If our hair is devoid of vitality, limp and weak, we often blame it on our genes. However, in many cases, the poor appearance of our hair can be the result of improper care and, above all, bad habits.
Here are 3 major hair damage mistakes you should avoid to avoid damaging your hair.
Washing too hard
Shampooing twice is crucial if we want to cleanse our scalp well and remove all impurities and make-up residue from our hair. It is also important to thoroughly rinse your hair between shampoos. It is important to choose shampoos that are adapted to frequent washing or suitable for hair type and associated problems, such as oiliness or more serious problems, such as scalp psoriasis.
A common mistake is to rub your hair too hard while washing, which can damage it. In addition, rubbing strongly instead of gently rubbing the shampoo into the scalp with your fingertips stimulates the sebaceous glands, as a result of which the hairstyle loses its freshness faster.
Wet combing and brushing
It turns out that such a mundane activity as combing and combing hair affects their condition if we make mistakes in doing so. Hair after washing, soaked in water, has raised cuticles, so they are more prone to damage. Wet combing can cause them to crack and break. Therefore, it is better to comb them well before getting them wet. The solution is also to comb them in the shower, after applying the conditioner. However, after you spread it out, use a wide-toothed comb. The conditioner will then penetrate deeper into the hair structure.
Proper combing of hair is one of the basic principles of hair care, so it is worth knowing that the correct direction is also important. Hair should be combed slowly, from the neck to the forehead. It is also worth separating individual strands one by one and only then combing the entire hair. In the last phase of combing, it is worth holding the hair at the roots, then we will not pull out the bulbs unnecessarily.
“If we brush our hair properly, we also stimulate circulation in the scalp, stimulating bulb growth and oxygenating the scalp. By using the right brush adapted to the right type of hair, we can also distribute sebum evenly throughout the hair, protecting the hair from external factors. Proper combing also allows you to remove dead hair and excess impurities in the hair,” explains Anna Mackoich, a trichologist from the Institute of Trichology.
Go to bed with wet hair
Wet hair is more prone to damage, so if you go to bed without drying it, you can seriously damage it. Wet hair breaks and splits upon contact with the pillow, which negatively affects their condition and appearance.
“Humidity and a warm head lead to disruption of the habitat of micro-organisms that are physiologically present on our scalp. The consequence of this condition of the scalp may be an increased susceptibility to the occurrence of keratoses, that is, such problems with the scalp as dandruff, ”advises trichologist Anna Mackoich.
Often, the subtle actions that we use to treat our hair weaken their condition. Let’s take a look at our daily hair care habits to eliminate those that negatively affect their appearance and health.
Source: Wprost
