Shampooing by Philip Kingsley, the 'hair doctor'

Philip Kingsley Shampoo How to wash your hair:
a lesson from Philip Kingsley
People often ask me how to correctly wash hair. Have you ever considered if you are washing your hair correctly? We shampoo alone, and most often do it the same way. There is no one to correct your mistakes when you cleanse your hair alone and more likely than not you don't observe others washing their hair to learn from them or question their technique. I'm frequently asked how often should hair be washed and the answer is simple - daily! You wash or cleanse your face every day to keep skin looking its best - your hair goes to all the same places so it too needs daily care.

Choosing the right products for your hair:
Choice of shampoo is important – choose one according to your hair type: fine and straight, wavy, frizzy etc.

Pre-Shampoo
All hair types will benefit from a healthy hair regime that includes a ‘pre shampoo’. This is a conditioning treatment applied before shampoo onto dampened hair, and left in for approximately 15 minutes. The aim of the treatment is to moisturize the hair from within, penetrating deep under the hair cuticles helping to moisturise, condition and strengthen. This pre-shampoo treatment helps repair and protect your hair from weathering and chemical damage caused during processing such as colouring, straightening and perming.Cationic conditioners are particularly effective in pre shampoo treatments as they deposit a molecular layer of ingredients onto the hair surface as well as neutralising static and improving comb through and shine. Simply, using a pre-shampoo treatment prevents the heavy build-up that is often encountered with intensive conditioners. The ingredients used to carry the treatment into the hair cuticle need to be shampooed off otherwise the hair would be limp, sticky and without shine.

Hair type	Frequency of use: Untreated hair	Frequency of use: chemically treated hair	Product recommendation
Fine	1-2 / month	1/ week	Elasticizer
Medium	1-2/ month	1/ week	Elasticizer
Coarse	1/ week	2/ week	Elasticizer or Elasticizer Extreme
Afro	1/ week	2/ week	Elasticizer Extreme

Scalp Mask
Scalp Mask provides a necessary boost to the overall condition and health of your scalp. Scalp Mask is a great addition to the hair care regime. It may be applied at the same time as a Elasticizer pre-shampoo treatment. You apply scalp mask the roots and scalp, pre-shampoo to the mid lengths and ends. For specific scalp problems such as flaking and itching, Philip Kingsley Scalp Masks contain exfoliating and anti-microbial agents to soothe and help control the problem. Scalp Mask is also be stimulating to the scalp to help encourage blood circulation and growth. It also helps to improve scalp health, hair texture and behaviour.

Detangle
Just before you wash your hair, firstly detangle the hair by running a wide-toothed comb through starting at the ends, gradually working up the hair strands. Use a ‘saw-cut’ comb in which each tooth is cut into it, making it smoother. They are available in plastic or vulcanite (hard rubber). Avoid cheap plastic combs made from a mould as these can cut into the hair. Metal combs are even worse as their edges can lacerate the hair.

Correct Shampooing
Pre-soaking
Pre-soaking is vital. Thoroughly wet hair needs less shampoo. Use warm water and gently draw your fingers through your hair as the water is flowing over it.
Shampoo and lather
Don’t pour the shampoo directly onto the hair, pour it onto the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and then smooth the shampoo over your hair. Gently rub your palms over your hair, and then massage the scalp with your fingertips in a gentle kneading motion. Massage on any part of the body is relaxing and gives a feeling of well being. This is particularly so in scalp massage and shampooing. Continue the massaging action for approximately thirty seconds and every so often run your fingers through your hair from front to back in order to avoid tangling. One wash is all that is necessary when washing your hair daily.
Rinsing
When you think it has been rinsed enough, rinse again. Dull hair is often caused by insufficient rinsing. There is no need to finish off a rinse with cold water.

Conditioning
You should always use an after-shampoo conditioner whatever your hair type. Pour a small quantity into the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and smooth the conditioner over the hair, paying particular attention to the ends. Do not rub into the scalp or put the conditioner on the hair near the scalp. Rinse immediately.Many people believe that leaving conditioner your hair is better for it. That is a false myth.There is no reason to leave conditioner in your hair for any length of time. A well-formulated conditioner should act on the hair immediately.
You can’t 'over condition'. If you think you are - you may be using the wrong conditioner, or too much or not using it correctly.

Toners
‘Maintaining a healthy scalp will always improve the quality of your hair’ -Philip Kingsley.
Scalp toners are a unique and important step in the Philip Kingsley approach. Shampoo/Conditioner/Toner. They promote scalp health while they stimulate and exfoliate the scalp. Scalp Toners are leave in formulas used after washing, that provide long term health benefits for the scalp and ultimately the hair. They should Philip Kingsley Toner be applied after conditioner to towel dried hair and should not be rinsed out. Scalp toners perform several key functions including stimulating the blood supply to the scalp and also mildly astringent to absorb excess oil. They can also help irritated scalps if they contain anti-microbial ingredients providing immediate and long lasting relief from flaking and itching. Both Philip Kingsley Scalp Toners are water based, fragrance free and do not affect the hair style.Flaky/Itchy Scalp Toner is ideal for irritated scalps; the soothing formula is anti-microbial to provide immediate and long lasting relief from flaking and itching. If you hair is braided, or you use weaves or use extensions Flaky/Itchy Scalp Toner is the perfect remedy for an itchy scalp and is ideal for in between washes.