How to build a healthy haircare routine? Know from expert

Step up your hair care game with this healthy haircare routine to keep the frizz and damage at bay, and have only good hair days ahead.

Published on: Sep 12, 2022, 16:45:03 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri

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Our hair needs love and care for it to thrive that is why we need a good hair regimen to keep things going. Given that your scalp and hair take the same hammering from the heat and pollutants as your skin does, it only makes sense to treat your hair with the same level of care. Consider your hair care routine as a diet for your hair. You plan it out beforehand to make sure it contains all you require, you carry it out, and then you repeat. The secret to hair that always looks and feels its best is creating a routine that works. (Also read: Hair care tips: Here's how to reduce split ends, and hair breakage )

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Healthy Hair Coach, Frances Atulomah, shared tips to build a healthy haircare routine in her recent Instagram post.

What is a haircare routine?

Haircare routines are those things you do to keep your hair healthy. A haircare routine provides structure, repetition, and consistency to the lifelong process of taking care of your hair. It will involve both products and processes that keep your hair healthy and happy. Your haircare routine should consist of a daily, weekly, and monthly routine.

Daily haircare routine:

Your daily haircare routine should consist of;

Moisturizing and sealing your hair with either liquid, cream and oil (LCO) or liquid, oil, cream (LOC)method.
Low manipulation style. Don't forget to protect your ends.
Cover your hair with a satin bonnet or scarf if you are staying indoors.
Sleeping at night with a satin bonnet.

Weekly routine (Wash-day)

Your weekly routine is usually your wash day routine. You can decide to wash your hair every week or once in two weeks. Your weekly routine should consist of;

Prepare your hair before shampooing. You can use oils, conditioner or a pre-poo product.
Use a moisturizing shampoo and deep condition with a moisturizing deep conditioner.
Air-dry or blow dry, moisturize, seal and style.
Lastly, oil your scalp & scalp massage

Monthly haircare routine

Your monthly routine should consist of;

Clarify your hair with a clarifying shampoo and follow it up with a moisturizing shampoo.
Hot oil treatment (optional).
Protein treatment. Always balance out with a moisturizing deep conditioner.
Air-dry or blow-dry, moisturize, seal and style.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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