Discover the steps of a new natural hair routine with your 100% natural LAO shampoo.

Step 1: I treat myself

I head to the website lao-care.com or, in person, to my hairdresser or my organic store to buy a bottle of LAO natural shampoo. I choose the shampoo that suits my hair type (Nourishing Shampoo for dry hair, or Purifying Shampoo for oily or normal hair) and ask the salesperson for help or contact the brand if I have any doubts or a specific hair concern.
I buy my natural shampoo while supporting sustainable cosmetics and the French economy.

Step 2: If I don’t use natural products

I start by finishing my old conventional shampoos. If I’m in too much of a hurry, I can also give them away!

If I find that my hair is sticky or gets greasy again quickly under normal circumstances, I do a clarifying wash to detoxify my hair and remove silicone residue. To understand why these residues build up, read our article on silicones and quaternium compounds and their effects on your hair.

Step 2: If I already use natural products

My scalp and hair are already detoxified, and I can switch to LAO natural shampoo without any particular transition.

Be careful, though, with the transition from a solid shampoo to LAO shampoo: if your solid shampoo has a high concentration of surfactants or contains SCI, your hair may go through a transition. It will depend on the person and the hair type!

Step 3: My routine

I go for a minimalist natural hair routine: a shampoo, a conditioner or a mask, an oil, and that’s it!

I discover the creamy texture of my LAO natural shampoo, which I gently lather on my scalp. The first time you use it, the shampoo won’t lather much, and that’s normal! From the second wash on, you’ll see a creamy lather.

2 pumps are enough per shampoo; spread it evenly over different areas of your head for an optimal wash.

If I have damaged, dry or curly hair, a conditioner or mask may be needed to give an extra dose of care. Our Detangling Conditioner makes detangling easier, and you can also find very effective homemade mask recipes.

At the end of your shower, you can also rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar diluted in water to close the cuticle scales of your hair and detangle it: see our article on this topic.

I avoid heated tools and prefer to air-dry or to keep my hair wrapped in a cotton t-shirt or a microfiber towel.

Tip: if I have curly hair, I use a conditioner or a vegetable oil to “scrunch” my hair from the bottom up to create nicely defined curls. Then I wrap my hair upside down in a t-shirt or a microfiber towel.

Once my hair is dry, I can apply a few drops of a vegetable oil for shine. You’ll find a selection of French vegetable oils right here.

I space out my washes to avoid being harsh on my scalp and to support normal sebum production. Discover our 5 tips for washing your hair less often.

Step 4: Afterwards

Once my natural hair transition is over (no more chemical residue in my hair, no more sticky hair...), I enjoy my dream natural mane!

This transition can last more or less time depending on the person, from a few days to a few months. To go further on this mechanism, read our guide to the sebum treatment.

Step 5: The bottle return!

Once your LAO shampoo is empty, you can go to a local shop that stocks LAO and bring back your old bottle: this is our bottle return system, at no extra cost. We collect your shampoo bottles to give them a second life and refill them at our factory.

Take the opportunity to discover a natural hairdresser or an organic store just a few kilometers from your home and buy a new LAO natural shampoo!