Can certain hair care practices or styles worsen hair loss? Unfortunately, that thing you've been doing to help your hair look better might, in fact, worsen its condition. But with healthy hair care habits, your hair can thrive!

Got lackluster hair that’s missing volume, shine, and manageability? A few simple changes to your hair care routine can make a noticeable difference in improving your hair's luster and fullness.

Wash Wisely

The best hair care habits begin with the right shampoo. Start by selecting a multifunctional formula that addresses your main concerns.

If your hair looks dull or frizzy, a moisture-infused shampoo for damaged hair is a sound solution.  A well-formulated moisturizing shampoo will gently remove excess oil, styling product buildup, dead skin cells, sweat, and environmental pollutants, while preserving natural oils and hair color.

For hair that exudes brilliant shine, be sure to choose a sulfate-free shampoo that sidesteps drying sulfates and contains natural ingredients that support a healthy scalp and hair and promote hair and scalp microbiome health.

For an oily scalp, choose a balancing shampoo that cleanses well without stripping strands. This, too, should exclude sulfates to prevent rebound oil production, wherein the oil glands on your scalp try to overcompensate for surface dehydration.

Pro Shampoo Tips:

• Just add water: Dispense a quarter-sized amount of our color-safe shampoo into your palms, add water, rub your palms together to emulsify it, then apply to your hair. For a thorough cleanse, pay special attention to the top back and mid back of your head. These areas are often overlooked and tend to accumulate oils.
• Have patience: Let it sit for a few minutes to allow it to get to work, then rinse with lukewarm water.
• Double up: Take time for a double shampoo, as a second pass will provide a deeper cleanse, readying your hair for the next steps.
• Adjust the frequency: Despite the trend of less frequent shampooing, studies from the NIH (National Institutes of Health) on individuals without scalp issues showed that washing five to six times a week resulted in greater satisfaction with hair and scalp condition, with no reported damage. They concluded that washing more frequently is often better than less often. So, listen to your hair and scalp, and find a shampooing routine that feels just right for you.
• Go dry: For those busy, no-wash days, dry shampoo is your secret weapon! Look for a formula that adds a bit of volume, or a tinted version that doubles as a root touch-up to make your hair look denser.

Condition Without Question

If you've been concerned that conditioners will weigh your limp strands down, think again! Skipping conditioner is like skipping moisturizer on your face. This step is essential as it makes strands smoother and more manageable, reducing friction with your comb or brush. And, with the right formula, it will more completely address your hair’s health.

Got parched strands? Treat your hair to a lightweight moisturizing conditioner after shampooing to promote fuller-looking, healthier hair and facilitate hairstyling.

• Go deep: For dry scalps and damaged hair, deep condition weekly by applying a generous layer of a moisturizing conditioner for dry hair from roots to tips. Leave it on for 10 minutes, like a hair mask, to enable the nutrient-rich, moisturizing formula to penetrate fully.
• Massage it: While you wait, massage your scalp to boost circulation, promoting scalp health, and encouraging your hair follicles to produce thicker, shinier hair. Rinse thoroughly and gently towel dry.
• Use a scalp brush: For more even distribution and fewer tangles before styling, use a scalp brush to gently work conditioner through your hair.

Dry Right

Instead of immediately reaching for your blow-dryer, try a novel approach.  Gently squeeze hair to expel moisture, then use a special moisture-wicking towel designed to absorb water and help reduce drying time, preventing heat-styling damage and breakage.

Scalp and Hair Care

Before styling, give your scalp and fragile strands some love with a scalp serum. The CHARISMO hair serum for thinning hair is packed with science-backed ingredients to support healthy, thicker-looking hair.

Here are some tips to get the most mileage out of your serum:

• Work the serum from scalp to ends for an extra dose of reparative, revitalizing moisture.
• Make applying a hair thinning serum part of your daily self-care ritual for optimal results.
• Have a hard time being consistent? Add an alarm to your phone to stay on track with your hair recovery journey. Or put your hair and scalp serum next to your toothbrush, because we know you always remember to brush your teeth.

Be Kind When Styling

Now that you’re ready to style, for hair’s sake, rather than forcing your hair into submission, learn to work with your hair type, texture, and lifestyle to maximize its potential.

• Air Dry: Consider letting your hair air-dry and reserve heat styling tools for days when you want to look extra-polished. When you must use heat, use a heat protectant beforehand to help prevent damage.
• Style it right: Styling products are the point of difference between so-so and fabulous hair. Experiment with air-dry creams, texturizing and volumizing sprays, mousses, and powders to add extra fullness and lift to your hair. Be aware that they tend to build up - another reason why washing your hair regularly is essential.

Adopting this easy-does-it approach and remembering to treat your hair with care are essential for supporting scalp and hair health and keeping breakage at bay.