Hair Slugging – The best hair treatment for damaged hair

Hair Slugging?! 

Don’t worry – we know what you’re thinking! 

The act of ‘slugging’ originates in K-beauty trends, whereby your face is coated with a petroleum-based product after your nighttime skincare routine to lock in the moisture whilst you sleep – leaving you with gorgeous glowing skin when you wake up in the morning.

The trend has since been adapted to haircare after trending on social media. For this, freshly shampooed and conditioned hair is either covered in deeply moisturizing hair treatment masks, or oils, overnight and rinsed out the following day. TikTok went wild for the new routine, with the #hairslugging amassing 29.3 million views.

The result of hair slugging is silky soft, tangle free hair, that doesn’t frizz up when styled. It is the perfect treatment to repair damaged hair, helping to prevent potential heat damage and reverse the effects of bleach and over styling. Trust us, your hair will thank you! Slugging can also improve scalp health, helping to stimulate new growth and overall hair condition. The better the condition of your hair, the more likely it is to grow stronger, thicker, and full of luscious volume.

Why not take a look at our range of aftercare products to find a slugging routine that works for you? We’d recommend our Luxury Duo Shampoo and Conditioner, the hydrating hair mask, and the luxury gold hair oil, all of which are infused with argan oil.

Blondes may benefit from our Violet Pigment Purple Toning Shampoo and Conditioner, to be used alongside the mask and the gold oil to maintain the perfect platinum shades with no orange hues.

Follow our step-by-step guide below for the best results with hair slugging practice, and watch your locks grow longer and stronger!

1. Your hair slugging routine begins with wash day! Start by using Foxy Locks Luxury Shampoo to double wash your hair. Shampooing twice is essential to remove excess product, grease, flakiness and any other nastiness that builds up between washes. Lather up, and rinse thoroughly.

2. Next, condition your locks using the Foxy Locks Luxury Conditioner. If your hair type has a tendency to get greasy quickly, use it on your mid-lengths to ends only. If you’re striving for maximum hydration, let this soak through your lengths from root to ends.

3. Allow the conditioner to sit on your hair for 5-10 minutes, using a shower cap to let all the goodness absorb whilst you wait. Once the time is up, use a wide tooth comb like the Foxy Locks Gold Plated Styling Wave Comb to further disperse the product, being gentle to ease out any knots or tangles. Finally, rinse the conditioner out thoroughly.

4. Towel dry your hair, leaving it slightly damp but not soaking or completely dry. Now is the time to apply your hair mask of choice, we recommend the Foxy Locks Argan Oil Deep Hydrating Hair Masque. Take a small amount in the palms of your hands, and evenly spread this throughout your hair. You don’t want your locks to be completely saturated, but ensure that every strand is coated with the product, again using a wide tooth comb to ease out tangles. Do not wash the hair mask out.

5. Finally, it is time to oil! Squeeze out the Gold Hair Oil into your hands. The longer your hair, the more product you will need. Begin to use your fingers to separate your hair, coating the moisturized locks with oil to lock in the hydration. Once your hair is completely covered, use a satin hair wrap (a sock or T-shirt also works too!) to protect the hair overnight whilst you sleep.

6. Wake up in the morning with beautifully hydrated, healthier feeling hair. If the products haven’t been completely soaked in, you can either rinse out the excess or slick your hair back into a cute ponytail or hair bun to allow the products to continue working their magic throughout the day.

Enjoy!