7 Things You re Doing, that are Damaging your Hair!

We all love our hair to look beautiful and shiny, but sometimes we do things that damage our hair without knowing. Even in our quest to take care of our hair, we adopt some habits that wreak havoc on it. Whether you are male or female, if you are doing any of the seven things below, you should make changes to your hair care routine and stop doing the things that may damage your hair.

• Overwashing Or Under washing Your Hair  

Washing your hair every day can strip your scalp of the natural oils your hair needs to stay healthy and shiny. At the same time, not washing your hair for a long time can make dirt, chemicals from hair care products, and other kinds of pollutants build up in it. Hairdressers recommend washing your hair every three days to keep it healthy. 

• Using Dirty Combs Or Brushes

Your dirty combs and brushes often have lots of dead skin particles on them. These dead particles breed bacteria, and you may transfer these harmful microorganisms to your scalp when you use dirty hair care tools. If your brush or comb is dirty, ensure you clean it before using it on your hair.

• Brushing Your Hair When It’s Wet

Many people brush their hair immediately after they step out of the shower without knowing that this habit is damaging their hair. Your hair is fragile and more vulnerable to breakage when it is wet. We suggest that you air dry your hair before brushing it gently. 

• Jumping In The Pool Without Protecting Your Hair

Chlorine is used in swimming pools to kill bacterial, prevent infection, and keep swimmers safe. However, regular exposure to chlorine while swimming can zap the natural oils from your hair, weaken your hair strands and cause split ends. Protect yourself from chlorine damage by wetting your hair, wearing a swimming cap, applying oil, or using a leave-in air conditioner before jumping in the pool

• Delaying Getting A Haircut

We tend to delay getting a haircut when trying to grow out our hair. In reality, avoiding regular haircuts can cause split ends and make your hair feel brittle. You need to trim your hair regularly to avoid damaged ends and keep it healthy.  

• Exposing Your Hair To Heat Excessively

Whether you are blow-drying your hair, overusing curling irons, or exposing your hair to the sun for a long time, excessive exposure to heat will dehydrate your hair and leave it prone to damage.

• Using Cotton Sheets And Pillowcases

Cotton pillowcases can cause frizz and split ends when you rub your hair against them. We recommend using silk bed sheets and pillowcases to prevent hair damage.