When it comes to haircare, applying shampoo first and conditioner afterward is pretty straightforward but things may get confusing after that. Do you apply hair gel or heat protectant first?<\/p>
As with skincare, using the right hair product at the right moment helps increase the effectiveness of that product. Let\u2019s put this into perspective with an example you are probably more familiar with. A toner would be less effective if it was used as the last product on your skin instead of as the second after your cleanser. And it’s the same with hair products. Using the wrong order may even cause damage to your curls.<\/p>
The number of products you apply will be dependent on how you want to style your hair and your hair type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cocktailing hair products refers to mixing two or three hair products to achieve the desired result. Some good examples are mixing water and a leave-in-conditioner to act as a refreshing spritz for your old twist-out or adding oil to your conditioner to make it more moisturizing.<\/p>
You may ask, “What’s the difference between layering and cocktailing hair products”? With layering you apply one product after the other. But with cocktailing, first, the two products are mixed and then applied to your hair.\u00a0<\/p>
Knowing how to combine hair products is a skill you\u2019ll need to master. The catch to cocktailing is to find products that complement each other, which will involve a lot of trial and error and creating a cocktail that will help you achieve the result you want to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n