Washing your hair the right way will definitely keep it healthy and beautiful, as well as long lasting. Here are the most common mistakes women make when washing and shampooing their hair, and some tips how to do it the right way.
1. You wait as long as you can between washes
Wash your hair whenever it feels like washing. Do it once in a week during winters and often during summers.
2. You shampoo your hair every time
If you shower every day, that doesn’t mean you should shampoo your hair every time. Using shampoo very often can result into a dry scalp.
3. You scrub your scalp
Don’t scrub your scalp so hard, just gently massage it with your fingers.
4. You use hot showers
Who doesn’t like hot showers!? Hot showers are great, but not for your hair. The hotness can dry your skin and scalp. Wash your hair with the lukewarm or even cold water.
5. You use too many shampoos
Don’t experiment with shampoos. Just stick to the shampoo that is best for your hair type.
6. You use too much shampoo
Don’t use too much shampoo when you wash your hair. A coin size would be enough.
7. You use a towel to dry your hair
Don’t rub your hair with the towel, because when it is wet is fragile. Just pat your hair gently.
8. You brush your hair when is wet
Do not brush your hair when it is wet, it may lead to breakage.
9. You don’t soak your hair completely
Before you apply the shampoo, you must be sure that your hair is completely soaked.
10. You shampoo your whole head
Shampoo your roots and condition your ends!