The Ultimate Guide to Luscious Locks: Expert-Approved Tips for Healthy, Shiny Hair

As the seasons change, it’s important to pay extra attention to your scalp’s moisture levels. Our scalp care expert teaches you four key points of hair care during seasonal transitions to help you maintain oil and water balance throughout the day, keeping your scalp healthy and your hair smooth and shiny.

1. Shower and wash your hair when you get home

Some people have the habit of washing their hair before going out to look their best. However, after washing, the pores on the scalp are open and clean, making them more susceptible to dirt and impurities, which can cause itching or breakouts. Keddy, a hair and scalp expert at juliArt in China, suggests that the best time to wash your hair is when you get home after a long day. This can prolong the cleanliness of your scalp and allow it to recover in the best condition.

It’s better to wash your hair after being outdoors than before. (Illustration)

2. Apply leave-in hair care products to damp hair

As the weather transitions into fall and winter, in addition to providing extra protection, deep restoration, and intense hydration, leave-in hair care products are also convenient to use anytime, anywhere. They allow for easy maintenance of smooth and shiny hair. It’s best to use these products after washing your scalp when your hair is still damp. Rest assured that even after sleeping, 50% to 60% of the hair care ingredients will remain on your hair.

Choose products with heat protection, which can prevent not only high-temperature damage from blow-drying but also sunburn if you live in a hot climate.

Apply leave-in hair care products after washing for smoother hair. (Illustration)

3. After blow-drying your hair, use a serum or zinc-based hair treatment on dry hair

During the transition from summer to autumn, dryness and itching can become more pronounced, making scalp hydration even more critical. To ensure that the active ingredients in your hair care products continue to benefit your scalp, spray a hair serum after blow-drying. In addition to not diluting water-soluble products, hair serums also don’t require rinsing afterward. Those concerned about hair loss should not skip this step.

Pay attention to scalp hydration during seasonal transitions to avoid dry and brittle hair. (Illustration)

4. Don’t forget to massage your scalp daily to promote blood circulation

In addition to cleaning and nourishing the hair follicles, the key to healthy follicles is ensuring sufficient oxygen and nutrient supply to the scalp. So, if you want thick, healthy, and beautiful hair, proper blood circulation is fundamental and crucial.

Promoting blood circulation is simple: exercise twice a week, and directly massage your scalp with your fingertips or a brush for two to three minutes after washing your hair daily. Be consistent, as it’s an excellent and irreplaceable form of maintenance.

Scalp massages improve blood circulation, delivering nutrients to nourish your hair. (Illustration)

Note: Understand your scalp’s condition and provide gentle hydration.

A healthy scalp takes time and care. In addition to the daily habits mentioned above, it’s essential to correctly identify the nutrients your scalp needs most.

Many people misjudge their scalp’s characteristics by visual inspection or habit, and some don’t thoroughly cleanse their hair. Only through professional scalp analysis can you truly understand and grasp your scalp’s condition.