Some people wash their hair every day, others wash their hair a little less often.
The rules that say you should wash your hair every day does not apply to all people. Some of the experts say it
is OK to wash your hair daily if you are using the right products for your hair type. Some even say the daily washing and
conditioning can actually help your hair. Of course, there are other experts who say the exact opposite. You have
to get to know you hair and figure out what works best for you. Or let a beautician do it for you.
If you do not know the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type read on;
- If you have oily hair
– Look for hair care products that have
astringents in the ingredients such as witch hazel or rosemary.
- If you have dry hair
- Dry hair need shampoos that are very gentle
and help the hair hold moisture. The volumizing shampoos that make hair look full and sexy should be avoided because that
full look is achieved by getting your hair squeaky clean so that nothing holds it down.
- If you have color treated hair – To make your color last longer, look for products that
are made especially for color treated hair. These shampoos keep the outer layer of your hair stand(s) closed so that the color
will stay true longer. When you color your hair the dye works by opening the outer layer of your hair strand and depositing
the color inside.
After you get to know your hair type, you will be able to make better decision about your hair styles,
your hair care and how often you should shampoo your hair.
How To Wash Hair - In The Shower
When you wash your hair, do not tangle it and rub it around and around. You can get your hair clean without a lot of tugging and pulling.
Put some shampoo in your hand and rub your hands together.
Rub the shampoo in yor hair, in a straight back motion.
Massage your scalp with the balls of your fingers for one minute.
Rinse your hair with your back to the water and rinse with your hair going straight back.
Apply conditioner.
Rinse very well.
Make sure you rinse your skin thoroughly after you use conditioner, especially your shoulder area. You can use leave in conditioner to avoid getting it on your skin - apply it after you have towel dried your hair. .
There is no need to lather twice unless your hair is especially dirty. The second lathering always need far less shampoo.
You can wash hair without shampoo. Just let the water run over your hair for a few minutes.
For a final rinse [before you use conditioner] - stand with your back toward the water and pour 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar mixed with 3/4 cup of water - on your hair and rinse after one minute. This will make your hair clean and shiny.
