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The Abbey Yung Method
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items You have probably seen “The Abbey Yung Method” all over your FYP. I decided to try out many of these products for myself, and let me tell you, she knows what she's talking about with these recs! If you want longer, thicker, softer hair, you NEED to t...
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Step 1. Pre-Shampoo Bond Repair Treatment
Step 2. Pre-Shampoo Oil Treatment (optional)
Step 3. Clarifying Shampoo
Step 4. Regular Shampoo
Step 5. Conditioning
Step 6. Leave-In Conditioner
Step 1. Pre-Shampoo Bond Repair Treatment
Bond repair treatments are vital to restoring health to bleached/damaged/broken hair. They literally reconstruct the internal structure of the hair by relinking broken protein bonds, restoring strength and elasticity.
Epres is the top bond repair treatment that Abbey recommends. This comes as a kit where you diffuse the refillable vials with water and then spray on dry, unwashed hair. Leave it in for at least 10 minutes (you can go longer!) and then wash it out.
epres Healthy Hair 3-Step System Kit
Another option Abbey recommends if you want a cheaper alternative. This one you're actually going to apply onto damp hair before regular shampoo.
L'Oreal Paris Sulfate Free Bond Repair+ Pre Shampoo
Another cheaper alternative she recommends! Use this one the same way you do the Epres.
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Bonding Pre Shampoo
Step 2. Pre-Shampoo Oil Treatment (optional)
Applying an oil treatment before your hair wash helps to restore damaged hair that is prone to dryness and tangling. This will help to keep your hair smooth and hydrated, without looking stringy.
This is the top oil that Abbey recommends for thinner hair types! The light-weight formula will hydrate without weighing down. Apply to dry hair, mid-length to ends, at least 20 mins before showering.
OGX Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Hair Mist
This is recommended for thicker hair types. This oil is a little thicker than the previous, so it will be more effective on thick, coarser hair. Apply to dry hair, mid-lengths to ends, at least 20 mins before showering.
OGX Damage Remedy Coconut Miracle Oil 3.3oz
Step 3. Clarifying Shampoo
If you feel like your hair gets greasy really quickly or is lacking volume, clarifying shampoo will change your life! It has stronger surfactants that will strip away stubborn buildup. It's important to only use this 1-2x per week so as not to dry ou...
The Ouai Detox Shampoo is one of Abbey's top recommendations and one of my favorites! My hair always feels so clean after using. Use this 1-2x per week before regular shampoo, as needed.
OUAI Detox Shampoo - Clarifying, Sulfate-Free
L'Oreal EverPure is a great drugstore alternative that Abbey recommends! Use 1-2x per week before shampoo, as needed.
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Clarify Sulfate-Free Shampoo 6.8oz
Another great alternative she recommends if you're looking for something cheaper! Use 1-2x per week, as needed.
Pantene Sheer Volume Shampoo, 27.7 Fl Oz
If you love K18 products, Abbey also mentions the Peptide Prep as a great option! Use 1-2x per week, as needed.
K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ Color-Safe Detox Shampoo
Step 4. Regular Shampoo
We all know what shampoo is and what it does for our hair, but the trick is to find the right one for you. These are some of Abbey's favorites based on what they will do for you!
If your hair is very dry and prone to breakage, Abbey recommends using the Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo. Use as many times per week as needed.
Dove Shampoo Intensive Repair 28 Fl Oz
Pureology's Strength Cure Shampoo is great if you have color-treated hair or suffer from numerous split ends. Use as many times per week as needed.
Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo - Color Care
Amika's ‘the kure’ shampoo is great at gently targeting and restoring the bonds in your hair to prevent breakage. Use as many times per week as needed.
amika the kure strength repair shampoo
Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo is great for restoring health to dry, brittle hair. This is my personal favorite! Use as many times per week as needed.
Redken Acidic Bonding Shampoo for Damaged Hair
L'Oreal's EverPure Bond Repair Shampoo is Abbey's recommended alternative to the Redken Bonding Concentrate. Does an amazing job at repairing damaged hair! Use as many times per week as needed.
L'Oreal Paris Sulfate Free Bond Repair+ Shampoo
Step 5. Conditioning
There are so many products that you can use to condition your hair. To simplify, we'll break it down into 3 main categories: Glosses, Conditioners, and Masks (they should be used in this order). You're going to want to use at least 1, but preferably ...
Hair glosses add a smoothness and shine to your hair like no other! L'Oreal's Glossing Lamination mask is Abbey's top recommendation. Use as your first conditioning step, 1-2x per week. This one you only need to leave on for 5 mins!
L'Oreal Paris Sulfate Free Glossing Hair Mask
L'Oreal's Elvive Wonder Water is great if your hair needs an instant reviver. Use as your first conditioning step, 1-2 per week. You rinse this one out right away, so it's super quick and easy!
L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hair Rinse 6.8oz
Dove's Intensive Repair Conditioner is made with Bio-Protein Technology and Amino Serum for instant hair restoration. Use as many times per week as needed, after gloss or before a mask.
Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner 28 Fl Oz
Pureology's Strength Cure Conditioner softens and strengthens hair and prevents weakened strands from further damage. Use as many times per week as needed, after gloss, or before a mask.
Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner - Sulfate-Free
Amika's ‘the kure’ conditioner intensely hydrates your hair to prevent future breakage and strengthen current strands. Use as many times per week as needed, after gloss, or before a mask.
amika the kure strength repair conditioner
Again, my favorite is Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner. This has citric acid, which strengthens brittle hair and reinforces weakened bonds. Use as many times per week as needed, after gloss or before a mask.
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner
L'Oreal's Bond Repair Conditioner is the best alternative to Redken! Uses bond & amino acid complexes to strengthen and hydrate hair. Use as many times per week as needed, after gloss, or before a mask.
L'Oreal Paris Sulfate Free Bond Repair+ Conditioner 6.8oz
This is Abbey's top recommendation for hair masks and one of my favorites! This mask refills your hair with 1 TRILLION protein strength builders every use, and it's backed by 10 years of research! Use 1x per week as your last conditioning step.
Dove Hair Intensive Repair 10in1 Serum Mask
Amika's ‘the kure’ intense strength repair mask is an ultra-rich mask that boosts hydration. Use 1x per week as your last conditioning step.
amika the kure intense strength repair mask
Pantene's Miracle Rescue Hair Mask has melting Pro-V pearls that “melt” away damage and repair bonds, strengthening against damage. Use 1x per week as your last conditioning step.
Pantene Miracle Rescue Hair Mask, 10.1 fl oz
OGX's Bond Protein Repair Mask deeply conditions hair in as little as 1 minute, for lasting shine and moisture between washes! Use 1x per week as your last conditioning step.
OGX Bond Protein Repair 1-Minute Mask 6.7oz
Step 6. Leave-In Conditioner
Leave-in conditioners are so important to reduce frizz and detangle your hair, as well as providing lasting nourishment and hydration. Spray in your hair before brushing to loosen strands and prevent breakage. Always remember to brush from ends to ro...
I absolutely love the Pureology 21-in-1 leave-in. This detangles my hair so well and reduces frizz as it dries. Also has so many other benefits (21 duh) like serving as a heat protectant! Spray on mid-length to ends before brushing your hair.
Pureology Color Fanatic Leave-In Spray, 21 Benefits
Recently, I tried the L'Oreal 21-in-1 leave-in, and it really is a great alternative to the Pureology one for a third of the price! Has all the same amazing benefits and detangles my hair so well. Spray on mid-lengths to ends before brushing.
L'Oreal Paris 21-in-1 Leave In Conditioner Spray