The beginner's guide to tackle residue with clean care.
Bad hair days? We can understand. But bad hair weeks and years? This should be of high concern. Have you ever had those days when your hair is just not cooperating? No matter how much you style it, it remains lifeless and falls flat on your forehead.
Though don’t blame your hair, that's probably residue. It's just feeling weighed down by all the impurities that have built-up on your scalp.
Residue is the unwanted baggage that your hair and scalp are carrying around. It's a cocktail of dirt and impurities that weighs the hair down.
The result? Dull and lifeless hair. So what can we do?
There are a few different types of residue that can wreak havoc on your hair:
- Product Build-up: Too much of a good thing isn’t good! Especially when it comes to hair products. Overusing styling products, shampoos, and conditioners can leave behind a residue on your scalp that weighs down your hair.
- Mineral Build-up: Hard water and other environmental factors can deposit minerals on your hair, leaving the hair crunchy and dull.
- Natural Oils: It is noticed that natural oils can’t be wiped off easily. This results in sticky buildup, especially if you have an oily scalp.
- Chemical Pollutants: Pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide can react with moisture in the air to form acidic compounds that can irritate the scalp and contribute to the residue
If you're noticing any of the signs listed below, residue is the culprit:
- Flat or lifeless hair
- Dry, brittle hair
- Split-ends
- Scalp itchiness or irritation
- Dull or lifeless hair colour
- Flaky scalp with dandruff
Now that you know what residue is and how to spot it, let's talk about how to get rid of it:
- Focus on deep conditioning: A deep conditioning treatment is like a spa day for your hair. It helps to moisturise your hair and remove build-up.
- Choose clarifying, clean formulas: Think of clarifying shampoos as the hair equivalent of a deep clean. They're specifically designed to remove residue from your hair.
- Use soothing products: Choose products that can balance your scalp's pH levels and remove build-up.
- Use a scalp exfoliator at regular intervals: A gentle exfoliation with suitable products can help to remove residue from your scalp, allowing it to breathe & be healthy.
- Regular Washing: Regular washing is essential to prevent residue build-up and remove pollutants from hair and scalp as well.
Follow this routine, and do not let the residue come between you and your overall hair health. Stop sabotaging your hair’s full potential and kick the residue out today. Give your hair the fresh start it deserves with Schwarzkopf Professional.
To help your scalp get rid of the build-up and add more bounce to your hair, Schwarzkopf Professional has curated the Bonacure scalp and hair care ranges which focus on providing targeted solutions for common scalp and hair issues so you can enjoy healthier, happier hair in no time.
The range is clean, meaning it's free from sulphates, parabens, microplastics and other harmful chemicals to offer only the best for your hair.
Explore the Bonacure Clean Care and Scalp Care range on our website to curate a customised care regime for yourself today.
- Product Choice: Choose sulphate-free and lightweight products, like those from our Bonacure range, to minimise residue.
- Using Less Product: Less is more when it comes to hair products.
- Rinsing Thoroughly: Ensure you rinse your hair thoroughly after every wash to remove any leftover product.
- Soft Water: For hard water, consider using a water softener or shower filter.
Residue is the true culprit behind hair problems, but with the right products and information, you can defeat it. By following these tips, you can achieve hair that is healthy as well as beautiful.
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