Are You Washing Your Hair Properly?

Avoid hot water

Try using lukewarm water when you’re washing your hair as high temperatures can leave it lacklustre. Also, cold water will help close the cuticle and seal in moisture from the conditioner, adding shine to your hair.

Wash your hair properly with pure water for the ultimate experience. Attach T3 Source’s shower filter to your unit to remove damaging chlorine from the water and improve hair health, color retention and skin appearance.

Massage gently

Be gentle. A vigorous massage will rough up the cuticle, causing frizz, flyaways, and tangling. Rub shampoo between your hands, gently massage the roots with your fingertips, and smooth what’s left down the hair shaft.

Treat Your Scalp

We’re all susceptible to scalp conditions, and could have one without even knowing. Maintain a healthy scalp, which will lead to healthy hair growth. No doubt you will have applied products to your scalp, or colored roots too often, or blasted your head with more than enough heat – so think about treating it. 18% of respondents to a SkinStore survey said they had never used a hair treatment, but when you apply products to your skin everyday – why wouldn’t you treat your scalp with something too? Browse the treatments below to find something that will nourish your scalp.

Choose shampoo carefully

In the same way you would approach skincare, identify your hair type and choose a shampoo accordingly. If you have a sensitive scalp, try Phyto’s PhytoApaisant+Intelligent shampoo which contains linden blossom and passion flower to soothe irritations and tea tree oil to purify the hair and scalp. For oily hair types, look to a purifying shampoo like the Apple Cider variety from Frederic Fekkai. It removes oil and product build-up with a silicone-free, clarifying formula that acts like a cleanser. If your hair is on the drier side, choose a smoothing, moisturizing product like Klorane’s Shampoo with Desert Date. It provides the core of hair fiber the elements it requires for its resistance and nutrition alongside a lovely, memorable scent.

Be patient with conditioner

Conditioner needs time. Water dilutes conditioner which prevents hair from soaking up the moisturizing properties. Gently squeeze your hair after shampooing and apply conditioner mid-shaft downward towards the ends. While the product is still in your hair, use a wide-tooth comb to de-tangle like the Rake Comb from Mason Pearson. The precision and quality control that goes into Mason Pearson products is second to none. This one has been made from smooth acrylic to avoid damaging the hair.

When you have time, leave the conditioner in and wrap your hair in a towel for five to seven minutes before rinsing out. Don’t leave it in for too long, or you risk residue.

Be nice

For happy, healthy hair – treat it well. Like with shampoo, don’t rub your hair too vigorously with a towel – just squeeze out the excess water.

Welcome to the good hair party. It is always better late than never.