Hair Tonic

What are the benefits of using hair tonic?

Hair tonic makes most aspects of hair care easier. If your hair is dry and frizzy, it adds moisture and makes it easier to comb through. But it’s not only your hair that benefits – your scalp does too. Many tonics and hair lotions contain nourishing formulas for the scalp. It’s not uncommon for them to include ingredients that cool, soothe, and relieve itching and irritation.

How do you use hair tonic?

You apply your hair tonic or hair lotion directly to towel-dried hair. Massage it thoroughly into both the hair and the scalp, especially if you want to target scalp care. Whether you blow-dry your hair or not depends on your goal. If you want to build volume and shape, a hair dryer can be helpful. Otherwise, let the tonic dry naturally and continue with your regular styling products.

Two functions in one hair tonic

Hair tonic serves two main purposes: care and styling. If you want to build volume and create texture, the styling function is important, and you should choose a hair tonic or grooming tonic designed for that purpose. These tonics may contain oils that make the hair easier to style while also adding some texture – similar to a salt spray but with added hydration.

If your main goal is nourishment and ensuring that both hair and scalp feel healthy, choose a hair tonic focused on care. A well-known example of a nourishing hair tonic is Watzins Keratin, available with or without grease depending on your needs and hair type.

Hair tonic with or without oil/grease?

It largely depends on what you’re looking for. If your hair is dry and brittle, perhaps even feels lifeless, a richer hair tonic with oil can be beneficial. The oils and fats in the tonic help moisturize both the hair and scalp, which is especially important for dry and frizzy hair.

If your hair is not dry or tends to become oily easily, you should choose a hair tonic with little to no oil content. This way, you get shine without an overly greasy feel, resulting in a more natural luster.