Poetry is the glory of women; Having long, beautiful, and silky locks of hair is what every woman wants. People spend thousands of dollars on hair care products and go to the salon every year. Does all this really help?
Many women have trouble taking care of their hair just because of the things they think they need to do to keep it healthy. Check out these 6 ways you could be damaging your hair and what you should do to fix it.
1. Use a high temperature. Many hairstyles require hot curling irons, curling irons, or hair dryers to achieve them. Using these elements at high temperatures causes serious damage to your hair. Instead, WebMD recommends always applying a heat protectant to your hair first and placing all hair tools on low heat.
2. Wash your hair. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that people rub too much shampoo into their hair. Instead, the scrub and shampoo should only be used on the scalp, where the oil is thickest. Insider says you should wash your hair every two to three days instead of every day unless your hair is very oily.
3. Using the wrong shampoo. Many shampoos sold in stores contain sulfates, which strip hair color and leave your scalp dry. Insider recommends reading labels and choosing sulfate-free shampoos.
4. Dry with a towel. Who doesn’t grab a towel after a shower and start drying their hair by rubbing it vigorously? The AAD says this is strictly prohibited because it weakens the threads and causes them to break. Instead, wrap your hair in a towel. Nowadays, there are Turbie Twists available that reduce the amount of twisting you have to do to your hair.
5. Air conditioning. When you wash your hair, you should moisturize it. Unfortunately, Insider reveals that most people use too much conditioner in their hair. For most hair, you only need a quarter of the amount. Don’t skip deep conditioning before and after chemical treatments.
6. Braid and wear pigtails. Ponytails and braids are great for keeping hair out of your face, and many people braid or tie their hair when it’s wet. WebMD says you could cause a lot of damage this way. Hair is weaker when wet and twisting a braid can easily break and weaken it. The pressure from the horse’s tail also causes the hair to weaken and break. If you need to put your hair in a braid or ponytail, keep it loose, never do it when it’s wet, and make sure the ponytail holders aren’t exposed by the elastics.
7. Brush your teeth. One of the old stories says that to have silky hair you have to comb it 100 times a day. The AAD says this is fiction. Combing your hair frequently, especially when it’s wet, weakens your strands and makes them more susceptible to breakage. Use a wide-tooth comb or choose to comb wet hair.
8. Avoid haircuts. If you’re trying to save money or grow your hair, Insider says avoiding haircuts is one of the worst things you can do to your hair. If your hair starts to fall out, you should cut it before things get worse. Hair should be cut every six weeks to three months.
By changing these few things, you can have healthier hair. That is not worth it?
