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✨ Hair Health Journey: Step-by-Step Routine for Long, Strong & Shiny Hair
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items This is my full, step-by-step hair care system designed for growth, strength, and shine. It’s especially helpful if you’re repairing heat or color damage, balancing protein and moisture, or just building a healthy baseline routine. Includes pre-shamp...
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Step 1: Pre Shampoo Bond Repair Treatment
Step 2: Pre Shampoo Oil Treatment
Step 3: Clarifying Shampoo
Step 4: Non Clarifying Shampoo
Step 4 Continued: Medicated Shampoos
Step 5: Bond Repair Treatments
Step 1: Pre Shampoo Bond Repair Treatment
Protects your strands before washing, prevents over-stripping, and preps for repair.
Makes hair feel noticeably stronger and softer — my strands survive wash days better.
Bond Repair Treatment Starter Kit
Step 2: Pre Shampoo Oil Treatment
Gave my hair moisture without clogging my roots. A lightweight oil mist for hydration without heaviness.
OGX Nourishing + Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Hair Mist ...
Rich leave-in treatment with coconut milk and proteins. It smells amazing and adds shine without weight.
OGX Coconut Milk Moisturizing Strength & Shine, Leave-In Treatment Hair ...
A penetrating oil-infused pre-shampoo treatment. Helps reduce breakage and gives slip when detangling.
OGX Extra Strength Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Hair ...
Step 3: Clarifying Shampoo
A gentle clarifying shampoo without sulfates, powered by antioxidants. Scalp feels super clean and refreshed after each use.
EverPure Sulfate Free Clarifying Shampoo with Antioxidants - L'Oréal
Clarifying formula in a large-size bottle. Smells so good and lasts me a long time.
Garnier Fructis Pure
Hydrating shampoo that supports density while clarifying. Affordable, effective, and doesn’t strip my hair.
Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Density Boost Hydrating Shampoo, 9.25 oz
A volumizing clarifier that lifts from the roots. Big bottle, feels like professional strength, gives bounce without weight.
Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Shampoo
Shampoo that detoxes metals (hard water, pollution) while being sulfate-free. Hair feels visibly brighter, lighter, healthier.
L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Sulfate-Free Shampoo
A potent but “toxin free” clarifier to deeply cleanse. Leaves scalp super clean without feeling tight.
Clarifying Detox Shampoo
A gentler detoxifying shampoo enriched with peptides. Helps maintain hair growth, reduces breakage.
PEPTIDE PREP™ Detox Shampoo For Gentle Clarifying 8.5oz
A clarifier that also targets dryness & flakes on scalp. Mitigates flakes without over-stripping ends.
Detox Clarifying Shampoo - Dry Scalp Hair Treatment
Step 4: Non Clarifying Shampoo
Strengthening shampoo with vitamin Cg to support repair. Strengthens hair over time; feels gentle enough for frequent use.
Garnier Hair Filler Vitamin Cg Strength Repair Shampoo 10.1 fl oz for ...
A duo set for cleansing + conditioning in one go. Convenient, cost-effective, and both products work well together.
Not Your Mother's Tough Love Shampoo & Conditioner 2-Pack
Repairing shampoo with bio-protein + amino serum. Affordable and delivers on strengthening without drying.
Dove Shampoo Intensive Repair with Bio-Protein Care Technology & Amino Serum, 12 oz
Bond-strengthening shampoo with peptides. My go-to daily shampoo when I want both strength + hydration.
Dove Shampoo Bond Strength with Bio-Protein Care Technology & Peptide Complex, 12 oz
acid-balanced shampoo designed to support bonding and color longevity. Smells amazing, bond health improves noticeably.
10.1 oz Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
A repair shampoo that strengthens strands from within. Strengthens without leaving hair flat.
The Kure Strength Repair Shampoo - amika | Sephora
Bond repair shampoo using citric acid to help smooth and strengthen. Mild enough for frequent use; helps restore texture.
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Bond Repair Strengthening Shampoo with Citric Acid, 6.8 oz
Step 4 Continued: Medicated Shampoos
Salicylic acid medicated formula that targets flakes. Soothes discomfort and improves scalp health fast.
Neutrogena Scalp Therapy Anti-Dandruff Extra Strength
Antifungal shampoo with ketoconazole. Stronger action, helps me reset scalp without harsh dryness.
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole, Fresh Scent, 7 Fl Oz
Soothing anti-dandruff shampoo with hydration. Calms my scalp and leaves hair feeling soft, not stripped.
Dove Dermacare Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Dryness Itch Relief, ...
Classic zinc-pyrithione shampoo for dandruff control. Dependable and accessible; never lets flakes build back.
Head and Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo, Classic Clean, 8.45 fl oz
Sulfate-free anti-dandruff shampoo that preserves color. Gentle yet effective; keeps color vibrant and scalp calm.
CeraVe Hydrating Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Sulfate-Free & Color Safe for ...
Step 5: Bond Repair Treatments
Pre-shampoo protein treatment to rebuild inner bonds. Noticeable improvement in breakage and strength.
OGX Repair & Protect Bond Protein Repair Pre-Shampoo, 8.4 fl. oz
Peptide-rich inner fiber repair mask. Feels substantial but doesn’t weigh hair down.
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Peptides Inner Fiber Repair Treatment, 10.1 fl oz
A stronger bonding treatment for serious repair. Really helps when my hair feels fragile; gives resilience.
Not Your Mother's - Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment
Leave-in repair mask with biomimetic (mimicking natural hair) technology. Softens, adds strength, less breakage in mid-lengths.
Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask - K18 Biomimetic Hairscience | Sephora
Quick action mask for bonding repair. Speedy results, hair feels repaired even with rush schedule.
Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5 Minute Liquid Mask - Redken | Ulta Beauty
A mild, sulfate-free bond repair treatment for pre-wash steps. Gentle, effective — I notice softness without irritation.
EverPure Sulfate Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Step 6 Pt 1: Glosses
Rinse-out gloss-like treatment that adds shine and smooths. Immediately makes my hair look glossier; lightweight feel.
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Wonder Water Rinse-out Treatment, for Damaged Hair, 6.8 fl oz, Light Weight
Mask that imparts mirror-like shine to hair.
Makes styling easier and summer blow-outs look smoother.
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Glossing Mirror Shine Mask, 5.1 fl oz
High-shine gloss mask that enhances hair radiance. Works super well, gives hair a salon gloss at home.
Flash Instant Shine Hair Gloss Mask - amika | Sephora
Step 6 Pt 2: Conditioner
Strengthening conditioner formulated with vitamin Cg. Affordable and delivers softness without heaviness.
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Strength Squeeze Repair Conditioner with Vitamin Cg, 10.1 fl oz
A bond-supporting conditioner that reinforces repair. My hair feels reinforced, less breakage over time.
Tough Love Bonding Conditioner - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty
Full set for both cleansing and conditioning.
Great value, both parts work well together.
Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo & Conditioner Set, 12 oz 2 count
Acidic formula boosting bond health with color protection. More premium option when I want extra quality.
10.1 oz Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner- Redken | Ulta Beauty
Conditioner designed specifically to support and repair bonds. Noticeable softening; cuts down on cleanup frizz.
The Kure Bond Repair Conditioner for Damaged Hair - amika | Sephora
High-performance repair conditioner with nourishing properties. Helps preserve color and adds shine.
9.0 oz Strength Cure Conditioner - Pureology | Ulta Beauty
Sulfate-free conditioner built to reinforce and protect hair bonds. Gentle on sensitive hair/scalp while strong on repair.
EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Strengthening Conditioner - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Step 6 Part 3: Masks
Deep repair mask targeting intense damage.
Good for summer when my hair gets stressed by sun & heat.
Pantene Pro-V Miracle Rescue Deep Repair Conditioner, 8 OZ
Mask with collagen + proteins to coat and strengthen. Feels luxurious, helps reduce breakage.
Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Proteinion Injection | hydrolyzed milk and silk amino acids relieve stress and stimulate scalp - (1.69 oz)
an intense mask, can be heavier on your hair i like for the winter!
Pantene Miracle Rescue Bond Repair Mask, 10.1 OZ
i love this line from ogx!! i like to use this mask in the winter
OGX Repair & Protect Bond Protein Repair 1-Minute Treatment Mask
a great non-drugstore option! amika really has such good products
Mini The Kure Intense Strength Repair Mask - amika | Sephora
we love drugstore hair care! great for damaged hair! hydrating and repairing as well hair
Dove Bond Strength Women's Hair Mask with Peptide Complex All Hair, 9.2 oz
great for damaged hair! super hydrating and heavy for coarser hair
Dove Styling Aid Intensive Repair Mask with Amino Serum, 9.2 oz Jar
Step 7: Post Wash Bond Repair
the only after conditioner bond treatment that works!!
Bond Builder & Hair Strengthening Treatment
Step 8: Leave In Conditioner and Heat Protection
this is what i use! i love the whole line - be careful about using too much though!!
OGX® Bond Protein Repair 450°F Hair Heat Protectant Spray, 6.5 fl. oz
this leave in is so good! It’s a heavier option for really dry hair
Pantene Miracle Rescue 10 in 1 Multitasking Leave in Conditioner Spray, 5.7 oz
i used this on and off for years! it’s dependable and cheap
Tresemme Heat Protect Hairspray Keratin Smooth for Frizz Control, 8 oz
i used this on and off for years! it’s dependable and cheap
Tresemme Styling Hairspray Protecting Heat and Frizz Control, 8 oz
works as both leave in conditioner and heat protection!
Tough Love Bonding Leave-In Protector - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty
great for if you dye your hair! a good drugstore and inexpensive option
L'Oreal Paris EverPure 21 in 1 Perfecting Leave In Color Caring Spray, 6.8 fl oz
a non drugstore option, love all redken products! definitely on the more expensive end though
13.5 oz One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment for Heat Protection - Redken | Ulta Beauty
non drugstore option for people who dye their hair!
6.7 oz Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner - Pureology | Ulta Beauty
an oil and heat protection combo! lighter than the leave in conditioners
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat Protectant Leave In Conditioner Primer - Bumble and bumble | Ulta Beauty