Hair Care Routine 

People often ask me to recommend hair care products, which can be quite tricky because as with beauty care, hair care is such a personal thing. Everyone’s hair is so different, which makes their hair care needs unique as well. I thought I would share My Hair Care Routine for Fine Hair with you, as well as some of the products I am using and enjoying, particular to my hair type. Hopefully this will help some of you, who like me struggle with fine hair, add volume and maintain great healthy hair!

I have very fine hair, which is colour treated, plus I heat style it most days, so as much as I need volume, I also need to protect my hair against heat and the elements. The hair care routine I am sharing, is not a daily routine but rather products I would use for a full week, which includes styling products and treatments.

You may recall a while back I attended the re-launch of the Bonacure range by Schwarzkopf at The Stylebar, in Tygervalley. We received a range of the Bonacure products to take home with us but I did not start using the products immediately, as I was finishing products I already had. I began using the Bonacure{BC} products when I returned from holiday and I am really loving them! As with skin care, it is important to spend a bit extra, on good quality hair care products.

•  Shampoo ~ Admitedly I am a bit naughty because I wash my hair almost everyday! I do try to take a break once a week but my hair is oily at the roots and because I exercise most days, I need to wash my hair more often. As I mentioned I have fine hair, so a volumising shampoo is a must for me.  Most stylists will tell you that you should shampoo your hair twice but I only do it once, unless I am going to apply a treatment or mask. I find that if I double cleanse every-time I wash my hair the ends get extremely dry. I am currently using the BC Volume Boost shampoo, I also really found the L’Oreal Volumetry shampoo worked really well on my fine hair. The BC Volume Shampoo is great as it adds great volume without making my hair feel tacky. The BC products also smell amazing which is important for me in hair care products.
• Conditioner ~ Fine hair tends to tangle very easily, which is why I find it vital to use a conditioner, each time I wash my hair. On occasion I will also use a volumsing conditioner but for everyday purposes, I use a colour protecting conditioner like the BC Color Freeze. The only time I do not use a conditioner is when I use hair mask or treatment. When applying conditioner I do not apply it to my roots, as I find this makes my hair limp and can make my roots oily. I leave the conditioner on for a few minutes and the rinse thoroughly.

•  Hair Mask/ Treatment ~ My hair care routine usually involves a hair mask or treatment once a week. I find that because my roots become oily quite quickly this is more than enough for my hair. Using a mask is definitely something my hair needs, especially the ends and I can see an immediate difference in the texture of my hair afterwards. I have been using the BC Color Freeze Treatment along side The Victorian Garden Rosemary & Jojoba Hair Masque, which I alternate each week. Most often I apply my hair mask in the shower, directly after shampooing it and leave on for the length of my shower. For a deeper treatment I apply the mask in the evening when I bath and leave on for approximately 20 minutes.

•  Heat Protection ~ It is very important to include heat protection as part of your hair care routine, especially if you are heat-styling your hair everyday. When it comes to heat protection I have a few products I alternate between. The BC Color Freeze Thermo-Protect Cream protects against heat damage, as well as protecting and prolonging your hair colour. My other favourite heat protector is Argan Oil, you may recall a post I did featuring the Inoar Argan Oil, which I have loved using. Inoar recently launched a new Extreme Premium Oil, dubbed as a Miracle Oil, it heals, seals, moisturises, rejuvenates and protects hair, as well as repairing split ends. The Inoar Extreme Premium Oil contains Argan, Macadamia, Coconut, Sesame, Rose and MYRRH. The  Inoar Extreme Premium Oil smells amazing and you can also use it once a week as a treatment for your hair. As with applying masks or conditioner, do not apply the Inoar Oil or BC Color Freeze Thermo-Protect Cream to your roots, only to mid-length or ends of your hair, to avoid weighing the hair down. I apply a small amount of either heat protector to my hair before styling.

•  Dry Shampoo ~ On those occasions when I take a break and do not wash my hair, I like to use a dry shampoo, to freshen it up and add a bit of volume. There is nothing worse than flat lifeless bed-hair! The Batiste Dry Shampoo range is probably my favourite, I have a few different fragrances but I really love the Tropical shampoo, it reminds me of summer! I also love the fact that you can but the small dispensers, which are perfect for travel. Another product I have found works really well on second day hair, is the John Frieda Volume Refresher. While it is not sold as a dry shampoo, it does the same job – absorbs oils and gives your hair a volume boost.

• Styling Products ~ Last but not least are a few styling products which work for fine hair. As a rule I do not using styling products on my hair unless I am going out or want to achieve a wavy, beachy look. I find too much product can weigh fine hair down and make it appear limp. My hair as a slight wave in it and I find with it being a bit longer I can create great “beach waves”, which is great for a more relaxed, casual look. I have tried quite a few of the Sea Salt sprays, which work initially but using over a longer period, dry my hair out. So if I need a bit of extra volume or want waves I have gone back to using Mousse. The Tresemme Extra Control Mousse from their Salon Finish range is great and works well on creating beach waves or adding extra volume, when I am blow-dry my hair. If I do curl my hair or create beach waves I do like to finish off with a bit of hair spray, after styling to help hold my fine hair in place. I find both the Tresemme 24 Hour Body and the Extra Hold finishing sprays, work well on fine hair. The 24 Hour Body Spray giving you a bit more of a natural hold which is perfect for creating beach waves.

So in a nutshell these are the hair care products I am using as part of My Hair Care Routine for Fine Hair. If you have any questions or have any products you find work well for fine hair please leave a comment below.

Stockists: Bonacure available in-store from Stylebar or online from Retailbox. Inoar online from Inoar Website. Tresemme, John Frieda and Batiste available from Clicks stores countrywide.