YUKO HOME CARE TIPS

Shampooing
Correct shampooing is about washing the scalp. The first step is to wet your hair thoroughly with warm water. Take the time to soak the scalp too. Most of the dust and grime attached to the surface of your hair will be removed in this step. Do not use water that is too hot; this dries your scalp, strips away the natural oil and cause the hair cuticle to peel off. 

Apply shampoo not on the hair but on the scalp, starting from the nape, next along the hairline, and then spreading it over the entire scalp. Gently massage the scalp while moving your fingers to create lather. There is no need to lather excessively as this ‘chokes’ the hair cuticles which are already relaxed in warm water. Massaging frees your hair follicles of clogging deposits and fosters healthy hair growth. Never, never use your fingernails!
Rinsing
Continue to massage the scalp gently with your fingertips as you rinse. Don't flush out the shampoo by applying strong water pressure. Instead, cup your hands to hold water around your hair and remove the shampoo residue.
Conditioning
While the shampoo is for your scalp, the conditioner is for your hair shaft and ends. The hair conditioner is like a skin lotion – it moisturizes the hair, closes the cuticles and changes the hair's pH value to a weak acidity. Applying a lot of conditioner will not improve the hair – only use enough conditioner so that it adheres to the hair surface. Work the conditioner through the hair and rinse.

Deep Conditioning Treatment
A deep-conditioning treatment is applied to replenish damaged hair with lost protein. Hair-care professionals may recommend treating your hair with an intensive conditioner once every 3 to 5 shampoos. If you have medium to long hair, however, we recommend applying intensive treatment each time you shampoo.
Towel-drying and Blow-drying
After shampooing, dry your hair with a towel to absorb the moisture. Never ‘wipe,’ or rub your hair with force. The water attached to the hair will travel down naturally after a while, and gently pressing a towel to the hair will remove moisture effectively.

Some people let their hair air-dry, but this "natural" approach is not recommended (wet hair is fragile hair). After absorbing moisture with a towel, spray Repair Through over your hair. Start blow-drying from the nape area, leaving the front of the head last and work from the ends to the roots for volume enhancement. When the scalp is completely dry and the hair is 80-percent dry, style your hair into the desired look.
Choose the hair product for shampooing, conditioning and styling that is right for your hair type. If you’re not sure about home care after coloring or hair straightening treatment, consult your YUKO hair specialist.