If you want to achieve your healthiest scalp and hair, then understanding how to effectively and correctly use your haircare products is just as important as choosing the right haircare products. Every product is formulated differently to provide unique benefits and results. This means when you make the investment in a hair product, you will only be able to see your very best results when you use it, within your haircare routine, according to how that specific product has been formulated. This is especially important when making the switch from traditional, chemical-based products to all-natural haircare, just like our Sozo Hair Health range. When you make the switch to Sozo, we want you to achieve your best results possible and experience the full benefits of each and every one of our Australian hair products. So, here are five simple but important tips you need to remember when using our all-natural haircare so you can achieve and maintain your healthiest scalp and hair for many years to come.
1. Double Shampoo
Double shampooing is an important hair health tip for any haircare routine, but double shampooing and using plenty of our shampoo gel when washing is particularly important with our Sozo Hair Health Shampoo. Why? Our natural shampoo gel is a sulphate free formula which means it does not contain the harsh chemicals and cleaning agents used in many shampoos that are known to thoroughly clean the scalp, but also strip and dry out your natural oils. Instead, our Hair Health Shampoo has been formulated with sulphate free surfactants that provide a rich lather and cleansing experience while leaving your hair hydrated. This means you can apply our shampoo generously, double shampoo and wash regularly without the worry of drying out your hair. For your most effective clean, apply our shampoo gel generously to all parts of the scalp, especially those underneath and side sections that are often missed and covered by the weight of our hair, then rinse thoroughly and repeat the process. If you have significant build-up of oil or styling products, for example hairspray or dry shampoo, you can repeat this process as needed until you feel that your scalp is completely clean.
2. Apply Conditioner Generously
Another common tip for hair washing that you’ve probably heard before is to use only a small amount of conditioner. The purpose of this is to avoid making your scalp and hair greasy, limp and heavy. However, this is not the case with our Hair Health Conditioner and, in fact, our Hair Health Mask. Both our natural conditioner and hair mask formulas are silicone free and nourishing, but they are also lightweight, so they won’t weigh down your hair. Silicones that are commonly used in conditioners and hair products help to provide that silky, soft hair feeling. However, they can negatively impact your hair health overtime, often by creating a build-up and leaving your hair lacking moisture. In our conditioner and hair mask, we’ve used naturally derived ingredients, conditioning agents, oils and extracts to smooth and flatten the hair cuticles, as well as nourish, hydrate, moisturise, strengthen, repair and increase shine. Plus, because healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, our conditioner and hair mask also contain ingredients known to soothe and reduce inflammation on the scalp. This means it is important to apply our hair products generously to both your hair and scalp. This will ensure you’re receiving enough nourishment for your best results without making your hair heavy or greasy.
3. Understand Our Hair Serum Has 2 Different Purposes
Our Sozo Scalp & Hair Health Serum is an ultra-lightweight, hydrating hair oil that can be used for two different applications, and seeing your best results with each type of application all comes down to knowing how much product to use. Firstly, our silicone free hair serum can be used for styling purposes, smoothing frizz and protecting your hair by applying it to either damp or dry hair. Because it is an oil-based product, less is more when using this lightweight hair oil for styling. This means you only need to apply a couple of drops of our Scalp & Hair Health Serum to the ends of your hair, then gradually add more to suit your specific hair type and length, while not applying it directly to your scalp. By using our natural hair serum in this way, you will support stronger, shinier and healthier hair. Because our Scalp & Hair Health Serum has an ultra-lightweight formula, unlike many heavy oils, it is great for styling. However, because it also contains a range of nourishing, natural ingredients, our hair serum can and should be used for prewash oiling.
When using our Scalp & Hair Health Serum for prewash oil treatments, it is important to apply the oil generously to both your scalp and hair, allowing it to absorb for at least 30 minutes or for up to a couple of hours before washing and double shampooing as normal. The reason why you want to use our serum, not only for styling but more importantly for oiling treatments, is because it contains natural oils and ingredients known to condition, hydrate, and strengthen, as well as soothe, reduce inflammation and increase circulation on your scalp. With ingredients such as rosemary oil, macadamia seed oil, argan oil and grapeseed oil, you can support a healthy scalp and, therefore, healthy hair growth with regular prewash oil treatments in your natural haircare routine.
4. Consistency + Time = Results
When we try a new haircare product, we often expect an almost instant hair transformation. However, the reality is, we can’t expect to see the full effect of a hair product unless we use it consistently for an extended period of time. So, take this as your reminder that results won’t come overnight. But with a consistent haircare routine made up of our Sozo Hair Health range, you can see and feel your scalp and hair health transform. Focus on a consistent routine instead of regularly switching and swapping your products, be patient and enjoy your healthiest scalp and hair.
5. Don’t Forget About Your Hair Habits and Physical Health
There are so many factors outside of our haircare routine that impact our hair health and our haircare results. These include our daily hair habits and our physical health. This means we simply won’t be able to experience our best results from our haircare products if we aren’t taking care of our hair, or if we aren’t prioritising our physical health and a balanced diet. Some of the most common hair habits that can cause unnecessary damage are using too much heat when styling, using the wrong brush or brushing aggressively, not washing frequently enough and sleeping with wet hair. In terms of our physical health, there are many illnesses, conditions and medications that can cause or lead to significant hair loss. Even experiencing low iron levels can result in hair loss for many women. This is why focusing on our physical health and maintaining a balance diet is so important. Haircare products can’t change whatever is going on inside of our bodies. So don’t forget about the importance of not only following a consistent all-natural haircare routine, but also practising healthy hair habits and prioritising good physical health.
Choosing the right haircare products for your routine will always be an important first step in your hair health journey. But after this, what you need to focus on is understanding how to use every product according to how it’s been formulated so you can support your best results and your healthiest hair. With our all-natural Sozo Hair Health products, it’s important to wash regularly, understand the correct application of each product and maintain a consistent routine so you can experience the proven benefits of every natural ingredient inside our Australian made hair products. So, when you make the switch to Sozo, don’t forget about these five important tips, and always feel free to send our team an email so we can help you with your specific questions and join you on your natural hair health journey.
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