If you’ve been anywhere near “hairtok” the last few months, you’ve likely come across Abbey Yung, an influencer well known for her in-depth hair routine containing many different kinds of products. What started as her niche hair care videos turned into a viral ritual that all hair types can use.
It starts off simple, by brushing from the ends to the root. After that, here are the 11 steps:
Pre-Shower
Step 1: Pre-Shampoo Bond Repair Treatment, apply at least 10 minutes before washing or applying any other products, 1-2x a week
Step 2: Pre-Shampoo Oil Treatment, apply at least 20 minutes before washing for damaged hair prone to dryness and tangling
In-Shower
Step 3: Clarifying Shampoo, use at least once a week
Step 4: Non-Clarifying Shampoo, use as many times per week as needed
- Medicated Shampoos (OPTIONAL), use as needed to prevent itching, irritation and flaking
Step 5: Bond Repair Treatments, use once a week or more as needed
Step 6: Conditioning Part 1 – Glosses, use at least one conditioning product everytime you wash your hair. If needed, use more than one in the same wash (Ex. gloss + conditioner, gloss + mask, conditioner + mask)
Conditioning Part 2 – Conditioner
Conditioning Part 3 – Hair Masks
Post-Shower
Step 7: Post-Wash Bond Repair Treatment, apply post-wash and wait 10 minutes before applying any other product, 1-2x a week
Step 8: Leave-in Conditioner & Heat Protection, apply liberally post-wash, every wash day
Step 9: Styling, completely optional
Step 10: Style Sealers Part 1 – Serums (OPTIONAL)
- Style Sealers Part 2 – Lotions/Creams (OPTIONAL)
- Style Sealers Part 3 – Oils (OPTIONAL)
BETWEEN-WASH
Step 11: Conditioning Treatment or Oil
- Heat Protection
- Dry Shampoo
The Over-Consumption of It All
It’s no secret that this routine is immensely expensive, but there are also so many new products to add to your space. There are ways to simplify this routine, like taking products out if your hair doesn’t need them, but overall, it’s up to the consumer to decide. Abbey has posted numerous videos on her TikTok with 2.2 million followers on how to minimize the routine and keep it somewhat budget-friendly.
But What If My Hair is Different?
Abbey’s hair is long, thick and shiny, but not everyone is blessed with this kind of hair. Some women and men have lower porosity hair as opposed to the high porosity that Abbey has with thicker and luscious hair. Many TikTokers who are reviewing the routine have adapted the methods to their curly, wavy, damaged, frizzy hair along with numerous other types. So although you may have a different texture of hair, the routine has proved itself versatile.
So what do you think? Is this routine worth trying, or should you save your money this time around on the latest beauty trend? Tweet us on X, @VALLEYmag, with your thoughts!
