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Graziadaily
29-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Graziadaily
This Is How To Get Perfect Beach Waves At Home In Three Easy Steps
As a certified beauty junkie, I am diligent about certain things: I use the two-finger rule to apply SPF everyday, I wash my make-up brushes regularly and I gua sha nightly, but my high-maintenance approach stops at my hair. I wash it twice a week (and would do it less if I could), I avoid heat styling where I can, and I keep product use to the bare minimum. You won't find any fancy scalp exfoliants, bond builders or gloss-givers in my bathroom cabinet. My lazy-girl approach isn't for everyone, but it's helped me to discover fool-proof hacks that save time and require minimal effort, all while maintaining hair health. In fact, I've recently come to rely on a simple three-step hack that lends the kind of beachy look that will see me through summer. All you need? Two products and a plait. For context, I have thick, medium dense, XXL strands that fall into the category of type 2 waves. My low-fi approach wasn't always so, for years I had masked my natural texture with straighteners and hair thinning cuts to make things appear more 'manageable' and 'put together'. Stumbling upon the Curly Girl Method in 2019 gave me all the confidence I needed to shift my mindset. I adopted specific wash days, used curl activators and gels, and bought a diffuser; my type 2C S-waves flourished like never before. But in the end, even that became too laborious. I thought I met my match with heatless curlers, but the effort of intricately and evenly weaving my hair around a satin rod, which always left my roots looking a bit funky, felt bothersome, too. Three steps to heatless effortless beach waves My new three-step routine is the happy medium and it starts with freshly washed hair. Post-evening shower, step one sees me towel-dry my hair before applying Fable & Mane's MahaMane™ Leave-In Conditioner, £28, which is without a doubt the best leave-in product I've ever used- trust me, I've gone through five bottles of the stuff since it launched in 2023. The all-rounder detangles, protects against heat and UV, and nourishes with a cocktail of moisture-boosting aloe vera, antioxidant-rich amla and elasticity-enhancing red hibiscus extracts, which together condition, strengthen and soften hair to prevent breakage. The milky mist provides ample hydration without weighing roots and lengths down, and scents hair with a warm blend of saffron, rose damascena and sandalwood, to create the perfect base for natural styling. Step two introduces oil into the mix. Applying oil to damp, towel-dried hair allows the product to penetrate into the hair shaft effectively while helping to lock in moisture. It's also great for detangling and sealing over cuticles for a smoother look. I use this step to treat my hair and reach for Virtue's Healing Oil, £42. Pouring a few drops into my hands before warming between my palms, I apply the oil to the mid sections and ends of my hair. The clever oil combines the brand's patented bio-identical keratin protein Alpha Keratin 60ku , which can directly bind to damaged areas of the hair to repair, with antioxidant vitamin E, strengthening Tahitian gardenia flower extract, and environmental damage-shielding Kalahari melon seed oil. While rich and hard-working as far as ingredient quality in concerned, the oil is super fluid, featherweight and glides over lengths for a glossy-never-greasy finish that always helps my waves to look lustrous by morning. Continuing the theme of good smelling haircare, this oil is infused with a functional fragrance blend of creamy coconut and tropical yuzu extracts, which tend to hair while making it smell delicious. The final step requires two braids and I'm not talking fishtails, French or any other type of complex braid pattern. Just two very simple pigtails. I part my hair down the centre and tie either sides of my hair into two separate plaits. Once tied, I go to bed with ever so slightly damp hair. Come morning all that's left to do is unbraid, run through with my fingers and go. Consider this hack lazy girl-approved. Beauty writer Sameeha Shaikh with overnight heatless braided curls 1. Fable & Mane's MahaMane™ Leave-In Conditioner Price: £28 What the brand says: 'Instantly detangle, protect and moisturize hair with this lightweight leave-in conditioner.' What we know: Fable & Mane looks to ingredients, rituals and techniques based in the ancient principles of Ayurveda, so you'll find hydrating aloe vera, conditioning amla and shine-giving red hibiscus extracts in this milky mist. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'This is without a doubt the best leave-in product I've used – trust me, I've gone through five bottles of the stuff since it launched in 2023. The all-rounder detangles, protects against heat and UV, and nourishes with a cocktail of moisture-boosting aloe vera, antioxidant-rich amla and elasticity-enhancing red hibiscus extracts, which together condition, strengthen and soften hair to prevent breakage. The milky mist provides ample hydration without weighing roots and lengths down, and scents hair with a warm blend of saffron, rose damascena and sandalwood, to create the perfect base for natural styling.' Pros Delicately scented Weightless hydration Cons Spray nozzle can spritz unevenly once most of the product is used 2. Virtue Healing Oil Price: £42 What the brand says: 'Created with all hair types in mind, it's the ultimate multi-tasker, delivering the shine, softness, and moisturizing you'd expect from a hair oil and the damage repair, strengthening, and environmental protection that only our bio-identical protein can provide.' What we know: Virtue's clever biotech-first approach means the brand has cooked up its own bio-identical keratin protein, which can bind directly to damaged areas of the hair to repair. A combination of this patented Alpha Keratin 60ku® protein and pure, hydrating oils make this product a failsafe for all hair types. Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'While rich and hardworking as far as ingredient quality in concerned, this oil is super fluid, featherweight and glides over lengths for a glossy-never-greasy finish that always helps my waves to look lustrous. It is also infused with a functional fragrance blend of creamy coconut and tropical yuzu extracts, which tend to hair while making it smell delicious.' Pros Lightweight, hydrating oil Dropper makes it easy to use and leak-proof Cons Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, covering all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral) .
Forbes
26-03-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Scalp Care at Home: Routines for Healthy Hair Growth
Skinification of hair is about applying the same care, attention and hero ingredients to products that enhance scalp and hair health. It used to be that scalp care was only ever associated with the use of anti-dandruff shampoos. Back then, anti-fungal formulations were hyper-focused on alleviating symptoms like itching and flaking. This was regardless of how harsh ingredients would affect hair health. It was a straightforward, clinical, and targeted approach to addressing scalp health that was hardly aspirational. It wasn't until 2020 when the skinfication of hair wave began to take over the beauty space. The movement explored the idea of a more holistic approach to caring for hair, beginning at the very base—our scalp. Skinification of hair also suggested that like skin, hair and scalp deserved the same amount of attention and care. Skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, peptides, and salicylic acid also slowly found their way into shampoos, conditioners, exfoliants, tonics, and masks. Early adaptors of the skinification of hair included cult luxury brands like Augustinus Bader and Biologique Recherche. K-Beauty game changers like Eco Jardin's 18-Step Stem Cell Scalp Treatment also brought the conversation on holistic hair and scalp care to a whole new level and to a larger social media audience. Here, a list of clean, efficacious, and sustainable scalp care products that you can easily integrate into your holistic beauty routines at home. Virtue's Scalp Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner duo was formulated to enhance scalp health and rebalance its microbiome with its unique blend of 'skincare-inspired ingredients' and Alpha Keratin 60ku Clinical®. Scalp Remedy also helps to transform strands by repairing, fortifying, and hydrating. The Virtue team writes, 'You don't have to choose between a healthy scalp and your healthiest hair–have it all.' VIRTUE Scalp Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner Celebrity hairstylist Kristin Ess has also created the Scalp Collection. This range is made of a non-drying Scalp Scrub, Scalp Purifying Micellar Shampoo, and Daily Scalp + Hair Mask. The sugar-formulated Scalp Scrub gently removes flakes, product building up, hard water residue, and excess sebum without disrupting natural moisture levels. KRISTIN ESS Exfoliating Scalp Scrub Kristin Ess harnesses the benefits of micellar water in her purifying shampoo formula. The Purifying Micellar Shampoo creates a rich, nourishing lather on hair and scalp while keeping both moisturized. The brand founder and stylist advises, 'You can use this on the fineset, thinnest hair or the thickest, curliest hair and get the same perfect results.' KRISTIN ESS Scalp Purifying Micellar Shampoo The Daily Scalp + Hair Mask is packed with natural minerals and botanicals to neutralize the pH levels of scalp while helping to repair damaged cuticles. And while most masks are made for twice weekly use, Kristin Ess's creation is so light you can use it on the daily. KRISTIN ESS Weightless Hydration Daily Scalp Hair Mask Augustinus Bader, maker of skincare hero The Rich Cream, has partnered with French artisanal hairbrush makers, Le Bonne Brass to create the ultimate tool for healthy hair and scalp: The Limited Edition N.04 Miracle Detangling Scalp Brush. Made of 100% ultra-fine nylon fibers, it was crafted to gently detangle strands while stimulating the blood vessels beneath the scalp. Experts at Augustinus Bader recommend using N.04 Miracle Detangling Scalp Brush to evenly massage products like The Scalp Treatment and Leave In Hair Treatment from scalp to ends. AUGUSTINUS BADER X LE BONNE BROSSE The Miracle Detangling Scalp Brush Omorovicza is the understated gem of the luxury skincare space. The brand's proprietary Healing Concentrate, drawn from Budapest's mineral-rich, thermal waters, soothe, protect, and repair skin. Just recently, a new category was launched, bringing the same skin nourishing benefits of Omorovicza's hero products to the scalp. OMOROVICZA Scalp Reviver The Scalp Reviver is best used in between washes. It is formulated to absorb excess oil, exfoliate and pull out product build up. By de-clogging hair follicles, hair growth and health is significantly improved. Active ingredients that make up this serum include: the proprietary Healing Concentrate, camphor, and salicylic acid. Sky Organics is a proponent of the less is more approach to beauty. Its Essential Scalp Elixir combines flaxseed oil, hexane-free castor and Amla to cleanse, balance and soothe the scalp. Flaxseed is packed with omega-3 fatty acids that deeply nourish. Castor oil supports healthy hair growth while organic Amla and jojoba oil conditions and boosts shine. Sky Organics Organic Essential Scalp Elixir California-based botanical hair care label, Reverie, draws from innovative skincare methodology to create vegan, sustainable products like the Scalp Reset. This duo comprises the Suna Exfoliating Shampoo and Cake Restorative Scalp Tonic. The shampoo is formulated with Rhassoul clay and natural AHAs to gently remove flakes, and free scalp from dead skin and product buildup. It is also infused with Fermented Bamboo Extracts and minerals to revitalize from roots to tips. Post cleanse, apply a few drops of the tonic, packed with plant-based stem cells and peptides. This fast-absorbing serum supports follicle health, soothes dry and itchy scalps while restoring balance. Reverie The Scalp Reset JVN Pre Wash Scalp Oil is formulated with Rosemary Extract to soothe, clarify, and strengthen. It also addresses an itchy, flaking scalp while breaking down product build up. Other clean ingredients that invigorate scalp and hair include turmeric oil, Neem seed extract, and Hemisqualane. The Pre Wash Scalp Oil is also infused with amber, cashmere musk, lemon and mandarin leaving a subtle fragrance that's equal parts cozy and sparkling. JVN Pre Wash Scalp Oil
