Shampoo and conditioner may already be included in your hair care routine, but what do you think about a pre-shampoo treatment? If your hair is dry, fragile, or rough, pre-shampoo treatment going to be perfect for you.

Pre-shampoo treatments give your hair protection and moistness, gleam, and maintenance for scalp health depending on your requirements. Discuss with your hairstylist about your hair and scalp-related challenges, and be truthful about your hair’s history. This information assists your hairstylist in choosing the appropriate treatment to help your hair feel healthier and look its best.

What type of hair do I have?

Specific hair types require specific care. To know about your hair type, examine the structure, form, and bounciness of your hair. Hair diameters can be fine, medium, or coarse. Naturally, straight hair can be stronger than some curly hair.

Elasticity can be determined by stretching the strand of hair lightly. The hair has good elasticity if it springs back to its original natural shape. Your hair has weak elasticity and is more likely to be damaged if the hair strand remains stretched or breaks immediately.

Fine hair has a very thin diameter. Each hair strand is so small if you run your fingers down the strand you can barely feel it. Fine hair can easily be damaged and may require extra attention to maintain its health.

Medium hair is a little bit thicker in diameter than fine hair. You’ll feel the hair between your fingers if you run your fingers down the strand. Medium hair can endure heat styling and color treatment but it needs extra conditioning to prevent it from looking dry and dull.

Coarse hair is the largest in diameter. A single hair may feel considerable and is naturally healthy, strong, and flexible. Coarse hair can be colored with stronger chemicals and requires more heat to style, so it can easily become dry and uneven. Pre-shampoo hair treatments help soften the hair strands and restore moisture.

Damaged hair is deprived of moisture and elasticity. Hair damage may be caused by external stressors, such as high or tight ponytail breakage; heat, such as curling irons, hair dryers, or hair straighteners; or chemicals. Hair damage often occurs from all three stressors.

Color Treated hair has its particular requirements, for example, using mild hair products that don’t slip color from the hair. Even if color-treated hair is not entirely damaged, requires proper care for hydration, bounciness, and sheen. Moreover, you can also choose a hair color that is ammonia-free hair color and invulnerable to all these damages.

Healthy or Strong hair may not demand additional conditioning for internal strength but can be beneficial for its hydration and lustre. Hair treatments can help to enhance the overall appearance of the hair.

Repair

When you shampoo, style, dye, or alter your hair’s texture, you may change the internal integrity of your hair strands completely. Even swimming, sunrays, and wind can change your hair internally with time.

Most of the hair requires inner repair. The reparative treatments tend not only to keep the hair strand safe during lightening and chemical services but also perform as an ion trapper and remove damaging lightener remains.

The reparative treatments preserve the strong bonds in the hair strands and repair or strengthen damaged bonds. It also helps to protect the inner bonds that have been enfeebled by chemical facilities and helps to stop further hair breakage.

Refresh

Regular hair product styling, minimum hair washing, or exposure to the elements can produce remaining buildup on the hair. Eliminate residues from of product by gently scrubbing away your hair’s flaws. This is the best idea for those who style often and for swimmers or those exposed to environmental stressors. The buildup of the product makes the hair hefty and appear rough and lifeless. Dirt and dust can leave a layer on the hair shaft that’s hard to get rid of with shampoo.

Similar to body scrub, a hair scrub mask is perfect for removing away dullness. Sugar particles offer a light exfoliate that dissolves away as you use it, and humectants invite moisture to the hair strand.

Condition

For cleansing, shampoo is intended to be focused on the scalp. Be gentle during cleansing, as it can damage hair, even if the shampoo is rinsed out, it can cause tangles. Tangles consequence in hair breakage, especially when the hair is wet.

Protect delicate ends of the hair from shampoo by conditioning them with a keratin conditioner before shampooing. It helps to keep hair smooth and tangle-free to avoid further damage to the ends. Apply deep conditioner on wet hair and leave it on for the recommended time then rinse it off.

Scalp health

A professional scalp brushing treatment, massage with hair oil, and relaxing ways to preserve the scalp’s vitality. The scalp sheds dead skin cells, produces oil, and sweat over time. Even after perfect shampooing, your scalp can produce a buildup sometime. If you feel dry or flaky scalp, discuss with the hairstylist your hair condition and get a professional scalp treatment.

 Note: if you have redness, irritation, or inflammation of the scalp, consult a doctor for treatment.

If you have a naturally dry scalp, before washing your hair apply hair oil to moisturize the scalp. The hair oil ought to be applied directly to the scalp section by section and gently massage to make it absorb into the skin.

Regularly brush your scalp with a soft bristle hair brush to keep your scalp healthy at home. Ask some hairstylist or your local beauty supply store for hair brush recommendations.

Shine

Oils can give incredible shine but are sometimes too weighty on hair. Provide shine without greasiness with pre-shampoo treatments with hair oils. Before you shampoo using hair oil allows it to settle into the porous ends, but the heavy layer is removed when you cleanse. Make your focus of shampoo application on the scalp area and allow the shampoo to go through the ends without rubbing.

Our scalp produces natural oils but it does not evenly distribute to the ends of the hair. Application of hair oil before shampoo hydrates each strand from root to end and you will get shiny hair after washing.

Caring for your hair occasionally involves a little devotion and it’s more than a simple wash-and-go. Now you’re armed with information about your hair type and its requirements, so you can easily select the suitable treatment for your hair and scalp.