Customized Hair Care Routine & Products
There is no doubt that hair is one of the most fundamental features in your appearance. When your hair looks its best, most people feel better. Unfortunately, there are many reasons that contribute to dry, damaged, dull, unmanageable or other troublesome conditions. And, making your hair look its best is determined by the effectiveness of your daily hair care routine, and the products you use to care for it.
Whether the strands on your head are straight, wavy, curly or coiled, each type requires a specific hair care routine to ensure its optimum health. Characteristics like texture, density, porosity and how thin, thick, kinky, curly, straight or coily should all be considered when determining how to treat it and which products to use. Different types of care are needed whether your hair is colored or bleached, and whether its condition is dry, damaged, oily, brittle, thinning, frizzy, unmanageable, has split ends, a flaky scalp and more. And the proper care has to consider if you want to curl your hair, straighten it, tie it up, wear it natural, or use heat tools.
There are also spot treatments for particular areas that are bothering you that will help remedy them. For example, if you’re fed up with how frizzy your hair is, you can use a protein treatment. If your scalp is feeling extra dry, you can apply a super nourishing product designed for that. There are effective treatments for some type of hair loss, split ends, chemical damage, frizzy, easily broken hair, heat damage, sun damage and more.
Once you become an AchieveBeauty member and we know your hair concerns we will make appropriate recommendations to address your concerns.
Hair Routine & Product Overview
Washing
Cleansing is a balance between removing dead skin and product residue without stripping the hair of its natural oils. Without a good wash, hair oil will build up, and so will dead skin, leaving unwanted oiliness. If you’re an avid swimmer, you don’t want to leave chlorine on your hair, or if your house has hard water additional products are needed. At the same time, over-washing can be damaging to your hair, depending on your hair type and especially if it is bleached, colored, has been chemically treated or is dry or porous. When you wash your hair every day it strips away the natural oils and proteins that you need to keep your hair and scalp healthy.
Dark hair, or colored hair should not be washed too frequently because that will cause it to lose its pigments and result in a faded mousey color. If you want to shower more frequently use a shower cap.
African American and Caribbean hair may become very dry because of its unique texture, which also makes it very fragile. It is normally recommended that this type of hair only be washed once a week or every other week.
Thin hair and oily hair may require washing on a daily basis.
Normal hair that’s not dry or oily, can normally be washed whenever you feel like it’s needed.
Moisturizing Shampoo is gentler on hair, without harsh ingredients, making it a best choice for even the most sensitive scalp. It does not strip hair and scalp of natural oils, so your hair remains stronger and healthier with better moisture retention and less breakage. The best moisturizing shampoos don’t have ammonium or sodium lauryl sulfates, and will not leave your hair feeling tangled, stripped, or squeaky clean. Instead, they are just gentle cleansers that leave your hair feeling detangled and soft.
Clarifying Shampoo is a shampoo on steroids – It cuts through product buildup and oils to leave your hair super-clean. People that use several hair products that leave residue, i.e. hairsprays, hair gels, and texturizers, may need to use a clarifying shampoo once a month. A clarifying shampoo will strip your hair of the product build-up and works on a deeper level to remove any stubborn mineral deposits on the hair.
Chelating Shampoo is specifically designed to remove heavy buildup for people that have hard water in their house, or swim a lot in a pool water with chemicals. Chelating shampoos have ingredients that attach to the impurities, minerals, and toxins that are then rinsed away.
Hair Mist
Conditioning
Conditioners have a myriad of benefits. The main one is moisturizing, but others include detangling,
shininess, and frizz reduction. There are three types of conditioners to be used at different times. Each
should be applied after you rinse out your shampoo.
Traditional Conditioner should be applied every time you shower and rinse out the shampoo. It works to repair the damage done by hot tools, chemicals, and wear-and-tear that your hair experiences on a daily basis. Apply it concentrating on the ends of your hair and rinse out with cold water because that will close the hair cuticles.
Deep Conditioner should be applied 2-4 times a month, after you rinse out your shampoo, instead of using a traditional conditioner. If your hair is severely damaged or dry, you should use a deep conditioner once a week.
Leave-In Conditioner is normally applied after you shampoo and towel dry your hair and before you style. There is a cream variety that is best for thick, long, or curly hair, as it weighs down the strands a bit. A spray leave in conditioner is best for thin or straight hair. Both types provide extra moisture as well as help with detangling. Leave-In conditioners do not need to be rinsed out.
Hair Mask
A hair mask is a deep conditioning treatment that helps to heal damaged hair, and frizz that often results from it. It contains rich ingredients such as natural oils and lipids, in heavier concentrations than normal conditioners. You should apply it once a week before your normal washing and conditioning.
Treatments
Scalp treatment. An exfoliating scalp treatment can unclog follicles, stimulate circulation for growth, and calm issues like itchiness. Can use once or twice a month.
Protein treatment. Frizzy or broken hair may need an extra dose of protein. These monthly treatments fill in gaps in the cuticle, strengthening and smoothing strands.
Targeted mask. Often infused with nourishing ingredients, hair masks tend to be left on for several minutes to deeply replenish hair and remedy dryness, split ends, or frizz.
Moisturize and Seal
To add further hydration to the hair, you may want to embark on a two-step process known as moisturize and seal. This can be particularly useful for kinky or coily hair that tends to be dry. The aim is to seal in moisture, not to lock in dryness, using a hydrating product and sealing oil.
Detangle
Part of washing and conditioning is detangling. Your hair products work much better and deliver more even results when they reach all of your strands.
After your hair is freshly washed and conditioned, you can use a wide tooth comb or a detangling brush with thin flexible bristles specifically designed for your hair type (straight, fine, thick wavy or curly). Whichever you choose to detangle with, be sure to remove any tangles gently. Dry, coarse, or tightly curled and coiled hair should use wet detangling only with a slippery conditioner. For severe tangling, use your fingers to detangle with coconut oil before wet detangling with conditioner.
Serum. A richer way of managing those knots, is a detangling serum that can further condition hair and make it softer so combs seamlessly work their way through.
Heat Protectant
Heat protectant is a product that reduces damage to your hair when used before heat styling. It’s often a spray, cream, or serum that you leave in your hair (damp or dry). It causes the hair to heat up gently rather than suddenly, which causes less damage. Keep in mind that heat protectants only reduce the amount of damage caused by heat styling. They can’t completely protect your hair.
Apply Hair Styling Products
Everyone styles their hair, whether they’re elaborate updos, professional looking hairdos for work, or casual wash-and-wear looks. Styling is required daily and should be done as gently as possible. Styling comes down to a personal preference. There are many different products you can use to foster different styles like creams, serums, sprays, and more each of which do different things.
Achieve Beauty Members receive a personal Hair Care Routine with recommended specific styling products for your hair type. A general overview of the different types of styling products is presented below:
Hair Gel is used to stiffen hair into a particular hairstyle. The end result is similar to, but stronger than, using hair spray. Hair gel is most commonly used in the hairstyling for men, but it is not gender specific.
Hair Wax is a thick hair styling product that helps hold hair in place. Unlike products such as hair gel, which leave the hair hard in texture, hair wax leaves hair pliable.
Hair Mousse is a product added to hair for extra volume and shine. It is most commonly produced as a cream but can also be found as a spray. Hair mousse adds volume without causing clumps or buildup. It is a lighter alternative to hair gel. Mousse may also be used to add definition to curls, or to add texture to hair.
Pomade is an oil based or water based product designed for slick and tight hairstyles. Unlike hair spray
Hair Sprays
Hairspray is a solution you spray onto hair to hold it in place and protect it from humidity and wind. The hairsprays we recommend are based on what you have told us about your hair, and are one of the following:
Everyday Basic Spray holds your hair in place with no extra features.
Finishing Spray is a spray meant to be the last thing you put on your hair before walking out the door. It’s designed to hold your style in place for the rest of the day, but is typically pretty heavy.
Shaping Spray can be used while styling your hair, or even after styling, to hold the style in place. An advantage to using shaping spray is that your hair will be able to move freely and have natural bounce, while still holding the style in place.
Shine Spray adds shine to your finished hairstyle.
Volumizing Spray holds you hair in place but also makes your hair appear to be thicker and fuller.
Working Hairspray allows maximum movement of the hair. Plus, you’ll be able to tease and texturize your hair after applying it.
What to Expect
You’re not going to notice dramatic results overnight – although the effects of masks and certain styling products can be immediately noticeable. It takes time for your hair to get used to new products. In some cases, this may be a week or longer. And dry or damaged hair may take at least a month to reap the benefits. Hair grows in bundles, and these bundles start again every 7 years or so. As you age, less strands appear resulting in thinning, weaker hair.
Hormones can also alter hair. During pregnancy, rising estrogen levels can slow down hair shedding, resulting in thicker-seeming, shiny hair. When these hormone levels drop, hair loss can occur. Menopause is also often linked to hair issues.
You may also need to change up your routine during different seasons of the year. When the winter months hit, many need to opt for products with extra hydrating properties. Thicker creams are also favored. But in the warmer summer season, you may want to choose more lightweight formulas to help hair stay bouncy in the face of humidity.
If you notice these changes and let us know, we can help you by modifying your routine and products to keep your hair looking healthy.
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