Cover photo and hair by Liz Taillie
As we all settle into the new status quo of social distancing, telecommuting, and embracing (if possible) the athleisure life, the question of how to style one’s hair, if one should at all, has been at the forefront of our minds. Despite all things in life being put on hold, our hair will continue to grow and requires a little bit of our attention. It’s stubborn like that * wink *, but in all honesty experimenting with your hair is a great way to unwind, meditate, and get creative during these strange times.
We’re here to offer up a styling routine to help extend the shelf life of your hair between shampoos! It’s never been great to over wash one’s hair. The natural oils from the scalp help hair grow strong, increase its shine, and keep it from drying out. That’s why there’s no guilt in skipping out on a shampoo, especially when we’re all tucked away in our homes. Here’s a loose guide on how to make your shampoos last longer:
Day 1: Wash & Blowdry
The initial wash and blow dry is the foundation for setting your hair up for success between shampoos! The amount of product you need to use on day one will depend on your hair type and what you have available for products at home. If you need product replenishing, visit us here. It’s great to use a heat protectant and a style-prep smoothing product for the blow dry to help smooth the follicles, reduce frizz, and finish with shine. Once again, we’re setting the foundation for five days! For curly hair, Aveda’s be curly, style-prep treatment will help define your curls whether you prefer a diffuser or to air-dry!
Day 2: Lightly Style
On the second day you can relish in the effort you put in the day before (blowouts are a lot of work, especially in these times)! If you have thinner hair, your may already notice some grease. Resist the urge to reach for the dry shampoo. Instead, use a blowdryer to reactivate some volume. We suggest for curly hair folks to use a small curling iron around the crown of your hairline and the face-framing curls just to give some extra definition, if you so choose!
Day 3: Style It Up
This is the day when heat styling is your best friend. The oils that have built up in your hair will act as an extra protectant against the heat tools, but we always advise to use a heat protectant whenever possible. If you have curly hair and want to brush it out for a more retro, old-school glam look that’s also a great option!
Day 4: Dry Shampoo
Yes! Finally on day four it’s time to wield the power of dry shampoo. Dry shampoo is no substitute for a true hair washing, but it absorb the oils at the scalp to help us get through another day. For curly hair, oils don’t disperse as easily from the scalp downward so you want to apply the dry shampoo at the scalp but also use a moisturizing serum or oil on the ends of your hair, too, as they likely will be dry. As far as styling goes, rock the heat styling you did the day before.
Day 5: It’s Time For An Updo
If you’ve made it this far, congrats! It’s time to play around with the natural fluff and shine of your hair and make it one more day. We always love a topknot, braid, or a twisted chignon!
Day 6: Wash It Out & Repeat ♡
