What a routine covers
A hair care routine usually touches a few areas:
- Washing: how often, and with what
- Heat: blow dryers, flat irons and curling tools
- Styling: tight styles, extensions and how much tension they put on hair
- Brushing: tools, technique and handling wet hair
- Products: shampoo, conditioner, oils and styling products
A provider can talk through each one with you. What works day to day differs from person to person. This is general information, not medical advice.
Products to ask about
The shelf of hair products is long, and it is hard to know where to start. A provider can suggest kinds of products to ask about for your hair and scalp, such as a gentler shampoo, a conditioner for dry ends, a heat protectant, or a wide-tooth comb.
Ask why they suggest each one, what ingredients to look for or avoid if you have sensitive skin, and how to use it. You do not need to buy anything at the appointment. If a product irritates your scalp, stop using it, and see a doctor if the irritation does not settle.
Bring your tools and products
Products and tools say a lot about a routine. Before your visit, gather your shampoo, conditioner, styling products, oils and anything you use on your scalp, or take photos of the labels. Note the brushes or combs you use and your heat tools and settings.
Some people bring everything in a bag. Others just bring photos. Either is fine. The point is to show the provider what you actually use, so their suggestions fit your hair and your habits. You do not need to buy anything new before or after the appointment.
Questions about hair care routines
Can tight styles affect my hair?
Styles that pull hard on the same spots for a long time, such as tight ponytails, braids, weaves or extensions, can stress hair at the roots. This is called traction. Ask a provider about looser or rotated styles, and see a dermatologist if you notice thinning along the hairline.
Is hair care routine advice medical advice?
No. Routine advice is general information about everyday hair care. For sudden or patchy hair loss, pain, bleeding, sores, signs of infection or anything that worries you, see a doctor or dermatologist.
How much does a hair care consultation cost?
The provider sets the cost, and this site lists no prices. Ask what the consultation includes and whether there is a charge for follow-ups. The how it works page explains what happens after you send a request.
A provider in or near Miami can look at what is going on and talk you through possible next steps.
Request a consultationMore consultation topics
Request a scalp check
Ask a local provider to look at your scalp and talk through what they see.
Thinning hair options
What a provider may discuss, from care changes to prescriptions and in-office procedures such as PRP.
In-office scalp care
Cleansing, soothing and exfoliating treatments some providers offer, and how to compare them.