These mistakes are;

Using the Same Shampoo All Year Round

This means shampooing the hair too frequently. Ideally, we should shampoo every other day. It is also advisable to switch shampoos occasionally to prevent buildup of certain ingredients (like silicone).

Every couple of months, replace your current shampoo with another formulated for your hair type.

We can also use a clarifying shampoo once a month for a healthy long hair.

Not Completely Wetting the Hair Before Shampooing

Without enough water, shampoo doesn’t lather—and you may be inclined to compensate by using more product, thus hurting your wallet and hair. Stand under the shower spray for an extra minute before using your shampoo.

Always Applying Your Shampoo to the Same Spot on your Scalp

You might notice that the top of your scalp is dry or flaky. Try alternating your routine by starting your shampoo at the nape of your neck and distributing the lather onto your hair before moving toward the top of your head.

De-tangling Your Hair With Your Fingertips

To avoid damaging hair, massage your scalp with your fingertips rather than your fingernails or palms.

Rinsing With Hot Water

This is one very wrong thing to do to your hair. This has damaged the scalp of a number of women. Piping hot water dries your scalp and hair. Use lukewarm instead, this helps to preserve your hair colour.

There you have it, the certain things we have always felt we do right without knowing the damage caused to our hair. Let’s begin to do things right in order to achieve a healthy scalp.

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Always start with your scalp

It’s no longer secret that hair grows stronger when the scalp is healthy, such health can be achieved through daily scalp massages, at least 5 minutes a day.

Sleeping on silk

Smooth surfaces reduce nighttime friction, which means less breakage in the morning. It is best to switch from cotton pillow cases to silk when next you’re doing a bedroom makeover.

Follow the rule of one

Never blow-dry AND heat-style on the same day. Air dried hair would be the best hairstyle to keep. To avoid damage and dryness do one or the other, make sure you follow the rule of one procedure per day to ensure a healthy hair.

Brush better

A natural boar brush is worth the investment. Brushing stimulates blood flow to your scalp, which brings needed nutrients to your hair follicles, thereby creating healthier and stronger strands of hair. Always brush gently and carefully, not to rip out your hair.

Rinse with vinegar

There’s not so much evidence that rinsing hair with cold water does more good than warm water. However, cold water plus apple cider vinegar will help to close the cuticle layer of the hair, leaving it shinier.

Avoid Extensions

When growth is your goal, extensions should be permitted only for special occasions and a limited time, That extra weight can rip your hair out from the root.

Give your hair a rest. Depending on your hair type, keep washing and styling to a minimum for the best texture, quicker growth and healthy hair.

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