Tips from professional hairdressers to keep your hair clean and voluminous for longer

The more we wash our hair, the faster it gets dirty. It is possible to break this vicious circle, for example, following the advice of Kim Kardashian, who washes her hair every 5 days: “We can start with a voluminous hairstyle on the first day; on the second, my hairdresser does a hairstyle as if I were with messy hair; in the third, he straightens it with the flat iron; in the fourth, I usually wear a straight ponytail; and in the fifth, well… it’s time to wash it”. But professionals have many other secrets and tricks.

O awesome.club brings 9 pieces of advice that will help keep your hair clean and voluminous for a long time. Don’t miss the bonus at the end: a simple way to identify if your hair is damaged or not.

1. The water must be at a pleasant temperature. Stay for a minute in the shower and make sure your hair is completely wet.

2. Pour a reasonable amount of shampoo into one hand, about the size of a large coin, and rub them together to spread the product. With circular and smooth movements, apply to the hair, from the “crown” and from the hair growth line to the ends.

3. For rinsing, twice as much time is needed. Hair stylists recommend rinsing the shampoo out of the hair under the shower for 5 minutes, because the remaining, dried particles of it can turn your hair dull in color and cause flakes to appear on your scalp.

4. It is recommended to complete the wash by rinsing with cold water: the cuticles will harden and the hair will retain more moisture and become more shiny.

To wash your hair less frequently and keep looking stylish every day, a great tip is to plan your hairstyles for each day, according to how long you won’t wash your hair.

Rinsing your hair with herbal infusions will help keep it always clean. Sage adjusts the functioning of the sebaceous glands, soothes the scalp and heals inflammation. For 1 liter of water, 4 tablespoons of dry sage are needed, and the preparation must be done as if it were an infusion. Once cooled, it can be applied to rinse previously washed hair (then rinse with fresh water).

To stop washing your hair daily, you need to do the process little by little. Over time, the intensity of the functioning of the sebaceous glands will decrease: so it will not be necessary to restore the balance of the scalp after washing.

Using a dry shampoo after a session at the gym will be almost useless: after sweating, the hair is already so greasy that almost nothing can save it. It is better to apply a little spray before going to the gym, which will help absorb sweat during workouts.

Sleeping in a clean bed is not only pleasant, it is also beneficial for your hair. Little by little, the pillowcase accumulates epidermal cells and cosmetic residues, creating a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria. To maintain the health of your hair and scalp, change your pillowcase at least once a week. If your hair is oily, it’s best to do this twice a week.

“Lemonade” for hair helps to eliminate excess oil, which will keep your hair clean and voluminous for a longer time, as well as give it a natural shine. Preparing this mixture is very simple: add the juice of 1 lemon to 1 liter of warm water. Wash your hair as usual and then rinse with this solution. It is recommended to pour the lemonade little by little, massaging the roots of the hair with the other hand.

High hairstyles keep your hair clean longer. While at home, make a high bun and let it down just before going out. This technique will also give your hairstyle additional volume.

All intensive care products such as masks, balms and hair conditioners are designed primarily for the ends of the hair, but there is an exception: masks for the scalp. In that case, it’s better to use a scrub. Hydrated skin does not produce excess fat. The best way to apply this product is not to put it directly on the top of the head, but in parts, strand by strand, gently massaging the scalp.

Professional hairdresser Thomas Taw, who has in his portfolio big famous names like Sarah Jessica Parker, Blake Lively, Ellen Page and Jude Law, suggests that you perform a simple test. This will help determine if your hair is damaged or not. To do this, take a strand of it and place it in a glass of clean water. If it floats on the surface, the hair is healthy; if it sinks, it is a sign that it requires a recovery process.

How often do you wash your hair to look prettier? Do you have any secret tips to give your hairstyle a fresh and lively look? Share with us in the comments.