Washing your hair might seem like a mundane task because you do it every single day. What you may not know is that you may have been doing it wrong all these years. Maybe you did a little research when picking your shampoo and conditioner. But you probably didn’t spend a lot of time wondering if you’re washing your hair correctly. Here are hair care tips to make your hair care routine even more power packed.
The correct hair washing steps to follow Here are some basic steps you should follow.
1,Wet your hair thoroughly
Don’t jump straight into applying your shampoo. Instead, let your hair get fully wet. Depending on how thick or dense your hair is, this might take longer than you think. So let the water flow over your head for at least one minute, then run your fingers through your hair to make sure all of it is fully wet.
Letting your hair get fully wet with lukewarm water helps open the cuticles, making it easier for your hair to absorb your conditioner later.
2.Apply you shampoo
You need to make sure you’re applying the correct amount of shampoo for your hair length - not too much and not too little. If you have short hair, aim for a dollop of shampoo that’s about the size of a nickel. For shoulder-length hair, think quarter-sized. If you have long hair, you’ll want to squeeze enough shampoo to roughly cover your palm.
Before applying the shampoo to your hair, mix it with a little water in the palm of your hand - this way you’ll reduce the direct impact of the shampoo on your scalp and reduce product consumption.
Then, make sure to apply the shampoo to your entire scalp and crown. You don’t need much shampoo on the tips of your hair.
3.Go easy on your scalp
It’s easy to be tempted to dig in with your nails on your scalp, but this is a bad idea. You should never scrub with your nails, as it may cause serious irritation or even let infections in. Instead, take the time to massage your scalp with gentle pressure, sans nails, for about three minutes. Aim for the same kind of pressure a stylist uses when they wash your hair and give you a scalp massage.
4.Rinse thoroughly
Spend one to two minutes rinsing your hair to be sure no soap remains. One of the biggest mistakes people make is accidentally leaving shampoo in their hair, which leads to scalp build-up.
If you have dry hair, you might want to try rinsing with cold water, because it helps hair stay stronger and healthier. Cold water doesn’t dry out the sebum layer of your hair, a naturally lubricated barrier that protects your hair and keeps it strong.
5.Apply conditioner
You don’t need to put conditioner on your scalp - it might make things oily. Instead, apply the conditioner from the mid-shaft down to the ends of your hair.
Then, let it sit the recommended time. Don’t leave your conditioner in for too long, though, or it might be hard to get out and leave residue behind.
6.Rinse again
Just like with shampoo, make sure you get it all out.
7.Dry
Once you get out of the shower, towel dry your hair. Be sure to squeeze or pat your hair dry instead of rubbing it. If you can, use a microfiber towel or an old T-shirt to dry your hair. The rougher the material fibre, the more damage it may cause to your hair. Sources:
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