Growing out your hair can be an exciting and transformative journey, but it’s not without its challenges. Patience, dedication, and the right care practices are key to ensuring your hair remains healthy and vibrant as it grows. Whether your goal is long, flowing locks or just adding a bit of extra length, taking a strategic approach to hair care can make all the difference. From understanding your hair type to adopting a consistent routine, every step matters. In this guide, we’ll explore step by step methods and the best tips and tricks to care for your hair so that you can achieve longer and healthier hair.
Hair Care Routine Steps For Healthy Hair
Every basic haircare routine contains some important steps: cleansing, conditioning, moisturising, detangling, styling and treatment. The frequency of these steps will depend on your hair type, lifestyle and preferences. Let’s cover the basics:
Step 1: 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 moisturising shampoo like Root2tip’s Stimulate And Cleanse SLS Free Shampoo, which is better for your hair and scalp health in the long run.
· 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 moisturising shampoo is recommended.
· Wash and rinse with lukewarm or cold water, as hot water can damage your hair.
Step 2: Condition & nourish
The next essential step in your washing routine is to condition. Conditioning your hair helps to detangle, seal the cuticles and provide moisture. It replenishes the moisture that your shampoo may have removed, and it will help remove any knots or tangles that were caused by massaging your shampoo onto your hair and scalp.
Conditioning tips:
· Apply conditioner on wet hair. Squeeze out excess water, apply to the lengths of your hair and leave on for 1-2 minutes before rinsing with cool water.
· Use a wide toothed comb to gently comb through your hair after applying conditioner to evenly distribute the product.
· Opt for a lightweight, silicone-free conditioner like our Comb Out Conditioner, which won’t weigh your hair down.
Step 3: Detangle
Detangling your hair will help eliminate knots and minimize breakage. One product that can smoothen the detangling process is a leave-in conditioner, like our Honey Rain Juice Leave-In Conditioner. This will help smooth your locks, preparing them for detangling with a brush or wide-tooth comb. You can also opt for a hair oil or serum before detangling.
The Honey Rain Juice Leave-In Conditioner can be applied to both dry or towel-dried hair. Spray the product from an arm’s length distance onto the mid-lengths of your hair down to the ends, combing through to ensure it is evenly dispersed.
Detangling tips:
· Detangling starts in the shower! After applying conditioner, gently comb through the lengths of your hair with your fingertips to eliminate any big knots.
· Always start brushing or combing through the lower portion of your hair, working your way up to the roots.
Step 4: Protect, prime & style
Always make sure you prep your hair before using heated tools such as a blow dryer, curling tool or straightener. This will not only protect your hair from breakage but also enhance styling results and ensure that your hairstyle lasts!
Use a lightweight styling cream, like the Root2tip’s 3 in 1 Cloud Cream, to prepare your hair for your styling routine. Not only will it help prevent frizz, but it also reduces drying time, enhances hair texture and ensures optimal workable hold while using heated styling tools.
Protect, prime & styling tips:
· Never use heated styling tools like a curling iron or straightener on wet or damp hair. After applying a heat protectant, let your hair air dry for a couple of minutes before applying heat.
· When using a primer, apply a pea-sized amount – a little goes a long way!
· If you want to further enhance your hair texture after styling, consider using a texture spray as a last step in your styling routine.
Step 5: Moisturise
After styling your hair or letting it air dry, you might want to add back in a little moisture. Also on days where you’re not washing your hair, your strands may benefit from a moisture boost. This is where hair oil comes in, our favourite multitasker! Hair oils are also great for controlling frizz and preventing dryness.
Our Grow It Long Serum, which helps to attract and retain moisture. With regular usage, your hair will become softer, stronger and healthier overall. You can apply it on damp hair, dry hair, in the morning or before going to bed.
Moisture tips:
· When it comes to hair oil, a little goes a long way. We recommend 1-2 drops for fine hair, 2-3 for medium hair and 3-4 for thick hair.
· Before applying the hair oil to your hair, warm up the product between your palms and fingers. Then, apply the product using your fingers in combing motions to distribute the product evenly.
· You can also use a leave-in conditioner in between washes to give your hair that much-needed moisture boost.
Step 6: Treatment
There are three types of treatments which you can add to your weekly routine to give your hair some extra TLC: a mask treatment, oil treatment or a scalp treatment. Regular hair treatments will help tackle specific hair concerns such as damage, dryness and an oily, flaky or dry scalp, and improve the overall appearance and health of your hair.
Mask Treatment: Apply a generous amount of the Triple Protein Hair Mask to damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends. Leave on for 5-7 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with cool water.
Scalp Treatment: Apply Grow It Scalp Serum directly onto scalp. Gently massage in with fingertips for 5 minutes to distribute and allow the active ingredients to absorb.
Oil Treatment: Section your hair into 2 sections, apply our Root Engerizer Oil and fully coat hair. Braid hair and let it absorb for a few hours or overnight.
5 Hair Care Routine Tips For Healthy Hair
Next to your basic routine, here are some extra tips on things you can do to improve the health of your hair:
1. Mind the water temperature: wash and rinse your hair with lukewarm or preferably cold water. Washing your hair with hot water can dehydrate the scalp and strip your hair of its natural oils, which can lead to dryness and breakage.
2. Get regular trims: Get a haircut every 6 to 8 weeks to reduce breakage and split ends.
3. Assess your diet: You can also improve your hair from the inside out by eating the right foods. A diet rich in essential nutrients, such as protein, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin A, B12, C and E, vitamin D and zinc will support the health and growth of your scalp and hair.
4. Massage your scalp: Give your scalp regular scalp massages to promote blood circulation and refresh your roots. Combine with a scalp treatment to give your scalp a nutrient boost. This will be especially beneficial if you suffer from a dry scalp.
5. Limit the use of heat tools: We all know that heat tools can damage your hair, no matter how much heat protectant you use. If you do use heated styling tools, opt for a tool with a range temperature settings, so you can style your hair at lower temperatures.
Conclusion
Growing out and maintaining healthy hair is not just about waiting for length; it’s about nurturing your strands and scalp with the care they deserve. By following a consistent routine tailored to your hair type and incorporating the right products, you can protect your hair from damage, promote growth, and enjoy stronger, shinier locks.
Remember, patience and consistency are key—hair growth doesn’t happen overnight, but with time and effort, the results will speak for themselves. Embrace your journey, celebrate the progress, and enjoy the confidence that comes with healthy, beautiful hair! Visit www.root2tip.com for variety of hair care products.