HAir Care Cheat Sheet

your post visit hair reminders

This page is here so you don’t have to remember everything we talked about in the salon (or maybe didn’t have time to get to) Healthy hair is a collaboration — what we do together in the chair matters, and what happens at home matters just as much.

Bookmark this page. Come back to it anytime. And always reach out if questions come up 🤍

Immediately After Your Appointment

Let your color fully set before washing.

  • Wait a minimum of 48 hours before shampooing

  • This allows your color to fully cure and last longer

Washing + Styling Basics

Small changes here make a big difference.

When you wash:

  • Shampoo your scalp, not your ends

  • Double cleanse when it’s been 3+ days

  • Use a gentle color safe clarifying shampoo 1x a week

Between washes:

  • Dry shampoo is not your scalp’s friend, but it is your color friend (don’t over use so there’s a balance - only 1 time before you wash next is ideal)

  • Use a leave-in conditioner to protect and hydrate

  • Oil your scalp 1-2 times a week

  • Oil your hair ends every night

  • Heat styling is fine — just use heat protection and moderate temps - Fine or blonde hair should be between 250-320 - no one should be above 350, ever. 360 and above are the danger zone even if you do have heat protection

  • Heat protection after each heat source - example one before blowdry and one again when the hair is dry before curling iron - and next day if you re curl use again

Product Matters (and Order Matters Too)

Salon color paired with the right home care = effortless, long-lasting results.

Recommended order (not everyone will need or do every step):

  1. Pre-cleanse treatment
    Example: Pre-Wash from Hairstory

  2. Cleanse
    Shampoo or New Wash
    (If using New Wash, this step replaces both shampoo and conditioner)

  3. Condition
    Skip if using New Wash

  4. Leave-in (non-oily) scalp support
    Example: Cult + King Tonik or Reverie Cake

  5. Leave-in hair conditioner

  6. Styling products + heat protection as needed

I only recommend products I personally trust and use in the studio and at home

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Weekly & Ongoing Care

Clarifying (1x per week)
Once a week, switch out your regular shampoo for O&M Detox Shampoo.
This is a pH-balanced, color-safe clarifying option that removes buildup without stripping your hair or fading your color. The only one I recommend, most other options are too harsh on the market.

Hair Masks (1x per week)

  • For most fine or blonde clients: alternate between O&M Moisture Mask and O&M Protein Mask

  • If your hair feels extra dry or frizzy, a moisture mask is ideal

Scalp Oiling (1–2x per week)
Apply scalp oil overnight to support circulation, scalp health, and growth.
I love Hui Hui for this ritual.

Your Water Quality Matters More Than You Think

Most people in Colorado have hard water — even if they don’t realize it.

Hard water can cause:

  • Dryness

  • Dullness

  • Brassiness

  • Faster color fading

  • Product buildup

  • Breakage and Damage

  • Unexplained stunted hair growth

What I recommend:

  • Minimum: a filtered shower head, and be sure to change the filter regularly to maintain peak performance

  • Ideal: a whole home water softener system (game changer!!!)

You can test your water through your local water provider or with an easy at-home test.

This one upgrade alone can dramatically improve your hair and scalp

Prep for Your Next Appointment

To make the most of our time together:

  • Arrive with clean, clarified hair unless otherwise discussed

  • Bring inspiration photos if you’re changing anything

  • Fill out your consultation form before your visit - you’ll get this automaticlly through my booking website a few days pre visit

If something feels off with your hair or scalp, please reach out between appointments. You don’t need to wait until your next visit — I’m happy to guide you.

Referrals + Membership Perks

Referral Thank You When you refer a friend, you’ll receive $50 toward a future visit as my thank-you.

Holistic Hair Monthly Membership If you love predictability and consistency, I offer a monthly membership that:

  • Spreads out your hair investment

  • Builds salon credit

  • Unlocks perks after 6 months

👉 [Learn More About the Membership]

A Final Note

My goal is for your hair to feel easy, healthy, and aligned with your real life.

I’m always here as a resource — for hair, scalp, products, or questions. You don’t have to figure it out alone 🤍

XO Kellyn

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