Hair Care

Start with cleansing needs, then compare rinse-off and leave-on treatments by their stated use. Introduce one new product at a time so it is easier to assess how it fits your routine.

Shampoo is chosen mainly for the scalp and roots; conditioners, oils and leave-on treatments are usually judged by how the mid-lengths and ends feel. Treating those as two decisions can prevent a rich treatment from weighing down the roots or a strong cleanser from drying the ends.

A clarifying or targeted scalp product may be used on a different schedule from an everyday shampoo. Check directions, note how quickly the scalp feels oily or uncomfortable, and change one part of the routine at a time.

Choose by scalp need and usage directions. An everyday cleanser prioritises routine comfort, while a targeted product may address a stated concern and use a different frequency. Do not assume stronger cleansing is always better.

Unless the product says otherwise, conditioner and oil are commonly concentrated from the mid-lengths to the ends. Start with a small amount and add more only where the hair needs it.

Seek advice for persistent or severe itching, pain, sores, hair loss, spreading redness or symptoms that do not improve with an appropriate routine. A retail product cannot diagnose the cause.