Is your hair not growing as fast as you would like? Would you like to add an extra shine to it? Do you want to show off an enviable mane ? Yes, it is also one of my beauty dreams. I once told my hairdresser and she asked, "But are you sure you wash your hair well?" Sure, I said yes, because I thought washing was reduced to applying shampoo and conditioner, but no. I was VERY wrong and there are several things to keep in mind if we want to get the most out of our hair. If you want your hair to look more beautiful and shiny, take a look at this gallery, because we have spoken with several experts who have explained to us the most common mistakes that are made under the showerand that prevent our hair from looking as good as it should. Shall we start?
Is your hair not growing as fast as you would like? Would you like to add an extra shine to it? Do you want to show off an enviable mane ? Yes, it is also one of my beauty dreams. I once told my hairdresser and she asked, "But are you sure you wash your hair well?" Sure, I said yes, because I thought washing was reduced to applying shampoo and conditioner, but no. I was VERY wrong and there are several things to keep in mind if we want to get the most out of our hair. If you want your hair to look more beautiful and shiny, take a look at this gallery, because we have spoken with several experts who have explained to us the most common mistakes that are made under the showerand that prevent our hair from looking as good as it should. Shall we start?
1. Choose a product that does NOT suit your hair
1. Choose a product that does NOT suit your hair
It is important that you know your hair type before choosing a shampoo, mask, conditioner, serum … For example, if you have fine hair, you should avoid shampoos that add weight and weigh down your hair. Do you have oily hair? Then you should opt for a purifying shampoo that regulates excess sebum. Before continuing reading, discover which is the best shampoo for your hair type, learn to differentiate them and choose well. A product for curly hair will not be the same as for a straight hair; Nor if you have dry, damaged, oily, long, short hair …
2. Wash hair more - or less - than is desirable
2. Wash hair more - or less - than is desirable
Keep in mind that very oily hair can be washed without problem every day, while dry hair can wait two or three days. “If we are patient and do not wash our hair daily, we can get used to a scalp that produces a lot of oil to produce less . In these cases, leaving an extra day can come in handy. We will not have to wait any longer, since an excess of fat can affect the hair in practically the same way that the extreme abundance of humidity does ”, explains Natalia Guerrero, technical expert at RevitaLash Cosmetics in Spain. Do you dare to "train" your hair to be less oily?
3. Detangle hair after using conditioner
3. Detangle hair after using conditioner
Error! “ It is better to brush the hair before washing it, this way it is less damaged. It is also common to start combing the hair at the root area, and it is a mistake. You have to start with the means and the ends and gradually work your way up to avoid breakage ”, clarifies Eduardo Sánchez, Director of Maison Eduardo Sánchez.
4. Use a lot of product
4. Use a lot of product
Adolfo Remartínez, creator of Nuggela & Sulé (yes, the famous brand that has created the best onion shampoos) also recommends brushing the hair before washing to detangle it and also recommends that we "moisten the hair with plenty of warm water before applying the shampoo . Do not overdo the amount of shampoo: it is better to work the exact amount well, "he explains. Sometimes we make the mistake of thinking that if we use more mask, for example, we will have softer hair, but no.
5. Apply the shampoo directly to the hair
5. Apply the shampoo directly to the hair
" Do not apply the shampoo directly to the hair , let a small amount fall on the palm of the hand, rub until it emulsifies and apply it on the scalp", says Adolfo Remartínez . "Work the shampoo on the root, massaging the product for at least three minutes . In addition, in this way blood circulation is activated which improves the nutrition of the epithelial sheath. Repeat the application twice: the first as a cleansing gesture and the second as a massage. Let the rest of the hair wash off with the foam that falls through the middle and ends, without adding more shampoo, "he adds.
6. Wash your hair with hot water
6. Wash your hair with hot water
Adolfo Remartínez recommends rinsing the hair with plenty of warm water and finishing with cold water for extra shine . Bear in mind that very hot water damages the hair cuticle.
7. Rub the hair with the towel
7. Rub the hair with the towel
Yes, surely you have read it a thousand times but this gesture can weaken the health of the hair. "When rubbing, precisely because what is in contact with the hair is the towel and not our direct hand, we tend to resort to excessive force that, on many occasions, can even pull or split hair ", explains Natalia Guerrero . What should we do? Simply wrap the hair in a towel so that it absorbs the excess moisture little by little.
8. Use heat tools every day
8. Use heat tools every day
"We should try not to use dryers, tweezers, irons, etc. daily and, if it cannot be avoided, always apply with a thermal protector ", they tell us from the Ananda Ferdi Beauty Salon and highlight the importance of brushing. "A well-done brushing stimulates circulation in the scalp , this always favors the oxygenation of the very beneficial tissues for the hair".
9. Go out with wet hair
9. Go out with wet hair
"Hair exposed to low temperatures absorbs moisture, causing the hair fibers to break", the experts from Caroli Health Club tell us . And watch out for the wind! "The wind tangles the hair and fills it with knots. To avoid this, you can collect it in a ponytail, " they add. Ok, now we do not leave the house but we must take this error into account when the confinement ends.
10. Do not exfoliate the hair
10. Do not exfoliate the hair
Not only do we exfoliate face and body, the scalp needs it too . "Just one hair exfoliation a week will help us remove dead cells, excess sebum, dandruff or product residues that can suffocate the hair follicle. Apply the hair scrub and massage on damp hair, then rinse it thoroughly water, wash the hair and apply conditioner from medium to ends ", recommends Álex Sestelo , director of the Álex Sestelo salon.
The mask trick
The mask trick
We'll end this gallery of bugs with a super trick that you can start practicing today. "If the mask is extended 20 minutes before applying the shampoo and it is rinsed well, its results are enhanced and it leaves hair more shiny." Word of Caroline Greyl, director of Leonor Greyl.
