To put an end to split ends, dry scalp and unintentional frizz, we asked our favorite hair experts about the common hair care mistakes they’re begging their clients to stop making. right. Have a plot? Read about their honest answers.
1. Wash your hair too often
You’ve heard this, but it needs to be repeated: Over-washing is one of the biggest hair care mistakes you can make when you want to keep your hair healthy and looking fresh. Washing your hair every day can strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving it prone to damage and other problems. “It makes the hair dry and makes the color fade faster,” says Alon Shalom, hairstylist and owner of Alon Shalom Salon in West Hollywood, California.
While there’s no universal answer to how often you should wash your hair (it depends on your age, hair length, hair type, activity level, and a host of other factors), keep an eye on your hair. how yours is working to find your ideal. weekly shampoos — if your hair is dry and gray with a greasy scalp, that’s a good sign that you’re washing your hair too much.
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When you decide to wash your hair, Shalom recommends using keratin-infused products like Gussi At-Home Keratin Treatment ($65) to help renew any treatment results and keep hair looking shiny through the wash. next head.
2. Not washing your hair enough
On the other hand, stylists say to skip also Many shampoos can lead to a build-up on your scalp. “While the natural oils your body produces to lubricate your hair and scalp are healthy,” says Amy Abramite, hairstylist and creative director at Maxine Salon in Chicago, Illinois. clogging pores with dirt and debris is unhealthy. Not only can this lead to itching, discomfort, and a shiny scalp, but it can also hinder hair growth.
If your roots are looking heavy or visibly wet due to sebum (meaning: very greasy), it’s time to wash it off with a shampoo. Abramite is a fan of Kérastase’s Bain Divalent Balancing Shampoo ($38), which removes excess oil from the scalp without drying out the ends.
3. Apply conditioner to wet hair
If you want to get the most out of your moisturizing products (aka conditioners and masks), you’ll want to make sure your hair doesn’t dry out. also wet when you apply them. According to celebrity hairstylist, Clariss Rubenstein, when these types of products are applied to wet hair, there’s nothing left for them to cling to — which means they’ll eventually slide off the strand with the water. Not only is this a waste of product, but your hair doesn’t get any benefit from your products either. Instead, gently squeeze excess moisture out of the hair conditioner and repeat until hair is damp instead of soaked. Apply a mask or conditioner and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off.
4. Pulling out gray hair
It would be a lie if we said we had never plucked a gray thread or two. But in the end, it will only make matters worse. As Abramite explains, gray hair is frizzy and coarse, and when it grows back even more frizzy and coarse; so much so that those regrown fibers tend to stick straight up, making them even more noticeable. “It is very difficult to solve a difficult problem with the product, and believe me, we tried everything. “You’re better off leaving the gray as it is and using a correction spray for temporary coverage.”
Spray the color she chooses? The Oribe Airbrush Root Touch-Up Spray ($34), comes in five colors and is small enough to slip into your purse to reapply on the go.
5. Comb very dry or very wet hair
According to Stacey Ciceron, Oribe’s global hair educator, dry brushing is one of the most common hair care mistakes that can lead to breakage. “Whether detangling or styling, you should first moisten and soften your hair before brushing or combing so tools can go through,” she explains. However, you don’t want your hair to be also wet, as hair strands are more susceptible to damage when wet—”wet” is really the key word here. To limit further damage, use a soft-bristled brush or wide-tooth comb and comb back from the ends toward the roots instead of the other way around.
6. Spray “wet” hairspray before using heat tools
There are some sounds worse than hearing hair sizzling and steaming when styling with hot tools — it’s basically a damaging sound. According to Joseph Maine, celebrity stylist and co-founder of Trademark Beauty, applying hold hairspray before using a heater is a one-way ticket to this type of moisture burn and can cause serious long-term damage. Instead of ensuring your look lasts all day, using a strong hairspray when pre-styling wet hair can leave hair feeling stiff and straw-like. Instead, Maine suggests using a heat protectant when wet hair to cover the cuticle — he likes the Color Wow Dream Coat ($28). For extra hold, he suggests adding a styling spray, which won’t sizzling and stick like hairspray.
7. Working with sections of hair that are too large and move too quickly when using heat tools
“When straightening or curling my hair, the two biggest problems I see are getting too many sections of hair or simply doing it too quickly,” explains Maine. larger than the width of the sheets and you move down the yarn slowly. When curled, the same rule applies: Do not take parts larger than the barrel body. Otherwise, you run the risk of burning the hair closest to the case while waiting for the outer part to get hot enough to hold. Go slow and steady, and when in doubt, choose smaller portions.
While we’re on the subject of hair care mistakes, check out the video below to see how to style your hair with heat with as little damage as possible.
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