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The Abbey Young Method (My Version) for Fine/Thinning Curly Hair, Hairdresser Approved!

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This is the routine I featured on my TikTok series “My Hair Journey”! 
You'll do a weekly routine “1x/week”. Then the rest of the days, you will do your “daily” routine. I recommend if you have fine/thin hair that you wash 2-3 times a week. Our scalps need to stay clean in order to promote hair growth. Dirty scalps can ...

I've included tidbits with each product. If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a comment, I'm happy to help!
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Pre-Shampoo Products

For 1x/week routine: oil treatment pre-shampoo.

 
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Step 1: 1x/week, oil treatment. 

This is your first “treatment” for your 1x/week routine before you shampoo.

Spray on lengths and ends, brush through, pin hair into a loose bun with a clip or soft scrunchie. Let it sit 30min.
OGX Nourishing Coconut Oil Hair Mist
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Shampoo

For 1x/week routine: Clarifying shampoo, medicated shampoo.
For daily routine: Non-clarifying shampoo, medicated shampoo.

 
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Step 2: 1x/week - Clarifying Shampoo

This is your first shampoo for your 1x/week routine.

This is a gentle purifying shampoo. I use this once a week to get rid of any weekly buildup I may have and get the hair and scalp extra clean!
Pantene Sheer Volume Shampoo
 
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Step 2: Daily Shampoo This is your first shampoo to wash with on a regular routine day. This is a hydrating shampoo that doesn't weigh hair down. It uses hyaluronic acid to hydrate versus heavy oils.
Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hydrating Shampoo
 
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Step 3: Daily - Medicated Shampoo (optional)

This shampoo helps block DHT (affects hair loss) and can help with excessive shedding.

If you choose to do a medicated shampoo, use as your second wash after one of the other options.
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole
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Conditioner

For 1x/week routine: Gloss, then hair mask (listed under hair treatments).
For daily routine: Daily conditioner.

 
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Step 4: 1x/week - Conditioning Gloss

Use before your regular conditioner on your 1x/week routine.

Follow the instructions on the bottle. Apply to lengths and ends (do not pour all over scalp). Gently work it in, and rinse.
Elvive Hyaluron Plump Hydration Wonder Water Rinse-out Treatment
 
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Step 4: Daily Conditioner

This is your conditioner for regular wash days.

I like pairing this Elive Hyaluron conditioner with the Elive Hyaluron Plump shampoo because it is designed for oily roots. I have thin/fine hair, I want hydration without it being weighed down. If the salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid are too much ...
Elvive Hyaluron Pure Rehydrating Conditioner

Hair Treatments

For 1x/week routine: this comes after your shampoo.
For daily routine: not needed. I have included an affordable option and my favorite luxury option.

 
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Step 5: 1x/week - Hair Mask
This is a great affordable option for a hair mask. There is moisture and bond repair in this one.
Pantene Miracle Rescue Intensive Bond Repairing Mask
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Step 5: 1x/week - Hair Mask
Luxury option. Focus on applying through the ends, can run what is left on your hands through the rest of the hair.
Matrix Food For Soft Mask
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Bonding Products

Step 6: 1x/week - Bond Repair Treatment This is to be used after your hair mask is rinsed out on towel dried hair. 
One pump, rub in your hands until the product turns white, then work it through the lengths and ends of your hair. Brush hair. Let it sit 4 minutes before styling products applied.
 

I have included a luxury and affordable option in this like I did on the treatment section.

 
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Step 6: 1x/week - Bond Repair Treatment

This is to be used after your hair mask is rinsed out on towel dried hair. One pump, rub in your hands until the product turns white, then work it through the lengths and ends of your hair. Brush hair. Let it sit 4 minutes before styling products app...
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
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An affordable option for bond repair!
Bond Protein Repair Spray - OGX
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Styling Products

These can be for whenever you need/want styling products!

 
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Leave-In Conditioner for days when my ends need extra moisture.
Pantene Miracle Rescue 10 in 1 Leave in Conditioner Spray
 
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My favorite curl foam for thin/fine curls! 

This does not weight my curls down while still giving hold!
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Foam
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