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Gone are the days of 3-in-1shampoosthat cause more harm than good.
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All of that is influencing what were going to see on shelves and in dermatologists' offices in 2024.
Read on to discover why.
Scalp care will get smarter, simpler, and more specific.
Were not even at the peak of this trend, says cosmetic chemistValerie George.
Concurrently there will be a greater understanding about what works and what doesnt.
Well see good all-over scalp formulas that contain ingredients we know are good for the skin and hair.
Theres no need to all of a sudden curate a 12-step routine for your crown.
Bond-building productsarent going anywhere in 2024 as damage repair remains a top concern in salons.
Phillips confirms this interest translates from the salon chair to the beauty shelves.
overstyling and overbleaching).
An important caveat with bond builders: Too much of a good thing is certainly possible.
In fact, it almost seemswrongto have fragrance-free hair-care products stocked in your shower.
TikTok has been flooded with talk about fragrances effect on the scalp.
Many factors play into skin sensitivity, and fragrance (synthetic or not) is just one of them.
This doesnt mean the market will say goodbye to the scented stuff either.
Expect other brands to follow suit.
Panthenol is a key ingredient you should look for in a product that promises glossier-looking hair.
However, if you are looking to avoid silicones, she recommends looking for coconut alkanes and squalane instead.
And chances are high you are impacted: A whopping 85% of the United States has hard water.
The more dissolved minerals, the harder your water.
But it doesnt end there.
Copper and iron are especially worrisome because they really love to be in the hair.
Hot-tool brand T3 also offers two versions of itsSource Showerhead.
Phytic acid, disodium EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, and sodium gluconate are common chelating ingredients.
You dont want to use them all the time, however, because theyre meant to strip the hair.
Once a week or once every couple of weeks is best, she says.
Brands are also paying close attention.
Efficiency is also at the top of the list when it comes to hair tools in 2024.
