SKINIFICATION OF HAIR: WHY YOUR HAIRCARE ROUTINE DESERVES THE SAME LOVE AS YOUR SKINCARE
- Georgia Green
- Jun 6
- 3 min read
If skipping your morning skincare routine isn't on the cards, why do it to your hair? 2025 is the year that haircare officially joins the skincare party, and we're here for it!
Welcome to the era of skinification, where your strands get the same high-performance, ingredient-focused TLC that you already give to your skin. Think scalp serums, exfoliating scrubs, hyaluronic acid for hydration, and damage-repairing actives that actually do what they tell you they will. And, of course, we wouldn't be talking about skinification if it wasn't for the brand that's changing the haircare game, Kerastase.
SKIN-I-F-WHATTTT?
Skinification is the beauty world's fancy way of saying: treat your hair and scalp like your skin. Instead of putting all hope and trust into our shampoo and conditioner, this approach layers targeted treatments to strengthen, nourish, and protect both scalp and hair. It's all about working smarter, not harder, for hair that's glossy, healthy, and effortlessly luxe, which if we aren't mistaken, fits into every hair trend of 2025!
IF IT'S JUST ANOTHER TREND, WHY SHOULD I CARE?
Don't be fooled, skinification is not just a trend - it's a shift towards long-term hair wellness, not just quick fixes. At Scissor & Stone, we're obsessed with this approach because we understand that your hair is not as simple as just dry or oily, it's way deeper than that! By promoting skinification within our salon, we're supporting your colour investment, preventing breakage, promoting stronger and healthier hair, and always ensuring you can get that salon feeling at home - really, it's like having S&S as a part of your everyday self-care routine.
For us, there’s truly no better brand to lead the skinification movement in-salon than Kérastase. Built on the belief that one-size-fits-all has no place in haircare, Kérastase offers highly targeted, luxury formulas tailored to every hair type and concern. With a cult-like following around the world - including Sydney Sweeney, who swears by their products - we know you won’t need much convincing from us.
YOUR S&S SKINIFICATION STARTER KIT
We know, it can be overwhelming... that's why we got S&S haircare expert and Senior Emerging Stylist Missy to weigh in on everything you need to do to truly love your hair.
STEP 1 // Exfoliate & Remove Buildup
It all starts at the root! A pre-shampoo or scalp scrub clears away product buildup, mineral build-up (AKA hard water), oils, and dry skin, creating the perfect base for everything that follows in this step by step. Clean scalp = better hair days.
STEP 2 // Double Cleanse with a Shampoo
One wash lifts the grime, the second gets deep. Just like skincare, double cleansing ensures your hair is actually clean, refreshed and ready to shine.
PREMIERE DECALCIFYING REPAIRING SHAMPOO
STEP 3 // Add Moisture with Conditioner or Masque
Quench those strands. A nourishing conditioner or masque helps rehydrate, smooth, repair and protects your colour. An essential for soft, glossy, touchable hair.
STEP 4 // Nourish & Stimulate with Scalp Serum
Skincare's most underrated step? Serum - and your scalp needs it too! Hydration? Dandruff? Hair loss? Oily scalp? - whatever your concern a scalp serum is for you, because, in our opinion, scalp health is wealth.
STEP 5 // Lock in Moisture with a Leave-In
Think of this as your hair's primer. A leave-in treatment seals in hydration, preps your hair for styling and protects your colour so you get longer out of your S&S look.
STEP 6 // Protect from UV & heat
Just like your SPF - don't skip on protection! Use a heat protectant spray or cream before blowdrying, before styling or even stepping out into the sunshine.
STEP 7 // Treat Your Ends with a Serum or Oil
The final touch. A nourishing oil or serum keeps ends soft, split-free, and oh so glossy! Healthy ends = healthier looking hair, always.
Ready to elevate your routine and give your hair the same love you give your skin? Whether you're just starting your skinification journey or looking to level up, our team is here to help. Book in for a Kerastase KScan and let one of our experts analyse your scalp and strands to create your personalised haircare plan, tailored just for you.
Your healthiest, glossiest hair starts here!
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