Your bathroom shelf is packed with products. You’ve got sprays, creams, oils, and masks. But if you’re using them in the wrong order (or mix-matching too many brands), you’re wasting their magic. Your hair needs a plan. Think of it like skincare. Each step builds on the next and the results show from root to tip.
The question is, how do you actually layer your products correctly?
Step 1: Start with Clean Hair
Every hair routine starts in the shower for a reason. If your hair isn’t properly cleansed, then your leave-ins, serums, and sprays won’t do much. Build-up from oils and old product can block everything that follows. That’s why shampoo and conditioner are your base.
Try The Runway Looks London Fog Shampoo if you want a gentle cleanse without stripping. It sets the stage for everything else, giving your hair the clean slate it needs to actually shine.
After rinsing, it’s time for conditioner. This smooths the hair, adds moisture, and helps prevent breakage. The Runway Looks Mad Sponge Conditioner is made for dry, damaged, or colour-treated hair. But it works just as well for healthy hair and should definitely be a part of your wash routine. Leave it in for two to three minutes, then rinse well.
Step 2: Towel Dry + Prime
Once your hair is clean, don’t rush into styling. Towel dry gently so your strands stay strong. Avoid rubbing or twisting because that causes frizz. Damp hair is like a sponge. It’s ready to soak up what comes next. This is where priming matters. A good leave-in or detangler keeps knots away and makes your next products work better. Use it while your hair is still damp.
The Runway Looks Punkie Spice Leave-In Detangler is a solid choice. It adds slip, smooths strands, and helps everything else glide on with ease.
Step 3: Add Treatment Products
Now that your hair is primed, it’s time to treat it. This step helps seal in moisture, fight frizz, and add shine. Skipping it can leave your hair dull or dry, especially in warmer weather. Use treatment products like serums from mid-length to ends because that’s where your hair needs the most support.
The Runway Looks Lacquer Serum works well if you want sleek, polished hair. If you need extra smoothness, try the Serum. Just one or two small drops are enough to keep your strands feeling soft and looking glossy.
But if you want a bit more shine, you can use Whip It Up Smoothing Blowout Mousse while your hair is still slightly damp. It gives soft body without crunch.
Step 4: Style Smart
Now it’s time to style. This step shapes your final look, so how you treat your hair here matters. Blow dry for a smooth finish, or use a diffuser if you want to keep curls intact. If you’re curling or straightening, always brush through first and go section by section.
Before heat tools, always protect. When you’re happy with the result, finish with Set It Forget It Control-It Hairspray to lock your style and fight frizz all day.
Quick Tips to Remember
Always apply your products from lightest to heaviest so they don’t weigh your hair down. Use just enough because too much can make your hair feel sticky or flat. Also, try to give each product a moment to absorb before adding the next and remember to adjust your routine for your hair type and the weather
Layering is your secret weapon for glossy and frizz-free hair that looks like you just left the salon. You only need the right products and we’ve already picked them for you. Shop your personalized hair stack now at The Runway Looks.