Haircare Basics: Building a Simple Hair Routine
A straightforward hair routine built around scalp care, cleansing frequency, conditioning and heat management — without a ten-step regimen or a shelf full of products.

A weekly treatment mask formulated with conditioning agents and proteins for hair that feels dry or over-processed.
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Bond-Building Hair Mask is a rich treatment cream product in the haircare category, typically sold in a 200 ml format. It is most often chosen by people looking for dry hair, heat-styled hair, weekly treatments.
After shampooing, apply from mid-length to ends, leave for 10–20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use weekly or fortnightly.
A worthwhile weekly addition for dry or heat-styled hair. Treat it as maintenance, not repair.
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