There are more than a few habits you no doubt have that are ruining your hair, so stop blaming the weather or that one type of gel you use and put a stop on these 5 habits now –
Super Hot Showers– Everybody loves a steaming hot shower. In fact, it’s one of the most common ways guys start their day! But what you don’t know that that hot showers can actually destroy your roots and make your scalp dry, resulting in sebaceous glands over-producing oil! While it is understandable that washing your hair with cold water in the winter season is a challenge, it turns out that those cold summer showers are a real life-saver in more ways than one.
Washing Your Hair Every Day– Yes, washing your hair is essential for a clean and healthy scalp. Yes, it keeps your hair shiny and somewhat ‘clean’. But did you know washing your hair too frequently can make your scalp dry? And when your scalp is dry, the sebaceous glands produce more oil than you need which results in an oily scalp for the long run. Experts recommend washing your hair twice a week, and three times a week in the hotter summer months.
Overuse Of Hair Conditioner– Conditioning will make your locks smooth and shiny. But odds are that you are using too much! You need only a few drops of conditioner, as overuse can leave you with dirty, greasy hair. Too much conditioner can actually make your roots weak and sometimes even result in hair fall or breakage. So, find yourself a good quality conditioner and take it easy on the pouring!
Dirty Combs And Brushes– Just like our clothes and shoes, our combs and brushes also get dirty and oily over a period of time. Just like you wouldn’t wear the same dirty clothes every day, using that same old oily brush to style your locks will make your hairy dirty and greasy. Clean your combs and brushes regularly so you’re not wasting all your energy in washing your hair then just ruining it as soon as you leave the house!
Touching Your Hair Too Often– Yes, when you have smooth, healthy hair, it feels good to touch, and styling it every 5 minutes might feel like a worthy pastime. But when you touch your hair again and again, you transfer the sweat, bacteria and grease from your hands to your hair! Touching your hair frequently should be avoided; style it once and stop spreading excess oil all over your scalp.
Heeding this advice will leave you with the cleanest, healthiest and shiniest hair you have ever had in your life.