When Beyoncé obliges us with her beauty/ haircare tips, we must follow them! Queen Bey, who has been rocking her gorgeous blonde tresses for decades now, gave fans a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into her trusted haircare routine (and of course, broke the internet). The pop queen shut down wig ‘misconceptions and stigma’, slamming all those who criticised her haircare-line credentials with her natural locks. Let’s break down Beyoncé’s haircare routine that has helped the singer maintain ’25 years of blond on natural hair’.
Beyoncé recently posted a step-by-step video of her wash day ritual, in a bid to promote her new hair-care line, Cécred. “It’s about time I show ya’ll what (Cécred) does for my hair,” the singer mentioned in the Reel posted on Cécred’s Instagram handle. You can see the star’s long, curly hair being washed, conditioned, straightened and styled using Cécred products.
While you might think that a star as magnanimous as Beyoncé would follow a convoluted haircare routine to keep her tresses in place and picture-perfect all the time, it’s the opposite. The Single Ladies hitmaker has a surprisingly simple and relatable haircare routine that anyone can follow. Especially if you’re someone who’s looking to keep colour-treated hair healthy and strong, this routine and Cécred products are tailor-made for you. Here’s the nitty-gritty of the singer’s wash day routine.
Beyoncé’s go-to haircare routine to maintain those gorgeous curls
“My hair is flourishing,” Beyoncé exclaims in the video and goes on to gush about how her hair is in its best state ever: long, moisturised, with the texture and the curls intact.
She further addressed misconceptions head-on, stating that wearing wigs doesn’t imply that someone lacks healthy and long hair. “That’s some bulls**t because it ain’t nobody’s business,” she asserted. Check out what her haircare routine entails:
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1. Shampoo
First off, Beyoncé is seen getting her hair shampooed and raving about how smooth it feels. While we couldn’t see exactly which bottle it was, we’re certain that it’s Cécred best-selling hyaluronic acid-infused hydrating shampoo which costs USD 30 and is for all hair types.
Buy Cérced's hydrating shampoo here
2. Rice and rose water treatment
Now, Beyoncé shares that since her hair is coloured, the routine includes a two-step treatment that uses rice water to boost growth and shine, as well as reduce breakage. She uses Cécred’s Rice & Rose Water Protein Ritual (USD 52), a product which promises to deliver powerful defence against shedding caused by hair breakage.
This doesn’t have to be a regular in your haircare routine. Use it every 4-6 weeks after shampooing and before conditioning or whenever your hair needs a healthy boost, according to the product description.
Buy Cécred's Rice & Rose Water Protein Ritual here
3. Conditioner
“There’s nothing in the world like the conditioner, I love it,” Beyoncé declares as she goes in with Cécred’s Moisturizing Deep Conditioner (USD 38). While conditioners work wonders for anyone craving deeper moisture and hydration, this product is best suited for those having curly and zig-zag coiled hair.
Apply evenly from your root to the tips. According to the brand’s website, you must cover your hair with a plastic cap and add heat with a hooded dryer, steamer, or warm towel, for best results and then rinse thoroughly.
Buy Cécred's Moisturizing Deep Conditioner here
4. Moisture sealing lotion
Rounding up her haircare routine, Beyoncé applies a small amount of the brand’s moisture-sealing lotion (USD 38) to her ends. If you’re someone experiencing frizz, dullness and reversion or want to enhance your curl definition or make any hairstyle stay longer: this concoction is your holy grail.
Apply (sparingly) to towel-dried hair to seal in moisture or use alongside a heat protectant before heat styling.
Buy Cécred's moisture-sealing lotion here
Beyoncé’s hair styling routine
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After the hair is cleansed as well as conditioned, Neal Farinah, Beyoncé’s longtime hairdresser, styles her hair to perfection. You can see the stylist parting and combing her hair in different directions to give an up-close and personal look that the hair’s indeed sprouting from her scalp and isn’t a wig or extension.
Using a Dyson Airwrap attachment, the singer blow-dries her hair on medium heat to minimise damage. She uses an old-school pressing comb to straighten her curly hair for that sleek look. Finally, her stylists take the lead and transform her tresses into dreamy, healthy-looking curls.
Will you try out Beyoncé’s haircare routine?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How does Beyoncé keep her hair healthy?
The singer follows a nourishing haircare routine, which comprises a hydrating shampoo, rice and rose water treatment (especially for coloured hair), and a moisturising conditioner followed by a moisture-sealing lotion.
- How much is Beyoncé’s hair care?
The sum total of all the Cécred haircare products Beyoncé uses in her routine is around USD 130 (HKD 1016).
- Does Beyoncé have hair extensions?
The singer recently shared her wash day routine on Instagram, flaunting her natural long hair as well as slamming all the wig ‘misconceptions and stigma’.
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Kriti Nayyar
Senior Digital Writer, Wellness, Culture, Astrology, Tech
Kriti is a stay-at-home dog mama, whose knack for telling interesting stories keeps her erstwhile monotonous life sane. A literature & journalism degree holder, you'll find her binging on Agatha Christie novels while critiquing the everyday state of affairs. On Kriti's seldom social outings, she's seen devouring coffee sangria with appetizing bread on the side.
