How to Choose and Use Holistic Hair Natural Shampoos & Conditioners

Choosing the right natural shampoo and conditioner is essential for maintaining a healthy scalp and beautiful hair. Shampoos cleanse, while conditioners nourish and protect mid-lengths to ends. Pairing the right products ensures your scalp is balanced, your hair remains strong, and your strands are shiny and manageable.

Environmental factors, diet, styling habits, and product choices all influence hair health. This guide covers how to select the right Holistic Hair shampoo and conditioner for your scalp and hair type and shows you how to get the most out of each product.

Assess Your Scalp and Hair Needs

Start by identifying your scalp type:

• Normal: Balanced oil, minimal flaking.
• Oily: Excess sebum, greasy roots.
• Dry: Lacking oils, itching or flaking.
• Sensitive: Prone to irritation or redness.

Next, consider your hair type:

• Fine or thin: Needs lightweight hydration.
• Medium or thick: Needs moisture and smoothing ingredients.
• Curly or wavy: Benefits from hydration and frizz control.
• Damaged or chemically-treated: Needs repair and strengthening.

Once you’ve assessed your scalp and hair, choose a Holistic Hair shampoo and conditioner combination:

• Pure Shampoo & Conditioner – Ideal for normal scalps, families, or anyone transitioning from synthetic products. Contains Aloe Vera, Manuka Honey, and Vitamin E.
• Sensitive Shampoo & Conditioner – Perfect for sensitive, oily, or irritated scalps. Features Lavender, Chamomile, and Apple Cider Vinegar.
• Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner – Restores moisture to dry, damaged, or chemically-treated hair. Infused with Avocado Oil, Geranium, and Palmarosa.
• Quinoa Pro NPNF Colour Protect Shampoo & Conditioner – Protects colour-treated hair while nourishing the scalp and strands with plant-based proteins and antioxidants.

The Correct Way to Shampoo Your Hair

Proper shampooing ensures a clean, balanced scalp. Follow these steps:

1. Pre-soak: Rinse hair with warm water.
2. Apply shampoo: Massage into the scalp with fingertips, focusing on roots first.
3. Work through hair: Let shampoo flow down the lengths while rinsing gently.
4. Rinse thoroughly: Repeat if necessary, ensuring no residue remains. Proper rinsing prevents dullness.

Choose a Holistic Hair shampoo for your scalp type: view all shampoos here.

How to Use Conditioner Effectively

Conditioning restores moisture, smooths the cuticle, and protects hair. Steps:

1. Remove excess water: Gently towel-dry hair.
2. Apply conditioner: Mid-lengths to ends only, avoiding the scalp.
3. Distribute: Comb through evenly for maximum coverage.
4. Leave in: 5–10 minutes to allow ingredients to penetrate.
5. Rinse: Warm to lukewarm water. Finish with cooler water to seal cuticles.

Choose a conditioner that matches your hair type: see all conditioners here.

Enhancing Hair Health with Extra Care Treatments

Holistic Hair offers targeted treatments for specific scalp needs:

• Scalp Treatment Oil – Moisturises and calms dry, irritated scalps, reduces flaking, and soothes inflammation.
• Herbal Finishing Rinse – Balances scalp pH, prevents microbial overgrowth, and adds shine.
• Essential Scalp Spray – Supports circulation and promotes healthy hair growth.

Additional Hair and Scalp Care Tips

• Use a wide-tooth comb to detangle wet hair gently.
• Avoid daily heat styling to reduce breakage and moisture loss.
• Protect hair from sun, wind, and pollution.
• Maintain a diet rich in protein, omega-3s, and vitamins.
• Hydrate your scalp weekly using Scalp Treatment Oil.

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Explore the full Holistic Hair range of shampoos, conditioners, and scalp treatments for healthy hair and scalp balance.

About the Author

Nicky James-Baird is the Co-Owner of Holistic Hair, a premium natural hair care brand in New Zealand. Nicky holds a Diploma of Higher Associate Trichologist from the World Trichology Society, New York, and a Diploma in Personal Care Formulating. She combines scalp and hair expertise with sustainable, plant-based formulations for effective hair care solutions.

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