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Abbey Yung Method Hair Routine
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items The Abbey Yung Method is a hair care routine, made famous by beauty YouTuber Abbey Young, designed to promote scalp health, hair growth and damage control through evidence-based, consistent practices. I’ve put together a complete list of her recommen...
Sections
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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 5: Bond Repair Treatments
STEP 6: Conditioning Part 1 - Glosses
STEP 1: Pre-Shampoo Bond Repair Treatment
Apply at least 10 minutes before washing. Your hair are using a product, once or twice a week.
ok this is the step everyone skips and shouldn’t. it’s a pre-shampoo treatment you put on before you even wash, wait 5-10 min, then rinse and shampoo like normal. sounds like a lot but it’s genuinely just one extra step in the shower and my hair felt...
L'Oreal Paris - Sulfate Free Bond Repair Pre Shampoo Treatment
this is basically the drugstore version of those $30 bond treatments and honestly? does the job. slather it on before you shampoo, let it sit 5-10 min while you do your skincare or whatever, rinse. my ends (RIP, bleached to hell) felt less crunchy af...
OGX Repair & Protect Bond Protein Repair Pre-Shampoo
this is the one my hairstylist actually recommended so I trust it more than most. it’s got the highest concentration of citric acid in the whole line, apply before you shampoo, leave it 5-10 min, rinse. my hair felt noticeably smoother after literall...
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Pre-Shampoo
this is giving drugstore does it again. it’s 15% peptides plus citric acid, apply to wet hair before you shampoo, it’s step 1 of their whole 4-step system. i only used the pre-shampoo (not the full lineup) and my hair still felt noticeably smoother, ...
Garnier Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment
this one’s different from the others bc it’s a spray, not a rinse-out mask. you spray it on dry, unwashed hair until it’s fully saturated, let it sit 10 min (or sleep in it, which I did once and did not regret), then shampoo like normal. no acid in t...
Epres Bond Repair Treatment
STEP 2: Pre-Shampoo Oil Treatment
If your hair is damaged, dry or prone to tangling apply a pre-shampoo oil treatment at least 20 minutes before washing. Skip this step on days you plan to use a post-shampoo bond repair treatment.
switching it up from bond treatments, this is just a straight up hair oil and it smells INSANE, like coconut milk and vanilla, I want to eat it. you use a small amount on damp or dry hair, focus on ends, and it actually absorbs instead of sitting on ...
OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil
this one’s all over pharmacy TikTok and I get why. it’s a leave-in serum with coconut milk, coconut oil, and egg white protein, you rub a small amount into damp hair and work it through to the ends. reviewers keep saying the same thing: split ends st...
OGX Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum
Super affordable and lightweight texture option
OGX Nourishing + Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Hair ...
STEP 3: Clarifying Shampoo
saw this everywhere as a hard water fix and finally caved bc my scalp always feels weighed down no matter what I use. it’s a clarifying shampoo but sulfate-free, which is the whole point since normal clarifying shampoos usually strip color out. has v...
L'Oreal Paris Clarify Sulfate Free Shampoo
reviewers on this one keep saying the same three things: it removes basically all product buildup, it doesn’t leave hair feeling dry or stripped after (which is the actual concern with clarifying shampoos), and the scent is not overpowering, describe...
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Purifying Shampoo
tried this bc my hair’s fine and gets weighed down/oily fast, and it’s step 2 in this whole scalp regimen dove has going. it’s got zinc and vitamin B3, 0% sulfates, meant to clarify without stripping. my scalp genuinely felt cleaner and my roots didn...
Dove Density Boost Clarifying Shampoo
my hair goes flat by hour 3 so I grabbed this. silicone-free, roots did have more lift after one wash, smells like apple/vanilla. has sulfates though so not for the sulfate-free crowd. cheap and low risk, but don’t expect miracles from the shampoo al...
Pantene Pro-V Sheer Volume Shampoo - 12 fl oz
reviewers with hard/well water are OBSESSED with this one, keep saying it stopped their bleached hair from turning brassy and got rid of that dry brittle feeling other detox shampoos leave behind. sulfate-free, targets metal buildup specifically (not...
Metal Detox Sulfate-Free Shampoo
reviewers with hard water/fine hair are obsessed, say it strips buildup without drying hair out (rare for a clarifying shampoo). only for weekly use, not everyday. pricier for 8oz but worth it if your hair feels weighed down — skip if you barely use ...
Clarifying Detox Shampoo
caved bc everyone’s saying it’s the pre-step for K18 masks now. activated charcoal + salicylic acid, claims 99% buildup and 76% copper removed in one wash, color-safe so my bleached ends aren’t at risk. only use weekly, not a daily shampoo. $$$ for 8...
PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo 8.5 oz
tried this after too many dry shampoo days in a row and my roots needed a reset. apple cider vinegar + keratin, smells amazing (rose/champagne vibes), and my scalp genuinely felt less gunky after one wash. sulfate-free too. downside: use it too often...
Detox Clarifying Hair Shampoo - OUAI
STEP 4: Non-Clarifying Shampoo
reviewers keep saying their hair feels shinier and fuller after a couple months of using this (step 2 of a 4-step system). sulfate-free with vitamin Cg, claims up to 79% stronger hair but that’s with the full system, not just the bottle. one downside...
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Strength Repair Shampoo With ...
tried this on my bleached ends since it’s marketed for color-treated/damaged hair specifically. Bio-Protein Care + amino serum, claims to stop 98% of breakage but that’s with the full system (shampoo/conditioner/mask/serum). my hair did feel less bri...
Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo
Such a good budget-friendly bond repair option. If your hair is damaged from heat, bleach, or treatments, this helps make it feel softer and healthier without the luxury haircare price tag. It’s not a miracle product, but for the price, I think it’s ...
L'Oreal Paris Sulfate Free Bond Repair+ Shampoo
If you’re going to splurge on shampoo, this is the kind of product I’d spend the money on. It’s made for damaged, color-treated hair and leaves it feeling noticeably stronger and softer without making it feel heavy. Definitely pricey, but if your hai...
Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo | Repair Damaged Hair
One of those haircare splurges that actually feels worth it. This is great for damaged, dry, or overprocessed hair that needs some serious help. It cleans without leaving your hair feeling stripped and makes it feel softer and healthier over time. Pr...
strength repair shampoo : the kure - Amika
If your hair is damaged, this one is worth the splurge. Redken’s Acidic Bonding Concentrate shampoo helps make hair feel smoother, stronger, and less dry, especially if you color or heat-style it. It’s definitely an investment, but the difference in ...
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo
STEP 5: Bond Repair Treatments
This is such a good drugstore find. It’s an easy extra step if your hair feels dry, damaged, or just needs more softness before shampooing. I love that you’re getting that “my hair is actually healthy” feeling without spending a fortune on a whole ne...
Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment
A solid option if you want stronger, healthier-looking hair without spending a ton. It’s especially nice for damaged or overprocessed hair and helps with that dry, rough feeling. I wouldn’t call it a luxury-level treatment, but for a drugstore price,...
Bond Protein Repair
This is one of those drugstore products that genuinely impressed me. It’s a great pick for damaged or overprocessed hair when you want a more intensive repair step without paying salon-level prices. If your hair feels dry, weak, or brittle, I’d defin...
EverPure Bond Repair+ Pre-Shampoo for Damaged and ...
If you’re going to splurge on one hair repair product, make it this. K18 is especially worth it if your hair is bleached, colored, or seriously overprocessed. It’s expensive, but the way it makes damaged hair feel stronger and healthier is hard to co...
Full-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50mL
STEP 6: Conditioning Part 1 - Glosses
This is such an underrated drugstore hair find. It’s perfect when your hair feels dull, rough, or just needs that extra smoothness. It gives your hair a softer, shinier, more polished feel without adding another heavy product to your routine. For the...
L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Wonder Water
This is the kind of drugstore mask I’d actually repurchase. It’s great when your hair looks dull and needs that extra softness and shine without feeling weighed down. If you want that glossy, freshly-done-hair look without spending salon money, this ...
EverPure Sulfate-Free Glossing 5-Min Lamination Hair Mask
If your hair is looking dull, this is such an easy upgrade. The Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask gives you that smooth, glossy, freshly-styled look in minutes without needing a whole complicated routine. It’s definitely a splurge, but if shine is your ...
Flash Instant Shine Mask for Shiny Hair - Amika
STEP 6: Conditioning Part 2 - Conditioner
This is a really good drugstore option if your hair needs a little extra strength. It’s especially nice for damaged or overprocessed hair and helps make it feel smoother and less rough. For the price, I’d honestly rather try this before spending a to...
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Strength Repair Shampoo With ...
This is a great budget-friendly option if you’re trying to make your hair look fuller and stronger. It leaves the hair feeling soft without weighing it down, and I like that it targets both the scalp and strands. For the price, it’s an easy one to ad...
Scalp + Hair Therapy Strengthening Conditioner
A really solid drugstore conditioner if your hair is damaged or overprocessed. It makes the hair feel softer and easier to detangle without needing a super expensive treatment. If you’re trying to repair your hair on a budget, I’d definitely put this...
Dove Damage Therapy Bond Strength Conditioner
A really good affordable alternative to the pricier bond-repair conditioners. It leaves damaged, overprocessed hair feeling noticeably softer and smoother without making it feel coated or heavy. If your hair needs some TLC but you don’t want to spend...
L'Oreal Paris Sulfate Free Bond Repair+ Conditioner
This is one of those splurges that makes sense if your hair is actually damaged. It leaves hair noticeably softer, smoother, and easier to manage, especially if you color or heat-style often. It’s expensive for a conditioner, but if you’re serious ab...
Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner | Damaged Hair Repair
If your hair is damaged, this is a splurge I can actually get behind. It makes hair feel softer, smoother, and more manageable without that heavy, coated feeling. Especially worth it if you bleach, color, or use heat often. Expensive, but you don’t n...
strength repair conditioner : the kure
This is one of those leave-ins that actually earns the hype. It makes damaged, dry hair feel smoother and more manageable while helping with frizz and heat styling. It’s definitely pricier than a drugstore leave-in, but you only need a small amount, ...
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment for Repair
STEP 6: Conditioning Part 3 - Hair Masks
This is one of those K-beauty hair finds that feels way more expensive than it is. It’s especially good for dry, damaged, or overprocessed hair and leaves it feeling ridiculously soft and smooth. If you want that glossy, silky hair look without spend...
Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Hair Protein 100ml
Honestly, Pantene did their thing with this one. It’s a great budget option when your hair feels dry, rough, or damaged and needs a deeper conditioning treatment. It leaves the hair noticeably softer and smoother without the price tag of high-end mas...
Miracle Rescue Deep Repair Conditioner with Pro-V Pearls
Honestly, Pantene did their thing with this one. It’s a great budget option when your hair feels dry, rough, or damaged and needs a deeper conditioning treatment. It leaves the hair noticeably softer and smoother without the price tag of high-end mas...
Miracle Rescue Intensive Bond Repair Mask
This is such a good drugstore treatment when your hair needs a little rescue. It’s quick, affordable, and leaves damaged or dry hair feeling softer and smoother without having to sit around with a mask for 20 minutes. If you want something low-effort...
Bond Protein Repair 1-Minute Treatment Mask