Needless to say, washing our hair is a pretty important part of hygiene. Some of us wash our tresses everyday while others stick to every other day or twice a week. Regardless of what your schedule is, it is important that you are aware of the right way and the wrong way to tackle this seemingly common sense routine. Even the smallest actions can end up harming our hair in the long run. To make sure that you do right by your hair, you’ll want to make note of the following dos and don’ts.

Have you ever gotten irritated by using your fingers to detangle your hair once you’ve gotten it wet in the shower? This simple act can actually do more harm to your hair than good. Not only does this action detangle your hair, which is good for you, it successfully pulls out many healthy hairs that are not ready to be shed yet, which is bad for you. Over time this can lead to a significant amount of your hair going down the drain instead of staying on your scalp. To avoid this, detangle your hair while it is dry before stepping into the shower to wash it. This will make your hair less prone to more tangles and makes it easier to thoroughly wash and condition your tresses.

One of the most common actions you probably take when washing your hair is to put your shampoo and then scrunch your locks up on top of your head and vigorously lather the shampoo in. This is another don’t. The best way to work your shampoo in without causing damage to your hair is by applying the shampoo to the palms of your hands, rubbing them together and then placing it on your scalp and working your way down in one sweeping motion. Doing this distributes the shampoo more evenly throughout your scalp.

One of the most important things to know about human hair is that when it is wet it is at its most vulnerable. So you’ll need to make an effort to avoid tangling, pulling, tugging or putting any added tension during the time that you are washing your hair. Another fact to take note of when it comes to your tresses is that the temperature of the water you use also has an effect on your hair. When you use warm water it causes the cuticles of your hair to open, which allows it to be properly cleansed of any oil or dirt. Cold water closes the cuticles back up, which results in added shine. That being said, it is okay to wash and condition your tresses using warm water but before stepping out of the shower give your hair a shot of cold water to properly close up your cuticles. This will give you a natural shine.

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