Haircare guru reveals the VERY simple trick that will help you pick the perfect shampoo and conditioner – and the three signs you’ve been using the wrong ones
- Founder of haircare brand Nancy Twine shared tips for picking the right products
- She says you must start by identifying your hair type with a ‘strand test’
- The most obvious sign of the wrong routine is a dry or oily scalp and greasy ends
The founder of a natural haircare brand has revealed a simple trick that will help you choose the perfect products for your hair – and the telltale signs you’ve been using the wrong type.
Before you can pick a shampoo and conditioner suited to your needs, Nancy Twine, the brains behind Briogeo, says you must start by identifying your hair type: straight, wavy, coily or curly.
According to the New York City beauty guru, the easiest way to discover exactly what your hair needs is by taking a ‘strand test’, which involves pulling a strand of wet hair and observing how it reacts.
She says hair that stretches before snapping is most likely craving hydration and moisture, while hair that immediately breaks needs protein for strength.
Haircare guru Nancy Twine says the easiest way to discover exactly what your hair needs is by taking a ‘strand test’, which involves pulling a strand of wet hair and observing how it reacts (stock image)
If you suspect your hair is not receiving gold standard treatment, Nancy claims the biggest giveaways you’ve been following the wrong routine are a dry or oily scalp, and dull, greasy ends.
‘For your unique hair to look vibrant and feel its healthiest, you need to give your strands the right combination of naturally powerful ingredients, vitamins, and minerals to thrive,’ she told Mecca.
‘Knowing your hair type and caring for it accordingly will keep your strands looking and feeling healthy in the long run.’
To give hair what it needs, Nancy says it all comes down to treating your locks with the right combination of ingredients.
For fine, flat hair, she recommends lightweight products that contain ingredients such as biotin and witch hazel, which help to boost volume and absorb excess oil.
Women with thin hair should avoid conditioners and masks that promise extra hydration, she says, because they weigh down the roots and are typically designed for coarse, curly hair.
‘If you wash and condition fine hair with hydrating formulas better suited for curls, strands will become weighed down at the root and look lifeless,’ she explained.
For wavy or curly hair, Nancy says you should look for products packed with ultra-nourishing ingredients like shea butter and avocado oil, which define kinks without causing frizz.