You’ve heard this slogan all your life — shampoo, rinse and repeat. But is this really the best way to care for your hair? If you stop to think about, everyone’s hair is different, and how frequently you wash your hair, what products you use and how you use them should also vary widely. Environmental factors also play a part. If you just returned from a camping trip, for example, how you wash your hair once you’re back home will differ from how you wash your hair after a day at the office or an afternoon of intense sports. It’s only reasonable. What determines how and how often you wash your hair? Let’s look at the factors that matter so you can save time and money, and most importantly, protect your hair.
Washing your hair once should be enough if you are doing it properly!
“One and done” is another familiar moniker we often hear, and it may be a better one to apply to your hair care routine. If you wash your hair properly once, you simply don’t need to wash it again. In fact, repeatedly washing your hair can deprive your hair of the natural oils that make it look shiny and healthy and which keep it strong. There’s also the issue of “wear and tear.” If you wash your hair repeatedly, you’re more likely to lose hair that you would not lose otherwise, especially if you use a heavier hand than you need to or just aren’t paying that close attention. We all have a lot of things on our mind at any given moment, and it’s pretty easy and natural for our minds to wander as we wash our hair. Wash your hair right, once — gently — and the rest of the day is yours.
“Shampoo, rinse, repeat” is just an advertising trick, so you use more shampoo!
You’ve known this all along. You don’t actually need to wash your hair twice. Marketers and manufacturers want you to, though. The reason is obvious. They want you to use more shampoo, so you buy more product, doubling or tripling their profits every time you wash your hair. Not only is this bad for your hair, but also it’s bad for your wallet. Save your money and time. More importantly, save your hair. Wash once, the right way, and enjoy all the benefits. Shampoo, rinse — and done.
The Conditioner You Use Is Just as Important as the Shampoo You Use
Conditioners have a crucial role in hair care and serve several purposes. First, these products close the scales of your hairs so that your hair looks smooth, shiny and healthy. This also keeps dirt and debris out of hair strands which prevents split ends and breakage. Second, they lock in the oils and nutrients that your shampoo inevitably will wash away, keeping your hair nourished and strong.
You can also select conditioners with special hair additives that correspond to your hair type for added benefits. For example, if you have very dry hair, use a conditioner designed to restore oils and nutrients to improve your hair’s sheen and stylability. Similarly, if you have oilier hair, then you can use a conditioning product to help control oils, so your hair never looks too greasy, or you can simply condition less often.
Men and Women Don’t Have Different Rules When It Comes to Hair Care
There are many healthy, natural and positive differences between men and women — but when it comes to hair care, men and women don’t have to follow separate rules to have great looking hair. Hair does not have a gender. Your hair type will primarily determine what hair care routine you should follow, so as long as you use the right products for your hair type, you don’t have to wash your hair differently or use special hair products that are designed for either men or women. Products marketed to either gender are more about fragrance, packaging and lifestyle factors than they are about fundamental differences in men and women’s hair. You can use whatever product you like provided it meets your hair’s unique needs.
How To Wash Your Hair
Washing your hair may be easier than you think. First, rinse your hair with lukewarm water. Experts recommend focusing shampoo and the bulk of your efforts at the scalp. Use care and be gentle as you work shampoo into your hair, and don’t use too much shampoo; with shampoo, less is more. Also, don’t worry about your hair’s ends; these will get washed as the shampoo is rinsed out of your hair.
If you have a lot of hair, gently squeeze out excess water after you rinse. You don’t need to shampoo or condition every day, either. Shampoo only when your hair looks and feels like it needs it. The less you shampoo, the less you will need to condition, also. If you follow these simple rules, your hair will always look and feel healthy and be easy to style.
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