10 Steps For The Perfect Hairwash
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10 Steps For The Perfect Hairwash
1. Read the instructions first. Some shampoos need to be left on the scalp for a few minutes before rinsing.
2. If you can, buy small sachets of shampoo to test which brand is most suitable for your hair.
3. Dry hair needs a shampoo comprising of lecithin. Lecithin is present in egg yolk. Under-nourished hair needs a protein based shampoo like egg shampoo.
4. Use the correct shampoo (but not too much) for your hair type. If in doubt, buy the mildest shampoo you find.
5. Greasy hair requires a protein based shampoo embodied with lime, sulphur or cedar base. A mild, non-greasy shampoo is ideal.
6. Change your shampoo every now and then; hair seems to develop a resistance to certain ingredients over a period of time.
7. Don’t wash your hair in washing-liquid, soap or other detergents; they are highly alkaline and will upset your hair’s natural pH balance by stripping off natural oils.
8. Don’t throw away a shampoo that doesn’t lather. The amount of suds is determined by the active level of detergent. Some shampoos have lesser suds than others but this has no effect on cleaning ability. In fact, quite often, the fewer the bubbles, the more effective the product is.
9. Always use a conditioner because it leaves the hair soft, tangle-free and more manageable.
10. Never wash hair with hot water. Use warm water.
Our favorite picks:
- Herbal Essences Citrus Shampoo/ Rainforest Flowers Shampoo
- Dove Moisturizing Shampoo
- James Brown Dry Shampoo
- Body Shop Olive Glossing Shampoo
- Nivea Diamond Gloss Shampoo
- Sunsilk Therma Shine Conditioner
- Bumble and Bumble Deep Treatment Conditioner
- TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Conditioner
