Tips for Creating Your Own Personal Hair Care Routine

Hair care is specific to each person. There are so many different colors, textures, thickness, and more when it comes to hair types. It is important to build a hair care routine off of what fits your hair needs most. There is no one size fits all method in hair care. It can even vary for how often you wash it, depending on your hair type. There are many things to consider when creating your own hair care routine. Let’s start with some basics.

Know Yourself 

Developing your hair care routine really depends on your hair type. Jupiter has a quiz that can help you figure out what hair products are perfect for your hair health and needs. There are several hair types to figure out. 

Some basic hair features include:

• Hair thickness: is your hair thick or thin?

• Scalp health: do you have a dry scalp with dandruff?

• Oil: would you describe your hair as oily?

• Texture: is your hair fine and soft or thick and coarse?

• Curl: do you have super curly or very straight hair?

• Health: do you have dry, split ends?

Figuring out the status of your hair and the type is critical in developing a hair care routine. Knowing the answer to these questions will help you know what products to use, how often to wash, and more.

Moisture and Dryness 

Moisturizing your hair and scalp is critical regardless of hair type. You need your scalp and hair to be healthy, and a great way to do that is by using products that secure it’s natural moisture and treat the effects of dry scalp. 

For example, if you have dandruff, you’ll need to use hair products that treat dryness at the source: the scalp. With scrub brushes and scalp masks, your scalp will be treated at the root of the issue which helps promote your overall scalp and hair health. 

Locking in the natural moisture can be done by using products that are made of ingredients that do just that. 

Examples:

• Argan oil: this ingredient locks in moisture and treats dry hair.

• Coconut oil: this is a natural oil that is known for its moisturizing benefits.

• Colloidal oatmeal: this ingredient soothes a dry scalp and helps the natural moisturizing barrier of your scalp to remain intact and active. 

There are many other ingredients that are critical when developing your hair care product line. Search for ingredients that support your needs in order to give you your desired results. 

Shampoo and Conditioner 

Shampoo and conditioner is so important when developing your hair care routine. Having a shampoo and conditioner that works together to help your hair and scalp is critical.

Some key features to look for in shampoo and conditioner:

●  Sulfate free

●  Paraben free

●  Phthalate free

●  Cruelty free

●  Dye free

●  Safe for chemically treated hair

●  Safe for color treated hair

●  Safe for all hair types

●  Natural fragrance

●  Vegan

Finding shampoo and conditioner that is built to keep your hair and the environment healthy is a fantastic attribute to prioritize when developing your hair care solutions. 

When you decide what your hair needs and how often it needs to be washed, use the right combination of your favorite shampoo and conditioner to wash and treat your hair.

Extra Fun Products

There are so many other ways to care for your hair. Try some extra fun products to further promote the health of your scalp and your hair:

• Scalp Mask: exfoliate your scalp with a scalp mask once a week before washing. This exfoliator helps to soothe the irritation from a dry scalp while also removing the excess build up around your hair and on your scalp.

• Scalp Brush: try a scalp brush to get right into the surface of your scalp. Remove the build up with this brush and give your scalp and nice massage.

• Elixirs: an elixir hydrates and treats a dry scalp. It helps with the symptom of irritation, giving your scalp just what it needs to soothe itself.

• Serums: this product acts as a restorative solution to treat your scalp. You leave it on and the active ingredient Zinc Pyrithione treats your scalp’s dryness.

Add these products into your hair care routine to further support your healthy hair and scalp.

Develop Your Routine 

When deciding what hair care routine to create, it is most important to learn what you specifically need. Not all hair and scalps are created equally. Figure out the right methodology and hair products based on your hair type and scalp status. The path to healthier hair starts here!