Wait, Should You Be Hair Cycling Now, Too? Here's What An Expert Suggests

Recovery days aren't just for the skin, after all.

If you haven't already heard of skin cycling, here's a quick summary: You simply rotate your active ingredients and incorporate "recovery" days to give your skin a break. The general routine includes one night of exfoliation, one night of retinol, and one or two nights with just hydration.

But should we be working in a cyclical routine for our hair as well? According to a recent TikTok by professional stylist Matt Newman, the answer is a resounding yes. Here's the how-to.

How to: Hair cycling. 

It's essential to give the scalp a good massage during this step. Simply use your fingertips to massage each area of the scalp, all the way to the hairline, or you can opt for a handy scalp massager. This will help work the product into the hair, create a lather, and may even contribute to hair growth by stimulating blood flow.

"Now, we want a super-thorough conditioning," Newman explains. If your hair is curly or you're prone to dry, brittle strands, then you may opt for a hair mask (which is essentially a heavier conditioner). Here are 11 clean and effective options if you're in the market for a new mask.

Lastly, "Follow it all with your most nourishing leave-in," he notes. Newman prefers the Mane Method Repair Hair Mask, which he has previously described as "nature's Olaplex." But any leave-in conditioner or leave-in mask will do—here are a few grade-A options if you need a new one.

From there, simply refrain from heat styling for a day or two, giving your hair adequate time to rest and repair. This is "recovery" day, after all.

The takeaway. 

Just as you give your skin a break from exfoliants and retinol, you'll want to incorporate a recovery day for your hair as well. If you tend to heat style on the daily, be sure to schedule at least one day when you give your scalp a deep clean, replenish hydration, and top it off with a nourishing leave-in product. Want more tips for heat-damaged hair? Start here.

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