In your contemporary hectic daily lives, you may often overlook making some basic mistakes when washing your hair – like using excessive quantities of shampoo, not rinsing well, or applying the conditioner to your scalp rather than along your hair.
That is why, in this article, we decided to present to you some valuable professional tips on how to care for your hair and maintain its beauty at home.
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Getting your hair wet
Before you even start shampooing, wet your hair thoroughly, so as to feel the water running down your scalp. Avoid using an excessively hot water jet, try applying warm water first, and save the lukewarm for last. Getting your hair thoroughly wet with lukewarm water helps open the cuticles and facilitates the subsequent absorption of the conditioner.
Shampooing your hair
Take a small amount (not 1/3 of the bottle) of the shampoo and apply it only to your scalp. Dilute it with water and start massaging gently with the pads of your fingers. Be careful not to include your fingernails in the massage as there is a great chance of ulcerating your scalp. Repeat the shampooing without overdoing the used amounts of the product. Make sure to select the right kind of shampoo for your hair type. Before applying the shampoo, mix it with a little water in the palm of your hand. Thus, you will reduce the direct impact of the shampoo on your scalp, as well as the product consumption. Also, make sure to focus the shampooing on your scalp rather than on the ends of your hair. It will clean the rest of the hair when you rinse it out.
One of the shampoos that professional hairdressers recommend for use at home is Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz Shampoo. It contains caviar extract and a mix of nourishing oils, and it is suitable for all hair types. It hydrates, softens and smoothens the unruly hair, rendering it an amazing shine. It also controls the level of impact of climatic humidity on the hair. It reduces the frizz effect by over 80% within 72 hours.
Rinsing your hair
The basic and most important rule is: rinse your hair thoroughly. If you can still feel any shampoo residues on your scalp, it means you are not ready to apply a hair mask. Keep rinsing until clear water starts flowing down from your hair. To stimulate the microcirculation on the skin of your scalp, use water that is as cool as possible.
If you have dry hair, you may try rinsing it with cold water, as this helps retain its strength and health. Cold water does not dry out the sebum layer of the hair, which is a naturally lubricated barrier that protects the hair and keeps it strong.
Applying a hair mask or a conditioner and rinsing
The choice is yours, of course. The important thing here is to apply the hair mask along your hair so that it does not penetrate your scalp. You can work the mask through your hair with a wide-tooth comb and leave it for 3 – 5 minutes before rinsing. Rinsing it with cold water produces extra shine. As a result, your hair will become smoother, softer and shinier after you dry it.
Professional hairdressers recommend, for example, the Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz Conditioner. It is suitable for all hair types, it tames even the most unruly and curly hair, and it also smoothens and acts against the split ends of the hairs. This conditioner facilitates the combing and subsequent styling of the hair, and it gives the hair flexibility and volume.
Drying your hair
Once you have finished washing your hair, dry it well with a towel without rubbing it. If possible, use a microfiber towel or an old T-shirt to dry your hair. Using a towel made from a rough material may damage your hair.
After towel-drying your hair, apply your pre-dryer products. You can also apply a detangler or a hair protectant.
If you have chosen to use the Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz washing products, hairdressers advise using the other products of the same series, as well. Alterna Caviar Anti-Frizz Blowout Butter is applied along the hair without rinsing. It protects against heat damage, it smoothens the hairs, and it also adds a radiant shine and silky softness to the touch.
The products of this series improve the hair texture and make its styling easier. The pure caviar extract, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, minerals and vitamins A, C and D, facilitates the visible improvement of the signs of hair aging: split ends, breakage, dryness and lifelessness. The nourishing blend of Abyssinian, Camellia and Avocado oils contributes to the rendition of smoothness to the hairs by restoring their strength and shine. It also cares for the colour of coloured hair. The combination of Blowout Butter and Nourishing Oil of the Alterna Caviar Anti-Frizz series is quite sufficient for use at home. Alterna Caviar Anti-Frizz Nourishing Oil renders strength, elasticity and velvety softness to the hair, restores its damaged structure and enhances its shine by 250%. There is no need to overdo its application, because there is a risk that you will make your hair greasy again and have to rewash it.
How frequently should you wash your hair?
You should not wash your hair on a daily basis. This strips the hair of its natural oils, and it can lead to a long-term dryness and damage of the hair.
But the recommended hair washing frequency varies depending on the hair type.
Oily hair may require washing every 2 to 3 days, while dry hair may only need washing 1 to 2 times per week.
Nevertheless, letting your hair go a few days without washing gives its natural oils the chance to perform their function and maintain your hair healthy.