How to properly wash and dry your hair?

To keep your hair soft, lush and shiny, it should be properly cared for. Shampooing plays an important role in maintaining the beauty of curls, but not everyone knows that this is a rather traumatic procedure.

Incorrectly selected shampoo, hard water, aggressive action of the hair dryer lead to the fact that the hair becomes thin and lifeless.

How to prepare the water?

Tap water contains many substances that can damage your hair. Chlorine is the most dangerous. This element accelerates scalp aging and allergies, which causes curls to split and fall out. In addition, the hair itself absorbs harmful substances.

You will get rid of these problems by washing your hair with clean water - boiled or filtered. It is also recommended to use it for the preparation of balms.

If it is not possible to prepare purified water, of course, you will have to use the tap option. Keep it cool. This will prevent hazardous substances from being absorbed into the scalp. You can add 1 tsp. soda for every liter of water - so it will become softer.

Rules for washing hair of different types

The technology of how to properly wash your hair with shampoo depends on its type and condition. Normal, healthy curls do not require specific maintenance. They already shine in the sun, have vitality, rarely split, comb easily. It is sufficient to wash them when they become dirty using an appropriate shampoo. You can use a hair dryer, but it is best to dry naturally if possible.

Colored, oily and dry curls are more vulnerable. Therefore, they require more careful maintenance. In general, experts give the following recommendations:

• oily hair should be washed once every 2-3 days; normal - once every 4-5 days; dry - 1 time in 8-10 days.

Dyed hair

Many girls are interested in how to properly wash dyed hair, because it can quickly fade. First of all, you should choose shampoo and conditioner-conditioner containing substances to protect the color. Ideally, they should be produced by the same firm as the paint.

When caring for curls, adhere to the following rules:

1. Avoid daily washing. No matter how good the shampoo is, it will still slowly remove the coloring pigment. If you have an oily scalp and curls tend to grease quickly, experiment with skin care products. Find the right shampoo for you that will reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands.
2. Only use nail polishes and styling mousses on special occasions. Under the influence of these funds, the curls inevitably fade.
3. Limit the use of hair dryers, hair straighteners, etc. All of these devices dry out curls and deprive them of their strength.
4. Blot wet hair with a towel, wait. Only in the end, use a hair dryer to add volume and shape to the strands.

Greasy hair

The opinion of trichologists on how to properly wash oily hair is unambiguous: not often and using special shampoos with medicinal plants, vitamins and microelements. Otherwise, you will remove all the protective film from the scalp, irritation will occur, and the activity of the sebaceous glands will only increase.

Sometimes increased oily hair is associated with endocrine disorders. In such cases, cosmetic products will not fix the problem. If you are healthy, this advice will help you to reduce the greasiness of the curls: before washing, lubricate the scalp with yogurt or aloe. These products degrease well. Carrot juice stains, so it is only suitable for dark curls. For light strands, you can use a mixture of 2 tbsp. l. onion juice and 2 tbsp. l. castor oil, but this combination leaves a specific smell. Put on a hat on top for 1 hour.

There are 2 gentle washing techniques for oily hair:

• Massage the shampoo into the roots by massaging your scalp with your fingers.The product will drain itself along the curls, so there is no need to carefully distribute it along the entire length. This will prevent damage to your hair.
• Dilute shampoo with water and lather. Then apply to the strands. Foam is evenly distributed throughout the hair, removing dirt and shine.
• After washing, always use a balm or at least rinse your hair with boiled water.

Dry and brittle hair

Dry curls look lifeless. They are devoid of shine, split, unpleasant to the touch, and the scalp is covered with small scales.

The main rule of handling dry hair is not to overdry it even more. In caring for them, it is important to adhere to certain rules:

• Wash only when dirty with a mild shampoo. You can do it yourself by mixing the yolk of one egg with vodka and water (50 ml each).
• Always use a medicated conditioner. It smoothes rough hairs and intensely moisturizes. As a result, the strands become less tangled and electrified.
• Completely refuse drying with a hairdryer and other thermo-laying. Whenever you want to curl your hair, use a regular curler. If you keep them on your head all night, the hairstyle will acquire the desired volume.

Algorithm of actions

Detailed instructions will help you rinse the strands well, saturate them with useful substances and avoid injury to the hair structure:

1. Each time, comb your hair for 10 minutes, massaging the scalp with a comb - blood will rush to it, and it will better absorb vitamins and trace elements from the shampoo
2. Moisten your hair with water, then wait a little. Wet curls are less exposed to hazardous substances. Wet scalp will not let them inside at all.
3. Shampoo your hair twice. First, grease and dirt will be washed off, and then the beneficial ingredients will work.
4. Apply the balm to the entire length of the hair without touching the roots. Wait a few minutes.
5. Rinse the curls thoroughly with warm water, then rinse with cool water to close the hair scales. This will add some sparkle to them.
6. If your hair is sore, rinse it with a healing herbal decoction when it dries.

Further care

After washing, it remains to dry and comb the hair. It would seem that they are elementary procedures, but many make mistakes in them, which injure the scalp and curls.

Combing

Experienced trichologists explain how to comb your hair after washing:

• Wait for the curls to dry completely. You cannot comb wet hair - after absorbing moisture, it becomes heavy, so it breaks off easily.
• Act smoothly. Comb short curls from the roots, long curls from the ends, gently rising higher. Patiently detangle the knots, do not tug, or else you will tear your hair.
• Massage the scalp with a comb - this improves the nutrition of the follicles, forcing the hair to grow faster.

It is worth purchasing a brush with natural bristles. If using a regular comb, the teeth must be smooth and dull, otherwise you will scratch the scalp. For those who have a lot of hair climb, a rare comb is suitable. Do not share your comb with anyone, and do not forget to clean it if it gets dirty - with hot water and soap or ammonia.

Drying

There are 2 methods of how to properly dry your hair after washing: natural and using a hair dryer. Each of them has its own characteristics.

The optimal solution for owners of all types of curls is to let them dry on their own. However, it is important to follow the rules:

• Do not dry your hair outside. Otherwise, the roots will become heavier, and the hair will fall out more.
• After washing the hair, gently wring it out with your fingers, then wrap it tightly with a towel. It should be preheated on a battery or iron.
• Change towels as they get wet until the curls are completely dry.
• You can air dry the strands, but avoid direct sunlight.

Hair dryer dries hair, causing breakage and hair loss. If you cannot do without this device, then follow the recommendations:

• Pre-treat your hair with a heat protectant gel or spray.
• Select cold air mode.
• Take the hair dryer away from your head at a distance of 10 cm.
• Dry the strands one at a time.
• Always leave your hair slightly damp so as not to dry it out.

How to keep your curls clean longer?

Even some owners of normal hair have to wash their hair quite often. To prolong the freshness of your hair, pay attention to:

Styling products

Modern sprays and mousses often contain alcohol, which delays the appearance of a greasy sheen. In addition, such products slightly raise the hair at the roots, and they are less in contact with sebum.

Bouffant

The owner of the bangs can do a little bouffant. This prevents the hair from coming into contact with the scalp and absorbing the sebum.

Styling tools

Traces of mousses and sprays, sebum remain on brushes and combs. Therefore, the styling tools must be cleaned regularly.

Dry shampoo

If your roots are only dirty, try using dry shampoo. Spray it from a distance of 30 cm, rub into the scalp. Brush thoroughly after a couple of minutes. This will allow you to go 1 more day with clean hair without having to wash.