It has been a long time since I had done an updated haircare routine. Here is my current one.
My Hair: I have severe dandruff issues ( not the big dry flakes on dry scalp), but fine almost invisible ones on oily scalp which is almost itchy to some point. besides, I am prone to flu, so, I 'have to' blow dry every time I wash my hair. Now, there are a few myths to be busted here as well.
Cleansing and conditioning.: I normally try to keep my scalp as clean as possible. I would normally wash my hair with Sunsilk Lusciously thcik and long shampoo. During the warmer seasons, I wash my hair even twice a day depending on how much I sweat. The sweltering heat and the humidity added to the sweat as I noticed, leads
to hairfall and scalp woes. During winter, the dandruff is normally aggravated for evevryone. I have been using the VLCC Rosemary Anti-dandruff shampoo which my family hates. It super cleans the hair and the scalp and doesn't moisturize.
I combat that with the Sunsilk conditioner which I use very sparsely avoiding the roots. I find my hair shiny and bouncy and voluminous and yes, i can do without washing for several days ( more than normal).
Post Bath: I would not dry my soaking wet hair with a blow dryer. I towel-dry it nicely and let it get a bit drier. Then I would rub in some hair serum which are recommended to use before styling or blow-drying. they are not 'heat-protectives' per se, but they do protect the hair to a great extent. I am currently using the Garnier hair serum. Otherwise I use The Body Shop Cotton Seed Curl Boost which is heat-activated.It does not add any kind of extra-softness whatsoever, but I noticed that my hair feel bouncy and shiny.
While Blow-drying: I would blow dry for a while until the hair is more dry. I constantly keep the drier moving and I am careful not to let my hair 'heat up' too much. I am not frying it. Just drying it. I don't dry it completely. Give it sometime to let the heat dissipate and the hair to air dry a bit more. Finally, I would blow-dry again and this time, get all the dampness out.
This entire procedure sounds like a lot of time, but it takes hardly 10 minutes in maximum.
Keep in mind:
Weekly treats: Since I do use leave in products, I feel I do need deep cleansing at times. Washing sometimes with Sunsilk Keratinology Detox Shampoo solves it all. Warning: it leaves the hair completely dry. But, the deep conditioning mask does a wonderful job. Conditioners work better when your hair is clean. And DO NOT overload your hair with conditioners more so, if you have fine hair like me.
Before you do a hair detox, you can further combat the drying effect if you use a good hair oil. For me, the traditional coconut hair oil is a good option. recently , I have been trying on the Himalaya Anti-dandruff oil too. ( review soon)
Result: I used to dread washing my hair in winter. it seemed that my drains had more of my hair than what I had on my head. This year, things seem a lot better. or rather way better.
Bottom Line: Clean scalp is the healthy scalp.
That's all folks. Nothing too fancy. Hope this helps. You can share your routines or favorite hair-products as well.
Note: I am not a hair expert. This post is based entirely on my experience and upon my own opinion.
My Hair: I have severe dandruff issues ( not the big dry flakes on dry scalp), but fine almost invisible ones on oily scalp which is almost itchy to some point. besides, I am prone to flu, so, I 'have to' blow dry every time I wash my hair. Now, there are a few myths to be busted here as well.
Cleansing and conditioning.: I normally try to keep my scalp as clean as possible. I would normally wash my hair with Sunsilk Lusciously thcik and long shampoo. During the warmer seasons, I wash my hair even twice a day depending on how much I sweat. The sweltering heat and the humidity added to the sweat as I noticed, leads
to hairfall and scalp woes. During winter, the dandruff is normally aggravated for evevryone. I have been using the VLCC Rosemary Anti-dandruff shampoo which my family hates. It super cleans the hair and the scalp and doesn't moisturize.
I combat that with the Sunsilk conditioner which I use very sparsely avoiding the roots. I find my hair shiny and bouncy and voluminous and yes, i can do without washing for several days ( more than normal).
Post Bath: I would not dry my soaking wet hair with a blow dryer. I towel-dry it nicely and let it get a bit drier. Then I would rub in some hair serum which are recommended to use before styling or blow-drying. they are not 'heat-protectives' per se, but they do protect the hair to a great extent. I am currently using the Garnier hair serum. Otherwise I use The Body Shop Cotton Seed Curl Boost which is heat-activated.It does not add any kind of extra-softness whatsoever, but I noticed that my hair feel bouncy and shiny.
While Blow-drying: I would blow dry for a while until the hair is more dry. I constantly keep the drier moving and I am careful not to let my hair 'heat up' too much. I am not frying it. Just drying it. I don't dry it completely. Give it sometime to let the heat dissipate and the hair to air dry a bit more. Finally, I would blow-dry again and this time, get all the dampness out.
This entire procedure sounds like a lot of time, but it takes hardly 10 minutes in maximum.
Keep in mind:
- Do not dry the wet hair all at one go.
- Do put on some kind of protective serum/lotion before you blow dry.
- Do not blow dry the scalp. The heat could affect it adversely.
- Do not keep blow drying a section for a long time. Diffuse the heat.
- Blow along shaft of the hair that is towards the tip. It would smoothen the cuticles down, seal in the moisture and make the hair shinier.
- Detox at lest once a week.
Weekly treats: Since I do use leave in products, I feel I do need deep cleansing at times. Washing sometimes with Sunsilk Keratinology Detox Shampoo solves it all. Warning: it leaves the hair completely dry. But, the deep conditioning mask does a wonderful job. Conditioners work better when your hair is clean. And DO NOT overload your hair with conditioners more so, if you have fine hair like me.
Before you do a hair detox, you can further combat the drying effect if you use a good hair oil. For me, the traditional coconut hair oil is a good option. recently , I have been trying on the Himalaya Anti-dandruff oil too. ( review soon)
Result: I used to dread washing my hair in winter. it seemed that my drains had more of my hair than what I had on my head. This year, things seem a lot better. or rather way better.
Bottom Line: Clean scalp is the healthy scalp.
That's all folks. Nothing too fancy. Hope this helps. You can share your routines or favorite hair-products as well.
Note: I am not a hair expert. This post is based entirely on my experience and upon my own opinion.
same here with blow drying. I need to blow dry every time I wash my hair. I really want to try sunsilk's K range. Heard some positive reviews about them. I wish you all the luck with your hair <3. ^_^. Great post.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bharati. Blow-drying is a must for me, not exactly for looking good, but more for health issues.
DeleteMind not to use the shampoo for more than once a week. Else it can be a disaster!
awesome post! I dont blow dry my hair! I fear it will damage it in the long run! I do iron it sometimes.. & use a heat pro spray..
ReplyDeleteBlow drying would not damage your hair at all, if you are doing it the right way that is.
DeleteGood one.:)Absolutely clean scalp is healthy scalp.
ReplyDeletei do not blow dry but i let them dry naturally and i want to use that Garnier fructis serum.
Exactly! I would rather suggest the Matrix Biolage serum Niesha if you are buying a new serum
DeleteLove the post Nivs! I too have similar issues.. TBS ginger antidandruff shampoo and Scalpe lotion works well for me ! I have avoided blow drying all my life.. but here its too cold to live without one !!
ReplyDeleteI had used scalpe a long time ago. After that Onabet which works good as well. But I found the rosemary one keeps the dandruff at bay for a really long time. :)
DeleteOnce you get the trick, it's not as harmful as most people say :P
DeleteI really want to try te Sunsilk keratinology range now! Even i have a similar dandruff problem.. The lady in the parlor calls it dust dandruff.. lol..
ReplyDelete'dust dandruff'!! but quite a befitting name :P You could try the VLCC shampoo. it does wonders for my hair and scalp actually
DeleteI love love this pink bottle.. Its been ages that I am using this pinki.. I tried a lot many in between nothing better than this for my hair
ReplyDeletePinky , I think is really good! I have been using it for the last 2 years and so is my cousin!!
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