The
Top 10 Hair Mistakes You Are Making
1.Shampooing
Everyday: Washing your luxurious locks everyday can leave
them, well, not so luxurious. All those suds wash away oils that your
hair needs to maintain its glossy sheen. Instead, try to get your
washing down to 2 or 3 times a week. If you have hair that's
extremely thick, like mine, you may even be able to wash once a week.
2.Toweling
Off: While wearing that towel turban around the house is
convenient, you are actually causing frizz. That absorbent towel
material opens up the cuticle, the top most layer of the hair strand.
When the cuticle is roughed up your hair gets that frizzy, Mother
from A Christmas Story, look. Use a microfiber T-Shirt instead
and remember, blot, don't rub!
3.Over
Brushing: That's right ladies, all that tugging and shedding
can damage your hair. Pulling can create frizz, friction, and even
split ends. A word to the wise, put down the Conair and reach for a
boar bristle brush. Even one with faux bristles cuts down on friction
and is much gentler. Don't brush your hair more than twice a day
tops. Counting 100 strokes of brushing, is doing more harm than good.
Personally, I often use a comb which causes much less friction.
Conditioning tip: keep a comb in the shower to evenly distribute your
conditioner. The result is silky, tangle free hair that won't get all
fluffy.
4.Brushing
wet hair: Please, please, please do not do this. A comb is
much gentler on your vulnerable, dripping mane. Trust me, your hair
will thank you.
5. Not
using a heat protectant: Imagine taking a trip to the beach
for a week. You want to leave a little less pasty than you arrived
so you decide to lay in the sun all week without sunscreen. Ouch,
right? Sunburn is much worse than pale skin. (by the way I love
being pale) The same goes for using heat on your hair. By not
using a heat protectant you are damaging you hair and will soon be
left with unsightly split ends. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of
styling your hair?!
6. Using
too much gel: this applies for all hair products. Have you
ever felt someone else's (or your own) hair and found that it is
crunchy? While you or your friend may have been going for a
classy, sleek 'do, you have achieved the opposite; an awkward,
sticky mess. Go light on thick products.
7. Over
Flat Ironing: I can not tell you how much it pains me to
see girls with stick straight hair that flares out into fluffy,
split ends. Its okay to wear your natural hair, really. Just as
washing everyday is detrimental, so is straightening everyday.
Even heat protectant can't keep your hair as soft as giving it a
few days off.
8. Using
The Bobby Pin With The Crimpy Side Up: Not until a year ago
did I realize I had been going about it all wrong. Turns out those
odd crimps should be closest to your scalp to give you better
hold. Try it and be amazed!
9. Washing
The Second Your Roots Are Oily: I know it may sound gritty,
dusty, and chalky, but dry shampoos are great for day two hair.
They provide texture to otherwise slick hair. Trust me, its not as
sticky as it sounds. You can even buy them at the drugstore! Next
time you are a little too glossy, reach for dry shampoo; not the
shower handle.
10.Being
Vague With Your Stylist: The next time you are at the
salon, don't be afraid to explicitly instruct your stylist what
shape, length, and texture you would like your hair to be. Do not
simply say you would like to take an inch off, often we
underestimate how large an inch is. Show your stylist where you
would like it to fall. Do you want to be able to pull it up into a
ponytail? Tell them that. The same applies for layering, coloring,
and thinning. If you want, bring in a picture. You will leave much
happier.
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