TikTok’s Most Asked Beauty Questions—Answered! (Skincare & Haircare Myths Debunked)

If you’ve ever stopped mid-skincare routine to wonder, Wait… am I even doing this right?—you’re not alone. TikTok is FULL of beauty tips, but let’s be real, not all of them are legit.

That’s why in this episode of theBeauty Lab Podcast, we’re setting the record straight on the most viral beauty questions we get asked in the salon and facial room. Let’s debunk some myths and spill the real tea! ☕💅

What We’re Breaking Down:

💦 Are You Washing Your Face Wrong? (The Truth About Skincare Routines)
🛑 The Hair Mistakes You’re Making (And How to Fix Them!)
🌙 Day Cream vs. Night Cream: Do You Really Need Both?
🌞 Sunscreen Indoors?! The Answer Might Shock You
📌 The Ultimate Guide to Applying Skincare in the Right Order

Do I REALLY Need to Wash My Face Twice a Day?

Short answer?YES—but here’s the deal:
✅ At night, you’re washing off makeup, dirt, oil, and whatever your skin picked up all day.
✅ In the morning, your skin needs a refresh to remove dead skin cells + oil build-up.

If you can only cleanse once a day, make itbefore bed—your skin does major repair work overnight!

Should You Brush Your Hair When It’s Wet?

Yes—but ONLY if you’re using the right tools. Wet hair isfragile, so:
🚫NO to regular brushes or wide-tooth combs (they’re too stiff).
✅YES to detangling brushes like theWet Brush—it’s gentle and flexible enough to prevent breakage.

The Right Order to Apply Skincare (Because It Matters! 👀)

Tired of layering your skincare like a mystery puzzle? Here’s the cheat sheet:
1️⃣ Cleanser
2️⃣ Exfoliator or Mask (if using that day)
3️⃣ Toner (to balance pH)
4️⃣ Eye Cream (before serums—delicate area needs special care)
5️⃣ Serums (layer from thinnest to thickest)
6️⃣ Moisturizer / Night Cream (Here are our favorites #1  #2  #3 )
7️⃣ SPF! (AM only—don’t skip it! (Here are our favorites #1 #2 #3 #4 )

🚨Biggest mistake? Not wearing SPF. Even indoors, UVA rays go through windows, and blue light from screens canstill mess with your skin.

How Much Conditioner Should You Use?

Way less than you think!
🚫NO to slathering it all over your scalp.
✅YES to applying it2 inches from the roots to the ends.
💡 Pro tip: Squeeze excess water out of your hair before applying—this helps the conditioner absorb better!

Mousse vs. Styling Cream—What’s the Difference?

💨Mousse: Adds volume at the roots (but it’s heat-activated, so blow-dry it in!).
💧Styling Cream: Helps smooth + define hair throughout.
👉Mousse = only on roots  …   Styling cream = all over.  Now you know!

Do You REALLY Need a Separate Day & Night Cream?

👀 It depends!
✔️If your day cream has SPF, get a separate, more hydrating night cream.
✔️If not, you can use the same moisturizer morning + night.

Do You Need Sunscreen Indoors?

Hate to break it to you, butYES.
🌞 UVA rayspenetrate windows.
📱 New studies suggestblue light from screens can mess with your skin, too.
💡 If you want glowy, youthful skin—SPF is a non-negotiable.

Spray vs. Cream Heat Protectant—When to Use Each?

🔥Cream = Before blow-drying (on damp hair).
🔥Spray = Before using hot tools (on dry hair).

If yourleave-in conditioner has built-in heat protection, you might not need a separate product!

Final Thoughts: TikTok Beauty Myths—Busted!

We hope this cleared up some of your biggest beauty questions! Whether you were second-guessing your skincare routine or had no clue if you’re brushing your hair the right way—now you know.

Got more beauty Qs? Drop them in the comments or DM us onInstagram! And don’t forget tosubscribe to theBeauty Lab Podcast for more expert-backed beauty tips! 💖✨