How to wash your hair
The Oleo suggests that people with dyed, processed or very dry hair supplement their normal routine with a deep conditioner. Hair exposed to dry air, heat tools or salt water can also benefit. The Oleo recommends Not your mother's Matcha green tea and wild apple blossom butter mask. Ceremonies Mascarilla De Babassu is another effective choice, made for all hair types. Both masks can replace conditioners and be applied in the same way, weekly or as needed, although they are typically left on for an hour or even several hours. Protein or bond repair treatments, such as Amika's The Kure mask, can help restore strength to breakage-prone hair. But moderation is key: too much protein can lead to more breakage by making the strands brittle. If you use a protein treatment one week, try a deep conditioner the next week.
6. Dry carefully
Because wet hair is easily damaged, dry it gently: microfiber towels, such as those from Well Tressed Twist and knot options, are quickly absorbent and soft, but an old cotton T-shirt is a cheap and easy alternative. Those with thick or curly hair can also use a hairdryer with a diffuser; set it at a low temperature to preserve the natural pattern of the hair. Conair's 1875 Watt Turbo Hair Dryer is affordable and sustainable. Finally, to retain all the moisture you just added back into your hair, try sleeping with a pillowcase or hat made of silk or satin; These materials don't absorb oil as quickly as cotton and reduce friction on the hair cuticle, leaving your locks shiny and tangle-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I wash my hair?
The ideal frequency depends on your hair type and lifestyle. Cleansing and conditioning can be anything from a daily to a weekly occurrence. If you exercise or sweat a lot, or if you have straight hair that gets greasy easily, wash it every day or every few days. Curly hair tends to do better if you wash it once a week, as does hair exposed to a dry, cold climate. So you may want to adjust the timing to suit the season.
Do I need a water filter?
Washing your hair not only removes dirt and grime, it also helps reset the pH of your scalp, which is ideally slightly acidic, to 5.5. When those levels are out of balance, the skin can become irritated and the hair can dry out, says De Oleo. To help your scalp achieve the ideal pH level, your water should be neutral, with a pH level of 7, but shower water can contain heavy metals, chlorine and sediments that increase or decrease this value. A filter, as offered by the brands Canopy And Joliecan compensate for these changes, leading to softer, less frizzy hair and a healthier scalp.