Are your hair strands found on bathroom sinks, pillow covers, and rubber bands? All these are the signals for your damaged hair which means you have been washing your hair in the wrong way all these years. Now it’s time for you to handle your hair with care. So here are some tips and tricks you need to follow while washing your hair, to wash your hair first you need to understand your hair type which will help you find the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair and control your hair fall.
Understanding the hair types:
(1)Curly hair:
As curly hair is a little dry and frizzy try to use hydrating and moisturizing shampoos that are sulphate-free so that you can avoid the frizz in your hair and enjoy your smooth curls.
(2)Straight/fine hair:
As straight and fine hair is thin in appearance and is of low volume you should use a light-weight and clarifying shampoo.
(3)Wavy hair:
Wavy hair may also be frizzy with a few curves so you need to use sulfate-free shampoo smoothing and hydrating shampoo.
Here are a few do’s and don’ts while shampooing your hair:
Do’s:
Understand your scalp type and hair type and select the shampoo accordingly.
Use the right amount of shampoo according to your hair length.
Hair wash once or twice a week not more than that.
Oil your every time before you wash your hair.
Massage the scalp gently while washing your hair.
Use conditioner every time you wash your hair leave it on the hair for at least five minutes and rinse off totally after conditioning.
Use a towel a microfiber towel because it is smooth and soft.
Don'ts:
Avoid products that are not suitable for your hair.
Avoid overusing the shampoo because it may result in frizzy hair.
Do not use hot water as it results in dry and brittle hair, it may also increase dandruff.
Do not use chemical-containing shampoos which may be harmful to hair resulting in breakage, allergies, and split ends.
Do not over-rub the hair harshly which results in tangles makes the hair rough and increases hairfall.
Do not brush the wet hair as the hair follicles are sensitive to water and may cause much hair fall use a wide tooth comb for combing your hair which helps with less hair breakage. A wooden comb would be the best option for healthy hair.
Do not tie the hair tightly which reduces blood circulation to the scalp and weakens your hair follicle.
The correct way of washing your hair:
1)Oil your hair the night before your hair wash or 30-40 minutes before you wash your hair because hair absorbs all the essential nutrients from oil within 30-40 minutes.
2)The next step is optional but if you do this your hair is going to be strong and smooth throughout the day which is steam. You can also steam your hair by just taking a towel dipping it in hot water and tying that around your hair, repeat this process two to three times for strong and healthy hair.
3)Now you can shampoo your hair by gently massaging your scalp and roots of the hair with cold or lukewarm water.
4)Apply conditioner leave it on the hair for at least five minutes and wash it off completely resulting in deep conditioning and shiny hair.
5)Use a microfibre towel and just pat dry the hair.
6)You can also use a hair mask or a leave-in cream of your choice which should be applied on slightly wet hair.
Follow these hair wash tips for strong and healthy hair that makes you feel confident wherever you go. Book your appointment with three simple steps and plan your consultation at the time that suits you best with our top-rated doctors for all of your hair concerns.
