Bridal Touches - Hair Caretips

Daily / Regular care Gentle cleansing: Wash and rinse with a sulfate free shampoo suitable for your scalp type (oily, dry, balanced). Do not wash too often—2–4 times a week total is enough for most. Conditioning: Always follow up with conditioner after shampoo to seal in moisture and minimize tangles. Concentrate on mid-lengths and ends. Scalp maintenance: While you are shampooing, give your scalp a massage for 1-2 minutes to improve circulation which could promote growth. Heat protection: Always use a heat protectant on your hair before blow-drying, straightening, or curling. ?? Weekly care Deep conditioning / Hair mask: Once a week (biweekly for fine/oily hair), use a hair mask or deep conditioning treatment. Look for masks that contain oils (argan, coconut, jojoba) or proteins for strength. Clarifying rinse: Once every 2–4 weeks, clarify with a shampoo or an apple cider vinegar rinse to remove product buildup. Scalp maintenance: gently scrub your scalp, or use a chemical exfoliant (with salicylic acid) to remove dead skin cells along with product buildup. Healthy habits Try not utilize excessive heat when styling, when possible air dry or use tools at a low temperature. Do not use excessive chemical treatments. (Try to space out coloring, bleaching, or relaxing to avoid breaking while maximizing shine). Silk/satin pillowcase- this will reduce friction, frizz and breakage. Trim every 8-12 weeks to minimize splitting. Nutrition & hydration: Be sure you're drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy diet that includes adequate amounts of iron, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins (zinc, vitamin D, and biotin). Suggestions for Hair Type Curly hair: Research the LOC (leave in, oil, cream) method for hydration, do not brush dry curls, and use leave-in conditioners. Fine hair: Avoid thick oils that weigh down the hair, use lighter conditioners. If your hair is thick or coarse, use heavy oils and thick butters (mango, shea) to seal in moisture. Oily scalp: Don't use thick conditioners on your roots, and wash your hair more often with a mild shampoo. Dry scalp: Use oils for the scalp (tea tree, jojoba) and use shampoos that have extra hydration