Cycling, but make it hair?! Not with two wheels, of course. Think the ever-present skin cycling trend moved further north. The essence of any “cycling” lies in the word—cycling, or alternating, hair products on different days around your recovery day. The routine varies for us all based on styling routine, texture, and health requirements, but the concept is simple and the best hairdressers Sydney are here to explain.
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You have probably heard at some point that switching up your wash routine and incorporating a “detox day” into your week can benefit you hair as results can change over time with the same products. Using the same products also doesn’t take into account any changes in styling routine, time between washes, and environmental factors.
If you are looking to improve the health of your hair and scalp, hair cycling can help reduce scalp inflammation, restore nutrients to your mid-lengths and ends, and heal heat and environmental damage. It can also help prevent future damage through the recovery day routine by allowing your mane a day of rest and rejuvenation.
At Murphy Gozzard, we are the best hairdressers Paddington and we take any product recommendations incredibly seriously. We always recommend popping into the salon for a consultation so that we can customise a hair cycling plan just for you. But in essence, to get your best hair, here are some guidelines.
The routine involves alternating products on wash days and style days based on your end goal and between those wash days, incorporate a recovery day. Recovery day consists of a deep cleanse, scalp massage, a conditioning or mask and possibly a leave-in treatment. Our brand partners have some incredible clarifying shampoos and scalp treatments to delve into the world of this detox approach.
It can take some time to find the perfect hair cycling routine, but it is worth investigating. Book in now and let’s chat all things cycling!