Three Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Washing Your Hair
You may not think too hard about washing your hair when you have other things on your mind, but, if you want to make your life easier and not have hair problems, then perhaps you should consider asking yourself the following questions:
How often should I wash my hair? This depends primarily on your type of hair – oily or dry, fine or coarse, and so on.
A certain amount of natural oils from the scalp is necessary for a healthy shiny head of hair but the trick is to get the balance right. Too much oil in the hair looks greasy and unattractive whilst too little can make it look too fly-away.
Should I use conditioner? If you are lucky in that you can wash your hair frequently yet it stays naturally shiny then you may not need conditioner. However, most people find that their hair benefits from conditioner. It helps to moisturise the hair, smooth the cuticle, and make it easier to comb through.
If however, your hair tends to be rather coarse and dry anyway, and looks even more so after washing, then it is a good idea to use conditioner. The important thing is to consider the natural tendency of your hair towards oiliness. If you have the type of scalp where your hair looks naturally shiny and oily only a couple of days after washing, then you don’t want too much conditioner that might make it appear even greasier.
What sort of shampoo should I use? These days there is a wide variety of shampoos on the market, and there is bound to be one suitable for you. If your hair is healthy and normal, not tinted in any way, then you do not need to be too concerned about which shampoo to use – just go for a protein enriched one. If your hair is tinted however, you will extend the life of the tint by using a specifically formulated shampoo.
It seems that many ladies prefer using natural shampoos these days, and you can get these with chamomile for blonde hair, and henna or fennel for brunette shades. If your hair is very fine or damaged, then consider a nutritive shampoo labelled as “substantive protein”. Shampoo tends to be slightly acidic, as this helps to restore a smooth cuticle to the hair and aids shine.
There are shampoos formulated especially for excessively oily hair, e.g. lemon containing types. Also modern technology offers special shampoos for very dry hair with “depth-enhancing moisturisers” and all manner of wonders.
Why not try alternating shampoos? You could use one type once or twice a week and the other once or twice a week. You could try changing brands every few months to make sure your hair is getting everything it needs to stay shiny and bouncing with health.
Author: Erica Mate is an skilled hairdresser in East London. She can help you to get the best out of your hair. Make sure you visit at her blog to get her free report Secrets of a Sexy Hair or to get a 100% Free Haircut.
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