There's always two sides to a coin.
One might say having thick voluminous hair
is an absolute blessing.
But that comes with a whole array of concerns ranging
from washing drying, styling and even maintaining it.
Hi I'm Saachi and today I decided to share my thick
haircare routine with you guys to help you tackle your
beautiful manes with ease. So lets begin.
Cleansing is one of the most crucial parts of my hair routine.
My job constantly exposes my hair to heat or to styling
products and paired with our humidity my scalp tends to
get extremely oily in just a couple of days
so I like to do things a little differently.
I prefer washing my hair at night which gives
me enough time to air dry it and also saves
me a few minutes in the morning before work.
But remember its important not to sleep with
soaking wet hair.
I wait for at least a few hours until my hair is about
80% dry before I hit the bed.
Dryness is one of the major concerns for my hair since I
started getting it coloured a few years ago.
So I start by cleansing with the Herbal essence bio
renew argan oil shampoo.
This shampoo is PH balanced which means its safe for
colour treated hair and its antioxidant properties help in
cleansing my hair gently without making it too dry.
Argan oil in any hair care product is also
going to give your hair a dose of nourishment.
I simply take a large dollop of this product
on to my hand and massage it gently into my
wet scalp to get rid of any accumulated oil
or dirt after which I rinse my hair thoroughly.
Now the key to getting tangle free and soft
locks lies in the right method of conditioning
no matter what your hair type may be.
I'm a big believer in using products that hydrate
my hair and help it retain its moisture and
so I use them in my haircare routine like
the OGX argan oil conditioner thats extremely
nourishing and also sulphate free.
It has a sweet yet refreshing scent that lingers
on the hair for the entire day which is definitely
a bonus.
I start by taking a good chunk of the product.
Enough to evenly spread it through
the lengths of my hair avoiding touching the scalp.
The conditioner penetrates into the
hair shafts making my hair look shiny and frizz free.
I like to keep it on for about
7 to 8 minutes or at least till my hair gets
all the hydration it needs.
Choosing the right hair tools is absolutely as important
as choosing the right products for your hair.
A wrong brush can cause breakage and aggravate frizz
so a personal favourite is this tangle teezer
hair brush that can be used on both wet and dry hair.
This brush eliminates tangles and
knots without causing any breakage and its
unique design makes it super easy to use and
travel friendly as well.
After washing I gently towel dry my hair just enough to
make sure its not soaking because I like to
brush my hair while its still wet. Since my scalp is
sensitive brushing thick hair while its still
wet makes the whole process very easy.
Once the hair is dry it tends to get a little bit
frizzy and detangling it can be super difficult
so this is a great tip to follow if you have
super thick hair like I do as well.
As you guys already know I end up straightening,
curling or even blowdrying my hair very often
when I'm shooting so on days that I've just
washed my hair I avoid applying as much heat
to it as possible. This helps in keeping its
natural texture intact and gives it a well
deserved break. I like to hydrate my ends
a little more because colour treated hair
can get extremely dry. So I use Nashi's argan
treatment oil which is organic and suitable
for all hair types. I start by taking a small
amount on to my palms and apply it focusing
only on the ends in a gentle brushing motion.
Before starting with any kind of heat to style
my hair whether its a straightener or a curling
tong I always make sure to use a heat protectant
spray like the loreal tecni art constructor
which not only protects my hair from heat
damage but also a bit of hold to make sure
my hold lasts all day long. For the unforgiving
humidity a product like the anti frizz leave
in cream from be blunt is a must add as a
finishing touch to lock in your style and also to tame any frizzy ends.
Against what most people say I recommend not washing your
hair very often because this can cause more
harm than good.
But not washing thick hair
comes with its fair share of problems like
an oily or flaky scalp so on those days I
give my hair a quick spritz of the batiste
dry shampoo that is an absolute staple in my handbag.
On a third day post a hair wash
when my scalp starts looking extremely oily
I start by brushing out my hair thoroughly
to distribute all the good natural oils from
my scalp to the mids after which I spray the
dry shampoo focusing on my roots to freshen
up my scalp.
I hope these simple tips and
tricks help you perfect your haircare routine
and sport thick and gorgeous waves all year round.
Until next time stay tuned and stay Glamrs.