10 Hair Care Mistakes You Need To Stop Making

Have you ever considered that the reason your hair look dull and lifeless is that you maybe have several bad hair care habits.

Here are 10 hair care mistakes you need to stop making.

1. Over washing

Over washing

Over washing can suck the natural oils out of your hair, lead to dryness, brittle hair and more prone to hair fall.
Be careful about the amount of times you wash your hair. At most, you should try to wash your hair every other day or twice a week.

2. Choosing The Wrong Shampoo

Choosing the wrong shampoo

Choosing the right shampoo is crucial for hair care. To avoid harmful consequences, look for the right shampoo for your hair type.
For thin hair, choose a shampoo that will add texture and plump up strands.
For normal hair, choose a shampoo that can clean your hair well.
For curly hair, choose shampoos specifically made for curly hair.

3. Applying Conditioner On The Scalp

Applying conditioner on the scalp

The natural oil from your scalp is more concentrated there. Apply conditioner on your scalp can clog your follicles and slow your hair growth. Only using conditioner on your ends to keep it hydrated.

4. Intense Towel Drying

Intense Towel Drying

When you are too rough on your hair, you create a harsh friction against the hair cuticle which makes hair difficult to manage, dull, frizz and breakage. Instead of a towel, opt for an old microfiber t-shirt.

5. Using Too Much Heat

Using too much heat

Heat is one of the most damaging elements to your hair. Straightening, crimping, curling or blow drying cause the hairs cuticles to open, which can lead to breakage, dullness and split ends. Choose a heat protecting serum to seal the hair cuticle before applying heat.

6. Bad Ponytail Habits

Bad ponytail habits

Gathering your strands into a rubber band can lead to breakage. Moreover, pulling your hair back into a tight bun or ponytail daily is a bad practice. If you regularly wear your hair up, try to use a scrunchie or a soft elastic that won’t pull on strands.

7. Brushing Wet Hair

Brushing wet hair

Your hair is more fragile and more susceptible to breakage when it’s wet. Brushing wet hair stretches your strands and causes breakage. Instead of brushing your wet hair, opt for running your hands through your wet hair. This will help to detangle your hair without causing the damage.

8. Wrong Water Temperature

Wrong water temperature

Hot water can strip your hair of essential oils. You should be using lukewarm water. This will help stimulate circulation at the hair roots and dilute the oil glands’ secretions.

9. Not Washing Your Hair Brush

Not washing your hair brush

Your hair brush gets dirty with repeated use. Dead skin cells and oils buildup on your hair brush for bacteria and yeast overgrowth.

Your hair brush needs to be washed in warm water at least once a week.

10. Applying Chemical Products

Applying chemical products

Chemicals like hydrogen peroxide and ammonia found in hair dye can lead to breakage and hair loss. Avoid using harsh chemical-based products. Instead, opt for herbal products or hair dyes that use natural ingredients.

Final Thoughts

Proper hair care is the foundation to achieving lustrous locks and can make your hair healthier.

Maintaining your hair can be an arduous and tedious task. It requires a lot of love and care.

Start treating yourself right and prevent the damage from occurring before it even happens.

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