How To Shampoo Your Hair Correctly

Grab a bottle of shampoo, pour shampoo, than foam it, rinse, maybe repeat...right? Turns
out there are some common mistakes that people make every step of the way. Ahead, top hair
pros weigh in on everything you need to know to suds your strands correctly. Follow their advice
and a good hair day is just a shower away. Not all shampoos are created equal, so when it comes
to finding the best one for you, think of your hair the way you would your skin. If it's dry, look
for a moisturizing formula or one labeled as reparative, and free of drying sulfates. On the flip
side, if your hair tends to get greasy or oily, a clarifying shampoo is best. If you're one of the
lucky ones whose hair is fairly normal, then go ahead and choose a shampoo based on the style
you want to achieve, a volumizing variety if you want more fullness or a smoothing option if you
want a sleek look. The choice of shampoo is obviously up to you, but keep in mind that there are
only so many ways to manufacture shampoo. It's more important to pick the right type of
shampoo for your hair, rather than be guided by the price tag. In other words, if your hair is dry,
a bargain moisturizing formula is a better bet than a pricey, trendy variety that's not moisturizing.
As long as you're using the right kind of shampoo, feel free to experiment with products that fall
in different price ranges.
Start by rinsing your hair and massaging your scalp even before you reach for shampoo.
This kick-starts the process of removing dirt and residue. Use a quarter size squirt of shampoo
(slightly more if you have longer or super-thick hair), and work it into the crown of your head,
directly above your forehead, rubbing it in for 30 seconds or so. Repeat with another dollop of
shampoo, this time applying it at the nape of your neck. The massaging is shampoo isn't going to
do anything if it just sits there. It's the friction of your fingertips that's lifting off the oils and dirt.
you don't want to pile up all your hair on top of your head and start rubbing, shampoo
commercial style. This causes more tangles and damage. Your scalp is where most of the dirt,
oil, and other junk collect, so concentrate your efforts there and then pull shampoo down toward
your ends. You can do that with your fingers or with a wide tooth comb.
It's a nonskippable step that protects hair from styling damage. Fine haired girls may be
tempted to pass on conditioner for fear that it will weigh down their hair. But, for them it's even
more important, since fine hair is more prone to damage and tangles. Apply conditioner only
from mid shaft to ends, and your strands will be left smooth and snarl free, without ever looking
or feeling weighed down.
For most people, daily washing is too often. Unless you're hard core sweating every day, try to
wash your hair every other day. Overwashin, especially if you're using the wrong shampoo can
actually end up stripping your hair and scalp of their natural oils, leaving both feeling dry. To
stretch out your style for an extra day or two or five. there's no better option than dry shampoo.
Just make sure you're using it correctly. More on that next.Yes, the beauty of dry shampoo is that
it's fast and easy. But for the best results, you want to do a little more than just spray and go.
Tousle with your fingertips to break up the particles, then give your hair a thorough brushing to
remove any residue, but do both immediately after spritzing. If you wait, the dry shampoo can
start to harden, making it much more difficult to comb out.