No more hair that gets greasy in 24 hours: the step hairstylists never skip after shampooing
After a salon visit, hair stays light, shiny, and fresh for several days. Yet at home, this result seems impossible to replicate. Hairstylists, however, use a simple, precise technique that makes all the difference, and hairstylist Marianne Le Clech shared it on Instagram.
Double shampooing—a step that professionals never skip
The first secret has to do with double shampooing. A single wash isn’t enough to truly clean the hair. The first wash removes oil, eliminates pollution, and dissolves styling products. At this stage, the product lathers very little—that’s normal.
It’s only during the second shampoo that the scalp is thoroughly cleansed. The active ingredients can then do their job. However, this two-step wash will only be fully effective if it’s followed by a step that’s often overlooked at home.
So even with the best shampoo in the world, the results will still be disappointing if you stop there. The next step is just as crucial for keeping your hair clean longer.
Conditioner: Apply it carefully so it doesn’t weigh down the hair
Conditioner should be applied only to the mid-lengths and ends of hair that has been thoroughly towel-dried. This prevents the conditioner from simply sliding off without having any effect. Furthermore, working the conditioner all the way up to the roots is a common mistake.
Applying conditioner to the roots weighs down the hair shaft and causes it to become greasy more quickly. Professional hairstylists never apply this type of product to the scalp. This simple habit helps keep the roots light.
“Hair that isn’t rinsed thoroughly is bound to become dull: invisible residue creates a film that traps dust, weighs down the hair, and accelerates sebum production.”
Rinsing: the key step that hairstylists never skip
This is where it all comes down to. Rinsing is the step that hairstylists never skimp on, even when pressed for time. At the salon, it sometimes takes longer than the shampooing itself. Yet at home, we rush through it in a matter of seconds.
Insufficient rinsing leaves invisible residue on the hair shaft. This residue forms a film that traps dust and accelerates sebum production. It is often this sloppy rinsing that causes hair to become greasy again in as little as twenty-four hours.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, section by section.
- Continue until the material crunches under your fingers.
- Never use water that is too hot, as it stimulates sebum production.
- Spend as much time rinsing as you do washing.
- Never skip this step after applying conditioner.
That squeaky sound under your fingers is a sign that the hair is clean. It means that all residue has been removed. This keeps the hair light and fresh for several days.
The scalp: an area that requires just as much care when rinsing
Marianne Le Clech also pays special attention to the scalp. She rinses it just as thoroughly as the rest of the hair. By massaging it vigorously under the water, the hairstylist loosens the follicles and stimulates circulation.
This underwater massage removes any remaining residue and helps lift the hair from the root. This allows the scalp to breathe more easily. In addition, this practice promotes a healthy scalp over time.
You can recreate that salon look at home
Hair stylists don’t have access to any magical products that are off-limits to the general public. Their secret lies in a precise and rigorous routine that they follow without exception. Anyone can take inspiration from this at home.
All you have to do is take the time to rinse for much longer than you think is necessary. That way, without changing your shampoo or buying a new product, the results will be dramatically different. Hairdressers have known this for ages: it’s the method, not the product, that makes the difference.
By shampooing twice, applying conditioner only to the lengths of your hair, and rinsing thoroughly strand by strand, you’ll have light, shiny, and clean hair that lasts for several days.
