If you want your locks to shine, read carefully and use your head.
To prevent breakage, Salas said, “Working in smaller sections like this is key.
It is almost like untangling a knotted necklace.
Salas' method ends up being more gentle on your hair.
Luckily, says Guetersloh, there are several easy solutions.
She explained, “The more hot the water, the more nutrients and color will be compromised.
The cuticle is your protection, so protect it.
Rinse conditioners in cooler temperatures.”
However, you don’t need to use cold water all of the time.
Guetersloh says washing in warm water is best for getting the gunk out of your hair.
“Warm water should be used to shampoo and loosen and remove build up.
“Then, she suggests turning down the temperature after washing.
Anyone with sensitive skin could benefit from switching to a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo.”
Sulfates aren’t the only ingredient you should avoid.
“Budget shampoos are loaded with inexpensive cleansing agents including sulfates that dry and strip color.
They contribute to frizz issues and more.”
She also suggested avoiding products that contain synthetic keratin.
She was using clarifying shampoos that were adding to the problem and her scalp was out of balance.
Professional products for your needs make a difference.”
Shampoo is for the scalp and conditioner is for the mids to ends.
Guetersloh also suggests you don’t need to shampoo your entire head most of the time.
“Most women shampoo from scalp to ends.
This is drying to the ends.
So, only shampoo the scalp area, unless trying to remove an odor like bonfire smell.”
“Many women shower and quickly wash their hair at the same time.
This way, hair care products can’t be used to its full potential.
Take the extra minute and your hair will look healthy and nourished.
Massage shampoo with both hands.
This will also stimulate your scalp for better blood circulation and hair growth.”
Some people say if they go more than a day, it gets too greasy.
But, most of the time, we caused that problem.”
She explained washing your hair too often can cause multiple issues.
“Over cleansing causes the scalp to amp up oil production to replace what is being stripped.
Less time for you and better for your hair.
But she noted that results take time.
“In two to three months, they should notice their hair is less oily.
This is the exception, definitely not the rule.”
According to Dr. Schlessinger, shampooing too often can have other repercussions as well.
Gibson suggests after gently cleansing your scalp, apply some extra shampoo to your fingertips.
She instructed, “Carefully get in between each row of extensions with your fingers.”
“A common hair myth is that you should rinse out all of the conditioner.
Never do this,” Martucci advised.
“Rinsing all of the conditioner until your hair is squeaky clean is defeating the purpose of the conditioner.
Conditioner provides slip and protection to the hair.
But when it comes to shampooing, the opposite is true.
Heidorn explained that you should always rinse it off completely.
“Do not rush while washing your hair.
The cleansing ingredients in your shampoo are designed to spread the hair shaft.
It makes it difficult to detangle if the hair shaft isn’t smooth.
Brushing your wet hair will cause breakage.
Always see to it to rinse off shampoo well.”
“Wrap your hair in a large towel.
Do not rub or forcefully massage your hair when it’s wet!
This will cause breakage.”
Not considering your color
Color-treated hair needs to be treateddifferentlythan regular hair.
It can also require different products and tools.
“Color-treated hair is extra sensitive to pulling which leads to breakage.
She believes this is really the wrong approach.
[If they don’t, it can] lead to excess hair being pulled out.”
He also added that there is another segment of the population that needs to use detangler.
“This is also a great rule for teenage girls who are bad at brushing their hair out anyway.
Martinez also noted, “Another big no-no is putting your hair into a ponytail while it’s wet.
Wet hair is extra heavy, which causes unnecessary breakage and pulling.”
