Your hair is dull, lacking shine and dry? Then you may be making one of these mistakes when washing your hair.
Wet hair, shampoo in, wash out. Done. It could be as simple as that. But if your hair looks dull and unhealthy after washing, then you may be doing something wrong.
Can't be that hard to wash your hair, right?
There are a few tricks that can actually help you make your mane look more beautiful after shampooing.
Mistakes can lead to split ends, dry scalp or dry hair.
Let's find out together what mistakes can happen when washing your hair and how you can do it better.
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Mistake 1: You don't brush your hair before washing it
If you have never combed your mane before washing it, you should start now. Brush it so thoroughly that there are no more knots to be found.
What happens if you don't?
The hair becomes even more knotted during washing. This can promote hair breakage and split ends. When brushing, you also remove residues of styling products. After washing your hair, you will also find it easier to comb.
For this I can recommend a natural brush. It has boar bristles and prevents your hair from breaking off during combing.
Mistake 2: You shampoo all the hair
At least that's my biggest hair washing mistake. Before I dealt with this issue, it was quite normal for me. But mounds of foam on your head are better left alone. The ingredients in shampoos are primarily made to cleanse our scalp, not the ends of our hair.
When rinsing, the shampoo gets into the ends of the hair anyway, which is quite enough for cleaning.
What happens when you do this
If you apply the shampoo from the scalp to the tips, your hair will suffer. Most shampoos have a drying effect. This makes your tips dry and the hair stressed.
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Mistake 3: The wrong shampoo
You don't have time and desire to think about hair care and grab the shampoo that is just within reach? This is not a good idea and is even one of the biggest mistakes when washing your hair.
You should use the products that really suit your mane. Fragrance and beautiful packaging play a secondary role - it's the inner values that count.
What happens if you do it anyway
If you have dry hair and choose a shampoo that degreases, then the hair will become even drier. The ends will break and you will look really straw-like. A shampoo that is against dandruff, even though you don't have any, will make your hair greasy quickly.
A shampoo should always be based on the texture of your hair. Oily hair needs different care than dry hair. But what applies to all hair types: the more natural the care, the better. Avoid products with parabens, softeners, silicones and microplastics. They damage your mane.
Mistake 4: Too much heat for the mane
A hot shower after a long and tiring day - what could be better? Your hair can answer this question: a cool shower. Hair hates heat and suffers from it.
You should avoid heat both when washing and later when styling.
What happens if you do it anyway
Hot water and high temperatures dry out the hair. Therefore, you should get into the habit of washing your hair lukewarm. You can take hot showers, but as soon as it comes to the mane, turn down the temperature.
Curling iron, hair dryer and co. should only be used with a good heat protection.
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Mistake 5: You rub the hair dry
Very important tip for all those who have long hair: Never rub your mane dry. After washing, the hair must be treated gently. Gently squeeze them and wrap them in a towel.
What happens when you do
When you rub your hair, you break it. You irritate the scalp, pull out hair, damage the tips and bring small knots in the mane.
Try wrapping your hair in a cotton T-shirt after washing. This is much gentler than a towel. Also, the mane dries faster.
Mistake 6: You spread the conditioner everywhere
A conditioner makes the hair soft, supple and brings shine. They are made to nourish the ends and lengths, but not the scalp. You should not use hair masks and conditioners on the roots.
By the way, this is one of the biggest mistakes when washing hair. Especially on days when you had a lot of stress, it happens quite quickly. But still try to prevent it.
What happens when you do
Hair masks and conditioners flatten the roots. The hair looks like it has been licked off. This is because the roots become greasy more quickly. So you soon have to shampoo again, which then dries out the hair. A vicious circle.
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Mistake 7: You wash your hair too often
How often should you actually wash your hair? Some wash it every day, others once a week. But what is right?
This is difficult to answer. The right thing is what is good for your hair.
And what that is, it has to do with your hair structure. Dry hair needs to be washed less often than oily hair. Overall, you should not wash the mane too often, because you destroy the natural protective coating of the hair.
However, washing too often is certainly not a good idea. It dries out your hair. Some shampoos have a strong drying effect, which then leads to the mane becoming shaggy. If you tend to have very oily hair, choose a gentle shampoo.
What happens if you do it anyway
If you decide to wash the hair every day, you are making a big mistake.
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