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Healthy hair depends on the products you choose — especially in the UK where textured, curly and coily hair needs extra moisture and protection. Four essentials stand out for daily care: hair food, shampoo for moisture, hair relaxer, and custard powder.

This guide explains why each one matters and how to use them for soft, hydrated, beautifully managed hair.

1. Hair Food — Your Daily Moisture Booster

If your hair feels dry, brittle or dull, hair food is the quickest fix. It works as an oil moisturizer hair treatment that nourishes, protects and restores softness.

Great for people needing:

• Hair moisturizing oil
  
  
• Hydrating hair oil
  
  
• Hair moisturiser cream
  
  
• Moisturising hair cream
  

For product inspiration, explore our moisturiser collection.

2. Shampoo for Moisture — The Foundation of Hydrated Hair

A shampoo for moisture cleanses without stripping natural oils. It prepares your hair for creams, oils and gels, making it easier to manage.

Look for ingredients like:

• Coconut
  
  
• Olive oil
  
  
• Argan oil
  
  
• Shea moisture oils
  

This pairs perfectly with our shampoo & cleanser range.

3. Hair Relaxer — For Smoother & More Manageable Hair

A hair relaxer helps reduce shrinkage, soften tight curls and make styling easier.

To maintain hair health after relaxing, always follow with:

• Nourishing hair oil
  
  
• Moisture hair cream
  
  
• Hydrating hair cream
  

Check out our relaxer collection for gentle, scalp-friendly options.

4. Custard Powder — The Secret to Defined & Soft Styles

Hair custard powder (not the food one!) is a rich styling cream used for curl definition, twist-outs and moisture retention.

Perfect for people who love:

• Coconut gel for hair
  
  
• Argon oil hair gel
  
  
• Olive oil hair gel
  

Browse our latest styling must-haves in the styling products section.

5. Build Your Simple UK Hair Routine

Here’s how to use all four essentials together:

1. Wash with a moisturising shampoo
   
   
2. Apply an oil moisturiser for hair or conditioner
   
   
3. Seal moisture using hair food
   
   
4. Style with custard powder or your favourite gel
   
   
5. Use a hair relaxer only when necessary
   
   

This routine boosts shine, reduces breakage, and keeps hair hydrated despite UK weather.

⭐ Final Thoughts

Whether your hair is curly, coily, relaxed or transitioning, these four staples — hair food, shampoo for moisture, hair relaxer, and custard powder — can completely transform your hair-care routine. Combine them with consistent moisture, gentle products and the right styling techniques for soft, healthy, beautifully nourished hair every day.

Check out more essentials in our Haircare collections to find products made for your texture.