We’re Hair For You: An Essential Hair Products Guide

Coco Chanel said something like a person who cuts their hair is about to change their life. When we make a trip to the salon, we walk out transformed. The tricky part is sustaining that fresh salon look. Luckily there are ways to keep that shine and bounce. But the sheer number of haircare products out there can leave you feeling overwhelmed. It’s hard to know your detangler from your dry shampoo! It’s why we’ve pulled together a comprehensive guide to essential hair products. Let’s go!

Hair products for all types and needs

Because humans are diverse, there are many different hair types. A one-size-all approach does not work in terms of hair products. That’s why determining your hair type is the first step to rocking your ultimate look. What kind of hair do you have? 

Texture of hair

The texture of your hair refers to the thickness of individual hair strands. Hair texture is usually described as fine, medium or coarse. 

Porosity of Hair

Porosity refers to how well your hair can absorb and retain moisture. Low porosity hair has a hard time absorbing moisture. Meanwhile high porosity hair absorbs moisture quickly but loses it just as fast.

Elasticity of Hair

Elasticity refers to how well your hair can stretch and return to its original shape without breaking. Hair with good elasticity can stretch up to 50% of its original length without breaking.

Oiliness of Scalp

The oiliness of your scalp can affect how often you need to wash your hair. An oily scalp produces more sebum. This makes your hair look greasy, requiring frequent washing. 

Common Hair Concerns

Different hair types have different needs and concerns. We list a few.

Dryness

Dry hair lacks moisture and can be prone to breakage and split ends. This is a common concern for people with curly or coily hair.

Frizz

Frizz occurs when the hair cuticle is raised. This means that moisture can enter the hair shaft and cause it to swell. While any hair type is prone to frizziness, it is more common in curvy or wavy hair.

Damage

Hair can become damaged from heat styling, chemical treatments, or environmental factors. Damaged hair can be brittle, dry, and prone to breakage.

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Tailoring Hair Products to Specific Hair Types

Once you have identified your hair type and concerns, you can choose hair products that are tailored to your specific needs. For example, people with fine hair may benefit from lightweight, volumizing shampoos and conditioners. People rocking curls may benefit from moisturising hair products. These can define curls and reduce frizz.

It’s also important to consider any sensitivities or allergies you may have. 

Essential Hair Products for Curly Hair

Those gorgeous, bouncy curls need some special care and attention. Yip, while cute, curls can also frizz. Let’s look at ways to take care of them. 

Shampoo and Conditioner

Look for sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners formulated for curly hair.

Deep Conditioner

Curly hair can benefit from a deep conditioning treatment once a week to help keep it moisturised and healthy.

Styling Products

Styling products can help define curls and reduce frizz.

Silk Pillowcase or Bonnet

Using a silk pillowcase or bonnet while sleeping can help prevent split ends and frizz. This is because a cotton pillowcase can cause friction.  

In conclusion

Your hair is part of who you are. Why not let it shine? We know that haircare can be high maintenance and costly. We’re here to help! With Payflex, you can pay for your favourite haircare products in 4 installments over 6 weeks as part of our buy-now, pay-later payment solution.