Many people have stopped using shampoo. And that doesn't mean they're ugly.
They just found a great substitute for chemical compounds.
Commercials promote the use of a variety of hair products, focusing on their effectiveness, usefulness and naturalness. In fact, all these qualities are more contrived than true.
About the benefits and dangers of detergents
Shampoos are far from harmless. It is from them, oddly enough, that dandruff may appear, the hair weakens and loses its natural shine.
Most products contain sulfates, which negatively affect our strands: they dry them and destroy the structure.
Yes, due to the abundant foam, sulfates wash out all the dirt from the hair, but along with pollution, they also carry away the moisture necessary for the roots.
As a result, the roots are thirsty, the skin begins to peel off. And we, seeing dandruff on our shoulders, refer to bad shampoo and hurry replace it with a new, more expensive and "efficient" one.
Is it time to help your hair? The first and foremost thing to do is to protect them from harmful effects sulfates. This means avoiding shampoos.
How to wash your hair
There is a wide variety folk remedies, with which you can not only restore your hair to its former health, but also maintain it ideal condition long years.
The power of natural remedies
In the first years of the twentieth century, a new concept appeared in cosmetology - shampoo. The discovery was made by a chemist with a loud surname Schwarzkopf.
But here's the question: How did people manage without shampoo before??»
Not otherwise, they knew about the magical secret of the power of hair. After all, the hair of the people of the past was thick, shiny and lush.
The women were famous for their long, tight braids, while the men grew their hair and flaunted it, curly and handsome.
In fact, there was no special secret. It's just that people learned to use what was at hand to wash their hair. This:
- soda,
- chicken eggs,
- flour,
- Castor oil,
- vinegar,
- soap,
- milk and more.
All these ingredients improved the quality of each hair to such an extent that no one even thought about any artificial shampoos.
Years later, after the efforts of chemists, non-natural shampoos nevertheless appeared, people became interested, began to buy all kinds of products and try them on their hair.
But time passed, and the destructive effect of the contents of attractive jars was proven.
That's when everyone remembered the exceptional merits of natural gifts and products.
Today, women and men are gradually returning to their use, and here's why:
- The scalp and hair are nourished with vitamins and useful microelements.
- Excess does not penetrate the hair structure and is not absorbed into the skin.
- Cells are not contaminated with toxins.
- There is no addiction to shampoo.
- The strands shine and do not lose their natural color.
- No dandruff.
- The ends of the hair stop splitting.
- Hair becomes strong and practically does not fall out.
- You can wash your hair less often, as it stays clean for a long time.
Folk recipes for washing hair
It happens that after applying this or that folk remedy, it seems that the effect is not sufficient.
There is no need to panic ahead of time: it is obvious that the recipe was not the best for you, and you should try something else.
Fortunately, there are a lot of natural remedies. Search until you find the best one for your hair.
Let's analyze the main ones.
Recipe #1: Soda
Mix 400 ml of soda in three liters of warm water. It will be more convenient to take a basin for this.
When the baking soda is completely melted, dip your hair in water and take it out after 3 minutes.
After that, the strands need to be lightly massaged, but so that they do not ruffle.
As a rinse, use apple cider vinegar diluted in water.
According to another recipe, you need to make a slurry of water and soda and massage it into the base of the hair to form a small foam.
Rinse again with vinegar.
Recipe #2: Soap
Of course, it is best to make it at home, if you, of course, have the skills of soap making, which has now become very popular.
The finished liquid soap should be mixed with water, add herbal tea, 10 drops of peach, castor or lavender oil (per 1 liter of liquid).
The tool will help to cope with dandruff, and in young children removes lice.
Recipe number 3: Eggs
To wash your hair, you will need not the whole egg, but only his yolk.
If the hair is suffering from high fat content, the following recipe will do:
- mix one raw yolk with 50 milliliters of lemon juice and rub into the hair.
If your hair lacks moisture, prepare a mixture of yolk, cucumber juice (a quarter cup) and unrefined olive oil in the amount of 2 large spoons.
You can eliminate the bad smell by rinsing your hair with apple cider vinegar diluted in water.
Recipe number 4: Mustard or mustard powder
For oily hair, stir the powder in a volume of 2 tablespoons in water (500 ml).
Shampoo is ready!
The only downside is that it doesn't foam.
But it does a great job of fighting fat.
You need to wash off the mustard immediately after washing and, preferably, completely, otherwise it will turn into white "feathers" and will look like dandruff.
Recipe number 5: Coltsfoot and nettle
These plants help to cope not only with dandruff, but also with itching, as well as with weakened hair.
Use the remedy, best of all, three times a week.
Both ingredients are taken in equal proportions and brewed.
After cooling the broth, you can immediately wash your hair. You don't need to rinse with anything.
Recipe #6: Aloe
You will need leaves growing from below.
Take the largest and thickest, put in the refrigerator for 14 days.
After the expiration date, squeeze the juice out of them and massage into the scalp.
The tool remarkably eliminates pollution, strengthens the roots and prevents hair loss.
Recipe number 7: Oils
Herbal means:
- chamomile;
- hypericum;
- mint, etc.
It's not hard at all to prepare them.
To do this, you need to finely chop the leaves and flowers of the listed plants, place in a jar and pour olive oil on top. It is desirable that it be unrefined and slightly warmed up.
A lot of oil is not required, as long as it covers the grass.
We put a lid on the jar and put it in a dark place where there is no heat. For example, in a locker on the balcony.
Every day, the jar needs to be taken out and shaken.
After two weeks, we take out the jar again, pass its contents through the gauze, pour in 3 large spoons of vitamin E and start using it.
This recipe gives excellent results: olive oil saturates the hair with moisture, herbs heal diseased strands.
Important do not alternate the use of the described product with the use of a conventional purchased shampoo.
If you are determined to win, then go to it to the end. And then well-groomed, soft and healthy hair is provided to you.
Recipe number 8: Gelatin
Shampoo composition:
- gelatin - 1 large spoon,
- water - 3 large spoons.
Fill the powder with water and leave it in this state for 40 minutes.
After we put the container with the mixture in a water bath and heat until all the crystals are dissolved.
At the end, add the chicken yolk, a spoonful of regular shampoo, mix everything thoroughly and apply to the strands.
Wash my hair after 10 minutes.
Thanks to the protein contained in this product, the hair becomes thicker.
Recipe number 9: Honey and chamomile
Required:
Pour boiling water over the flowers, let stand for an hour and a half, pass through gauze, stir the honey.
Wash your hair, pat dry with a towel.
Apply the product and leave for half an hour. Then wash your hair.
If the hair is normal, repeat the procedure every two weeks, if oily - treat once every 7 days.
Recipe number 10: Bananas
Scroll half a banana (middle) in a blender or pass through a sieve to make a porridge.
Drop lemon juice there, add one raw yolk.
Shampoo gives abundant foam, does not require rinsing, perfectly heals hair, making it soft and restoring lost shine.
Recipe number 11: Beets
One root crop for the preparation of infusion will be enough.
Beets need to be washed, peeled, cut into pieces and placed in a large jar of water (one and a half liters).
When the product is infused, wash your hair using any natural shampoo.
That is, beetroot solution will be used instead of ordinary water.
Recipe number 12: Parsley and castor oil
These two components are great at fighting dandruff.
According to the recipe, parsley should be poured with castor oil (by the way, if it is not available, you can use ordinary vegetable oil).
Parsley should be five times less oil.
- We place the ingredients in a bowl and heat in a water bath for half an hour.
- After that we pass through a sieve. We use only in the form of heat.
- Apply the mixture to the hair at the roots and rub in circular motions.
- The procedure should be carried out every two days. And so - 15 receptions.
If the effect after the first course has not come, we wait three weeks and repeat.
Recipe number 13: Yeast and kefir
Yeast will be needed in its raw form, kefir - with any percentage of fat content.
The components must be connected and held in a water bath for a while.
When the mixture turns into jelly, it must be applied to the strands and washed off after an hour.
Recipe number 14: Clay
It is advisable to use the one that is sold in the pharmacy.
She is healing.
- 1-2 large spoons of clay should be dissolved in water,
- stir in half a dessert spoon of salt,
- add ground almonds or crushed seeds.
The scalp is wonderfully nourished by this remedy, respectively, the hair grows better.
Finally
Amazing and at the same time very simple recipes natural shampoos make it possible to thoroughly treat diseased hair, restore strength to tired strands, restore dyed and permed curls.
All of the above are pretty easy to make. Natural shampoos do not need to go to the pharmacy, they will not hit the wallet and will not cause irreparable harm to the hair. On the contrary, they will make them beautiful, well-groomed and strong.
Trust or not advertised shampoos based on chemical ingredients? How to wash your hair without harming your hair and something else, you will learn from the authors of the video.
Christophe RobinChristophe Robin
A well-known colorist who has worked with many Hollywood stars, L "Oreal Paris expert, creator of the Christophe Robin hair line.
Step one
Comb your hair to make it easier to do after washing. Christophe Robin advises to comb the ends first, and then the roots of the hair.
step two
Apply some natural hair oil to the ends and comb them again. Pure almond or argan oil works well. Ideally, you need to leave it on your hair all night, but you can limit yourself to 15 minutes. Christoph does not recommend using conditioner as it weighs down the hair.
Step Three
Use a shampoo that suits your hair type.
Bonus
Christoph Robin himself admits that his method of washing hair is a rather long process. But if everything is done correctly, then you will have to wash your hair less often: twice a week will be enough.
Don't go overboard with dry shampoo. It will not replace your full hair wash. Instead, if absolutely necessary, spray a little vinegar solution on oily roots (five drops of apple cider vinegar per 100 g of water). Unlike dry shampoo, it leaves no residue and cares for the scalp.
Watch the video where Christoph himself explains the whole process in detail.
Christophe Robin Paris, a colorist for Catherine Deneuve, Tilda Swinton and many other celebrities, is showing us how to properly wash our hair with Elisabeth Holder of Ladurée. He is sharing his technique, which he says brings extra shine. It's a treatment passed down by his grandmother that you can do at home. Comment with your questions below, and NYT reporter Bee Shapiro will ask some.
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Yes, everything is not as simple as it might seem at first glance.
We have already shared with you the secrets of how to take a shower properly. It's time to talk about the intricacies of washing your hair, because it's not for nothing that they say that the sky is decorated with stars, men with a beard, and women with hair.
Recommendations on how to make this process safe and beneficial for the health of the hair (and improper care and washing can lead to dandruff, split ends, excessive activation of the sebaceous glands of the scalp, dull color), stylists and trichologists shared with us.
Rule number 1: wash your hair as needed
No expert will give you clear instructions on this matter. It all depends on the type of skin: owners of oily hair will have to wash their hair more often than girls with dry hair.
It is better not to allow dirt to accumulate at the base of the hair.
Dust, dirt, styling products, sebaceous secretion do not allow the scalp to function normally. In addition, such a mix is the best breeding ground for bacteria. You yourself understand what all this can threaten: the most harmless is a slowdown in hair growth, and in the worst case, problems may arise that cannot be solved by home methods.
Products pictured: firming shampoo, Herbalife; shampoo for colored and damaged hair, SATINIQUE™; thickening hair shampoo Dercos, Vichy; shampoo-care "Hair Milk", NIVEA; soft micellar shampoo-balm 2 in 1; "Clean line" ; regenerating solid shampoo "Ylang-ylang", mi&ko
Do not be afraid to wash your hair often. If you use shampoos labeled "suitable for daily use", your hair will not get dirty faster.
Rule number 2: use shampoo correctly
Remember the ad when in the shower the girl picked up a bottle of shampoo and squeezed the contents right into her hair? So, you can't do this! Shampoo should be applied to the root zone with your hands, and not poured onto the hair.
Having to shampoo your hair twice is not a marketing ploy!
The fact is that for the first time, with the help of the product, the accumulated dirt, styling products that were on the hair, smells are washed off (by the way, the hair is very hygroscopic and therefore absorbs all extraneous odors). And for the second time, the shampoo is used directly to solve a hygienic and aesthetic problem (squeeze the shampoo into the palm of your hand, apply to the hair and scalp, lightly lather with water). Then rinse your hair thoroughly.
Do not save shampoo or pour it all over your head. A portion of the product should be enough to rinse the hair.
Much also depends on the density of the hair and the concentration of the shampoo. There are more concentrated products (information about this should be indicated on the packaging) - they need to be used much less.
Products in the photo: light balm for normal to oily hair, Organic Shop; conditioner "Luxury shine for colored hair", Dove; strengthening conditioner for dry and damaged hair, Fructis; hair balm "7 active oils", "One hundred beauty recipes"; balm conditioner "Thick and strong", Pantene; conditioner "Life-giving freshness", L'Occitane
Choice of shampoo and conditioner
Give preference to a product with the most natural composition. The main task of the shampoo is to wash off the dirt from the hair well, but there are still a lot of requirements for it. You need to choose a tool according to various criteria. The first criterion is the type of hair:
- For owners of dry curls, a shampoo with collagen, proteins, plant extracts is suitable. These components restore the structure of the curl, moisturize the scalp.
- For the normal type, use a product that can maintain the optimal water-fat balance of the scalp. The composition of the shampoo should not contain drying components or an abundance of nutrients.
- Greasy at the roots and overdried at the ends of the strands require a product containing microspheres, microsponges. They do an excellent job of removing fat and nourishing dry hair.
- Good professional shampoos include mild ingredients: TEA lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, TEA laureth sulfate.
- More common components are ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate. The latter clean the curls well, but can be harmful - dry the scalp.
Another important point- additional functions: damaged strands need keratin, lecithin, B vitamins, jojoba oil or burdock oil. There are shampoos for colored, curly, thin hair, dandruff, etc. It is advisable to buy the conditioner from the same brand as the shampoo. For preventive purposes, with a normal structure, use a lightweight tool. Revitalizing conditioner suitable for damaged hair, often used as a mask. It is not recommended to apply a product with silicone on dyed hair.
Rule number 3: apply products to your hair in the right sequence
If you ask your friends in what order they apply detergents and care products to their hair, then most likely you will hear the following scheme: first shampoo, then balm and hair mask. Everything seems to be quite logical. However, it is not.
Function shampoo known - it cleanses the scalp and hair. talking plain language, the shampoo opens the scales that cover the hair from the outside (which is why after washing off the shampoo, the hairs seem to be tangled with each other).
Air conditioner it is also needed in order to fill these gaps and form an even film on the hair (the hair becomes smooth and combs well thanks to the balm).
Products pictured: hair mask Hair Control, Syoss; leave-in moisturizing spray Elements, Wella Professionals; hair care "Protection against hair loss and stimulation of growth", Dr. Pierre Ricaud; detangling conditioner, Paul Mitchell; Flawlessly Long Gel Mask, Gliss Kur
A appointment masks- care. The product will work when it gets on the open scales of the hair - that is, immediately after you washed off the shampoo.
Applying a mask after a balm is like knocking on a tightly closed door: there will be no sense.
It is important not only in what sequence the funds are applied, but also how it is done.
If masks and conditioners are aimed at solving aesthetic problems (shine, elasticity, hair moisture, color maintenance), they are applied only to the length of the hair. If the products are intended for the scalp and hair (this should be indicated on the bottle) and solve problems such as dry scalp, peeling, itching, discomfort after dyeing, they must be applied to the scalp and along the entire length of the hair.
By the way, some brands practice the imposition of two masks on top of each other. But the manufacturer should notify you about this in the annotation to the product.
Rule number 4: use the towel carefully
First, pay attention to the material from which the towel is made. It is generally recommended to use cotton (terry towel) or high-tech fabric (microfiber).
Second, dry your hair properly. Do not rub them with a towel, trying to quickly get rid of the water. Wet hair is very fragile! Gently blot your hair with a towel or wrap it briefly - the moisture will absorb into the product itself (this is especially true for long hair).
By the way, you should not comb your hair immediately after washing (if it gets very tangled, you can brush it through the hair while applying the balm with a comb with sparse teeth).
To minimize hair loss while combing, use leave-in conditioners.
High-quality products can nourish hair, protect it from ultraviolet radiation and high temperatures during blow-drying, make combing easier, and sometimes even provide a light styling effect.
Rule number 5: do not get carried away with high temperatures when drying hair
Of course, we want to finish the fuss with the hair as soon as possible, and therefore the hand reaches out to turn the hair dryer into turbo mode. In some cases, there is no other way out, but you should not dry your hair too often at maximum temperatures (when heated, the cuticle scales of the hair open slightly, the necessary moisture evaporates).
The situation will be saved by a more gentle temperature regime(approximately 60°C), as well as the use of products with thermal protection.
The purpose of such funds is to create a protective veil on the hair, which will not allow hot air to “pull out” vitality from the hair.
How to properly wash your hair
How often should you wash your hair?
- This is determined individually. Some people do it every day, others once every two weeks. The main factors are the type of hair and the type of human activity.Determine your hair type:
- Normal hair is smooth and shiny, does not break or split, becomes greasy 4-5 days after washing.
- Dry - do not shine, split, tangle and do not look dirty even a week after washing.
- Fatty - washed in the morning, they stick together with icicles by the evening.
“But not everything is so simple,” adds Sterzhneva. - Even with increased activity of the sebaceous glands, frequent “chemotherapy” and dyeing greatly dry out the hair. Conversely, dry and dehydrated skin can appear under oily hair. Illiterately choosing means for care, you can unwittingly aggravate the situation. Therefore, it is worth consulting with a specialist dermatologist.
Oily hair washed three times a week sometimes more often. The same is true if you are active in sports and sweat a lot. If your work is not too mobile, you do not unload wagons and do not wallow in the dust, and your hair type is normal, twice a week is optimal for you. Sit at the computer all day, and your hair is dry - and once a week is enough.
Is frequent washing harmful?
- No, if you have normal hair and shampoo is chosen correctly. Daily washing, careless combing and blow-drying can seriously damage dry hair. They will lose their natural lubrication, which they already have in short supply, they will become completely overdried and lifeless, and the scalp will begin to peel off. Too frequent washing is useless for oily hair. The scalp dries out, and this serves as a signal for an even more intense work of the sebaceous glands - a vicious circle comes out. It is better not to abuse washing, but once a week to do a medical mask.My head correctly:
▪ Before washing, go through your hair with a soft brush.
▪ Wet with water at a temperature that is comfortable for you. Too hot or icy water is a stress for the hair structure.
▪ Pour a little shampoo into the palm of your hand, dilute it slightly with water and apply an even layer to damp hair.
▪ Massage your hair and scalp with your fingers (not your nails!) until a lather forms.
▪ Do not forget about the forehead and temples - these areas are most polluted.
▪ Do not try to apply shampoo abundantly in one go - only in vain will you “translate the product”. It is better to apply a smaller amount twice.
▪ After shampooing, pat your hair dry with a towel and apply conditioner, massaging your scalp lightly and "combing" your hair with your fingers.
▪ You can finish the washing procedure by rinsing under a stream of cool water - to add shine.
▪ After washing your hair, do not rub or wring out your hair - gently blot and wrap it in a towel.
▪ For combing, use a comb with sparse rounded teeth. Never "tear" wet hair - unravel the knots carefully and slowly, starting from the ends of the hair.How to choose your shampoo?
There are a lot of shampoos for all types of hair today. There is no single recommendation on how to choose “your own” - only trial and error works here. Let's say one brand of shampoo "for oily hair" will be ideal for you, and another brand will not work at all. And it's not that one is good and the other is bad. It's just the nature of your hair. Therefore, you should not buy a large bottle of a product that you have never used, even if it was “really advised” to you, or it is sold at a big discount. For starters, it is better to take a compact probe.You will immediately recognize the wrong shampoo. After it, the hair "does not lie", remains faded, heavy and gets dirty faster. But with a good choice, they are shiny, crumbly. Easily combed and styled. And the scalp is not irritated or flaky at all”
Why do you need a balm?
– Washing hair almost always breaks the integrity of the top layer of hair. Its scales, like a tiled roof, cover the surface of the hair shaft and protect it from moisture loss. And frequent washing thins the hair, makes their surface rough. And the conditioner smoothes scales, facilitates combing and gives volume to the hairstyle. Such treatment is essential for hair weakened by perms, bleaching and dyeing.For lovers of home-made hair care products, we offer several simple but very valuable recipes:
▪ For oily hair
100 g of baby soap, 1/2 cup of water, 25 g of alcohol or cologne, egg.
Dilute thinly planed soap in boiling water, strain, add alcohol, cool. Beat the egg, rub it thoroughly into the scalp. Wrap your head with a towel soaked in warm water, hold for 5-8 minutes, then wash your hair with a prepared soap and alcohol solution. To reduce oiliness, it is recommended to rinse your hair with infusions of burdock root, calendula flowers, birch leaves, oak bark, sage herb.▪ For dry hair
25 g of baby soap, 100 g of water and yolk.
Dilute finely planed soap in boiling water, strain the mixture through gauze, cool. Dilute the resulting jelly in warm water, beat until foamy and add the egg yolk. Before washing your hair, massage your hair roots with olive oil. After washing, rinse your hair with acidified water (1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 2 liters of water).▪ For normal hair
Dark hair is best rinsed with tea. Take 1 liter of water 2 tbsp. l. tea, boil 5 minutes. This will give your hair a nice shine and bounce. An excellent tool for strengthening normal dark hair are infusions of nettle, birch leaves, burdock, hop cones, yarrow. Blond hair is recommended to rinse with chamomile infusion: 2 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers insist 2 hours in 1 liter of water. Sunflower petals can be used instead of chamomile.Hair wash without shampoo
It is very difficult to find a natural remedy, so many people are increasingly resorting to washing their hair instead of shampoo with food or other harmless substances. They are no worse than industrial designs, and they treat hair more carefully. Folk recipes are still popular among owners of beautiful strands. Using grandmother's remedies once, you will understand why.
egg
How to properly wash your hair with an egg so that it shines with cleanliness? For this purpose, egg yolk is used. Oily hair must be treated with a mixture of yolk and lemon juice (50 ml). For the dry type, the composition is different: 2 tbsp is added to the main ingredient. l. unrefined olive oil and 50 ml cucumber juice. After the procedure, the hair may smell unpleasant, for this, rinse the strands with a solution of apple cider vinegar.
with soda
The proportion is as follows: in 3 liters of water, add 2 cups of baking soda. Dip your hair into the solution and wait 3 minutes. Gently massage the scalp with your fingertips, trying to get a lather. The second way: prepare a thick slurry from water and soda, rub into the roots, beat a small foam. Rinse your head with vinegar solution.
laundry soap
After several procedures, you will notice that the hair has become alive, healthy and obedient. Washing your hair with laundry soap is easy. First, prepare the solution: grate the soap on a grater and add water to it. Apply this liquid to your hair and scalp. To prevent the strands from being sticky, rinse them with plenty of water and rinse with an acidified solution.
rye flour
For medium hair length, take 3-4 tbsp. l. rye flour, dilute it with warm water. You can use black bread instead of flour. Shake the mixture well to dissolve any lumps. The solution should turn white a little. You can add egg yolk to it if you like. Further actions:
- evenly apply the mixture to the roots, distribute the residue through the hair;
- go about your business for 3-5 minutes;
- rinse your hair thoroughly: all grains of flour must be removed;
- rinse the strands with water with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
mustard
The method is suitable for owners of oily hair. To prepare the mixture, you need 2 tbsp. l. mustard powder, 1 tsp. sugar, l warm (!) Water. To slightly soften the effect of mustard, add honey, egg yolk or kefir to the solution. Apply the composition to wet hair for 5-10 minutes. It is very important to rinse your hair well, because the particles active substance dry up and look like dandruff. Use a balm for your hair type, then be sure to rinse your head with acidified water.
Video: hair washing rules
Each of us is used to wetting our hair, pouring shampoo and the more, the better and go ahead. Rinse off and you're done. And in the future, problems with the appearance of dandruff begin, the scalp quickly becomes oily and other problems. How to do it right?
Wash frequency
This factor is largely determined individually. For some, once a week is enough, while others do it daily. Here, the type of hair is mainly taken into account.
Hair types:
There is an opinion that frequent washing is harmful to the general condition of the hair. But, this is not at all the case. If you choose the right shampoo, then everything will be in order. You should not wash oily hair very often, as the scalp can dry out, and this will lead to more intense work of the sebaceous glands. It is recommended to make a mask 1-2 times a week.
Water temperature
The head does not need to be washed very hot water or cold. If the curls are oily, then the water should be a little cool. It is better if the water temperature is slightly higher than body temperature - 36-44 degrees.
Washing is also affected by the quality of the water. Hard water, in principle, is not suitable for this procedure, since it does not clean enough and also spoils the hairs.
After using such water, a sticky grayish coating may remain on the scalp. It also leads to dryness and flaking and dandruff. After drying, the hair becomes stiff, dry and brittle.
Water must be purified or boiled.
Hair washing process
The frequency of washing has already been determined, now, you should consider how to wash them correctly:
How to dry
How to wash without shampoo
Our grandmothers always had healthy and beautiful hair, and as you know, shampoos were in short supply then. What helped them?
Washing with soda
To do this, you need to take 3 teaspoons of soda and dilute them in 65 ml. warm water.
This composition is applied to a wet head, after which it is rubbed with massage movements for several minutes.
One or two yolks are cleaned of the film and added to 100 grams of water. Then they must be stirred and applied to the head.
Rinse the curls with this product and rinse with warm water.
After such a procedure, the hair becomes clean and obedient. In addition, the yolk is able to cope with pollution.
For elimination bad smell head can be rinsed with acidic water.
Wash soap
If it was decided to wash your hair with soap, then you should prepare for unpleasant situations, since the skin does not get used to this method of washing very well.
Mostly used baby, tar or homemade soap:
Nettle
This herb has many useful properties which are good for hair. It can be used both dried and fresh.
For cooking, you should take one liter of boiled water, and dilute 1 teaspoon of soda in it and add 300 ml. concentrated decoction of nettle.
Rinse your head with this solution for 3-5 minutes. Then dry the curls naturally. After the first application, the hair will already receive shine, silkiness and radiance.
Use of balms, conditioners, masks
- Balms are used to protect the cuticles, as they are damaged after washing. The balm is applied to the roots of the hair, where it fills in the lack of scales. In addition, the balm is a regenerating and nourishing agent. It is applied to clean, damp hair for 10-15 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water.
- Conditioners. Used to add shine and volume. It is also a moisturizing and regenerating agent.
- Masks. Used to restore the structure of the hair. They are used several times a week, for the best effect, you can use the mask in a warm form.
What could be simpler and more familiar than washing your hair - the vast majority of people do this all their lives with one regularity or another, but the most interesting thing is that despite the familiarity of this procedure, very few know how to wash their hair properly. Similar articles
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The most common question girls ask is how often to wash their hair. On the Internet you can find a lot of advice about this.
Someone strongly recommends washing your hair once a week, saying that frequent washing of your hair washes away sebum and this is fraught with dandruff, and also harms your hair. Adherents of this opinion insist that shampoos, which contain very harmful chemical components, often provoke us to wash our hair. But in this case, everything would be fine if the hair did not become too dirty in 6 days, and the head would not itch at the same time.
Others believe that hair should be washed every day to keep it clean and look beautiful at the same time. Moreover, this is also evidenced by shampoo advertisements, which say that you need to wash your hair every day. This version could also be trusted, but knowing how many chemical components are in the shampoo is also not the most the best option. When should you wash your hair?
In order to give the correct answer to this question, you just need to analyze the situation. Each person is individual and therefore, to establish a certain frequency of shampooing for all girls will be categorically wrong. It is necessary to wash your hair when necessary.
It all depends on the following factors:
- skin and hair type
- Hair length and condition
- Nutrition
- Season
- Using different hair styling products
These factors determine how often you need to wash your hair.
If you have oily skin and oily hair, then they usually need to be washed once a day or every other day. If in this case you follow the advice: wash your hair once a week, then imagine what kind of hair you will have and how much your head will itch. In this case, the use of shampoo is not harmful, since it does not wash off the lipid film from the head, but cleanses the head and hair. Accordingly, it is necessary to wash your hair based on the degree of its contamination.
If you have short and brittle hair, then daily washing will have a negative effect, so, again, you need to wash your hair when necessary. Due to the fact that dry hair does not get dirty as quickly as oily hair, on average they need to be washed every 3-4 days.
The use of fatty and high-calorie foods leads to the fact that the hair becomes greasy faster.
The time of year also affects how dirty your hair is. When we walk in a hat, our head does not "breathe", and this, in turn, contributes to the fact that the hair grows oily faster.
If you use daily various means for hair styling: foam, gel, varnish, etc., then it is best to wash your hair every day, since these products adversely affect the hair.
Let's sum it up. The head must be washed as the hair becomes dirty: the hair has become greasy or the head has begun to itch, which means it must be washed.
How to wash your hair at home without harming your hair? - HOW TO WASH HAIR
WHAT SHOULD WATER BE
The water temperature should not be high. The optimum temperature is 37 degrees. Babies are bathed at this temperature. Too hot water increases the activity of the sebaceous glands, which will continue to work in an enhanced mode even after washing. Most people prefer to wash their hair, as well as the body, in the shower. But hard water spoils the hair and skin, since the calcium, magnesium and iron salts contained in it have an adverse effect on them. Therefore, frequent, daily or every other day washing is dangerous not only by the negative effect of shampoo on the hair and scalp, but also by the direct systematic exposure to hard water.
The ideal option would be to wash with rainwater if you live in an environmentally friendly area, or with distilled water. A less expensive option would be softening tap water. For 5 liters, you need 2-3 tablespoons of soda. Do not use a higher concentration of soda, as it is harmful to the hair. Another way is to boil water for 30 minutes and stand.
WHICH SHAMPOO TO CHOOSE
First of all, you must establish the type of your hair and their condition, it is on these grounds that all shampoos are divided. To date, there are the following types of shampoos:
These are the most basic types of shampoos. As you can see, the names of shampoos indicate which hair they are intended for. When choosing a brand of shampoo, be guided by reviews on the Internet. And one more nuance, buy shampoo exclusively at trusted points: pharmacies, large retail chains or direct distributors, since today there is a high probability of buying a fake, the use of which can cause irreversible damage to your hair.
WHICH SHAMPOO IS BETTER TO WASH YOUR HAIR
It is best to use a shampoo to wash your hair, which includes as few chemical components as possible.
Many girls prefer to use conditioner when washing their hair, as it adds volume to their hair. Using air conditioning is useful, but there is one very big nuance. Some girls, in order to save money or because they are reluctant to apply conditioner after washing their hair with shampoo, buy 2 in 1 shampoo: shampoo and conditioner. But it's not right. Shampoo and conditioner are 2 substances that neutralize each other and thus it turns out that the head and hair do not receive full-fledged properties, as with the separate use of these two products. Therefore, in such a situation, give preference to the separate use of both funds.
And one more thing that needs to be mentioned. The shampoo needs to be changed periodically, because our hair and head get used to any shampoo, or rather its components, which ultimately leads to the fact that it simply will not produce the desired effect. It is preferable to change the shampoo after the end of the previous one.
How to wash your hair at home without harming your hair? — WE USE THE SHAMPOO CORRECTLY
The hair should be washed in a circular motion very carefully with the pads of the fingers, being careful not to scratch the scalp with the nails. Even a slight scratch allows bacteria to enter the body and cause various diseases. Shampoo should be foamed not on the head, but in the hands . Rub an appropriate amount of shampoo into your palms or dilute in a little water to make it easier to apply to your hair. While adding water little by little, gently spread the shampoo evenly from top to bottom with gentle movements of the fingertips (do not press on the scalp or rub the hair). Learning how to use shampoo correctly is very important.
Rinse your head thoroughly. A sign that the hair is well washed is the "creaking" of the hair. Hair should “creak” in all parts of the head, and not in places. Shampoo is washed off for a long time. At least three times longer , what is washing. Don't waste your time on this.
How to wash your hair at home without harming your hair? - HOW TO WASH YOUR HAIR WHEN YOU SHOW
Washing the head in the shower is usually combined with washing the whole body. Depending on your preference, you can wash your hair before the rest of the wash or after. But in any case, this should be a separate stage. Before you go to the bathroom, prepare yourself a water rinse based on vinegar or lemon. Recipes will be below. Ready solution or concentrate for subsequent dilution should be at hand. They should be used immediately after shampooing. Before you wash your hair, or after you have washed your hair and removed any detergent residue. Adjust the shower so that no more water gets on your hair. The less hard tap water comes into contact with the hair, the better. After that, you can continue washing. Long hair is definitely best washed at the end, as it is quite difficult not to wet it with water during the body wash.
How to wash your hair at home without harming your hair? — HOW TO WASH YOUR HAIR WHEN YOU TAKE A BATH
In no case do not combine washing your hair with taking a bath. It is impossible to rinse your head well directly in the bathroom. Take advantage of the shower. For the same reason, you can not rinse your head in a basin. Water must be running.
WHY WASHING THE HEAD BEFORE SLEEP IS DANGEROUS
It is very undesirable to wash your hair in the evening. Especially before bed. In this case, many go to bed with unkempt hair. The next morning, the condition of the hair requires adjustment, often with the use of styling products and a hair dryer. As a rule, owners of oily hair, “accustomed” to frequent washing, have to wash their hair at night. During the night, from friction on the pillow, the greasiness of the scalp will already be quite high, and by the middle of the day, those who washes their hair every day, hair will look dirty.
CORRECT HAIR RINSE
If you washed your hair with hard water, it is advisable to rinse it with an acidic solution to free it from calcium residues. You can rinse with a weak vinegar solution (1-2 teaspoons per liter of water). If your hair holds smell well, especially oily hair, or your scalp reacts negatively to vinegar, you can use lemon. Cut it into two halves and squeeze the juice from one of them through gauze into a glass filled with warm water. Dilute the resulting mixture in a liter of soft water and rinse your head. Long hair should be wrung out before rinsing. For very short hair, up to 2 cm, half the indicated amount of ingredients and water is enough. After drying, your hair will get a lively shine, and a fresh smell will come from them. It is advisable to rinse with tolerant cold water, about 22 degrees, this will help to “compress” the hair scales that have opened during the washing process even better. Although sometimes rinsing with cool water can make hair stiff, in this case the water should be warmed up to 37 degrees Celsius.
RINSE FOR PROBLEM HAIR
To rinse dry hair, it is also recommended to use water with the addition of forest mallow root (2 tablespoons of chopped root pour 1 liter of boiling water and leave for 2 hours under the lid). Or lime blossom (2 tablespoons pour 1 liter of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes).
Oily hair is recommended to be rinsed with water with the addition of an infusion of a mixture of medicinal herbs - horsetail, peppermint, oak bark (2 tablespoons of each per 1 liter of water). For blond hair - horsetail, chamomile, hop buds in the same proportion.
HOW TO WASH YOUR HAIR INSTEAD OF SHAMPOO
If for some reason you do not want to use shampoo, then there is a wonderful way to make homemade shampoo. For this we need:
- two yolks
- half a glass of warm water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Further, all the components listed above are thoroughly mixed with a whisk until a homogeneous substance. We use the resulting substance instead of shampoo, applying it for a few minutes on the head and hair, and then rinse it off. Very good recipe from natural ingredients, which makes hair soft and manageable.
CAN YOU WASH YOUR HEAD WITH SOAP?
Some group of girls and women ask if it is possible to wash their hair with soap. Based on the fact that these issues have a place to be, we cannot bypass them. Firstly, soap contains a fairly large amount of alkali, which adversely affects our hair. Secondly, in our time, when shop windows are replete with the widest range of shampoos for various types hair - washing your hair with soap is very illogical.
HOW TO WIP YOUR HAIR CORRECTLY
Proper wiping of hair after washing is also important. A fairly common mistake of many girls and women is that, after washing their hair, they begin to rub their hair with a towel, which has a very negative effect on their hair. After washing, the hair must be squeezed out and blotted with a towel so as not to disturb the structure of hair growth and exclude their fragility, because when they are wet they are very susceptible to damage. By the way, the towel should be warm, so first put it on the radiator, or hang it on the balcony so that the sun's rays heat it up.
CORRECT HAIR DRYING
When you have dried your hair with a towel, let it dry a little, and after that comb it. Comb short hair from roots to ends, and long hair - on the contrary, from tips to roots. We strongly recommend that you do not dry your hair with a hairdryer. If you can’t do without it, and you need to quickly dry your hair, then dry it with a cold stream of air, holding the hair dryer at a distance of 30 cm from your head.
