Korean hair care: basic rules and an overview of products

Korean hair care is largely different from what Europeans are accustomed to, because women there are used to carefully monitoring the condition of the scalp, only then - the structure of the curls. To achieve the desired effect, you will need to better know the technology and study the tools used. The Korean system assumes the use of not one, but a whole complex of means.

A good scalp massage is an essential part of Korean hair care. You need to manipulate your fingers or use special brushes. The time of the procedure is 10-15 minutes, carried out before showering.

Such a pleasant effect on the skin not only increases the amount of foam, but also promotes blood circulation and stimulates the bulbs to new growth, and also provides a thorough cleansing of dead cells.

The most important part of Korean hair care is the emphasis on the scalp. Massage, vinegar rinsing are actively used, soothing lotions are used. All this combined is the key to healthier and stronger hair.

Scrub for the head is a gentle exfoliator that improves the condition of the skin, removes the gradually growing dead cells of the epithelium.

One of the best products, according to most experts, is Innisfree Mint Green Tea Scaler, which soothes itching well, eliminates dry scalp. A slight cooling effect can be felt when using it.This tool allows you to quickly cope with the problem of dandruff.

Using such a tool is very simple.

• Apply the scrub evenly to the scalp.
• Depending on the condition, keep the product for 3-5 minutes. Then gently massage the head with your fingertips.
• After 15 minutes, wash off the product thoroughly with warm water.
• Use 1.5 times more shampoo than usual, then rinse the hair thoroughly.

Korean experts say that, by keeping the scalp clean and healthy, new hair growth can be activated. Salicylic acid has become one of the most commonly found ingredients in Korean scrubs. You can use a similar product once a week or two, applying to dry hair before washing your hair. After applying it it is required to rub thoroughly into the skin so that it is completely covered with the product.

Korean hair care focuses on using the right shampoos that are very gentle on the skin. They do not contain sulfates. Hair care experts create cosmetics using traditional herbs, natural essences and less harsh foaming agents. Some even advise women to use two different shampoos, so that one effectively cleans the skin, and the other - the hair.

Amazing formula in Ryoe cosmetics. This product is essential for those suffering from hair loss. A special combination of components in the composition makes the hair unusually soft after using the product.

Among other, equally well-known Korean products, the following are worth noting:

• Ryeo Chung Ah Mo - ideal for oily hair and against dandruff;
• Doori Daeng Gi Meo Ri Ki Gold - helps to fight hair loss;
• Argan Essential - provides deep care.

The 2-in-1 formula refers to hair care products, which combine shampoo and conditioner. Korean women often buy these cosmetics in packaging, as these products complement each other perfectly and are specially designed. Korean girls prefer to choose too nourishing masks.

Another reason shampoos and conditioners are so often combined in one line is convenience. The best-selling Korean products in this category are marketed under the brand name Ryeo. After using cosmetics, the hair remains light and soft.

Experts give their advice on conditioning.

• To achieve the desired effect, it is advisable to keep the conditioner on the hair as long as possible.
• Avoid applying conditioner to your scalp as it has a pH of 5.5 and hair products at 3.7. Such a difference can negatively affect the condition of the skin.

Korean women like to use nourishing hair masks once a week. In order for such a tool to perform its task, it must be left for 10-15 minutes.

A real find for women is Etude House. It is applied to clean, damp curls instead of the usual conditioner, and after a while it is washed off with plain water.

Scalp masks are another product with an excellent composition that perfectly suits the needs of the epidermis. Most masks are designed to moisturize the skin and normalize the production of subcutaneous fat.

How to use Korean hair masks:

• it is worth using such funds once a week;
• the composition is applied to a clean head, to improve the effect, you can wrap it in a plastic bag;
• you can massage the skin with light movements;
• holding time - 20 minutes;
• the product is washed off with plain water.

Apple cider vinegar is the cheapest remedy to help your hair. The natural pH of the scalp and hair is between 4.5-5.5, while most shampoos have an alkaline pH of 7+. This is why vinegar rinses are so beneficial for the skin, when mixed with water they provide the ideal pH.

To make such a remedy yourself at home, you should proceed in stages.

• Mix one cup of water with 2-4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
• After the hair has been washed, slowly pour out the rinse aid.
• Rub vinegar into the skin with light massaging movements. Thus, it will have a positive effect on blood circulation and hair growth.
• After 1-2 minutes, the curls are washed.

Korean hair care specialists have developed more scent-friendly products that do the same job, but after applying them, there is no unpleasant odor from the hair.

Scalp toner - a great way to provide complementary comprehensive care at home. In addition to being designed to treat an itchy scalp, these products often contain the nutrients the hair needs to penetrate perfectly into the skin.

Peppermint, tea tree, or any extract with a cooling effect is a great addition to help relieve itching and irritated skin.

Korean women take very good care of their hair. Essences and serums for the head are intended for those girls whose curls become oily too quickly or who occasionally have a problem with dandruff due to dry skin. In this case, the described products will become ideal helpers for hair care and restoration.

After application, the product remains on the curls throughout the day, thus providing the necessary protection. It differs from oils in that it is applied during the day, while oils are usually used at night.

Serums often contain nutrients with powerful effects. They perfectly improve blood circulation, make the scalp moisturized, but not oily. The product is applied directly to the skin under the hair, you can use the product every day.

For an overview of Korean hair care products, see below.