Try to wash your hair at least every other day. It’s best to use a shampoo with a neutral pH—manufacturers usually indicate this on the packaging. Look for moisturizing ingredients such as silk proteins, shea butter, argan oil, keratin, and amino acids.
Choose a shampoo that suits your hair type. For example, don’t use a shampoo for oily hair if your hair is normal or dry. This won’t help keep your hair clean longer; on the contrary, it will get greasy faster due to a disrupted lipid barrier. If you cannot reduce the frequency of washing, use a physiological shampoo—it is designed for sensitive scalps and contains gentler cleansing agents.
The water you use should be warm. You can determine the right temperature easily—your scalp should feel comfortable. Water that is too hot will destroy the lipid layer and damage your hair, making it dry and brittle. Water that is too cold may disrupt blood circulation and trigger hair loss.
Before applying shampoo, make sure your hair is completely wet—cleansing agents can be more damaging if applied to dry hair. Foam the shampoo in your hands before applying it—this reduces the concentration of cleansing agents without making the shampoo any less effective. You can also use a special soap dispenser or an empty foaming cleanser bottle.
If you have long hair and don’t use styling products or heat tools, focus on washing the first ten centimeters near the roots, as they become greasy the fastest. The rest of your hair will get cleaned naturally as the shampoo rinses out.
And always use conditioning products. They contain special ingredients that help “seal” the hair cuticle, keeping your hair smooth and healthy.
