99% of people wash their hair in the wrong way. Even if you do not realise it, your hair might be telling you that. It is pleasantly surprising how you can get rid of almost all hair problems simply by nicely washing your hair. Here, we will look at all the wrong we do when we wash our hair.
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Water temperature
If you wash your hair using hot water, it will lead to dry scalp and dandruff problems. It will make your hair follicles bigger and cause hair fall.
If you use cold water to shampoo your hair, then the size of your hair follicles will shrink, and your hair will not get cleaned properly. Dirt, oil, hair products residue will remain in your hair and cause an itchy scalp.
Lukewarm water is best to wash your hair as it will remove the dirt without making the hair follicles size big enough to cause hair fall.
After washing your hair in lukewarm water, you can give final rinse using cold water to add shine to your hair.
How should we massage our hair while shampooing?
Always massage your hair sideways while washing your hair and not in a circular or any other way because other ways will make your hair tangled and increase the frizziness.
Use shampoo only on the scalp. You can bring it towards your hair length and ends post that. You do not have to use extra shampoo for your ends.
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How much shampoo should you use?
Before applying shampoo, drench your hair.
You need around 4 tbsps of shampoo to clean your scalp. I dilute the shampoo with water and then use it on my hair.
This makes it easier to massage the scalp and clean the hair as the lather becomes better.
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How often should you wash your hair?
If you have a job where your hair gets dirty because of pollution or dirt, it is advisable to wash them every day.
If you have a dry scalp, you can wash your hair once in 5-6 days. Ensure that you wash your hair after oiling or use a hydrating hair mask if you have a dry scalp.
If you have an oily scalp, wash your hair 2-3 times a week.
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How to apply a hair conditioner?
Never- literally never use a hair conditioner on your scalp.
It will make your scalp oily, and its chemicals will damage your hair.
Squeeze the extra water from your hair gently, and use it only on the length of your hair and the ends.
Do not leave hair conditioner in your hair for more than 5 minutes.
Use in-hair conditioners and serums only after towel drying your hair.
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How to dry your hair after hair wash?
First of all, use a towel made of cotton or microfibre to absorb excess water from your hair. Never use a synthetic towel.
While towel drying your hair, gently pat your hair. Refrain from rubbing your scalp or ends roughly. Doing this will make your hair frizzy and tangled.
After towel drying my hair, I usually let my hair air dry. Not using heat on my hair has made my locks surprisingly healthier.
If you use a blow drier, use it in a cool-air setting to prevent damage.
What is better to use before washing your hair- oil or hair mask?
Undoubtedly, oiling your hair the previous night or before washing them makes your hair beautiful.
When we apply oil, it clings onto the dirt, which helps in the proper cleaning of our hair. Different hair oils have various benefits, so you can use them depending on the needs of your hair.
You can even use one oil for the scalp and another for the length and ends.
When you use oil in your hair, shampoo your hair twice because you do not want the greasiness of oil to remain in your hair.
You can use a hair mask after using oil or shampoo and then rinse it off.
When and how to use hair rinse?
Hair rinse is used as the final step of hair washing. It adds nutrients to your scalp and can be easily made using kitchen ingredients like green tea and floral water.
After washing your hair, pour a hair rinse on your hair and leave it on for 2 minutes. Then you can leave it as it is and dry your hair or give your hair a final rise before towel drying it.
Should I comb my hair in the shower?
Never comb your hair in the shower or when your hair is wet. Doing this will lead to more split ends and hair fall.
Comb your hair before taking a head bath and after drying your hair.
Clean your comb once a week as you do not want any dirt to get back into your hair, and use a wide-toothed comb.
Always comb your hair from the ends to the scalp and not the other way round.
Is it necessary to use a scalp exfoliator?
If you are thinking of growing out your hair or making them healthier, exfoliating them is the best option.
You can use an exfoliating hairbrush or scalp scrub for the same.
It will remove any buildup that is clogging your hair follicles.
Which shampoo is best for your hair?
You can use any type of shampoo- chemical-based, ayurvedic, natural or organic. I used to apply chemical-based shampoo earlier, but it has only made my scalp drier.
So, I shifted to organic shampoo, and it has made the condition of my hair much better.
You can try out different shampoos and see what works for you.
Read ingredients before buying any product.
Stay away from hair products that contain these chemicals-
This is all you have to do! These are the most convenient things we all can do for our hair. Follow these simple tips to wash hair, and await surprisingly positive results!