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Try this K-beauty scalp detox ritual to truly unwind this weekend
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We put our hair through a lot—heat styling, products, tight ponytails, the works. But giving it a break isn’t just about avoiding heat tools or skipping a wash. It’s more about developing a haircare routine that nourishes and restores. From a soothing oil massage to air-drying with care, we put together an easy, no-heat routine that will let your hair breathe while still keeping it in great shape. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Finally, finish off with a lightweight hair oil to amplify the glass-like shine. Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil offers a highly concentrated yet weightless formula that reduces frizz, repairs damage, and leaves your hair looking smooth, silky, and radiant.
Scroll through any hairstylist’s Instagram—your favourite, mine, anyone’s—and you’ll notice something. Right before the curling irons, straighteners or blow dryers come out, there’s always that tiny yellow bottle making a cameo. That’s not just any bottle. It’s the bonding oil by Olaplex. The one that basically took over haircare corners of the internet, thanks to its breakthrough formulas. What makes it a staple? For starters, it softens your hair and shields it from heat damage of up to 450°F. But it’s not a one-trick pony. You can smooth it over frizz, use it to strengthen fragile roots or just work a little through dry ends when your hair needs an instant shine revival. Think of it as your hair’s SOS—it shows up, resolves everything and leaves no trace (except glossy, healthy hair). Keep one in your routine.
This tiny bottle has a very big rep. It strengthens, smoothens and adds heat protection up to 232°C. Besides, it gives a mirror-like shine to your hair without weighing it down. No. 7 is a non-negotiable for heat-styling colour-treated strands—or for anyone aiming for the ‘rich girl blowout’.
There’s nothing like a good champi to kick off your haircare routine. Warm up a little coconut, almond or argan oil and massage it gently into your scalp using circular motions. Not only does this feel great, but it also helps boost blood circulation, promotes hair growth and gives a shine. Let the oil sit for 30 minutes (or even overnight).
Cleanse—but gently. Swap out your regular shampoo for a sulfate-free, hydrating pick that won’t strip your hair of its natural oils. Look for formulas with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin or chamomile, which are kind to both your scalp and hair. A gentle shampoo cleans your strands without over-drying and leaves it refreshed and balanced.
Conditioning is non-negotiable in a gentle haircare routine. After cleansing, apply a nourishing conditioner from the mid-lengths to the ends of your hair, where dryness and damage usually hang out. Look for ingredients like shea butter, argan oil or proteins that will help smoothen and repair your strands. Leave it on for a few minutes to let the moisture sink in.
Once your hair is clean and conditioned, seal in the moisture with a hair serum. A few drops of a lightweight serum can control frizz, impart shine and protect against environmental damage. Look for serums with vitamin E or keratin, which strengthen your strands while adding a glossy finish. This step is key to locking in hydration and giving your hair a polished look without any heat tools.
Instead of blasting your hair with a blow-dryer, let your strands air-dry. You can also reach for a soft microfibre towel and gently blot your hair to absorb excess water. Rubbing too hard can cause breakage and frizz, so take it slow and let it dry naturally. This not only gives your hair a break from heat, but also helps preserve its natural texture and softness.
There’s nothing like a good champi to kick off your haircare routine. Warm up a little coconut, almond or argan oil and massage it gently into your scalp using circular motions. Not only does this feel great, but it also helps boost blood circulation, promotes hair growth and gives a shine. Let the oil sit for 30 minutes (or even overnight).
Cleanse—but gently. Swap out your regular shampoo for a sulfate-free, hydrating pick that won’t strip your hair of its natural oils. Look for formulas with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin or chamomile, which are kind to both your scalp and hair. A gentle shampoo cleans your strands without over-drying and leaves it refreshed and balanced.
Conditioning is non-negotiable in a gentle haircare routine. After cleansing, apply a nourishing conditioner from the mid-lengths to the ends of your hair, where dryness and damage usually hang out. Look for ingredients like shea butter, argan oil or proteins that will help smoothen and repair your strands. Leave it on for a few minutes to let the moisture sink in.
Once your hair is clean and conditioned, seal in the moisture with a hair serum. A few drops of a lightweight serum can control frizz, impart shine and protect against environmental damage. Look for serums with vitamin E or keratin, which strengthen your strands while adding a glossy finish. This step is key to locking in hydration and giving your hair a polished look without any heat tools.
Instead of blasting your hair with a blow-dryer, let your strands air-dry. You can also reach for a soft microfibre towel and gently blot your hair to absorb excess water. Rubbing too hard can cause breakage and frizz, so take it slow and let it dry naturally. This not only gives your hair a break from heat, but also helps preserve its natural texture and softness.
There’s nothing like a good champi to kick off your haircare routine. Warm up a little coconut, almond or argan oil and massage it gently into your scalp using circular motions. Not only does this feel great, but it also helps boost blood circulation, promotes hair growth and gives a shine. Let the oil sit for 30 minutes (or even overnight).
Cleanse—but gently. Swap out your regular shampoo for a sulfate-free, hydrating pick that won’t strip your hair of its natural oils. Look for formulas with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin or chamomile, which are kind to both your scalp and hair. A gentle shampoo cleans your strands without over-drying and leaves it refreshed and balanced.
Conditioning is non-negotiable in a gentle haircare routine. After cleansing, apply a nourishing conditioner from the mid-lengths to the ends of your hair, where dryness and damage usually hang out. Look for ingredients like shea butter, argan oil or proteins that will help smoothen and repair your strands. Leave it on for a few minutes to let the moisture sink in.
Once your hair is clean and conditioned, seal in the moisture with a hair serum. A few drops of a lightweight serum can control frizz, impart shine and protect against environmental damage. Look for serums with vitamin E or keratin, which strengthen your strands while adding a glossy finish. This step is key to locking in hydration and giving your hair a polished look without any heat tools.
Instead of blasting your hair with a blow-dryer, let your strands air-dry. You can also reach for a soft microfibre towel and gently blot your hair to absorb excess water. Rubbing too hard can cause breakage and frizz, so take it slow and let it dry naturally. This not only gives your hair a break from heat, but also helps preserve its natural texture and softness.
