You've Been Washing Your Hair Wrong Your Entire Life

You've Been Washing Your Hair Wrong Your Entire Life. Here's How To Do It

Have You Ever Know That You've Been Washing Your Hair Wrong Your Entire Life. Here's How To Do It

You may be thinking, "How could that be? Lather, Rinse, Repeat—right?!" WRONG! In fact there are a few things you could be doing wrong in when it comes to a good shampooing. Our friends over at Living Proof showed us the light.

(1).First things first, make sure you're brushing your hair before you get in the shower. (This one is for ladies who can do this, aka not our curly-haired friends) Brushing your hair while dry reduces the amount of wet detangling you'll have to do, resulting in less breakage.

(2).You really shouldn't be piling the hair on top of your head to lather. This causes more knots and more friction. Instead, emulsify the product in your hands before applying to the scalp. Work shampoo into your hair in a zig-zag motion to break up the dirt and oil, and then you can move towards your ends.

(3).Don't skip the conditioner! Regardless how fine your hair is, DO NOT skip conditioner. Shampooing is an abrasive act within itself, while conditioning is meant to rehydrate, restore, and detangle the hair. If you're skipping the conditioner, your hair will be quite tangled, causing you to aggressively work that brush through your hair and causing some serious damage
(4).Don't pick a shampoo just because it smells good! 

You really need to be aware the ingredients. (i.e. sodium lauryl ether sulphate or sodium laureth sulphate) Try Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo and Conditioner, $25 each, LivingProof.com

(5).Stick to luke warm water.

 Using super hot water will cause the cuticle to lift. A lifted cuticle loses color faster and creates a more frizzy finished look. Rinse with cold water to seal the cuticle and create less frizz and more shine.

(6).Avoid brushing your hair when it's wet. Your hair can stretch to 50% of its original length while wet. That means that if you're battling with tangles, your hair is a lot more likely to break. If you need to brush your hair while it's wet, use a wet brush, tangle teaser, or wide-tooth comb and always start at the bottom, working your way to the top.

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