This Haircare Routine Helped Me Grow The Longest, Strongest, Healthiest Hair of My ENTIRE LIFE

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive, flexible hair care routine focused on bond repair and conditioning treatments. The speaker outlines their personal regimen, which alternates between products like K18, Redken, Garnier, and L'Oreal, emphasizing the importance of pre-shampoo oil treatments and in-shower conditioners. The routine adapts to various needs, whether you're washing more or less frequently, and incorporates a combination of deep cleansing, bond repair, and conditioning to enhance hair health. The video encourages viewers to customize the method according to their hair type, preferences, and lifestyle.

Takeaways

• 😀 **Clarify before using K18**: It’s recommended to use a clarifying shampoo before applying K18 to remove buildup, as it maximizes the treatment’s effectiveness.
• 😀 **Bond Repair Treatments**: K18 should be used alone, with no other bond repair treatments on the same wash day. It's typically used once every 3 weeks or after hair coloring for six consecutive washes.
• 😀 **Alternating Bond Repair Treatments**: Other bond repair options like Redken, L'Oréal, Garnier, OGX, and Not Your Mother's can be alternated weekly, offering different technologies and benefits.
• 😀 **In-Shower Conditioning**: Conditioning products such as masks, glosses, or conditioners should be used after shampooing to soften, smooth, and add shine to your hair.
• 😀 **Flexibility in Hair Care Routine**: The routine is flexible, allowing for the combination of different products or the use of only one product depending on your preferences, time, and hair needs.
• 😀 **Weekly Routine Example**: A typical week includes three washes—one with a pre-shampoo treatment, one with bond repair, and one with conditioning only.
• 😀 **K18 Week**: During a K18-focused week, the routine remains the same as the typical weekly routine, but K18 substitutes all other bond repair treatments.
• 😀 **High-End vs. Affordable Products**: The script provides both affordable and high-end product recommendations, such as Dove, Pantene, OGX, and Redken, giving users a wide range of options.
• 😀 **Simplified Routine**: For those who want a simpler regimen, pick one deep-cleaning shampoo, one regular shampoo, one conditioning product, one bond repair treatment, and an optional pre-shampoo oil.
• 😀 **Experimentation Is Key**: The script emphasizes trying different products to see what works best for your hair type and needs. The approach is customizable to suit individual lifestyles.
• 😀 **Routine Based on Hair Type**: You can adjust the frequency of washes and treatments based on your hair’s specific needs. If you wash less often, you can reduce the bond repair treatments accordingly.

Q & A

What is the recommended frequency for using K18 treatment?

K18 should be used once every 3 weeks, or after getting hair colored, when it can be used for up to six consecutive washes. After that, you return to the maintenance schedule of every 3 weeks.

How do bond repair treatments like K18 work, and why should they be used separately from other treatments?

Bond repair treatments like K18 are designed to repair broken hair bonds. It's recommended to use them separately from other bond repair treatments because they are highly specialized, and using multiple treatments in one wash could reduce their effectiveness.

Can I use bond repair treatments on the same day as my pre-shampoo oil treatment?

No, on days when you use bond repair treatments like K18, you should skip the pre-shampoo oil treatment to ensure maximum efficacy of the bond repair products.

What is the purpose of clarifying shampoos in the hair care routine?

Clarifying shampoos are used to remove buildup from styling products, oils, and other residues from the hair. It's especially important to use one before applying treatments like K18 to ensure that the hair is clean and the bond repair product works effectively.

What is the difference between bond repair treatments and regular conditioners or masks?

Bond repair treatments focus on repairing the hair's internal structure by reconnecting broken bonds, whereas regular conditioners and masks mainly hydrate, soften, and detangle hair. Bond repair treatments provide more targeted repair, while conditioners and masks offer nourishment.

What is the recommended approach to choosing hair care products if I prefer a simpler routine?

For a simpler routine, select one deep-cleaning shampoo, one regular shampoo, one conditioning product (either a conditioner or mask), and one bond repair treatment. If desired, add one pre-shampoo oil treatment.

Why is it important to alternate between different types of bond repair treatments?

Alternating between different bond repair treatments can provide various benefits from different technologies, helping to address different aspects of hair repair and maintenance. However, this is optional and depends on personal preference.

How should I adjust the routine if I wash my hair more or less frequently than the suggested schedule?

If you wash your hair more frequently, add extra wash days with a shampoo and conditioner (no bond repair). If you wash less frequently, subtract a wash day where bond repair is not used (e.g., Sunday or Thursday).

Can I use multiple conditioning products on the same wash day?

Yes, you can use multiple conditioning products (like a conditioner and a mask) on the same wash day if you want to benefit from both. It depends on your hair's needs and how much time you have.

What are some affordable bond repair and conditioning product recommendations?

Affordable recommendations include Dove Bond Strength, Pantene Miracle Rescue, Garnier Hair Filler Strength, and OGX Bond Protein Repair Mask. These offer good results at a lower price point.