Beauty magazines, TV shows, conversations between friends... We hear a lot about hair routines. But what is a good hair routine? The one that really does our hair good in the long term? We tell you all about it.
Daily brushing: the star ritual of your hair routine
Optimal brushing requires quality hairbrush . But that's not all. It's essential to adopt the right gestures to enjoy all its benefits.
Detangling, the first step in brushing
To effectively detangle your hair without damaging it, always start with the ends and gradually work your way up to the roots. This reduces tension on knots and prevents breakage.
For gentle, efficient detangling, Altesse Studio has designed detangling hair brushes made from biosourced nylon. What's more? They're also ideal for applying your hair care products, for optimal product distribution.
Care brushing with a boar bristles
Once your hair is properly detangled, you can move on to brushing.
How do we do it? First, with a brush made from boar bristles premium, like the Altesse Studio care hairbrushes, made from boar bristles 1st recut in our workshops in France. Then, by adopting the mythical 100 strokes in 4 steps.
- Head forward: 25 brush strokes from the nape of the neck to the ends of the hair.
- Head on the left: 25 brush strokes from right ear to left ear.
- Head on the right: 25 brush strokes from left ear to right ear.
- Head straight back: last 25 brush strokes from front to back of skull.
Don't forget: the 100 brush strokes should be included twice a day in your hair routine. In the morning to protect and nourish hair for the day, and in the evening to cleanse and purify the scalp for the night.
The benefits of brushing
- Eliminates impurities accumulated throughout the day: dust, pollen, pollution and dead cells.
- Protects and nourishes hair: the fibrous structure of boar bristles holds natural oils in place, distributing it from roots to ends.
- Cleanses the scalp: the scalp is better oxygenated and blood circulation stimulated.
The essential hair transition
Often dreaded, it is nonetheless highly beneficial for rebalancing your scalp and restoring healthy, supple, shiny hair over the long term. Once this transition period is over, it's important to maintain your daily routine, although you'll only need 40 brush strokes for your care brushings.
In concrete terms, you'll need to wait until the natural natural oils secreted by your scalp has been distributed throughout your lengths by brushing. Your hair will be greasy for a while (1 to 2 months depending on the length of your hair). Above all, be patient and don't give in to the temptation of systematic shampooing!
The right shampoo for a perfect hair routine
Once the transition period is over, your hair routine will no longer rhyme with frequent shampooing. In fact, 2 times a week is a good rhythm for washing your hair. To shampoo properly, focus on the roots and the next few centimetres to avoid stripping the lengths. You can shampoo the lengths a second time after a swim in the sea, or when you return from the pool, for example. Finally, rinse with plenty of warm water, reserving a final spray of cold water to tighten the scales and leave hair shiny!
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Altesse Studio 's advice: for optimum respect for your hair and scalp, avoid sulfates and opt for a gentle, natural shampoo. |
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