Wash-day order
Clean the scalp first, condition the lengths, then add the treatment and styling layers the hair actually needs.
- 1
Clean the scalp
Hair-type-matched shampoo
Massage shampoo into the scalp and let the rinse clean the lengths without rough scrubbing.
- 2
Condition and detangle
Rinse-out conditioner
Apply conditioner where the hair needs it, then detangle gently from the ends upward.
- 3
Match the leave-in to the goal
Concern-matched leave-in or styler
Choose a product weight and finish that match the hair texture, main concern, and planned style.
- 4
Dry with less friction
Soft towel or T-shirt plus optional styler
Blot rather than rub, then air-dry or use the lowest effective heat setting.