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Washing Your Hair
The way you wash your hair affects how healthy your hair is. Washing your hair improperly can actually damage your hair.
An important fact: every strand of hair is a living cell coming a single follicle. When you wash your hair, you don't want to break the strands, chemically damage the hair or the roots and clean the dirt and oil from the follicles.
When washing your hair, gently comb all of the tangles out before wetting it. The brushing not only clears the tangles, but it massages your scalp. Be patient and gently. You don't want to break the hair. One might think that wet hair is easier to untangle. It is not. Wet hair knots tighter that dry hair increasing the chances you will break strands as you brush.
After brushing out the tangles, thoroughly wet your hair using warm water. You want every strand wet from the tip to the follicle root. Warm water opens the hair follicles making it easier to reach the oil and dirt. When it comes time to rinse, use cool water to help close the follicles the warm water opened. Rinse not just one, but enough to be certain that you have taken away all of the product that you have used.
When you apply the shampoo for washing, make sure that you can spread it evenly across the entire head getting the full length of every strand. Start by applying shampoo to the palm of your hand, add a little water and then spread it evenly. While you are washing, don't forget to wash your scalp. You would be amazed how much oil and dirt can build there. Washing your scalp also helps to moisturize your scalp. If necessary, repeat the process. Remember the purpose of shampooing is not just cleaning you hair and scalp, but also to treat it and build strength in you hair and hair follicles. After each washing rinse thoroughly with cool water.
If you apply conditioning, the same principles apply. Start by applying conditioning to the palm of your hand, add a little water and then spread it evenly. Gently work it in and give it time to penetrate the strands. And then rinse thoroughly to remove the excess chemicals.
Consistent proper care will lead to vibrant beautiful hair.
