Beauty trend 2024
Is haircycling the big deal?
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According to experts, haircycling is supposed to be the new highlight in hair care. Because: Hair is not that different from our skin – at least when it comes to care. We’ll tell you how it works.
Have you ever heard of the cuticle? This is what the outer layer of hair is called. And this is exactly what needs a lot of attention in winter. In fact, it depends primarily on it whether hair looks smooth, supple and shiny – or not.
Similar to our skin, the cuticle is ideally surrounded by smoothing, protective fats. She doesn’t produce it herself, it’s ours scalp. At sub-zero temperatures, production is reduced, the surface of the hair becomes porous and moisture is lost. Heating air and hats further increase this effect.
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Which active ingredients help now? Some that we already have from the Know skin care, the trend even has a name: Skinification. Since complexion and hair have the same basic problem, too little protective fats and moisture, it makes sense to restore moisture to dry ends with hyaluronic acid, for example, or to smooth the surface with shea butter. Clay brings a stressed scalp back into balance. If you need a repair professional, the solution is: replenishing proteins.
At least as important as the “with what” is the “how” when it comes to hair care, i.e. the care routine. Our new favorite: the “haircycling” method!
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If the surface of the hair is already roughened, you need to be extra careful not to increase the frizz. Hair is particularly sensitive, especially when it is damp. “Just pat dry with a towel, don’t rub or rub, that’s gentler. When blow-drying, make sure that hot air doesn’t get too close to the hair and scalp,” recommends Julia Nemnich, Lab Manager of the R&D Hair department at Beiersdorf. This This also applies to extensions, which are best braided at night.
Haircycling: When do I care with what?
“Haircycling” is the name of the method that is currently causing a lot of enthusiasm in our beauty department because it has kept hair frizz to a minimum so far this winter. The idea behind it is actually quite simple: the main thing is to wash your hair every time another combination Grab shampoo and conditioner. Because hair doesn’t need the same care every day. It’s best to rest for a day or two between washes. This means that the scalp and hair are not over-cared for, but still receive the right mix of care.
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1. Hair wash: Detox
The first day begins with a cleansing shampoo or a scalp peeling. Because what counts when starting the program is: getting rid of all styling residue. Then the hair can absorb further care better. An anti-dandruff shampoo can also be useful now to bring the scalp back into balance. For example, the list of ingredients for the products on this day could include the following: clay, zinc pyrithione or salicylic acid. The finish is finished with a mild conditioner that closes the cuticle layer and ensures shine. Great extra goodie: nourishing scalp care. When using extensions, make sure that the products do not contain alcohol, which can weaken the connection to your own hair.
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2. Hair wash: Repair
After a day or two of rest, it’s all about strengthening, especially if the hair is often styled with heat or treated with color. Both can destroy the disulfide bonds in the hair and make it brittle. These bonds ensure stability. It’s a good thing that there are now SOS products that can repair them. The Olaplex brand was the first to patent a special molecule that actually works from the inside out. It fills porous areas and improves the structure. Other bonding or Plex products work from the outside and fill the gaps from there with proteins or keratin, the body’s own hair building blocks.
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3. Hair Wash: Moisture
Last but not least, to stay supple, hair needs moisture. Best in the form of a light shampoo combined with a leave-in conditioner or an overnight treatment. Particularly effective: skinification active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and shea butter. Products for special needs, such as silver or curl shampoos, can now also be used. The CSC method is recommended as a gentle program for dry ends: First apply conditioner to the damp lengths and shampoo to the roots. Wash both out before treating the lengths again with conditioner.
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