Hey y’all! With cooler temperatures around the corner, I knew I wanted to find a weekly hair routine that I would be able to follow this fall & winter. I work well with a routine in my life. I like to have a plan for the next day before I go to bed. I like to plan out my month ahead of time and update the calendars on my computer every single day. I also have learned that it’s very important to protect your skin and hair from the harsh temperatures BEFORE it gets cold. Take it from me, it’s way easier to keep moisture in your skin and hair than to get moisture back once you’ve lost it. ALL that being said, here’s my current weekly hair routine:
Once weekly: Neutrogena Shampoo + Living Proof hair protector
NOTHING is better than a product that does exactly what it claims to do. This Neutrogena shampoo is the perfect example. On the box it comes in, it says “use this shampoo once a week to help your favorite shampoo work better”. This is true. I use this shampoo once weekly to get rid of all the buildup in my hair and on my scalp. We are talking dry shampoo, hair spray, you know what I mean ;) What I really like about it is that it’s not drying. It washes out cleanly and is under $5. Since I only use it once weekly, the bottle lasts for a while!
After I brush my hair out, I apply the Living Proof Night Cap Protector. I don’t apply it on my scalp though, because I don’t want it to get oily. It says that you can wash out in the morning, but I leave it in my hair. It keeps my ends hydrated and helps with preventing split ends. Another thing that may not work for everyone but works for me is that I do not dry my hair with a hair dryer. I let my hair air dry and usually go to bed with it wet. I have found that this helps my hair grow and it keeps my hair super healthy. I have to plan pretty well though, because sometimes it means a late night shower when I’m on a trip to prepare for being able to fix it the next morning.
Twice weekly: Redken mask + Matrix shampoo
This is the “reverse process” that I’ve been talking about on my social media. Since I found this combo, it’s completely changed my hair and how I feel about washing it. It used to be me dreading washing my hair, because then I would have to brush out all the tangles. I’m finding that this routine is helping my hair be way more manageable.
I apply this Redken mask to my hair and let sit for 15 minutes or so. Since I love to take baths, I just apply it right when I get in to damp hair and let it sit. I then rinse it out and wash my hair with this Matrix RAW shampoo. After rinsing, I brush out my hair and let it air dry overnight. With this combo, I can brush my hair out in 5 minutes, when it used to take 15-20.
Hairbrush I use: Wet Brush
This brush saved my life. I tend to get huge knots in my back of my hair around my neck. Thankfully, this brush helps me be able to brush through my hair easily. There are several versions of the wet brush. I’ve tried the original and the shine version. The original works the best in my opinion. Shop the products here:
Keep in mind, I have very wavy hair. My hair is about halfway down my back and is thick. This is the routine that works the best for me. My goals were shiny, voluminous hair that was easy to manage without getting tangly or frizzy. I’m happy to answer any questions you have! Comment below and I will get back to you ;)
Also, I wanted to let you know that since I work better on a strict schedule, I want to (try) to adhere to this schedule here on the blog for now:
Tuesdays: hair/beauty posts
Thursdays: travel posts
Eventually I would like to post more than twice per week, but I think this is a good start to get back into blogging more. Also, there may be other posts throughout the week just depending on what I have going on. Thanks for reading always. I’m so thankful for you!
XO,
Rebekah
I need to use the Neutrogena shampoo once a week to get rid of all the build-up. I love that it doesn’t dry out your hair and that it rinses out cleanly.
Great suggestions! Coming into winter, our hair definitely faces a struggle. My favorite is Neutrogena and Biolage :)
I was trained in Cosmetology school using Redkin products so I know they are great for our hair. I also let my hair air dry most of the time. Recently I have been blow drying just to straighten out the curls a little bit.
These are all great hair tips. I have stick straight hair so I don’t need to use a whole ton of products, but I do have to wash it everyday.
I used to use Neutrogena all the time, but I actually forgot about it. I need to use it again because my hair is so bogged down with stuff. I’ll be putting this on my grocery list for next week.
These are great products to use for the weekly hair routines during the fall and winter months. The Redkin Mask and the Matrix RAW Shampoo are both things that my hair could really use especially this time of year. Thanks for sharing these awesome products.
I use a shampoo by Matrix and I love it. I need to try out that RAW shampoo by Matrix because it sounds like it would really help my hair.
Great hair routine! I need to try that Redken mask!!
What a great list of products to use on your hair to keep it healthy. Winter is rough on hair too, so these would be great for me to use during winter season!
I haven’t try Neutrogena shampoo yet and they sounds amazing. Will have to go online and see if I could find them here in Indonesia :) Great tips!
I love hearing about other peoples daily routines because those are the products that are used the most! Thanks for sharing yours!
Oh gosh. I need that Neutrogena Shampoo – I just have to get one and give it a try. My hair has been so ikky and just not good – I need a boost of lovely products in it. Thanks for the share on this one.
I will have to check out the hair mask. My hair is so dry and I don’t like to blow dry it either. My hair grows so much better when I don’t dry it as well, not looking forward to the winter months though.
I am the worst when it comes to hair health. I need to look into a healthy hair routine for the winter months. Great suggestions.
I love Neutrogena products but I have yet to try this shampoo, it looks so lovely! I can’t believe I haven’t noticed it before this. I can’t wait to give a chance.
I need all of these. My hair is so damaged and unhealthy right now. I need all the help I can get.
Oooo sounds like I need to get my hands on that Neutrogena shampoo!!! Sounds like one fabulous product!