How To Craft The PERFECT Hair Routine

We all want our haircare routine to bring out the best in our strands—whether it’s enhancing tight curls, smoothing split ends, or healing damage from your blonde era. The challenge is that the ideal routine looks different for everyone! Finding your perfect-fit products can be tricky, but we're here to help! Keep reading for tips and tricks to build a routine that caters to your unique needs and helps you love every hair day.

How to Pick a Shampoo

Your scalp type plays a crucial role in determining the right shampoo for you. Whether you have a dry, oily, or normal scalp, there's a perfect shampoo to address your specific needs. 

Shampoo for a Dry Scalp: If dandruff, tightness, and itchiness are common issues, hydration is key. Look for shampoos with moisturizing ingredients to soothe and hydrate your scalp, providing much-needed relief from dryness and flakiness.

*Important* If you are suffering dandruff, use a product specified for dandurff. However, if you just have a dry scalp, using dandruff specified products will not help as you need something tailored for only dry scalp. There's not really many shampoos specified for a dry scalp, but using the product s listed blow followed up by a nourishing shampoo will help!   

If dandruff is severe I would suggest consulting witha trichologist or dermatologist in your local area. Here are some product recommendations to start off with:

Dandruff

Truss Therapy Shampoo 

Truss Therapy Shampoo is indicated for dandruff and hair loss control. Promotes treatment of the scalp, hair loss and dandruff control and prevention. Gently cleanses and refreshes.

What It Does

• Scurf Control: antifungal agent that acts on the scalp, controlling dandruff.
• Nano Repair: micro-particles that are deposited on hair with high amounts of Amino Acid charges (positive), creating a protective layer promoting frizz reduction, color protection, shine, soft touch and intense conditioning.
• Cool Ice Menthol: essential Oil extracted from the mint, provides a refreshing sensation.

Vegetal Complex:

• Cinchona: stimulating, revitalizing and toning. Recommended against hair loss.
• Capsicum: hair tonic and antiseptic. Stimulates and restores the hair bulb.
• Pollen: especially rich in Vitamins A and E, Protein and growth hormone.
• Arnica: stimulating and healing.

How To Use

• Apply product, massage gently.
• Allow product to act for 2 minutes.
• Rinse.
• Repeat.

Dry Scalp

Malibu Scalp Therapy

• SOOTHE DRY SCALP: With this progressive solution that delivers immediate relief with a freshly activated antioxidant complex that even provides dual-action defense against environmental triggers to help prevent future irritation.
• WHAT IT DOES: Promotes a healthy scalp by massage that improves blood flow to scalp layers. Helps improve the appearance of symptoms associated with dandruff, eczema and psoriasis.
• BENEFITS: Gentle, wellness alternative to prevent flaky, itchy, irritated, dry scalp; soothes and calms scalp.
• YOU NEED TO KNOW: Infused with a B vitamin complex plus biotin for intensely therapeutic results.
• WHY YOU NEED IT: The first-ever 100% vegan crystallized flake fighter infused with a one-of-a-kind blend of soothing botanicals and essential oils, safe for lifestyle use, unlike many traditional scalp products.

Ouidad Bye-Bye Dry Soothing Moisturizing Serum

Give your scalp the TLC it deserves with this ultra-moisturizing serum that soothes, rebalances and restores. The lightweight formula is infused with ingredients like aloe, hyaluronic acid, and cotton seed extract that help soothe while infusing essential moisture and nutrients back into the scalp, helping to reduce dryness, irritation and flaking. Amino acid-rich plant collagen and our proprietary botanical moisturizing complex (geranium oil, dandelion, elder flower, hibiscus flower, and marigold extract) deeply hydrate and form a protective barrier to keep moisture locked in so curls stay smooth, supple, and frizz-free. Eco-safe microbeads infused with concentrated doses of vitamins A, C and E (pink bead) and abyssinian oil (white bead) instantly dissolve, delivering a burst of nutrients that moisturize and rejuvenate the scalp and strands.

Shampoo for an Oily Scalp: For those battling greasy roots just a couple of days after washing, a detoxifying shampoo is essential. Shampoos that absorb excess oil and gently exfoliate the scalp can help keep it feeling fresher for longer. A great shampoo option for an oily scalp is Milkshake Normal Blend Shampoo

Shampoo for a Normal Scalp: If your scalp is problem-free, you’re one of the lucky ones! Opt for a nourishing shampoo to maintain a healthy balance and keep your hair looking vibrant. a great daily and healthy option for normal hair and scalp types is the Lakme Teknia Organic Balancing Shampoo

How to Pick a Conditioner

Shampoo addresses the needs of your scalp, while conditioner cares for your ends. Mixing and matching to create a custom combo could change your hair game for the better. Here’s how to find the right conditioner for your specific hair concerns:

Conditioner for Damaged Ends: For ends that have taken a beating from chemical treatments, heat styling, and everyday stressors, look for a conditioner that strengthens and repairs. Ingredients that help bring brittle hair back from its breaking point, reducing breakage and making hair stronger, are ideal. 

One of our top picks is the IGK Pay Day Conditioner

Conditioner for Dry Ends: Dry ends are a common concern. To lock in moisture, choose a conditioner infused with hydrating ingredients that promote moisture retention and boost hydration. My personal favorite conditioner is the Shibui Ultra Hydrating Conditioner

Conditioner for Frizzy Ends: To keep frizz at bay, especially in humid conditions, opt for a smoothing conditioner. Look for formulas that provide humidity protection and leave your hair smooth and shiny. A hydrating conditione can help foor normal hair types with slight frizz, but more unruly, corase, and very frizzy hair,  my go to is the SudzzFX Taming Conditioner 

How to Pick a Hair Mask

Sometimes, your hair needs more intensive care than a conditioner can provide. Whether your ends are fried, your blonde is brassy, or your hair feels dull, there's a hair mask for every concern. Check our my blog on which hair mask is right for you. You can find it here.  

How to Pick a Styling Product

Whether you prefer your hair tight or tousled, sleek or curly, your styling goals will help you select the right product. You can find my top picks for various styles here.

Building Your Routine

Quick recap: your scalp type determines your shampoo choice, the state of your ends guides your conditioner selection, your hair concerns help you pick the right mask, and your styling goals point you to the best styling products. With these tips and the right products, you’ll have a haircare routine that keeps your hair looking its best all year round.