There’s something effortless about hair that always smells good. It gives a sense of cleanliness and shows that you care about taking care of yourself. It might seem like irresistibly scented tresses never seem to last past your shower. That’s because just a simple wash won’t leave you with long-lasting fragrance. If that’s what you’re after, then look to these tips for how to make your hair smell good all the time.
Apply a Hair Oil
If you want an easy scent boost, try adding oil to your hair. On top of fragrant hair, oils offer a range of benefits, including hair health.
Like our Brazilian Glossy™ Nourishing Oil for thick strands. Infused with a powerful blend of Brazilian oils and ingredients, it fights frizz for up to 72 hours*, adds mirror-like shine, and repairs damage. Your locks will also linger with the iconic scent of Cheirosa 62, featuring irresistible and sunny notes of pistachio & salted caramel. And really, that’s what we’re all about right now.
Use Scented Leave-In Products
A nice-smelling shampoo and conditioner both rinse out of your hair, but styling products like mousse, gel, and leave-in conditioner have the added benefit of leaving your hair scented. Depending on the product, the scent may even linger on your hair until your next wash day.
Brazilian Joia™ Leave In Milky Conditioner offers lightweight hydration, heat protection, and frizz blocking with the iconic, irresistible Cheirosa 62 scent you know and love––featuring notes of vanilla and salted caramel.
Perfume For Hair
While we love the added benefits of product, you may be wondering––is there a perfume for hair that I can use as a good-smelling shortcut?
The answer is yes. Look for Perfume Mist designed not only for your body, but also your hair. Lighter than your average Perfume or Eau de Parfum, Perfume Mist offers versatility and can be considered a hair fragrance that’s more concentrated in scent than say, a hair product.
When it comes to the best perfume for hair, try our Perfume Mist. The lighter concentration means you can’t over-apply (yes, strands that smell too strong can be a thing!). With these, you just spritz for irresistibly scented hair in seconds.
Washing Routine
Beauty experts are split on just how often you should wash your hair. Some say to wash infrequently so that your natural scalp oils can continue to coat your hair. Others argue that washing more often will break down unhealthy buildup. We say: It depends.
If your priority is hair that always smells good, frequent washes with good-smelling shampoo are a must. You’ll want to routinely wash away bacteria collected on your scalp, or else it will begin to smell. But “frequent washes” may be less frequent than you think. We recommend two to four times a week to keep hair both healthy and nicely scented.
Sulfate-free Brazilian Joia™ Strengthening and Smoothing Shampoo and Brazilian Joia™ Strengthening and Smoothing Conditioner are the perfect hair care duo for fine to medium hair. Not only do they clean, moisturize, and repair damage––they also leave hair with the irresistible scent of Cheirosa 62 (trust us, it’s a compliment-getter).
Use a Hair Mask
Hair care is self-care, so treat yourself to a deep-conditioning hair mask regularly. Our go-to is Triple Brazilian Butter™ Hair Repair Mask, which has delicious fragrance notes of pistachio and salted caramel. After cleansing, apply to wet hair, evenly coating from mid-ends to tip, concentrating on the ends. Leave on for 10 minutes (or more) before rinsing thoroughly. For best results, use it once a week or once every other week for hair that is repaired, strong, and delicious-smelling.
Avoid Cigarettes
It’s common knowledge that cigarettes negatively affect your overall health, but the smoke itself leaves a less-than-appealing odor on your hair. If you're a smoker, you may not realize just how strong the smell is—and how deeply it penetrates strands. Hair is super absorbent, and removing odor from it can be tricky.
The most effective way to remove unwanted scent is to wash using your best-scented shampoo.
Focus on Good Hair Hygiene
Hair that always smells good requires regular and proper hygiene. Here are some key habits you can add to your routine:
Brush Hair Regularly
Brushing your hair helps remove dirt, dust, and environmental pollutants. Regular brushing is a great way to prevent unpleasant odors from settling in. It also helps to distribute natural oils which condition and help keep hair smelling fresh. Surprisingly, brushing regularly is one of the best alternatives to a hair perfume for women.
Don’t Touch
The more you touch your hair with not-so-clean hands, the dirtier it gets. Oil from your palms can also cause an odor.
Clean Your Tools
Keeping your hair tools clean is crucial to hair that smells pleasant. Hair products can end up on tools, which causes the transfer of buildup and bacteria to your strands.
Swap Your Pillowcase
Your pillow can be one of the biggest culprits for oil buildup. The more oil on your pillow, the more dirt on your face, skin, and hair. Washing your pillowcase at least once weekly is vital for fresh-smelling hair.
Rocking Irresistibly Scented Hair
There’s something irresistible about hair that not only looks amazing, but smells amazing. We all want a fresh, irresistible scent wafting from our tresses. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to make your hair smell good naturally.
