10 Mistakes that experts say will damage your hair
10 Mistakes that experts say will damage your hair
We all dream of having beautiful, silky, and shiny hair. Except that some habits, which may seem harmless at first glance, actually harm our hair more than we think. According to hairdressers and dermatologists, you should avoid the following 10 mistakes from now on to avoid damaging your hair.
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Washing your hair too infrequently
Rumor has it that washing your hair infrequently helps reduce sebum production and makes your hair oily less quickly. Dermatologists advise against this technique because the oils produced on the scalp provide an ideal breeding ground for fungi that live on the head. These can then multiply and cause serious infections. It is, therefore, necessary to wash your hair regularly, at least once or twice a week, to get rid of excess sebum.
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Not hydrating the hair
If the hair is not sufficiently hydrated, it becomes dry, dull, and brittle. It is for this reason that hairdressers recommend doing a mask, at least once every two weeks, with moisturizing ingredients to keep hair shiny and smooth.
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Use hard water for washing
Very few people think about the hardness of water, but the water that is too hard can damage hair in the long run, as the calcium and magnesium compounds it contains leave residue on the scalp and in lengths. This dries out the hair and makes it brittle.
If your water is indeed too hard, installing a filter can help soften the water and protect your scalp and hair.
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Not Paying Attention to Shampoo Ingredients
By not paying attention to the ingredients present in hair products, we take the risk of damaging our hair. It is not uncommon for shampoos to contain substances that are not very good for the scalp. For example, sodium Laureth sulfate is an anionic surfactant used for its detergent property. It has the particularity of reacting with water as well as with lipids, which eliminates sebum in large quantities and can cause irritation. Sodium Laureth sulfate harms your scalp, so avoid it as soon as possible.
In order not to harm your hair and your health, it is advisable to use alternative care products, for example, certified natural cosmetics that do not contain sodium Laureth sulfate, and other aggressive components.
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Bad brushing technique
Most people brush their hair from roots to lengths to ends. Knots are therefore pulled from top to bottom where they can cause split ends. It is better to start at the ends, then gradually move from the lengths to the roots. In this way, the small knots are undone directly and do not become huge when reaching the ends.
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Too tight ponytail
If you regularly tie your hair in a very tight ponytail, you create excessive tension at your hairline. In the long term, this can lead to hair loss. Change your hairstyle regularly and do not overtighten your knots for the well-being of your hair.
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Blow dry
Heat in any form dries out hair. During blow-drying, the heat is concentrated directly on the individual strands of hair for a long time. Wherever possible, hair should therefore be air-dried. It’s not only better for the scalp, but also the length. If you can’t do without the hair dryer, you can either activate the cool function or use a diffuser attachment to create extra space between the hair dryer and the hair.
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Sleep with wet hair
When you sleep, your hair is constantly moving and rubbing against the pillow, which promotes hair breakage. Your hair should be completely dry before going to bed.
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Cotton pillowcases
The material of the pillowcase also plays an important role in hair care. Cotton makes the hair rough, which promotes the formation of knots and split ends at the ends. With a silk cover, on the other hand, the hair simply glides over the fabric without damaging it.
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Nutrient deficiency
A healthy and balanced diet naturally also affects the hair. Vitamins B3, B5, and B6,n particular ensure strong hair, regulate sebum production, and stimulate metabolic processes at the hair root. A deficiency in these nutrients, on the other hand, can lead to weak and dull look dull-looking even hair loss. It is therefore important to ensure that you are getting all the essential nutrients through food or supplements.
As you can see, not everything is without consequences for your hair. Some things that you may have always done without knowing cause hair breakage and hair loss in the long run. Better to know everything, don’t you think? What wouldn’t you do to have shiny and healthy hair?
