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Washing your hair in the right way helps to keep the scalp and hair healthy, and may even help to avoid troublesome problems, such as dandruff, brittle hair and even hair loss, for example.
The 3 most important steps to washing your hair at home in the best way include:
1. Wash your hair with shampoo
Washing your hair with shampoo is very important to eliminate excess dirt that accumulates on the scalp and scalp over the days.
To do this, wet all the hair well with water and then put the shampoo in your hand, pass through the strands and gently massage the scalp with your fingertips, but not with your nails, as nails contribute to spreading fungi and bacteria through the scalp. In the case of people who do not wash their hair every day or who sweat a lot, it is recommended that the shampoo be applied twice, as this way it is possible to better remove all dirt and impurities.
After washing the hair and scalp with shampoo, rinse thoroughly with water so that the entire product is removed.
2. Apply conditioner only on the ends
Before applying the conditioner, which will leave the hair softer and smoother, it is important to remove excess water by squeezing the hair by hand. Then, apply the conditioner on the tips and never on the root and massage the strands to promote the cuticle closure.
It is recommended to leave the product on for a few minutes and then rinse the hair to remove all the product.
3. Don't rub your hair with a towel
After removing all cream or conditioner, it is necessary to dry the hair with the towel, avoiding rubbing the hair so that the hair cuticles do not open again and so that no other damage to the hairs appears.
After completely removing the excess water, gently comb it with a brush or wide bristle comb, choosing if possible to let it dry naturally or using a hair dryer, as long as it does not exceed 80ºC and is at a distance of at least at least 20 cm from the air outlet.
Other important precautions
Some care is necessary when washing to keep the hair clean and healthy, such as:
- Prefer using unsalted shampoos, as they avoid excess oil on the scalp;
- Avoid pinning wet hair, as this favors the increase of dandruff and the breaking of the strands;
- Use conditioner at the end of the wash to seal the wires;
- Avoid the use of very greasy gels and creams, which quickly increase oiliness and dandruff;
- Always use cold or warm water to wash the wires;
- Never wash your hair with soap, bath soap, laundry detergent or washing up liquid because the threads dry out.
Curly hair should be washed preferably in the morning, so that the strands can dry naturally during the day and maintain the shape. However, another option may be to dry the wires by applying a diffuser to the hair dryer itself, remembering to always apply a thermal protector before drying.
How often should you wash your hair
Hair should be washed preferably every other day or every other day to keep the scalp clean and free of dandruff. However, very dry hair can be washed only once or twice a week, while oily strands or people who sweat a lot should be cleaned more often.
In addition, it is important to do a deep massage every two weeks, with moisturizing creams that restore the strands and maintain their natural shine and movement.
Is it bad to wash your hair at night?
It is important to remember that you should avoid washing your hair at night so as not to sleep with a wet scalp, as this increases dandruff and leaves the hair brittle. So, if you really need to wash your hair before bed you should blow-dry using the cold temperature.
How to choose the best shampoo and conditioner
The choice of shampoo and conditioner are also important in hair washing, and it is necessary to take into account 4 aspects, such as:
- pH: the shampoo should have a pH of 4.5 to 5.5, as the hair strands have an alkaline content, so the acid shampoo will neutralize the hair;
- Aroma: the shampoo must be non-perfumed, as a shampoo with a strong aroma contains alcohol, which can dry out the hair;
- Color: the transparent shampoo is better than the translucent or milky one, because the transparent shampoo removes all impurities, while the milky one only treats the hair strands;
- Texture: the shampoo should be smooth, not too thick, because too thick shampoo has salt that leaves hair dry and dry.
In addition, when choosing a conditioner, it should have a pH between 3.5 and 4 and be rich in protein and keratin to moisturize the hair. This information is usually on the product label and for more specific information, ask the hairdresser before using, especially if you have dyed hair.
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