Are you frustrated with frizz or not sure what your hair needs are? Experts at Face the Future are here to help. A consistent and targeted haircare routine is a surefire way to boost your hair appearance for glossy locks that exude a radiant shine. Building your own haircare regimen will also help aid hair growth journey and the overall condition of your tresses. There are so many products out there, but your routine doesn’t have to be overwhelming and complicated to gain results.

Hair wash days sometimes feel like a chore, but incorporating a haircare regime that works for your hair type can make the process feel effortless. In this guide, we’ll break down the haircare basics, revealing common hair mistakes and providing advice for life and introduce the latest range of haircare products from our partners at Face the Future.   

Being in touch with your hair and knowing what your hair type is helps you to ensure that you use haircare products that are formulated specifically to cater for your hair. The key hair types are: straight, wavy, curly and coily.

Your hair will also then vary in terms of thickness; some of us naturally have finer hair that is easily weighed down, whereas some (usually those with curly hair) have thick hair that is less easy to manage. A simple way to identify your hair type is to observe the shape of your air-dried hair after washing.

So what are the core haircare products you should always have in your bathroom cupboards? Shampoo and conditioner are a must to keep your hair clean and nourished on a weekly basis. A hair oil or serum is essential for keeping your locks hydrated and to tame any frizz that sometimes can occur.

Other optional products we strongly recommending adding to your routine include a heat protectant spray for when you’re using styling tools to keep your tresses protected from heat damage, and a deep conditioning mask to use once per week to give your hair an additional boost of nourishment and moisture. Remember, always consider your hair type when choosing your haircare essentials to make sure your hair looks and feels its best.   

The number of times you wash your hair weekly will depend on your hair’s density, type and thickness. Generally, thicker hair needs fewer washes and finer hair with less density needs washing more regularly. This is because the sebum spreads faster down the hair shaft due to finer hair being smaller in diameter and lying flatter on the scalp.

You may find that you need to wash your hair every 1-2 days if you’re struggling with oil production and greasy-looking hair. If you find that your hair is tangled after washing, we recommend spraying your hair with a leave-in conditioner, wait for ten minutes, divide your hair into 4 sections and use a wide tooth comb to gently brush through your strands.

Another key area to focus on when you’re building your haircare routine is your scalp. We believe that you should treat your scalp the same way you treat your skin – it deserves the same attention! Looking after your scalp can improve hair appearance and the overall condition of your locks. Invest in a scalp serum or treatment and use once a week.