A doctor who shares hair, skin, and beauty tips on social media has revealed a straightforward routine to maintain shiny and healthy locks. Her guidance, designed to achieve optimal results without spending a fortune, was shared to her TikTok to nearly 200,000 followers on how to wash your hair the right way. Many of us could be making errors without realizing it.
Key Steps for Shiny Hair
Her advice looks at everyday washing habits and points out minor changes that can strengthen hair health without costly products or salon trips.
- Brush Before Washing: Remove tangles before getting hair wet to prevent knots from tightening and causing breakage.
- Use Lukewarm Water: Avoid very hot or cold water to help shampoo work properly.
- Double Shampoo: Beneficial for thicker hair and a healthy scalp. The first wash removes oil, dirt, and buildup; the second provides deeper cleanse.
- Bond Repair Products: A must for damaged or dry hair. Apply after shampoo, wait 5–10 minutes, then use conditioner.
- Weekly Metal Detox Mask: Non-negotiable for smooth, glossy hair.
- Conditioner Application: Squeeze out excess water, split hair into four sections, and apply from mid-lengths to ends.
Affordable Products
The doctor uses Pantene's Repair & Protect Conditioner, priced at £2.60 or £3.25 at Boots. For detangling, a Detangle Hairbrush costs £2.49 from B&M or a Boots Shower Detangling Comb for £1.99.
She emphasizes finding a shampoo and conditioner suited to your hair type, as no two heads of hair are the same.
Additional Tips
For bond repair treatments, she advises applying them before conditioner, waiting 5–10 minutes, and not washing them out. If you wash hair every day, double shampooing isn't needed; for every other day or every three days, it is recommended.
