When we say that redheads need different haircare to other hair shades/types, we're not making it up. Red hair, like redheads themselves, is genetically unique. The structure of natural ginger hair strands, is generally finer, with lower density – making it more vulnerable to dryness, breakage and environmental damage.
What does all this add up to? Dullness, frizz, lack of shine, and dry ends. Simply shampooing (twice, please!) and conditioning is often not enough.
WHY USE LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
By keeping conditioner on your red hair, you're providing those delicate strands with extra protection and nourishment. Instead of leaving your hair exposed to the elements, the barrier of leave-in offers so many benefits. With the right leave-in conditioner, you can look forward to increased hydration, smoothness, strength and shine.
HOW BEST TO USE LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
The best type of leave-in conditioner for redheads is lightweight, and is easy to evenly distribute through your hair. A spray is ideal for this, preferably with a misting type of spray head. This allows you to control the amount of product applied, so you can keep it super light closer to the roots, and build up on dry ends if needed.
Leave-in conditioners are best used when your hair is towel-dried after washing with shampoo and conditioner. Mist lightly through mid-lengths and ends, and comb through to evenly distribute. Style as normal.
The best part of using a spray type of leave-in conditioner is that it can easily be repurposed on dry hair between wash days: simply spritz to revive your style and encourage extra shine and moisture.
Not all leave-ins are made for or suited to red hair. Many are too heavy or flatten fine strands, which is why we developed our Henna, Rose & Sweet Orange Shine-Boosting Spray for redheads – it's specifically designed to cater for red hair's needs, while also working to boost and maintain red tones, too.
So if you're a redhead and not using a leave-in conditioner yet, you're missing a step that protects your colour, boosts shine and prevents breakage.
Why redheads need their own specialist hair products
Red hair is different from other shades in many ways, not just in colour
