Many people simply think that washing their hair is just going to the bathroom to “flush” a bucket of cold water, apply a little shampoo, scratch the scalp with their nails and then “dump” one more bucket of water. If you think so, you are probably killing your hair.
Today, just go to Google or Youtube, you can learn countless secrets to have clean, healthy hair. However, with such a large amount of information, do you feel bewildered when you do not know how to wash your hair or wash your hair according to someone’s opinion will be the best possible.
Everyone has a different way of taking care of their hair, so you have to learn carefully about which hair care method is best for you. Here are some tips for how to wash your hair properly.
How many times should I wash it?
Many people have a habit of washing their hair every day, but it’s really not necessary, but even harmful when the scalp is constantly receiving chemicals.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it is recommended that depending on the type of hair and scalp, the number of shampoos needs to be adjusted accordingly.
An effective way for you to know if your shampooing is right for your scalp is to check if your hair has dandruff?
If there is dandruff on the hair, it means that your hair and scalp are not very clean. Whether your hair is dry or curly, oily skin still needs to be cleaned at least once a week.
How to wash your hair properly?
It’s easy for men, but for women, taking care of their hair is really hard. Long hair always makes women feel troublesome and takes time both in washing and taking care of it later.
However, if you want healthy and shiny hair, you have to accept it.
According to hairstylists, the first thing to do when washing your hair is not flushing, but incubating your hair. First, you must brush your hair straight, because brushing when wet hair can cause breakage. Particularly for curly hair, you can wet it before combing, but only comb it by hand. Then incubate your hair with coconut oil for 15 minutes.
The next step is to wet your hair – or simply… flush – and wash. Note to use a moderate amount of shampoo, because any shampoo when exposed for too long is not good for the hair. Excessive use will strip away the beneficial oils and lipids needed to protect hair from dryness and breakage.
Rinse with water and use conditioner (depending on hair type). A healthy hair does not need to use conditioner after every wash. For dry, permed and dyed hair, the use of conditioner is necessary.
In particular, please note that conditioner is only used on the hair, do not let it come into direct contact with the scalp.
Finally, dry your hair. According to stylists, it is best to let your hair dry naturally. But if you don’t have time, remember not to use a thick towel to dry your hair. The weakest time of the hair is when the hair is wet, so rubbing it will damage the hair, leading to breakage.
Instead, use a soft, thin towel, or even a clean font shirt, to wipe your hair. The softer the towel, the better for the hair. Remember to gently dry your hair instead of using too much force on it.