Using professional hair care products is a great start, but knowing how to combine them into an effective routine is what truly transforms your hair. At The Color in Bridlington, our Paul Mitchell-trained stylists build personalised routines for clients every day — and now we're sharing our expertise with you.
Here are our recommended Paul Mitchell routines for every hair type and concern.
Routine for Fine or Thin Hair
Goal: Volume, body and lift without weighing hair down
- Shampoo: Extra Body Daily Shampoo — lightweight cleansing that adds body
- Conditioner: Extra Body Daily Rinse — conditions without flatness
- Styling: Extra Body Boost — root-lifting spray for instant volume
- Weekly treatment: Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Spray for added density
Pro tip: Only condition from mid-lengths to ends. Avoid applying conditioner near the roots on fine hair — it weighs everything down.
Routine for Thick or Coarse Hair
Goal: Moisture, manageability and smoothness
- Shampoo: Awapuhi Wild Ginger Moisturising Lather Shampoo — hydrating, gentle cleanse
- Conditioner: Awapuhi Wild Ginger Keratin Cream Rinse — deep moisture and detangling
- Styling: Super Skinny Serum — smooths, eliminates frizz and adds shine
- Weekly treatment: Awapuhi Wild Ginger KeraTriplex Treatment for intensive repair
Pro tip: Leave the KeraTriplex Treatment on for 10 minutes under a warm towel for maximum penetration.
Routine for Colour-Treated Hair
Goal: Protect colour investment, prevent fading, maintain vibrancy
- Shampoo: Color Protect Shampoo — gentle cleanse that locks in colour
- Conditioner: Color Protect Conditioner — seals the cuticle to prevent colour loss
- Styling: Color Protect Locking Spray — UV protection and heat defence
- Weekly treatment: Color Protect Reconstructive Treatment
Pro tip: Wash coloured hair no more than 2-3 times per week. Every wash strips a little colour. Use dry shampoo between washes.
Routine for Damaged or Over-Processed Hair
Goal: Repair, strengthen and restore health
- Shampoo: Clean Beauty Repair Shampoo — gentle, strengthening cleanse
- Conditioner: Clean Beauty Repair Conditioner — vegan protein reconstruction
- Styling: Super Skinny Serum — protects and smooths during styling
- Weekly treatment: Awapuhi Wild Ginger HydraTriplex Treatment — deep hydration therapy
Pro tip: Reduce heat styling to once or twice a week maximum. When you do use heat, always apply Neuro HeatCTRL first.
Routine for Men
Goal: Clean, styled, low-maintenance
- Shampoo: MITCH Heavy Hitter — deep clean for active lifestyles
- Styling (natural look): MITCH Clean Cut — medium hold, semi-matte finish
- Styling (textured look): MITCH Construction Paste — strong hold with texture
- Styling (classic look): MITCH Barber's Classic — polished, traditional finish
Pro tip: Apply styling products to towel-dried hair. Warm the product between your palms first, then work from back to front.
Routine for Frizzy Hair
Goal: Smoothness, humidity resistance, sleek finish
- Shampoo: Smoothing Super Skinny Daily Shampoo
- Conditioner: Smoothing Super Skinny Daily Treatment
- Styling: Super Skinny Serum + Neuro HeatCTRL for blow-dry protection
- Finishing: Super Skinny Relaxing Balm for smoothing and control
Pro tip: Apply Super Skinny Serum to wet hair, then blow-dry with a round brush pointing the nozzle downward to seal the cuticle.
General Hair Care Tips from Our Stylists
- Don't over-wash — Most hair types only need washing 2-3 times per week
- Water temperature matters — Warm water to cleanse, cool water to rinse for maximum shine
- Less is more — Professional products are concentrated. Use a small amount and add more if needed
- Invest in treatments — A weekly deep treatment makes a bigger difference than any daily product
- Protect from heat — Always use heat protection before blow-drying or using straighteners
Need personalised advice? Pop into The Color in Bridlington and our stylists will create a bespoke routine just for you. Or shop the complete Paul Mitchell range online at thecolor.uk with free UK delivery on every order.