Hair suffers a lot in summer, between the sun, the beach and the pool it is practically doomed. Therefore, to minimize this damage, it is recommended to take care of your hair much more than usual, to prevent it from weakening and suffering unnecessarily.
As hairdresser Conchi Arias explained to Lecturas magazine, one of the most frequent mistakes that undoubtedly affects hair health the most “is trying to space out washes too much for fear of drying out the hair.” This very basic gesture of our personal hygiene is more important than it seems and experts insist that we must wash our hair frequently and that there is nothing wrong if we do it daily.
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If there is something that happens in summer, it is that the hair remains wet much longer, it is exposed to the sun, chlorine and salt, and to all this we must add sweat. Showers are frequent but in many cases the same does not happen with hair washing. And this is where the mistake is, not washing the hair and scalp well.
Like the skin on your body, “the scalp needs to be kept clean,” says Conchi. It's okay to wash your hair even every day, it won't damage your hair or cause more hair loss. “If you need to wash it every day, do it. If twice a week works for you, perfect. But you don't have to feel guilty about washing it daily if your scalp asks for it,” adds stylist María Roberts.
Pharmacist Helena Rodero also insists on the importance of washing your hair frequently, “we should wash it as often as our scalp needs. If you have an oily scalp, you should wash it every day. And if, for example, you have washed your hair in the morning and go to the gym in the afternoon, you should wash it again,” says the expert.
What's more, if we don't wash our hair when we notice it's dirty, it can lead to a bigger problem. “As long as we use the right products, there is no problem with washing it every day. In fact, washing it less than necessary can cause sebum buildup, dandruff, or even aggravated seasonal hair loss,” Roberts continues.
You have to wash your hair without fear
Wash your hair yes, but you have to use a shampoo that is not aggressive and cleans gently. We must “choose an appropriate shampoo,” adds Conchi. During the summer, hydration is super important, which is why, as the expert says, “during this time, shampoos that help maintain the balance and hydration of the scalp work especially well, providing a certain flexibility to the hair fiber to compensate for the increase in washing,” explains Arias.
In addition to shampoo, it is important to keep in mind that the correct way to wash your hair is not by rubbing the hair but by gently massaging the scalp. “If we focus only on washing our scalp, that is, rubbing the skin of the scalp with our fingertips directly, we could wash our hair every day of the year without any problem,” says Rodero.
Conditioner is also another essential product because it softens, adds shine and protects the hair, especially if we opt for reverse washing, which has many benefits. Using the conditioner in this way helps make the shampoo much less aggressive and fine hair is hydrated without adding weight.
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