Within a proper hair routine, special importance must be given to washing your hair. We have already seen that all professionals are clear that washing your hair is very necessary and beneficial, it can even be daily, your hair will not fall out anymore nor will it get damaged. What is important is to do it right, because we generally wash our hair automatically without paying attention to the real needs of our hair.
But if there is one thing we should pay attention to, it is the changes that hair undergoes over time. Hair when you're 30 is not the same as when you're 50 or 60, so you have to give it what it needs at all times. With age, the density usually varies a lot, it looks drier and frizzier and the gray hair is already installed.
Precisely for all this, you have to use the right products, so that your hair doesn't look dull or dry and is much easier to manage. And yes, it all starts with hair washing, and with just a few adjustments we can notice a big difference.
Choose mild and moisturizing shampoos
When choosing a shampoo, it is better that they are gentle, capable of cleaning but without dragging the natural oils generated by the scalp. The ideal are shampoos that have a moisturizing and nourishing action, which is what gray hair needs most to be softer and shinier.
Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin
To keep unwanted tones at bay, toning or violet shampoos are perfect, but they should not be used every day, they are for occasional use. In this way, if we combine nourishing shampoos with a toning one, we will achieve much healthier and more beautiful hair.
As for nourishing or moisturizing shampoos that we would recommend, there could be the Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin Shampoo, which provides hydration and has proteins and niacinamide. Another option that is like a hydration bomb is Valquer's Hyaluronic Acid Shampoo – 0% Sulfate-Free or Lakmé's Tknia Organic Moisturizing Shampoo, which is very hydrating and does not contain sulfates or silicones.
Take into account the water temperature
Another fundamental aspect when we are going to wash our hair is to take into account the temperature of the water. Doing it with very hot water is not beneficial at all, the only thing it achieves is that the cuticle opens excessively and precisely in gray hair this translates into greater frizz since gray hair is more porous due to the lack of melanin.
It is advisable to wash your hair with warm water, insisting on the scalp and letting the foam fall through your hair. In this way, as experts advise, the hair does not dry out as much and damage to the ends is prevented. After washing with warm water, you should finish with a cold rinse, this helps the cuticle close and therefore the hair will look shinier and with less frizz.
The conditioner is a top product
The third change that will make a big difference in your hair routine is not skipping the use of conditioner. Many times it is a product that we leave in the background and we do not give it all the importance it really has, especially when it comes to dry hair, such as gray hair.
Cantu Avocado Conditioner
What the conditioner does with its creamy formula is soften the fiber, provide elasticity, shine and facilitate both detangling and styling. The best way to apply it is by targeted means, letting it act for at least a few minutes and then rinsing. Conditioners with nourishing and hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid in combination with butters are perfect.
It is also important to avoid rubbing the hair with the towel and opt for microfiber towels that are highly absorbent, minimize friction and prevent breakage. As for the dryer, it must be used appropriately, maintaining a safe distance to avoid damaging the hair with heat, and experts also recommend always doing so by redirecting the air from the roots to the ends.
As very transformative conditioners we have the Canto Avocado Conditioner that deeply nourishes thanks to avocado oil. The Nº5P Blonde Enhancing Toning Conditioner is also highly recommended, not only because it does not add weight to the hair but also because of its repairing formula. Another interesting option is the Uklash Conditioner, which has a light but very nutritious formula and promotes hair growth.
