Go from good hair to great hair by adopting these habits

Elevate your hair care routine with these clever tips that work on all types of hair and will make you fall in love with your tresses.

1. Double up on shampoo: For a deeper clean, try double shampooing – the first shampoo removes superficial dirt from the hair, allowing the second shampoo to penetrate deeper to remove sebum and grease.
2. Sleep on silk: Banish bad bedhead situations in the morning by swapping out your cotton or linen pillowcases for silk. The smoother fabric causes less friction when you toss and turn during the night, which means less frizz and breakage and fewer tangles. Unlike cotton, silk is non-absorbent, so it helps your hair retain its moisture content as opposed to absorbing moisture from your hair.
3. Invest in at-home treatments: While you do want to visit the salon regularly with a trim to encourage growth and remove split ends, you don’t want to spend a fortune on weekly treatments…so just do it at home. Give your hair a weekly spa experience without forking out big bucks by choosing at-home treatments and masks to give your locks some love and added nourishment.
4. Be gentle on wet hair: Hair is at its most fragile when it is wet, and can easily break if handled too roughly. If you are guilty of rubbing your wet hair with a towel, stop! The friction can cause serious damage. Rather pat your hair gently or wear an absorbent wrap to absorb excess moisture. You also want to use a wet hair detangling brush to avoid breakage.
5. Spoil your scalp: Paying attention to the skin on your scalp will result in healthier and shinier hair. A healthy scalp regime is two-fold: the scalp requires regular exfoliation to ensure dry and dead skin cells are removed, and regular hydration and nutrients in the form of a mask or treatment.

Ready to give your hair the TLC it deserves? If you’re not sure which products to use for these five steps, take a look at some of our favourites below: 

• Strengthen and nourish your locks with natural proteins and vitamins by trying Mane ‘n Tail Deep Moisturizing Shampoo (R189.95), followed by Mane ‘n Tail Deep Moisturizing Conditioner (R189.95). These products are safe and gentle for all hair types.
• Dry, weak hair will love the ultra creamy OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Strength Hair Mask (R210.00) that helps to detangle while improving inner strength.
• Restore damaged hair with the hydrolised keratin, caffeine and ginseng infused formula in the Marc Anthony Grow Long Restoring Anti-Breakage Mask (R195.00) to help smooth the cuticle and improve the overall look and feel of your hair.
• Give your scalp a natural boost with the Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment (R170.00) containing a 97% natural clinically proven formula that removes dead skin cells, bacteria and excess oils to prevent flakes and restore a clear and healthy scalp.