
Another way to extend your style? Protect your skin while you sleep with satin and silk pillowcases, scarves and bonnets. “Creating a unique sleeping style that allows oxygen to flow through your hair to your scalp, keeping the back of your head from getting tangled and tangled while you sleep,” Hill explains, adding twists, pin curls, and big hair. Mention braids, or pineapplemethods as an excellent sleep style.
