How to wash your hair the right way step by step

Hair hygiene is a very important step for the beauty and health of the hair. Although washing your hair is a simple everyday task, often some habits at this moment can be harmful without you realizing it.

The temperature of the water, the amount of shampoo and conditioner, or the way in which excess water is removed after cleaning, can positively or negatively influence the appearance and health of your hair.

How often you wash your hair can also affect the quality of your hair. The different yarn textures directly influence the number of times the hair should be washed. Curly and frizzy hair, for example, does not need to be washed as often: “the ideal is a maximum of 2 times a week, as they are fragile hair and have little oil, because the sebum produced in the scalp has difficulty reaching the ends. hair”, says Dr. Joana Tebar Figueira, Dermatologist member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

How to wash hair step by step

There is no right or wrong way to wash your hair, however, some tips can be noted down and put into practice. It is important to know your hair, test different products and see what best serves the purpose of sanitizing the wires and at the same time keeping them healthy. Below we list a complete walkthrough with the help of Dr. Joana and the hairdresser and founder of the Leads Care brand, Carol Lima. Check out:

1. Use water at the lowest possible temperature to wet the wires;
2. Apply a small amount of shampoo to your hands;
3. Apply to the already damp scalp, massaging with the fingertips, never with the nails;
4. Rinse well without leaving residue;
5. Repeat the process if you want a deeper clean;
6. Apply conditioner only to the length, never to the root;
7. Make movements from top to bottom, spreading the product;
8. Let it act for the time indicated by the product manufacturer;
9. Rinse well without leaving any residue.

It’s important not to leave shampoo or conditioner residue in your hair, as this can make your hair look heavy and thick.

8 Precious Tips You Should Follow

Habits, myths and techniques revolve around the subject of hair hygiene. There are also many doubts about the topic. Check out some tips and clarifications about hair hygiene below, with opinions from hairdresser Carol Lima:

1. Washing your hair every day may not be a good idea

If your hair is oily, washing it every day may seem like a solution to the problem, but it can actually cause other problems: “it can cause seborrheic dermatitis and itchy scalp, as it reduces the amount of sebum in the scalp”, guides Dr. Joana. Washing your hair every day may also not allow the roots to dry completely. The best solution in this case is to look for a dermatologist who will guide you on the best way to solve your problem.

2. Be careful with the amount of product

You don’t need a lot of shampoo to clean your hair well, “the secret is not in this, but in the quality with which you dedicate yourself to cleaning it”, comments hairdresser Carol Lima. “The product does not need to foam so much to signify that the hair has been cleaned, that is, there is no need to apply a large amount”, completes the hairdresser.

3. Never rub the threads with the towel

The best way to dry the strands is by making gentle movements with the towel, but never rubbing. “Rubbing the threads with the towel can break them. We cannot forget that the thread is a sensitive structure and care must be taken when drying”, recommends Carol Lima.

4. Do not twist the hair to remove excess water

Twisting the hair to remove excess water is a common habit, especially for those who have long hair, but doing this process suddenly can cause breakage. Carol Lima points out replacing the habit with another action: “to remove the moisture from the threads, without damaging them, just press the towel against the threads carefully, that’s enough”.

5. Do not tie wet hair or spend too much time with a towel on your head.

Another very common habit is to keep the towel wrapped around your head. The situation is very harmful, especially for those who have very voluminous hair, as it prolongs the hair’s moisture time. And the same goes for holding wet hair. “These habits result in some hair problems, since the humid environment is conducive to the proliferation of fungi and bacteria”, explains Carol Lima.

In the case of tying the hair, it is possible to tie the strands still damp without causing damage, as long as they are not so wet: “the ideal is always to tie when the strands are already dry”, recommends Carol Lima.

6. Never leave conditioner residue on the wires

Conditioner is a product designed to align the structure of the hair and seal the cuticle that remains open after shampooing, but only for a short period. “Not removing it from the hair after showering can make the strands heavy due to excess product. The biggest problem is the irritation it can cause on the scalp depending on the product used”, explains Carol Lima.

The conditioner should also not be applied to the scalp, as the components of the product can cause a lot of damage, especially if residues remain on the site after washing: ”it can cause itching and false dandruff, which is nothing more than drying the scalp. scalp where flaking occurs”, comments the hairdresser.

7. Be careful when combing your hair while showering

Wet strands tend to be stretchy and extremely vulnerable to breakage. Depending on the comb or brush used and the way of combing, the chances of hair breakage are greater. The ideal is to comb hair that is already dry or slightly damp. But for those who like to comb during the bath, Carol Lima indicates: “the ideal is to comb the hair in the bath, with conditioner or treatment, gently using the fingertips”.

The type of comb or brush used can also prevent possible damage: “another tip is to use wooden combs, with wide teeth or a brush with natural bristles, as both make less friction”, explains the hairdresser. These combs and brushes are also ideal for those looking for a result with less frizz.

8. Combing the hair before washing it does not remove dirt

Many professionals recommend this technique and guarantee that combing the wires before cleaning them works by removing accumulated dirt. It is a fact that the technique is ideal for those who have very tangled wires, as untangling them during the bath can cause breakage. However, the technique does not remove impurities: “correct cleaning is done with water and shampoo, combing them dry before washing so that the impurities come out is just a myth”, guarantees Carol Lima.

Low poo and no poo: know the techniques

The Low poo (little shampoo) and no poo (no shampoo) techniques were conceptualized by hairdresser Lorraine Massey, in her book Curly Girl, released in 2011. Both techniques advocate the use of little or no shampoo and are aimed mainly at those who have curly or frizzy hair, as these strands tend to be drier due to difficulties for natural sebum to reach the ends of the hair. Dry hair tends to suffer from the use of common shampoos, which in addition to cleaning, remove excess natural oil from the strands.

In low poo, the shampoo used must contain only light cleaning substances, while in no poo, the cleaning of the hair is done with conditioner, in a process called co-wash, however, not any conditioner. For co-washing, only conditioners that do not contain petroleum derivatives and water-insoluble silicones can be used, otherwise the product tends to accumulate on the scalp and cause damage.

It may seem a little complicated to adhere to these techniques at first, as it is necessary to read labels to find released products, but the good news is that many brands are investing in new products for the low poo and no poo audience. Many bloggers also make life easier for fans of the technique, as is the case of Bruna Caixeiro, who listed the prohibited components for those who do low poo and no poo.

How to make

The process for washing hair with the low poo technique does not differ in any way from the common way of washing hair, only the products used vary. In the poo, it’s a little different. To make it simpler to see how the techniques are done, we have separated some videos about the techniques for you to do at home, check it out:

How to do low poo by Mariana Villanova

In this video Mariana Villanova explains what low poo is, comments on which products can be used, explains why prohibited substances are bad and also describes the benefits of the technique.

All about low poo and no poo by Mari Morena

Mari Morena talks in this video what low poo and no poo are, gives tips and explains in detail how to do each technique. She also gives several tips to facilitate the purchase of products released for the techniques.

How to co-wash by Mari Morena

Co-wash is the no poo technique used to clean hair. In this video, Mari Morena explains step by step how to perform the technique and which conditioner to use.

Hair schedule: how to do it

The capillary schedule is about 3 stages of hair care: hydration, nutrition and reconstruction. The benefits are diverse and even those who do not use chemicals on their hair can do so. “After completing the schedule, the result is usually healthier, shinier and more alive hair”, comments Carol Lima. The need for each hair may be different, but in general, the hydration step should be done more frequently.

As for the time, each cycle of the schedule lasts approximately 1 month: “the ideal is that the schedule is made in 4 weeks, with a rotation in the hair masks with different purposes”, explains the hairdresser. For a better understanding of what it is and how to make a hair schedule, watch the video below:

Hair schedule by Júlia Doorman

The video explains what the hair schedule is, when to do which stage and what types of products to use in each one. Júlia also commented on the benefits of each step for her hair.

You can follow this suggested schedule or adapt it to your needs.

4 videos with techniques and tips from bloggers to wash your hair well

There are several ways to wash your hair and what works for one hair type may not work for another. Check out 4 different ways to wash your hair and amazing tips from bloggers below:

1. How to wash your hair properly by Mariana Saad

In this video, Mariana Saad recommends using a very small amount of shampoo, diluted in water in a container. She also washes her hair with shampoo twice. The secret to cleaning the wires is in the movements and not in the amount of product.

2. Hair wetting and how to wash your hair by Rayza Nicácio

Rayza teaches step by step how to make your hair wetting, a technique that can be used in the nutrition stage of the…