Okay, let’s address the bun in the room — being a corporate girlie is a lot.
You’re juggling deadlines, meetings, iced coffee addictions, and somehow trying not to let your hair look like it went through a thunderstorm by 3 PM.
So here’s my real, simple, and sustainable haircare routine — for all my boss babes who don’t have time for 12-step routines or weekly chumpy sessions (no shade to grandma).
Step 1: Scalp Health > Everything
You can’t grow flowers in dry soil, right? Your scalp is your soil.
I use a clarifying shampoo once a week (usually Sundays) to get rid of sweat, pollution, and product buildup from dry shampoo and city dust.
- Current fav: Neutrogena Anti-Residue + a gentle head massage = magic.
Step 2: Micro-Oiling > Mega-Oiling
Gone are the days I’d soak my hair for 6 hours like a mustard-smelling oil stick.
Now I do micro-oiling:
Just 30 mins before a wash
Use 1–2 teaspoons max
Focus only on scalp and ends
Tie a loose bun, scroll IG, vibe
- Kumkumadi-infused oils or cold-pressed coconut oil = favs.
Step 3: Heat, but Make it Safe
I get it. Straightener is life. Blowdrying is survival.
But I never skip my heat protectant spray, even if I’m running late for that 9 AM Zoom.
- Tip: Blow-dry on medium, not high heat. And always, always keep distance.
Step 4: Wash Day = Hair Spa at Home
My Sunday wash is sacred:
Shampoo
Conditioner (mid-length to ends ONLY)
Leave-in serum on damp hair
Cotton T-shirt wrap (no towel. Ever.)
And then I let it air-dry while watching Koffee with Karan reruns
Step 5: Corporate Bun, But Make it Cute
On workdays:
I do low buns, sleek ponies, or cute claw clips
Always use a satin scrunchie — no breakage, no drama
Mid-week refresh with dry shampoo or braided sleep buns = 💯
And then I let it air-dry while watching Koffee with Karan reruns.
- Bonus: eave-in spray + wide-tooth comb in your desk drawer. Lifesaver.
Some weeks I crush this routine. Other weeks? I’m just happy my hair is clean. But the key is: consistency > perfection. A little care regularly >>> big treatments once in a while.
Drop your fav hair hacks in the comments! Always looking to upgrade my girlie rituals.