Hair Cycling: What is this new method that promises healthier hair?

Remember. A few weeks ago we told you about Skin Cycling, this method that allows you to get radiant skin. alternating phases of exfoliation, treatment and repair of the epidermis. Inspired by this trend, a TikTok influencer with over 126,000 followers, @kelseygriffinn, explains that it’s totally possible to do the same with hair. But how ? We will explain everything to you

What is the hair cycle?

Hair Cycling mimics the Skin Cycling trend in every way. The idea is of work on your routine to make it as effective as possible. How ? Creating a cycle of care (shampoo, conditioner, mask and after-wash care) to fully cover all hair needs at the most appropriate time. These changes can be made according to the season or as soon as the need is felt.

But what else can this regular renewal bring to the scalp and more generally to the beauty of the hair?

Says celebrity hairstylist Mika Fowler, who specializes in dry haircuts Byrdie :

“This method has been around for a long time in Japan. We call it the “hair spa”. Changing up your hair and scalp care regularly makes a lot of sense, especially when the seasons change or if you’ve drastically changed your hair color, cut or style.

Hair Cycling may require you to use a different shampoo, mask or treatment, depending on the different issues you have with your hair.

These experiences can change depending on lifestyle, diet, climate and environment. »

How to do it exactly?

If we follow @kelseygriffinn’s method, each wash should provide a different care function.

First, you can start with a cleaning routine of the scalp by focusing on a scrub, a resurfacing shampoo and a moisturizing treatment (conditioner or mask). This first habit will allow you to establish a good base so that your scalp can fully absorb the active ingredients of the shampoo.

For the next wash (a few days or a week after the first one depending on your habits), it will be a question of usage restorative care which, like hyaluronic acid for the skin, it will have a “rest” function for your hair.

The third wash, on the other hand, allows you to wear an answer to a specific need how to smooth frizz, add volume or structure curls.

But what about the fourth? Well, just like for Skin Cycling, the routine restarts and restarts to follow step N°1.

Hair Cycling, an elitist routine?

Yes a bit. If hair cycling is based on a rather interesting method for hair health, it is still expensive, at least initially. Especially since it is already difficult to establish a good routine! But when this ritual spans 3 levels, things can get complicated for the most precarious people.

Luckily, it’s still possible to create your own method by adding a scalp scrub, plus a resurfacing treatment, to your existing routine. These two elements will allow you to get rid of dead cells and other dirt accumulated at the level of your roots.which can clog the scalp and make the active ingredients impenetrable.

The resurfacing treatment will do the same for your lengths limiting the risk of breakage and increasing its brilliance.

Once these two elements have been incorporated into your routine, you can wash your hair as usual. Have a good time!

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Feature Image Credits: @Craig Adderley.