Washing your hair is a familiar routine, but do you know how to wash your hair correctly? Is there any difference when to wash it?
Many people will definitely wondering whether there is a right or a wrong way to wash your hair?
Yes, the time, steps, frequency of “correct hair washing” and methods to protect your scalp and hair matter. Lets explore the correct way of washing hair so that you can become a hair washing expert!
Time: Washing Hair in the Morning or Evening?
Considering the health of your hair, it is generally better to wash your hair at night than in the morning.
There are 3 reasons why it’s better to wash your hair at night than in the morning:
1. Before going to bed, wash off the dirt accumulated on your scalp and hair with shampoo before going to bed.
2. Sleeping time at night is the time for hair growth. If the scalp is dirty, it will hinder the growth of healthy hair.
3. After washing your hair, it takes about 5 to 6 hours for the scalp to secrete necessary sebum. If you wash your hair in the morning, you usually go out right after washing, which can easily cause your scalp to be directly exposed to the stimulation of ultraviolet rays.
Frequency: How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
The correct frequency/number of hair washes actually depends on your “sebuminess/oiliness of the scalp”.
Washing your hair correctly is very important, but how to judge the frequency/number of times you wash your hair? To put it simply, you can use the “level of scalp oiliness” to help judge.
Correct number of hair washes – Very Oily Scalp: Wash your hair the night before and if it starts to become oily before noon the next day > wash your hair every day .
Correct number of hair washes – Medium Oily Scalp: Wash your hair the night before and the oil will start to appear in the afternoon of the next day > wash your hair every day .
Correct number of hair washes – Normal scalp : Wash your hair the night before and it won’t become oily until the next day . You can wash your hair once every 1 to 2 days .
Correct number of hair washes -Dry Scalp : Wash your hair the night before and it will take three days for oil to appear > you can wash your hair once every 2 to 3 days .
The above-mentioned levels of scalp oiliness can only be used as a basis for judging the correct number/frequency of hair washing.
The heat of the weather and the degree of sweating should also be taken into consideration. I think people with any type of scalp can adjust the frequency of shampooing to once a day .
Steps: Washing Hair Correctly
Step 1: Comb out the knots of your hair first to avoid excessive pulling of your hair when it gets wet later.
Step 2: Wet your scalp/hair with warm and cold water. It is recommended to rinse for 1 minute to remove surface dirt .
Step 3: Squeeze an appropriate amount of shampoo and emulsify it on your hands first , do not put it directly on your hair.
Step 4: Wash your hair twice. For the first time, use shampoo to quickly remove the dirt from the scalp, about 15 to 30 seconds.
Step 5: Use shampoo and fingertips to massage your scalp carefully for the second time to thoroughly clean the dirt, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 6: Rinse the shampoo with water and make sure there is no foam left to avoid irritating the scalp.
Step 7: If you have long or frizzy hair, you can use conditioner on the ends of your hair. Remember not to touch your scalp with hair care products .
Step 8: Rinse the conditioner, gently wipe your hair with a highly absorbent towel and wrap it up, wringing it dry without force.
Step 9: Gently comb your hair and don’t pull it hard. Therefore, when the hair is slightly wet, the friction will be strong and it will break easily.
Step 10: Keep an appropriate distance (about 15cm) when drying with a hair dryer to avoid high temperature heat damage.
Shampoo: It’s Important to Choose the Right One
After learning the correct way to wash your hair, there are actually many factors that can damage your hair and scalp. Whether the ingredients of the shampoo are natural, whether the raw materials of the shampoo are patented and qualified, etc., Choosing the right shampoo is vey important for hair and scalp health. Avoid using shampoo that contains chemicals like silicon, paraben, sulphate etc. and chemical fragrance.
Some Tips for Scalp/Hair Care
1: Avoid excessive sun exposure . You can hold an umbrella or wear a hat to avoid excessive UV damage to your scalp/hair.
2: Do not over-dye or perm your hair, and choose a store that uses qualified dyeing/perming agents.
3: Avoid over-styling your hair (heating rods, ion clips…etc.).
4: Don’t tie your hair too tightly. Pulling your scalp and hair too hard can cause breakage and inflammation.
5: Don’t comb your hair too frequently. It will cause unnecessary hair breakage.
6: Choose a mild shampoo derived from nature to avoid irritation to the scalp/hair from chemical substances (silicone, petrochemical surfactant (SLES), etc.).
7: Select shampoo/hair conditioner brand that uses raw materials with international patent certification, which is more secure.
8: Apply hair care products or shampoo to the hair/scalp. Use natural plant-derived essential oils to reduce the use of chemical fragrances.
Conclusion
After reading the above article, I believe that you will have a better understanding of the correct way to wash your hair. I hope that now everyone can wash their hair correctly, use the right steps and methods, and have a healthy scalp and smooth hair:))
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