We all have someone in our family or social circle to suggest the 'right' way for hair care. But, how do we establish that we are paying heed to the right advice? The answer is often: by looking at how the person's hair in the picture looks.
Many of us, if not all, have the natural tendency to take hair care advice from someone whose hair looks 'straight out of the salon' all the time. We assume that following their hair care routine will keep our hair game 'on point.'
In doing so, many of us forget that other's hair care regimes might not even work for us. Each one of us needs a customized solution to obtain an optimal result. That said, today's blog aims to spill the beans around feats of washing hair rightly.
Does the right way to wash your hair exist?
Sort of! The right way is a little more than limiting shampoo over the scalp and condition on the ends.
For instance, you might have heard before (or read somewhere) not to lather the shampoo vigorously on your scalp. This is to prevent irritating your skin on the scalp or causing any hair and follicle damage.
It is small habits, as stated above, that matter for your hair. This makes decoding holistic hair care tips a task of high importance! The idea is to find and decide what's best for your hair health.
1. Choose your hair cleanser mindfully.
As a general rule of thumb, shampoo containing sulfates and silicons should be avoided. This is essential for people with skin conditions like eczema or contact dermatitis.
That said, every hair needs special care, which can be achieved by finding products that align with our hair issues. Choose a cleanser according to your hair and scalp condition. This means if you suffer from dandruff, then choose an anti-dandruff shampoo, or if you have coarse hair, a moisturizing shampoo will work wonders on you.
2. Don't wash your hair every other day!
Frequent hair wash strips natural oils from the scalp. It damages your hair in the long run while taking time between two washes allows natural oil on your scalp to function correctly.
There is no specific number written in a book about how many times it is good to wash your hair. It all depends on your hair type.
For instance, oily hair types might need to wash their locks 2 to 3 times a week, while dry hair types might need 1 to 2 times.
3. Try co-washing, if you haven't already.
This is a good option for individuals having dry and coarse hair, making them more prone to breaking during a head bath. Co-washing hair products are cleansing conditioners, which means they cleanse gentler than mild shampoos. Basic shampoos contain more surfactant ingredients that create more foaming; on the other hand, co-wash products contain more conditioning ingredients.
4. Don't underestimate the power of conditioners.
It is all in the name—a conditioner conditions hair, preventing it from splitting and drying out.
Shampooing hair gets rid of dirt, oil, and other buildups from our scalp. But while it is at it, it opens up the hair cuticles, making hair prone to breakage while hair is wet. A conditioner's job is to retain moisture from the middle and ends of hair. Practice using cold water to rinse off the conditioner, as it will ensure no pore remains open on your scalp.
5. Go for natural DIY hair cleansers and hair masks every now and then.
Do you know who makes BFF with our hair? It is, without doubt, the natural products lying around our kitchen counters. These products come with zero side effects, given you use them cautiously.
For instance, apple cider vinegar diluted with water becomes the best cleanser to effectively hold hair's natural moisture. It also has the property to tackle mild scalp inflammation caused by dandruff.
Briefly!
The basic steps that everyone should follow are:
Wet hair thoroughly before shampooing
While applying shampoo, go easy on your scalp
Rinse thoroughly and remove extra water for your tresses
Apply conditioner followed by second rinsing
Towel dry your hair by either squeezing or patting it
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