5 little things that are causing big damage to you hair
With so many things to worry about in a day, taking the time to think about if your habits are doing damage to your hair may never have occurred to you. Unfortunately, a lot of things in your daily routine may be ruining your hair. Fortunately, many of these things can be easily fixed to ensure your hair stays nice and healthy.
If you've noticed issues with your hair such as dryness or frizz, you may be frustrated trying to tame it. Being aware of these everyday things that are ruining your hair will allow you to take back control of it
Neglecting to clean your beauty tools puts grime into your hair.
You want to clean them as often as you can to ensure grime isn't recycled back into your hair. "A dirty straighter will have build-up of every product on your hair, plus residue of dead hair on it," celebrity hairstylist Michael Dueñas told INSIDER. From brushes to flat irons, give each one a wipe down.
In the same vein, overusing heated beauty products can cause damage.
From curling irons to blow dryers, any heated beauty tools can create real hair damage. "The finer the hair, the lower the temperature," Mark Goodman, a hair care professional told WebMD. "For instance, a person with baby-fine hair should use the lowest possible setting." Be aware of your hair's texture and avoid using the highest heat setting whenever possible.
Over- or under-washing your hair isn't good for it.
When deciding how often to wash your hair, it's all about the feel of it.
"Dry hair should be washed a maximum of two times a week using a shampoo with sulfate-free surfactants and high concentration of moisturizers (glycerine, sodium PCA) to help mitigate dehydration," Craig Taylor, creative director of HARI's salons, London told Marie Claire. At the same time, waiting too long to wash it can allow for a build-up of dirt, pollution, and product.
While it's tempting to delay getting a cut, it probably won't yield the results you're after.
When trying to grow out your hair out, it may seem like common sense to avoid cutting it. In reality, hair stylist Serge Normant told Allure that "The ends of long hair have usually been styled and colored so many times that they get dry and frizzy quickly." Go in for a small trim to ensure your hair continues to grow long and healthy.
Drying your hair with a towel agitates the cuticles in your hair.
As celebrity hairstylist Monae Everett told HuffPost, drying your hair with a towel allows the coarse texture to seriously hurt your hair. Use a T-shirt or microfiber towel instead to prevent hair damage.
