Do you notice your hair with less life than it did years ago? Maybe you are making some mistakes when washing or combing it that are causing it to frizz more than necessary, break, lose shine… Hair, as we all know, is one of the keys to feeling beautiful and confident and that is why Taking care of it properly is important.
At Bulevar Sur, we review the most common mistakes made with hair. Do you commit any of them? You may be surprised by false myths or misconceptions you have about hair care.
The same shampoo for hair and scalp
The scalp must be washed and kept clean because it is the base of the hair. It will grow strong and beautiful on it and that is why it must be treated as the most important part. If you do not have any pathology, there is no problem with using the same shampoo. But if, for example, you have an oily scalp and dry hair, then you should not use the same product. We may have a dry, oily, sensitive, or irritated scalp and it must be treated with the corresponding shampoo.
Rub hair when washing
Even in some hair salons, they tend to rub the hair a lot and this makes it frizzy more by opening the cuticle. You have to massage the scalp with the specific shampoo and take advantage of the second soaping to clean the hair, letting the shampoo fall, and rubbing gently with your hands. When drying, don’t rub it either.
Using products that are not suitable for you
- If you have a dry scalp, choose mild and moisturizing shampoos, do not abuse the dryer or astringent products. If you have an oily scalp you will have to use products with antifungal and antiseptic properties that include active ingredients such as zinc, curbicea, or melaleuca. If your scalp is sensitive, look for soothing shampoos that contain mint, eucalyptus…
- If your hair is dry, look for products that provide nutrition with shea. For colored hair, it is better to use sulfate-free products to prevent color loss. If you have gray, white, or platinum blonde hair, choose products with purple pigments. If your hair is fine, avoid silicones that give it more weight and flatten it. To take care of curly hair, you have to hydrate and nourish it a lot.
Using water that is too hot
Very hot water is not positive for the hair because it opens the cuticle too much and can break the fiber. Before applying the shampoo, soak your hair well with warm water and take advantage of the last rinse to rinse with cold water… This way, your cuticle will close much better and you will have a very natural shine.
Skip the conditioner
Do not do it. This product softens the ends and prevents us from pulling out more hair than we should when we brush. And it will also give it shine and softness.
Not rinsing it properly
We can have dandruff and itchiness if we do not rinse the shampoo or conditioner well. Make sure there is no foam in the last rinse!
Drying your hair too hard
When you dry it with a towel, do it gently so that the hair does not break. Not knowing how to use the products
Misuse of products
Shampoo and conditioner are not used throughout your hair. The first is only on the scalp and the conditioner is from the middle to the ends.
Brush wet hair
Wet hair is extremely weak and therefore more vulnerable to breakage than dry hair, so detangling your hair after a shower is one of the worst things you can do if you want to maintain the health of your hair. Wait as long as you can until it dries to remove tangles, and choose a quality brush or comb when you do.
Sleep with wet hair
According to the experts at Jean Louis David, during washing the keratin scales of the hair fiber are lifted and opened by the action of water. Therefore, its protective barrier weakens, the hair becomes porous and more sensitive to external aggressions…and causes it to become tangled. The effect of rubbing with the pillow, which weakens the hair and promotes the appearance of knots, is doubled with damp hair. Therefore, the hair fiber becomes more brittle during styling.
Wash it daily if you have normal hair
Jean Louis David assures that “washing your hair daily is strongly discouraged. The sebaceous glands work very well and produce just the necessary sebum to hydrate the matter. By washing it daily, you will be eliminating this natural barrier that is so essential. As a result, your hair will end up losing hydration, so two washes a week are more than enough.
- If you have dry hair
As you have seen, when your hair is deeply dehydrated, washing it daily is not a good idea. Therefore, do it only once or twice a week using highly nutritious products that quench the thirst for hair fiber. And if you practice sports and need to clean it daily, it is best to alternate these treatments with other gentle care without silicones or sulfates. In addition, you can adopt a sebum cure once or twice a year depending on the needs of your hair.
- If you have oily hair
If your hair gets greasy easily, daily washing is essential. In addition to the unaesthetic greasy appearance, excess sebum can cause itching and peeling. Therefore, you should wash it every day with a product with purifying and astringent properties that regulate secretion. You can alternate it with gentle care to maintain the balance of the scalp.
Never change shampoo
It is good to have two shampoos to be able to alternate depending on the condition of the hair. This allows you to meet all the needs of your hair. For example, if you have fine and dry hair. In that case, you can opt for nourishing masks and volume treatments.
