March 29, 2024
Hair cycling
One of the haircare trends that’s doing the rounds is HAIR CYCLING. We found out what exactly it is and how to incorporate the same into your haircare routine. Here’s everything you need to know about hair cycling.

If you have been scrolling social media a lot lately, you cannot unsee the skincare and haircare trends floating around. From layering skin actives to allowing your skin to rest and heal, skin cycling is loved and glamorized by many skinfluencers. Trends come in and go, a few last long and a handful are here to say.

If skin cycling’s a significant hit, let’s get to know its close cousin – HAIR CYCLING. One of the latest trending haircare regimes is focused on maintaining the health of the tresses and strengthening the scalp. Let’s delve right in and get to know what is hair cycling and how exactly it is done.

What Exactly Is Hair Cycling? 

Hair cycling has gained massive popularity with over 1.8 billion TikTok views, for its ability to improve hair quality and nourish the scalp. It means creating a specific haircare routine that’s ideal for your hair type and texture. It simply means practicing a consistent haircare routine using shampoo, conditioner, and hair styling products that suit one’s hair type.

It involves a weekly or monthly cycle of products that address different hair concerns but works in sync for achieving the common goal of getting healthy hair. Creating a unique hair cycling regime is important that supports the well-being of your hair. It’s alternating between different products like detox shampoo, another type of shampoo & conditioner for the next wash, and changing styling products every 3 to 4 days. It is typically a four to a five-day routine that also incorporates “rest days” throughout the week.

An Easy Guide To Following A Hair Cycling Routine 

It’s not a new concept, but lately quite the trending one. Hair cycling allows one to customize a haircare regime that fits an individual’s needs. The routine might vary depending on and you might want to consider how the products are affecting both the scalp and the hair.

Usually, hair cycling involves alternating between the use of detoxifying, hydrating, and repairing products.

Start with an exfoliating or clarifying shampoo

This is also known as a pre-shampoo treatment. The clarifying shampoo helps with deep cleansing and removing product buildup. Use the exfoliating treatment that helps in clearing the product buildup. Avoid scrubbing harshly or else it might cause micro-tears on the scalp causing discomfort or infection.

We recommend – Flawsome Mean Clean Scalp Exfoliating Pre-Shampoo Treatment With Salicylic Acid

Flawsome Mean Clean Scalp Exfoliating Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Flawsome Mean Clean Scalp Exfoliating Pre-Shampoo Treatment

A soothing formulation that helps in effectively exfoliating scalps, absorbs excess sebum and cleanses the product build-up. It is enriched with salicylic acid that clears up build-up. The pre-shampoo is also powered with botanical extracts like Tulsi, Bhringaraj, Brahmi, Fenugreek, Ginger, and Menthol. It is free of silicone, and sulfate, and perfect for dandruff-prone scalps.

Use a hydrating shampoo/conditioner 

On your next day, use a hydrating or reparative shampoo and conditioner formulation. It prevents your strands from drying out and is highly recommended for damaged dry and frizzy hair. The purpose of using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner is to ensure that the hair is nourished well and strands are thoroughly moisturized.

We recommendWaasana Wheat Protein Shampoo With Lavender & Argan

Waasana Wheat Protein Shampoo
Waasana Wheat Protein Shampoo

The shampoo enriched with Wheat Protein Extract, Lavender, and Argan is perfect for taking care of dry and dull hair. It is sulfate and paraben-free which results in strong, shiny, and smooth hair. It consists of Fenugreek extract rich in nicotinic content that fights against hair fall, and dandruff, and reduces hair thinning. The aloe vera content repairs dead skin cells and nourishes dry hair. The hydrolyzed wheat protein strengthens hair from within.

For maximum hydration, you can tryMaui Moisture Revive & Hydrate Hair Mask with Shea Butter


Maui Moisture Revive & Hydrate Hair Mask With Shea Butter
Maui Moisture Revive & Hydrate Hair Mask With Shea Butter

The hair mask is enriched with shea butter, coconut extract, and macadamia oils that deeply nourish and soften hair strands. After shampooing, apply a small amount evenly into damp hair from roots to ends. Leave for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse well. It is ideal if you have frizzy and curly hair. With a unique blend of aloe vera, it restores and hydrates hair.

Once you are done using shampoo, conditioner, or a hair mask, finish off by applying serum along the length of the hair strand.

Try: Bare Anatomy Expert Damage Repair Hair Serum

Bare Anatomy Damage Repair Hair Serum
Bare Anatomy Damage Repair Hair Serum

Use a damage-repair shampoo

For the third, use a shampoo that helps with repairing the damage. If you have curly hair, it is most likely to be frizzy and damaged easily if not taken care of. If you have curly, untamed, and frizzy hair, start with shampoo, and a hair mask, and preferably go for a leave-in conditioner.

Hair Shampoo we recommend: Bare Anatomy Expert Damage Repair Shampoo for Damaged & Brittle Hair

Bare Anatomy Damage Repair Shampoo
Bare Anatomy Damage Repair Shampoo

The damage repair shampoo is powered by unique Cera 3X technology that protects hair and strengthens the hair cuticles using ceramides. It consists of coconut milk protein that nourishes, hydrates, and repairs the damage. The shampoo penetrates deep into the hair shaft, ceramides strengthen hair, and coconut milk revitalizes hair. 

Hair Mask we recommend: True Frog Deep Conditioning Mask with Tucuma Butter & Quinoa Protein


True Frog Deep Conditioning Mask - Tucuma Butter & Quinoa Protein
True Frog Deep Conditioning Mask – Tucuma Butter & Quinoa Protein

The hair mask deeply repairs and conditions your hair while intensely hydrating it. It is enriched with apple, lemon, and tamarind extract that prevents hair damage. It also consists of Tucuma Butter which improves luster and quinoa protein restores hydration. It also consists of beetroot, chia seeds, and linseed extract.

Leave-In Conditioner we recommend: True Frog Leave-in Conditioner with Baobab Oil & Hibiscus Extract

True Frog Leave-In Conditioner With Baobob Oil and Hibiscus Extract
True Frog Leave-In Conditioner With Baobob Oil and Hibiscus Extract

Use the leave-in cream after using shampoo and hair mask/conditioner. It moisturizes dry and damaged hair, helps with effective detangling, and protects hair. It is an effective combination of Baobob oil and Hibiscus extracts that smoothen coarse hair, prevent static hair, and is recommended for those with high hair porosity.  

So, have you ever tried hair cycling? Try this trending haircare routine and let us know in the comments how it worked for you.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *