Extend and Maintain Your Hair Between Washes

 Do you ever wake up in the morning, brush your hair, and then sit back and admire how clean it has stayed after days of not washing? You can stop reading now. 

If you’re finding your locks look lank and dull after just one day, you’re not alone, but you are able to rectify the problem without having to get in the shower at 6 am every day – because let’s face it, sometimes you just don’t have the time. Here are our top tips for maintaining your style between washes. 

Treat your scalp (to a weekly detox) 

Weekly scalp treatments make a big difference. Why? It exfoliates your scalp, preventing grease and inflammation, meaning you’re less likely to reach for the shampoo and conditioner so regularly.

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Braids = Best Friends

Greasy hair really comes into its own when creating a braid or two. Your hair’s natural oils will help hold it in place easier and hey, fewer flyaways are always a good thing.  Just separate into two ponytails and braid all the way down, dutch, french, fishtail, or any of these styles. who knew day-old hair could look so good? 

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Headbands, scarves, and accessories 

Basically, anything that is going to cover your roots. Headbands, a headscarf, a beanie, all are great choices when you need to go out but don’t want to commit to washing your hair. Dirty hairstyles like a bun or a slicked-back ponytail will be elevated with a scarf or a silk scrunchie, and if your hair is down because CBA, a headband or a beanie is perfect. 

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Dry shampoo

Dry shampoo really is the savior for extending your hair, and the key to it being your best friend is using one that works with your hair type. spray this on roots to soak up oils and brush out excess. Just don’t rely on it every day.

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 Rinse, Rinse, and Rinse again.  

You know how your hair looks glossy and sleek after a trip to the salon? That’s not just because of the blow-dry itself, it’s also because stylists are trained to rinse everything out of your hair thoroughly after shampooing. Otherwise, residue sticks to strands, making them dull much quicker. So, when washing, make sure you rinse thoroughly. Doing this will help your hair stay fresher for much, much longer. It’s a small tweak, but it works.