How to get a smooth hair and reduce frizzy hair - My hair care routine

Haircare is an important topic to be dealt with. This fast-paced technology driven life has took a major toll on our hair. Its very crucial for us take to good care of them to protect from all the environmental hassles. This post deals with my haircare routine to maintain my locks the way they are.

Before stepping into my haircare routine let me tell you guys about my hair type because that would help you to understand the routine much better.

Whats my hair type?

My hair is very thick and textured hair (not poker straight and waves at the ends). My hair type is normal and silky in nature. When I don’t take good care of them it might end up frizzy and slightly rough especially if I get dandruff, it just behaves so crazy. I make sure to condition my hair properly to maintain my thick mane healthy and smooth. I wash my hair twice a week (after every 3 days).

What Shampoo I use for a clean scalp?

This is the hair care routine that am following at the moment. I usually tend to switch my shampoos a lot but this recent shampoo that I use has started to become my Holy Grail product. Not sure if I would switch up my shampoo anytime soon. Okay let’s stop the talking and breakdown my routine.

The shampoo I use is Matrix scalppure shampoo for dandruffcontrol. It retails for Rs. 345 for 200 ml of product.

I actually started to notice much dandruff few months back. Then I used a DIY hair mask to get rid of my dandruff which I will talk about in the later stages. It worked only momentarily and dandruff just kept showing up within the next wash. So I randomly saw this shampoo in store and thought to give it a try. Usually I don’t use dandruff shampoos at all because most anti-dandruff shampoos I tried in the past just made my hair so dry and rough. So I always had this idea in mind like anti-dandruff shampoos dry out hair.

I just picked this thinking I could use it just once a week but I must admit it proved me wrong. It didn’t dry out hair in any way and my hair felt so squeaky clean, fresh and soft when I used this shampoo. So I continued using this and my hair has never been this clean ever. Even if I leave my hair unwashed up to 4 days, my hair still didn’t get oily or no white residue whatsoever.

Overall am in love with this shampoo nothing much to complain. Only downside maybe, this shampoo contains sulfates and parabens. So if you are someone who is concerned about that, this may not be the one for you. I personally don’t have a problem with having these ingredient in my shampoo as anyways am going to wash it off in few minutes. Not a big deal for me.

Oh and I forgot to mention, this shampoo smells amazing too. It has peppermint extracts in it and my hair smells minty and fresh until next wash. I would definitely recommend this product to people suffering from dandruff and even if you aren’t, please give it a try as it gives a real clean feel to hair.

What Conditioner I use to smooth my hair?

I have tried conditioners from different brands (drugstore to high-end). At the end of last year I started using the conditioners from OGX and ever since there’s no turning back. All of their shampoos & conditioners are infused with argan oil which nourishes the hair and keeps it healthy. I have used their shampoos as well and they smell so good and hydrate the hair. The one am using right now is the Macadamia oil conditioner from OGX which retails at Rs. 725 for 385 ml of product. They have different varieties in their range and almost all their hair products are worth every penny. This conditioner is very creamy and at the same time feels light on the hair. It does not weigh down my hair which is something I look for in any conditioner.

I use this every time after I shampoo, apply onto the lengths of my hair and leave for 5 mins while I wash rest of my body. Do not apply conditioner on scalp at any cost. After 5 mins, I wash it off thoroughly until I see no bubbles in the water.

This conditioner does a decent job but I loved the Argan oil conditioner from OGX much better than this. Maybe I would use this Macadamia conditioner until its over and not repurchase this again. I will try any other variant from OGX.

What Serum I use to tame frizz?

Am currently having 2 serums which I use for  my hair. One is Matrix biolage deep smoothingserum which retails at Rs. 275 for 100 ml of product. Other serum is Argan Oilof Morocco weightless healing dry oil which retails at Rs. 725 for 118 ml of product.

For regular use I prefer Matrix serum which I apply after every wash. I am head over heels in love with this serum. When my hair is semi-dried I use this serum through the ends on my hair and whatever is left over in my hands I apply on the top section on my hair. This did not make my hair oily, its super lightweight and absorbs into hair instantly. It tames fizz and flyaway’s to a decent level and adds nice shine to the hair. I have recommended this product to some of my friends who has different hair type than mine and all of them seemed to love it as much as I do. It’s worth more than the money we pay for it. It’s very affordable and lasts for more than 6 months.  Definitely worth a shot.

I use my OGX serum very occasionally in case I need extra hydration in the ends of my hair. It’s actually oil in a weightless serum form. It absorbs into the hair deeply and makes hair super shiny, hydrated and frizz-free.

Both these serums does not contain any harsh chemicals and hence it’s safe to use on every type of hair. They did not weigh down my hair and i didn’t observe any damage or hair fall with using these serums.

If you ask me to suggest any one out of these, no doubt it would be the matrix one. Hands-down, the best serum in the market with affordable price and goodness.

Those are all the products I use on my hair. Now that you know what I do to my hair post-wash, let’s see what I do pre-wash.

My Pre-wash Routine:

I oil my hair before every wash. I use oil made by myself using mix of various oils and essentials oils. I got this recipe from a blog which I read here. You can check that for yourself. If you cannot make this oil, just apply coconut oil or sesame oil or any oil of your liking. You can leave the oil overnight or apply 2-3 hrs before hair wash. Apply oil all over the hair and gently massage your head with fingertips for blood circulation through your scalp. This will promote hair growth and reduce hairfall.

I don’t like using hairpack because I feel really difficult to wash it off my thick and long hair. Recently I have been using a DIY hairpack on alternate washes. As I mentioned earlier I majorly started this to get rid of dandruff but surprisingly it made my hair super soft than usual. The hairpack I use is simple and cheap. It’s Apple Cider Vinegar (cost differs from brand to brand, feel free to choose any as per your liking) mixed in water. Pour 1/3^rd of Vinegar into a spray bottle and fill 3 times with water. Always remember whenever you use vinegar for hair or skin, dilute it with equal or more quantity of water. Never use it directly as its concentrated and might irritate your hair and skin.

If you dilute with water it’s perfectly safe to use. Leave it on for 30 mins and wash your hair as usual. You will notice a great difference in the texture of your hair. It feels so soft, smooth and shiny. Try it for yourself to know the difference.

Tips and Tricks to tame frizzy hair:

1. Do not rub your hair vigorously with cotton towel when your hair is wet after wash. Instead use a cotton t-shirt to gently squeeze the wetness from the hair and leave it to air dry.

2. Do not skip conditioner after shampoo. This step is very important to provide hydration to your hair. In case your hair is very dry or damages use a deep conditioner like L'oreal Professionnel Liss Unlimited Masque. Feel free to choose any as per your liking.

3. Do oil your hair without fail before every wash. It will provide extra nourishment and protect your hair from dryness, damage, hair fall and graying.

4. Do not expose your hair to extreme sun as it might suck the moisture from the hair and make it dry and dull-looking. Make sure to apply a heat protect-ant before going out in the sun or cover it with a scarf.

5. Do not use heat and styling tools often in your hair. This will make your hair frizzy and damaged with regular use. Use it occasionally and make sure to use heat protect-ant before styling.

6. Do try to avoid hair colouring as it may damage the hair. In case you have coloured, make sure to take good care of them by using colour protect hair products and deep condition the ends of your hair regularly.

That’s it guys. I hope have covered everything. Do follow the tips I have mentioned to reduce frizziness in hair and get a smooth hair. Also, I dont use any hair styling tools not even a blow dryer to dry my hair and I haven’t coloured my hair anytime.

I hope you find this post helpful. If any doubts, do comment below your questions.