5 hair mistakes
Faux pas that damage the roots and lengths
Split ends and dry hair bother us all and with these little things we can counteract it!
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Are you perhaps making one of the five hair mistakes – and you don’t even realize it? Then you can pay attention to these five points so that you can protect and care for them for a long time. Don’t worry, we’ll also reveal how you can easily change these things for an instant effect.
Sofia Giannakopoulos
Washing and caring for hair is a completely normal part of our beauty routine. We wash our hair several times a week and don’t even think about what we’re doing – and that’s exactly where the problem lies! Split ends and dry hair bother us all and with these little things we can counteract it! We show you five hair mistakes and how you avoid them.
5 hair mistakes that damage roots and lengths – and how you can avoid them
1. Shower too hot
Let’s start with the basics first. Everyone likes the feeling of freshly washed hair and take a hot shower feels good after a long day – but you should stop doing that from now on! Aside from the fact that washing too often can damage your hair, hot water dries out your lengths and them lose their natural protective oils. The water that is too hot also promotes sebum production, which leads to… greasy hair This leads to you having to wash it more often – a vicious circle. Lukewarm water is almost as pleasant and allows you to keep your beloved hair longer. Besides, everyone likes extra shine, right?
2. You comb your wet hair
Combing your hair quickly after showering is often something you do almost automatically – but that’s not a good thing! Your Hair is most brittle when wet and break off more quickly because they are very elastic when soaked in water. However, if you want to detangle your hair a little before blow-drying, you can use a very wide-toothed comb or brush through it right before you shower.
3. You wear braids that are too tight
A high, tight ponytail or a strict bun are the ideal everyday hairstyles for many people. Unfortunately, this is not the perfect long-term solution when it comes to hair health! There are no annoying strands on your face, but they are Hair roots are severely strained by constant pullingwhat to Hair breakage or even Hair loss leads. If we also use hair ties with metal fasteners or clips, they rub the surface of the thin strands – and that leads to annoying split ends that nobody really wants. So it’s better to choose in the long run more hair-friendly hairstyleslike a loose bun or a braid and use Scrunshies.
4. You over-care for your hair
Yes, there is such a thing as too much care! Of course it’s important to take good care of your own hair, but a lot doesn’t always help. It’s better to choose carefully selected products that nourish and strengthen your hair sustainably. Conventional care products often contain ingredients such as: water-insoluble silicones (also synthetic polymers) that feel like a veil around your hair and continue to build on each other. Through the Silicone film means the hair can no longer absorb nutrients and becomes brittle. Also make sure to follow the correct order on the day you wash your hair – first the shampoo goes into your hair, followed by a hair treatment that is applied to the lengths and ends. The last step is often overlooked if a hair treatment has already been used, but it is very important and rounds off the hair care process perfectly. A rinse at the end closes the open hair structure. The one contained therein acidic pH value ensures that the nutrients are absorbed into the hair and that the hair is thoroughly cared for and moisturized.
5. Dye your hair (yourself).
Dying your hair has become indispensable for many people, regardless of whether you always choose the same color or like to make big changes. If you bleach your hair yourself at home, it can have a negative impact on your hair health. However, it is not without reason that the hairdressing trade is associated with training and various additional training courses. Coloring hair is an art and therefore choosing the right product is even more important. Also, keep in mind that some hair coloring processes require multiple sessions if you want to treat your hair more gently. For example, if you are a brunette and want to become really blonde very quickly, that involves a lot of chemicals. The right treatment and above all thatproper advice from your hairdresser is therefore very important. Of course, a visit to the hairdresser is not a given and involves high costs, which is why many people turn to drugstore products. This can be very damaging to the hair and it is therefore advisable to have one tint to use. In contrast to a real color, the color pigments only lie around the hair and can be washed out again with just a few washes.
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