Hair Care Mistakes You Can Avoid

Hair care mistakes can be the cause of hair loss or other problems like dryness, damage, split ends, breakage, and loss of shine and healthy appearance… It's time to stop!

If you're suffering from hair problems like hair loss, dandruff, dryness, split ends, or damage, the reason might lie in how you care for your hair. How often do you wash your hair per week? How do you dry it? Do you comb it while it's wet or upside down when styling it?

Below, we reveal hair care mistakes you should avoid to maintain beautiful, healthy hair.

Washing your hair more than four times a week: While shampooing and rinsing is the most important step in maintaining a clean scalp, overdoing it can be counterproductive. If you wash your hair too often, you're stripping your scalp of its natural oils, which can lead to hair pulling at the roots and ultimately hair loss. Even if you have an oily scalp, you shouldn't wash your hair more than four times a week.

Brushing wet hair

When your hair is wet, it's more prone to breakage. So, be sure to avoid brushing it while it's wet. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle your hair when it's almost dry. Also, be aware that flipping your hair upside down to add volume while styling can actually cause it to tangle more and become more susceptible to damage and breakage.

Tube-drying hair

Do you dry your hair by vigorously rubbing it with a towel? Drying your hair with a rough towel can cause breakage and even pull it out at the roots. So, try to be gentle with your hair. Instead of a regular towel, use a microfiber towel, as it's softer on your hair and reduces friction.

Using too many styling tools

A hairdryer and excessive straightening or curling can make your hair look great. However, it can also expose your hair to excessive heat, causing damage to the hair follicles. So what should you do? If you style your hair regularly, we recommend investing in high-quality styling tools that use less heat. And don't forget to apply a heat protectant gel or cream before using your styling tools.

Applying conditioner to the roots: Hair conditioner is specifically designed to care for the ends of your hair. Therefore, avoid applying it to the roots, as applying it to the scalp can clog your hair follicles and make the front of your hair look greasy.