3 basic tricks to using shampoo correctly for shiny hair all Singapore women must know!

It’s prime time for a regime reboot

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Game to try a cool new spin on the ol’ “lather, rinse, repeat” adage? Consider introducing another layer to your lock-lathering regime. Now, investing in a so-called pre-shampoo may seem like overkill for penny-pinching types, but it’s really not all that different from coughing up cash for a cleansing oil.

Indeed, think of this hair hack as being homologous to the double cleansing component of your skincare ritual – as with your facial cleansing oil, a pre-shampoo spirits away the day’s dirt and debris, for fuller penetration of the goodness from the second application of your shampoo proper.

Try: Alterna Caviar Anti-aging Moisture Intense Oil Creme Pre-shampoo Treatment, $42.

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Clarify the situation

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So you’ve perfected the pre-cleanse. What next? Do a double cleanse with a clarifying and cuticle-comforting shampoo, that’s what. This basically means soaping up, splashing off – and then doing it all over again. Here’s why: Shampooing a second time makes all the difference in cutting through the day’s grime and grease, all of which can contribute to the deadweight dullness of limp locks.

Oh yeah, one more thing: When it comes to sudsing up, the execution is of the essence. Remember to rinse rigourously for a minute or so to get rid of the post-shampoo sludge, which can put a deadly dulling dampener on the sheen of your strands. And remember to suds up twice!

Try: Joico K-Pak Clarifying Shampoo, $55.40.

Want more? Get an eyeful of all my top tricks for the most dynamic depuffing action on your eyelids, and load up on these pre- and post-colouring hair advice before taking the plunge and lightening your locks. Get your daily dose of beauty at www.herworldplus.com/beauty.

Be a ‘poo-free powder-puff girl

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Skipping shampoo in Singapore’s stifling clime seems like an incredibly icky, not to mention sticky, idea. But what’s a girl to do if it’s a toss-up between an extra hour of sleep and blearily blow-drying damp hair in the morning? 

Enter dry shampoo which, when used judiciously, can be a veritable life saver. How does it work? Simple: The silicas and starches in most formulas on the market sop up gunk and grease, allowing you to get by without washing your hair for longer.

Even better, thickening dry shampoo formulas are also superb for adding “grip” and texture to your tresses, meaning your hair’s that much easier to braid and bun afterwards. 

The only maxim to memorise: Always use dry shampoo on dry hair. The starches in the product will “pill” and create unsightly dandruff-like clumps when doused on wet hair. Damp equals dank! Oh, and if you’re using a spray-type dispenser, keep the product quite literally at arm’s length – about 15cm from your scalp should do it – so you get a fine snowy mist. 

Boom! More voluminous hair virtually instantly. “Hairs” hoping this shampoo story will get you out of a hairy situation. Good luck with your locks!

Try: Shiseido Professional Stage Works Powder Volume Air, $32.10.

Want more? Get an eyeful of all my top tricks for the most dynamic depuffing action on your eyelids, and load up on these pre- and post-colouring hair advice before taking the plunge and lightening your locks. Get your daily dose of beauty at www.herworldplus.com/beauty.