Women's Health Australia

A Head for Healthy Hair

LESSON ONE

Choose Your Shampoo Wisely

Your skincare stash likely consists of various serums and masks that cater to specific issues. Your haircare should be no different, says hairstylist Larry King. “Your scalp and hair’s needs vary throughout the month, due to hormonal changes, stress, how much you exercise and mechanical damage from styling. This means you require different ingredients at different times to combat issues like limpness, dehydration or excess sebum [an oil produced by glands in the scalp],” he explains. Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you.

ALL SWEATED OUT

You’ll want for removing excess oil and HIIT-induced sweat and product build-up (dry shampoo is a major offender). Thanks to

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