- lightweight products
- often come in a squeeze or spray bottle
- runs down your hand
- doesn't need to be scooped
- less of every single product to avoid build-up
- coin sized amount
- 3 squirts on each side
- minimal number of products used
- ~3 or less post-wash products
- wash frequently to prevent build-up
- clarify hair weekly
- avoid proteins and silicones
- use products with humectants
- water based products + mists and sprays over creams
- avoid butters and oils
- opt for products advertised as "lightweight" or "weightless"
- apply products when hair is damp or wet
- deep condition 1x a week
- use heat/steam for treatments (even just a shower cap)
- you want the first ingredient to be water, and oils and butters being towards the end of the ingredients
jul 27 2025 ∞
feb 16 2026 +