CLEANSE
The first step in any haircare routine is to cleanse. Just like you cleanse your skin every evening, your hair also benefits from a cleanse – perhaps not daily, depending on how dry your hair and scalp is and how many products you use which can cause build-up.
Washing your hair will leave your hair and scalp feeling clean, removing any products, grease, dirt and dead skin cells which might have built up.
Cleansing tips:
- Opt for a gentle, sulfate-free moisturizing shampoo, which is better for your hair and scalp health in the long run. Here’s why.
- Use your fingertips on your scalp to create a lather, rather than using your fingernails.
- Don’t wash your hair too often, as this may strip the hair of its natural oils and disturb your scalp microbiome. Washing your hair every 3 to 4 days using a moisturizing shampoo is recommended.
- Wash and rinse with lukewarm or cold water, as hot water can damage your hair.