Expert Tips To Improve Your Wash Day Routine

Wash, rinse, repeat. When’s the last time you took a deeper look at the way you wash your hair? If your hairstyle has been falling flat or you’re simply looking for a way to re-energize your routine, we’ve got a few tips that will help you improve your wash day routine.

A bad hair day, a greasy patch, colour that looks less lively — these are all predictors that your wash day could use a revamp. From your method to the products you use, switching up your hair washing technique can work wonders for your style.

First things first, start your wash day by checking in with your scalp. This is where the health of your hair stems from, making scalp care an important part of any routine. There are a few ways to jumpstart your scalp care routine — choose from dedicated regimens like SCALP.SPA or add a detoxifying formula like MAXI.WASH to your weekly regimen. There are benefits to both!

SCALP.SPA includes a dedicated range of products to choose from, including a SCRUB, TREATMENT, WASH and SERUM that can exfoliate, soothe, and moisturise your scalp. By focusing on the scalp you can improve its balance and the overall health of your strands and scalp.

If you’re looking for a reset, utilising a great detox shampoo like MAXI.WASH will clarify your scalp and strands, ridding them of product or mineral buildup while encouraging healthy, manageable hair. Plus, with a good detox, your scalp and hair are able to receive the benefits of any formula you use after.

The secret is out, a second wash seriously alters your entire style. Whether it's been a few days since your last wash or you simply want to add more volume to your style, washing your hair twice is a must. To avoid overwashing or drying your roots, concentrate the formula at the roots and allow the formula to flow down your mid lengths and ends instead of applying more product to your entire head. This will ensure a great wash without drying your strands. 

For best results, choose a shampoo and conditioner that’s dedicated to your hair type and the style you want to achieve. Still haven’t found your match? Take a peek at how to start a Hair Cycling routine or try the Product Matchmaker Quiz to find product pairs that work for your hair type and style!

After your shampoo and conditioner, use a TEXTURE.COMB to brush through tangles. As a rule of thumb, always use a comb on wet hair and a brush on dry hair to avoid breakage. Then, apply a leave-in conditioner dedicated to your hair type and style. For example, if you have colour-treated hair, consider EVERLASTING.COLOUR LEAVE-IN, or if tangles are a serious issue, try UN.TANGLED to strengthen and restore your locks while protecting against heat damage.

After cleansing, conditioning and applying a leave-in, it's time to apply a product targeted toward your style. For best results, choose a product that enhances your finished style while also improving the health of your hair. If you’re air drying, apply a layer of KILLER.TWIRLS and let it work its magic. On days when you’re blow-drying, layer one of the EVER’s over HEATED.DEFENSE.

Once you’ve created the style you’re after, applying a finishing product is key to extending the longevity of your style. While styling aids like the EVER’s will increase memory hold and protect against humidity, it’s a great idea to add a hairspray like SESSION.SPRAY or refreshing texturising spray like DOO.OVER to create hold, lift and enhance the movement of your style. *This step can also be used on day two to refresh your style.