The Ultimate True to Life Hair Care Routine

A Complete System for Scalp Health, Moisture Balance & Defined, Healthy Hair

For All Hair Porosities | Once or Twice Weekly Washing

Healthy hair is not created by one product.
It is created by a system.

This ultimate hair care routine, by True to Life integrates:

Personalised Shampoo & Conditioner
Structured Scalp Renewal (Derma Stamp + LED + Scalp Oil)
Hydration Support Hair Mist
Curl Definition Mist (on styling days)
Heat or styling protection where required
Herbal Rinse for tonal balance (Optional – for grey, platinum and blond anti-yellowing)

Designed to work on low-, medium-, and high-porosity hair, this routine creates balance at the scalp while maintaining softness, flexibility, and definition through the lengths.

High, Low, Medium
Once per Week, Twice per Week
#1 Frizz Control, Shine & Hydration Leave-in Hair Mist, #2 Curl Enhancing Leave-in Hair Mist, #3 Shield & Shine Heat Protector Serum, #4 Blue Pea Herbal Rinse, LED Scalp Massager, Personalised Shampoo and Conditioner, Scalp Activator Derma Stamp, Scalp Oil
Greying, Thinning

Who This Routine Is For

This routine is ideal for customers who:

Want a structured, full-system approach
Experience dryness, stiffness or frizz
Want stronger scalp support
Style curls or natural texture
Use heat occasionally
Wash once or twice weekly
Optionally: has grey, platinum or blond hair

Hair Porosity & How This Routine Adjusts

Low Porosity

Keep conditioner application lighter
Use slightly shorter conditioning time (3–5 minutes)
Use a lighter mist application

Medium Porosity

Standard conditioning time (5 minutes)
Moderate mist usage

High Porosity

Leave conditioner 5–7 minutes
Use a hydration mist between washes
Focus on flexibility and moisture retention

The structure remains the same — the intensity adjusts.

Ultimate Hair Care Routine Overview

Pre-Wash

Derma Stamp → Apply Scalp Oil with LED Massager

Wash Day

Personalised Shampoo, Personalised Conditioner

Heat Protector (if doing heat styling)

Hair Mist (if not doing heat styling)

Between Washes

Heat Protector (if doing heat styling)

Hair Mist (if not doing heat styling)

Scalp Oil and LED Scalp Massager (Optional)

Every 2-3 weeks

Blue Pea Herbal Rinse

Ultimate Hair Care Routine Examples

Wash Frequency: Once Per Week

Example Weekly Routine

Sat Eve

Scalp Derma Stamp

Scalp Oil

LED Scalp Massager

Sun

Wash + Heat Style

Wash + Air Dry

Tue/Thu/Sat

Hair Mist (as needed)

Wash Frequency: Twice Per Week

Example Weekly Routine

Sat Eve

Scalp Derma Stamp

Scalp Oil

LED Scalp Massager

Sun/Thu

Wash + Heat Style

Wash + Air Dry

Thu Eve

Apply Scalp Oil with LED Massager

Tue/Thu/Sat

Hair Mist (as needed)

Weekly Wash Routine

Step 1: Scalp Renewal (Once Weekly)

When to use:
On clean scalp, preferably in the evening.

How to use:

Ensure scalp is clean and completely dry
Use a sterile derma stamp (1mm, depending on tolerance)
Stamp gently in sections
Do not drag across scalp
Light, controlled pressure only

Treatment time: 5–8 minutes total.

Important:
You should see mild redness, not bleeding.

Why this matters:
Micro-stimulation encourages scalp renewal and improves absorption of actives applied afterward.

Step 2: Apply Scalp Oil (Immediately After Stamping)

How to use:

Apply a small amount of scalp oil directly to the stamped sections
Switch on the LED scalp massager
Use light pressure to gently glide over treated areas for 5–10 minutes
Allow the oil to absorb — no aggressive manual massage needed

Leave overnight.

Why this step matters:

After stamping, the scalp is more receptive to active ingredients.

Using the LED massager to apply the oil:

Enhances distribution across the scalp
Supports circulation
Improves absorption of botanical actives
Reduces the need for manual friction

This keeps stimulation controlled and intentional — not inflammatory.

Step 3: Cleanse

Personalised Shampoo

How to use:

Apply to the scalp only.
Massage gently, then lather the foam from the scalp onto the rest of the hair.
Avoid aggressively scrubbing the lengths — cleansing the scalp is the priority.
Only apply shampoo to the ends if you have really long hair and the foam from the scalp isn’t enough to cover it. Use small amounts.
Leave on for 2-3 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly.

Why this works:

Cleanses and balances the scalp while protecting porous, smoothing-treated lengths from overdrying.

Step 4: Condition (Most Important Step)

Personalised Conditioner

How to use:

Apply generously to mid-lengths and ends
Detangle gently by using a wet brush to comb out any knots picked up during washing.
Leave on for 5-7 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm to cool water
Conditioning time is more important than quantity. Combing the hair with a wet brush helps to distribute the conditioner.

Why this step is essential:
For high-porosity hair — especially after a Brazilian Blowout — sufficient conditioning time restores flexibility and softness.

This is the primary hydration step of the routine.

Step 5: Wash Day Styling (Choose One Option)

Heat Styling Days

#3 Shield & Shine Heat Protector

Apply a small amount to damp hair.
Focus on mid-lengths and ends and the outer layer.
Comb through with a wet brush and let it sit for 2 minutes.
Blow-dry or heat style as usual.

Why this works:

On wash day, hydration comes from the conditioner.
This step seals and protects that moisture during heat styling without creating stiffness.

Heat protector and hair mist should not be layered on the same day.

Air-Dry / Non-Heat Day

Do not use the heat protector.

Apply #1 Frizz Control, Shine & Hydration Hair Mist to damp hair. Comb through hair with fingers or brush.

Let hair air dry naturally.

Apply another few pumps of the mist to settle flyaways if needed.

Step 6: Between Washes: Hydration and Frizz Control

#1 Frizz Control, Shine & Hydration Hair Mist

Use on dry hair, 2–3 times per week.

Lightly mist mid-lengths and ends. Avoid the scalp.
Smooth with your hands or use a brush to comb through.
No heat required.

Why this supports balance:
High-porosity hair loses moisture between washes.

This mist gradually replenishes hydration, helping hair remain soft and flexible without heaviness.

Step 7: Between Washes: Hydration and Frizz Control

Thursday

How to use:

Apply a small amount of scalp oil directly to the scalp
Switch on the LED scalp massager
Glide gently over the scalp for 5–10 minutes using light pressure
Allow oil to absorb — no additional manual massage required

Step 8: Toning (Occasional Use Only)

Blue Pea Herbal Rinse – Anti-Yellow Toning Rinse

How often:
Once every 2–3 weeks

How to use:

Apply after shampoo
Leave on 1–2 minutes
Rinse thoroughly
Follow with conditioner

Why moderation matters:
Toning products are effective in small amounts. Overuse can reduce softness — particularly in porous or smoothing-treated hair.

Curl Styling Days

On curl days:

Apply Curl Definition Hair Mist to damp or dry hair
Scrunch and shape
Avoid layering heavy oils
Do not use the heat protector or Hydration Mist on the same day.

On hydration-only days:

Use Hydration Mist only

Each mist serves a different purpose:

Hydration Mist = moisture support
Curl Mist = structure + definition

What to Expect

With consistent use, most customers experience:

Improved scalp comfort
More balanced moisture retention
Better curl formation
Reduced stiffness
Improved flexibility after styling
Hair that feels lighter yet nourished

Why This Routine Works

This system works because it:
- Treats the scalp as the foundation
- Adjusts hydration by porosity
- Separates stimulation from nourishment
- Separates curl structure from moisture support
- Prevents product overlap
- Encourages consistency over intensity
Rather than reacting to problems, it creates balance.

Developed by True to Life

This routine was developed by the True to Life formulation team, specialising in plant-based, personalised hair care designed around:

Hair porosity
Real-world styling habits
Professional treatments

Beauty that’s truly you.