7 bad habits that damage your hair (and their solutions)

Do you wait for your hair to be completely dry before using hot tools? Do you cut your hair every eight weeks? If you are sinking into your chair while reading this because clearly your answers were not yes, cool! You don't have to feel guilty, bad habits are hard to break. Even though we know how important it is to stop, we tend to revert to our old ways when we are in a rush and try to cut corners.

To help us nip these vices in the bud, we turn to the most popular confessions of bad habits among women, as well as hair care experts. These are some useful tips for you to show off your healthy and spectacular hair. Put a stop to hair bugs that neglect your mane!

 

Do not cut your hair again to keep it long

Although it is usually one of the most feared moments, cutting the ends is essential to clean your hair. Whether you have long or short hair, a cut of about two inches at the ends will help to heal the ends and combat dryness in the middle and ends. Also, if you think about it, the more you avoid the hairdresser, the more damage you accumulate. That's why every time you go (once every blue moon?) You end up cutting much more than you would like to remove the damage. Say yes to cutting your ends for healthy hair!

Pulling out the hairpin

We have all sat down to (or been tempted to) do it: you take a lock, you see a hair divided in two (or three or four, or seven!) And you pluck that piece. Just like that. But we beg you! do not do it again, because the damage you do to your hair is incalculable. Think of your hair as a rope, if you keep pulling and tearing a piece at the end the rope frays and falls apart completely. The best thing to do if you have a bobby pin or split ends is to cut the hair, even just the ends, regularly. In this way, little by little, you will end up with split ends. You can also opt for a restorative treatment that rebuilds the protein in each strand and seals the cuticle to prevent future fractures.

 

You make yourself up straps and wear tight rubbers

The ideal is to stop using the rubbers completely, since misuse of these damages the hair fiber and breaks the hair. It is better to use tweezers or silicone rubber, and only collect the hair when it is completely dry! Of course, the golden rule is that they are never too tight. If we make them too tight we can give rise to tractional alopecia; that is, the one that appears by setting the hair too tightly and ends up pulling it out.

 

 

 

Do not wash your hair just after leaving the sea or the pool

As far as possible, rinsing your hair just after leaving the sea or the pool to remove salt, sand or chlorine is a must . If you hate washing your hair every day, you have two options: either don't submerge and avoid contact with water completely, or use a pH-neutral shampoo, whose frequent use does not irritate the scalp.

 

Misusing hot tools: hair dryer, curling iron, straightener ...

We get it. It's hard to say goodbye to hot tools. So we are not going to tell you to stop using them completely. Instead we are going to suggest that you use products to protect your hair every time you use them. A heat protection balm or spray will wrap your hair in a protective shield preventing frizz and damage that is evident in your hair. But keep in mind also that you should not only protect your hair. The heat inflames and irritates the scalp, depriving the hair of nutrition, thus weakening it.The consequence? Greater hair loss. To put a stop to this situation, apply heat protectors (even sun blockers if you are going to be exposed), make masks and apply oils and conditioners that restore the hair fiber and scalp.

Not brushing your hair, especially at night

If you are one of those who go to bed without brushing your hair, it is a mistake that later ends up taking its toll. Combing your hair before going to sleep is recommended to remove dirt and grease that may accumulate during the day. For this reason, it is important to use a brush that glides well through the hair to avoid pulling and knots.

 

And speaking of knots ...

 

Detangling hair without patience

Tangled hair is caused by many things: natural texture, damage, or the types of products you use. But regardless of the cause, patience is key to dealing with those knots. Experts suggest using a wide toothbrush or a comb with flexible plastic bristles to gently glide between the knots, on wet or dry hair, without tearing the hair cuticle. And yes, the key is to brush the hair starting at the bottom and moving towards the top to further avoid breakage.