How to Wash Your Hair the Right Way | Tips for Every Hair Type

Were You Ever Taught How to Wash Your Hair?

Understanding how to properly wash your hair starts with knowing your hair type and the factors that affect it. Not everyone fits neatly into one category, so it's important to explore different methods that might work best for your unique hair.

THICK, COARSE HAIR

If you have thick, coarse hair, your strands crave moisture and smoothing ingredients. Because your hair naturally retains oils better, you can stretch longer between washes. For this hair type, the Protected Cleanse method is ideal.

How to Do the Protected Cleanse:

1. Wet your hair thoroughly in the shower.
2. Apply conditioner FIRST from scalp to roots, then use a wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute the conditioner throughout your hair, focusing underneath the top layer.
3. Squish the conditioner into your hair to ensure even coverage.
4. Now, apply a quarter-sized amount of shampoo into your hands, rub them together, and gently lather it onto your scalp. Concentrate on the roots, not the lengths.
5. Rinse thoroughly, ensuring your hair feels slippery and tangle-free.

This method works with all of our Shampoos + Conditioners but is especially good with the HoneyBlossom + Marshmallow Root option. Marshmallow root helps to soften hair and hold moisture.

MEDIUM WEIGHT TO FINE HAIR

If your hair falls into the medium to fine category, you might benefit from more frequent washes — even daily! The Everyday Cleanse method works best here, keeping your hair looking fresh, bouncy, and full of life.

How to Do the Everyday Cleanse:

1. Wet your hair and pour shampoo into your hands, rubbing them together to create a light lather.
2. Apply the shampoo primarily to your scalp, focusing on the hairline and nape. Rinse and repeat. 
3. Follow with conditioner from scalp to ends, then comb through for even distribution.
4. You can choose how to proceed: lather and rinse, condition and rinse, or repeat both steps based on your hair’s needs.

Over time, many find they need less conditioner as their hair becomes healthier. This method will work with all of our shampoo+conditioner options but is especially good with our LavenderMint + Wild Clover shampoo + conditioner. 

DRY, FLAKY SCALP OR OVER-PROCESSED, DAMAGED HAIR

If you struggle with a dry, flaky scalp or damaged hair from over-processing, a Pre-Shampoo Oil Treatment with our Glossing Drops can be your savior. Seasonal changes (end of summer, middle of winter) can leave your scalp dehydrated, causing flakes, while over-processed hair needs extra protection from further damage or breakage.

How to Do the Pre-Shampoo Oil Treatment:

1. Apply oil to dry hair, massaging it into the scalp and pulling it through the strands.
2. Wrap your hair in a warm towel to allow the oil to deeply penetrate.
3. After about 30 minutes, apply a dollop of shampoo to your hand and rub onto dry hair concentrating on the scalp. Then step into the shower, wet your hair and continue cleansing using your preferred washing method.

*applying shampoo directly to hair without water will help to cut through the oil and lift it rather than diluting and lathering first. Try it!

SCALP ISSUES & DULL HAIR

For those dealing with scalp issues or dull hair, clarifying or chelating can bring back balance and restore shine. The Boosted Cleanse method helps to exfoliate by lowering the Ph, deeply cleanse by removing hard water minerals that have built up on your hair, while closing the cuticle of your hair for extra shine.

How to Do the Boosted Cleanse:

1. Wet your hair in the shower, then mix some powdered Shampoo Booster+Masque with shampoo in your hands.
2. Rub your hands together to create a rich foam and apply it to your scalp.
3. Leave it on while you shower, occasionally massaging your scalp to ensure exfoliation from the gentle citric crystals.
4. Rinse thoroughly, and enjoy the feeling of clean, soft, and shiny hair. You may want to apply a bit of conditioner for extra protection.

Think outside the box and truly listen to your hair. It's telling you exactly what it needs — give it the care it deserves!