Believe it or not simple adjustments to your routine will make a big difference in how your hair feels after wash day. Here is a simple step by step on how to get the most out of your hair wash routine.
Before you even get your hair wet, Use a brush to properly detangle your hair, especially if you are prone to tangles. A common area were tangles occur is the bottom layer of our hair (usually where our shorter pieces are). Skipping this step could result in unnecessary breakage later.
Wet your hair thoroughly with warm water. The warm water opens the hair cuticle, allowing you to properly clarify and cleanse the hair. Keep this in mind if you have colored hair, as hot water will cause the artificial pigment to fall out because it opens the cuticle too fast and too much. Don't be scare to use a little warm water though, as this is essential to give your hair the detox it needs.
Add shampoo to the palms of your hands and rub to emulsify. Emulsifying the product into wet palms and fingertips allows you to better work the product throughout your whole scalp, not just putting a clump on one spot.
Make sure to get the shampoo on your fingertips. Now you can apply to your scalp Try starting from the back of your head and working it through the sides first. Then cover the other areas of your scalp.
Remember shampoo is for your scalp, and conditioner is for the hair. Massage into your scalp thoroughly for a minute or two. Rinse with lukewarm-warm water and repeat this step again.
It is important to always shampoo twice. Why? No, it is not a scam from the hair companies to get you to use more product. Rather, it is because the first shampoo removes the layer of dirt and residue coating the scalp and hair. You will need a second round for a thorough cleanse, which also allows your hair and scalp to absorb the nutrients from the product. This also contributes to seeing the full effects of your conditioners later.
Now is the time for conditioner. Avoid getting conditioner on your roots. Your scalp naturally produces oil called sebum that will hydrate that area of your hair. If you were to put conditioner on your roots you would soon to find that your hair is too oily. Think if you were to put your hair in a ponytail, everything that hangs down needs conditioner.
Leave on for 2-3 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
Always end with a cold rinse because just as hot water opens the hair cuticle, cold water closes it. A sealed cuticle allows your hair to be protected from environmental damage and it will feel much softer and healthier.
Optional: If your hair is more dry or colored, using a hair mask once a week is a great idea. This can be done before your conditioner or in replace of. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Some products can even be used 20-30 minutes, just refer to the product's manufacture directions. Then rinse with cold water.
And that is it! If you use these little tips and temperature tricks, you will see a difference in both your hair and your scalp!
Things to Remember:
Warm water opens up the hair cuticle, while cold water closes it
Shampoo is for the scalp, and conditioner is for the ends
Start with warm water (shampoo) and end with cold (conditioner)
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