6 Hair Care Habits That Damage Your Hair

Jan 05, 2018

Many of us haven’t always been kind to our hair, from dying to straightening and the other assortment of styling options, the damage is inevitable. Before we know it, we’re left with lackluster locks and a lot of split ends. Fortunately, it is possible to reverse the damage if you stop making some of these common hair care mistakes. Here are six ways you are hurting your hair.

You Do Not Use Heat Protectant

In a perfect world, we would avoid using flat-irons and other heat styling tools altogether. However, that is not realistic. Sometimes we may want to curl or straighten our hair for a wedding or other special occasion.

If you spray a heat protecting product on your hair, it will shield your hair from the damage of the heat. Remember to keep the heat protector on your hair for a couple of minutes before you start using a heat styling tool.

When you do want to use heat on your hair, just remember to use a heat protectant so that prevent any damage to your hair.

You Wash Your Hair Too Frequently

Hair does not need to be washed on a daily basis. In fact, washing your hair too often can strip it of its natural oils, leaving it dry. The very most you should shampoo your hair is every other day.

If you have naturally oily hair or if your roots start looking greasy, just apply dry shampoo to your hair.

You Skip Haircuts

No matter what type of hair texture you have, you should not go too long without getting your hair trimmed. Aim to get your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks. If your hair starts feeling dry or gets tangled easily, you may need to get it cut even sooner. If you wait too long between trims, the ends of your hair can split and cause breakage.

If you are on a budget, you can get your hair cut at a cosmetology school.

You Use the Wrong Shampoo for Your Hair Type

When shopping for shampoo, make sure to choose one that is specifically designed for your hair type. For example, if you have fine hair, you don’t want to use a heavy moisture shampoo because it will weigh it down. A volume-enhancing shampoo will work better for fine hair.

You Are Rough With Your Wet Hair

Wet hair is much more fragile than dry hair, making it more susceptible to damage. That’s why you need to be extra gentle with your hair when it is damp. Instead of rubbing your hair dry with a towel, pat it gently.

Also, never brush your hair when it is wet. Use a wide-toothed comb to get out all the tangles. If you are stilling having trouble getting the tangles out, try spraying a detangling product in your hair.

Dying Your Hair With Box Color

Box color is certainly cheaper than getting your hair professionally colored at the salon, but it is not worth the savings. Box colors contain a higher concentration of both dye and developer, leaving your hair dry and frizzy. If you frequently dye your hair with box color, it can get severely damaged.

If you want to change your hair color, you should set up an appointment with a professional colorist at a hair salon. He or she can give you the color you are looking for without damaging your hair.

As you can see, there are many ways you can potentially hurt your hair. If you treat your hair with greater care, it will grow thicker and longer. If you have any other questions about taking care of your hair, or if you need to set up an appointment contact PJ’s College of Cosmetology.