10+ Habits That Seem To Be Helping Hair Health But Do The Opposite

Hair care is considered essential by many people. In 2020, for example, Brazil ranked fourth in the ranking of the world’s largest markets for beauty and personal care products. But what a lot of people may not know is that some common habits, like the way you comb your locks after a shower, can greatly damage their health, leaving them more susceptible to breakage and other types of damage.

Thinking of helping you to ensure that your hair is always beautiful and healthy, the awesome.club separated some things that we suggest not doing, in case you also have them as a habit. Check it out below!

A very common mistake when taking care of hair that can harm the health of the wires, especially if they are already fragile, is to wash them only with shampoo. What happens is that it usually uses components known as sulfates, which literally open the scales to remove impurities and can cause dryness. To avoid this, you can use the co-wash technique, which is simply washing your hair with conditioner.

In it, you choose a few days to clean the scalp with a conditioner that acts more smoothly, but without leaving that “dense” appearance in the wires. Another tip is to apply the conditioner to dry hair before getting into the bath and let it act for a few minutes. Then just do the normal wash. In this way, the hair can better absorb the components of the product and is even more protected against damage.

Shampoo is used to remove impurities, such as sweat, natural sebum from the skin and pollution, which end up sticking to the hair throughout the day. However, it should not be applied lengthwise, precisely because of its cuticle-opening effect. In fact, this greatly damages the health of the wires and leaves them fragile over time.

It is recommended to apply the concentrated product only to the root, massaging gently. The ends, which tend to be more dry, will be cleaned with the foam that forms and descends naturally.

Are you one of those people who leave the conditioner on longer than recommended in the instructions, hoping that the action will be more potent? Know that the effect can be the opposite and even harm the hair structure, as there are chances of preventing the correct closing of the cuticles. It is also important to put in an adequate amount and make sure you rinse well, as excess product at the root can cause oiliness and even dandruff.

In the rush of everyday life, it can be a common habit to sleep with damp hair, so that it is dry in the morning. However, this is very bad for the locks. Firstly, because their friction with the pillowcase is greater when wet. Second, putting your head on the pillow creates a warm and stuffy environment, which is the perfect place for bacteria and fungi to proliferate, which can result in dandruff. Therefore, the ideal is always to dry well before going to bed at night.

Yeah, using the wrong pillowcase can also be terrible for hair health. That’s because common fabrics, such as cotton, cause a lot of friction with the threads. The result is frizz and that feeling that the hydration you did the day before was useless. For this reason, the ideal is to choose a satin pillowcase, which is a smooth material and therefore reduces this friction problem with the normal movements that happen during sleep. Another possibility is to use a sleeping cap made of the same material.

This is another very common mistake, especially for those who have already had a chemical procedure on their hair. To better understand, the purpose of the acidifier is to make the pH of the wires more acidic, like our skin, and with that to close the cuticles. This serves to add shine, prevent dryness and frizz and also retain the treatments applied to the locks.

Best of all is that you can make a homemade acidifier and spend very little money. Just mix a little apple cider vinegar and three times the amount of conditioner and apply to the hair before the hydrating mask.

The dryer and flat iron are present in many people’s lives, but you have to be very careful when using them. Heat damages the structure of the wires and, in curly or frizzy hair, it can even cause the loss of natural definition. If you need to use it often, don’t forget to apply a good thermal protector and never with them completely wet. It’s good to let them dry a little naturally first to avoid damage.

There are numerous hair care and cleaning products available today and it is important to choose the most suitable for each hair type and not simply decide on the best-smelling one. Therefore, always take into account the thickness and porosity of your hair, whether the strands are undergoing any chemical procedure and even the type of curvature, as each one has different needs.

Even the way you untangle your hair after a shower can harm it. For example, the ideal thing is that this is done with them damp, but not soaked in water, especially for those who have curly or frizzy locks. Another point is to always opt for combs with wide and very firm bristles, wooden ones are great — since brushes can break your hair — and always start from the bottom up, gently.

The time to dry your hair after washing also requires special care so that it always stays healthy and alive. Avoid rubbing the towel on the strands, as this creates a lot of friction, which results in damage that can be prevented with a small change in habits. Always prefer to press, until all excess water is removed. Using cotton towels or even a shirt is indicated.

We know it’s delicious to take a bath with hot water, but it’s good to avoid doing this when washing your hair. When the water is at a very high temperature, it can cause a number of problems for the scalp and hair length, such as scaling, dryness and even increased oiliness, as it causes a stimulation of the glands that produce the skin’s natural oil.

And you, have you made any of these mistakes when taking care of your hair or do you have any other tips on how to make them healthy? Share with us in the comments!