Washing hair every day isn’t the solution, in fact - the more you wash it the more the scalp’s glands will secret more oils which makes the problem worse. Right?
After years of searching (not to mention about spending tons of money) I was lucky to find the perfect, easiest, and most convenient hair routine, and here are some steps I follow to keep healthy fresh hair.
Less is more (one of my favourite sayings ;) )
Washing my hair a couple of times a week really pays off and I wash my hair once on the weekend and once in the middle of the week (and only leave it loose on a special occasions, work, etc.) I wear my loose bun kind of through out the day so I leave hair enough rest ;). I also wear loose bun while I am in the kitchen cooking as the steam and the heat might also affect your hair. (works well for me).
Washing is what really matters
Remember, the way you wash your hair with and the products you use will also affect how much your hair will last clean, the thing that you should care for the most is the shampoo. Always read the labels when you pick one, salicylic acid must be on the top of the ingredients as they keep your scalp clean and get rid of any excess oil, avoid sulfates components that because they go harsh on your hair and scalp making things dry and fizzy, tee tree oil is another great product
(you sure should check it and find one that works best for you). Tea tree in general is one of my favourite product in the house for anything related to health and beauty, No doubt!
When you are washing your hair remember to always use 1:1 (shampoo:water) - that way you make the product seal easily to each part of the hair.
Flip your head over and start applying the product on your scalp only not hair ends as they already will get some and they also tend to be weak and more fragile. Massage your scalp in a circular motion and leave it for at least five minutes, rinse it very well with lukewarm water and let the last reins be with cold water to close pores and protect dirt from affecting your hair easily.
Avoid your scalp!
Whether oily hair or ordinary hair, the care routine doesn’t stop at washing you must apply two or more products after that process whatever you use to keep it away from the scalp that is to avoid any kind of inflammation and bacterial formation. Also, keep the brush away, it is a very important tip many people (especially with oily hair) forget about, the more you scratch and touch your scalp the more these gland s will secrete oil and the more itchy and uncomfortable the situation so always keep your hands off and things will certainly be much better. If using brush, use simple wooden brush (I use one and it makes wonders, besides it is so easy to blow-dry it too).
As per natural oil for hair I would always use natural olive oil mixed with a drop or two essential oil (my favourite so far, lavender, tea tree, patchouli).
And again, once you find what works best for your hair and skin, do not change, simply stick to it and keep it 'less is more' kind of attitude ;)
Until next time, S.
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