Supermarket shelves are filled with hair care products aimed at men and women. Finding the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type is the first important step. In fact, only by using the right type of shampoo will your hair look perfect and be soft and smooth to the touch. Continue reading the article and learn how to combine the most appropriate shampoo and conditioner with the right washing techniques to have truly fabulous hair!
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Wash the Hair
Step 1. Rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water
Before applying the shampoo, the hair must be completely wet. The use of hot water is important because the heat favors the opening of the hair cuticles. During this first rinse, the hair will begin to release the accumulated dirt and sebum. The hot water will also allow the oils contained in the conditioner to penetrate more effectively into the hair and scalp.
- Before applying the shampoo, make sure your hair has been rinsed evenly.
- Consider using a water filter that will allow you to retain as much of the harmful minerals as possible. Using a filter ensures softer and cleaner hair.
Step 2. If you have long hair, apply conditioner before shampooing
It may seem like a weird method, but the ends of hair that go down beyond the shoulders need deeper hydration to stay strong and healthy. Apply a small amount of conditioner to the palms of your hands and gently massage the product into the ends of the hair. This treatment will help you reduce the risk of split ends and make your hair brighter!
Step 3. Gently massage the shampoo into the roots
Measure the exact amount of product into the palm of your hand, based on the length and thickness of your hair, then rub it between your hands and then apply it gently to the roots. Remember that you will need to massage, not scrub, your hair and scalp. Don't forget the nape area.
Proceed gently, do not rub and make large circular movements! Otherwise you risk damaging the hair cuticles
Step 4. Do not shampoo the ends if you have long hair
The oils are concentrated in the root area, so that's where you need to apply the most amount of shampoo. The tips are the oldest and driest parts of the hair and need little or no shampoo.
Any build-up of hair products can be eliminated with the weekly use of a purifying shampoo
Step 5. Rinse your hair and then wipe off excess water
Rinse thoroughly with warm water, making sure you get rid of all traces of shampoo. If you have short hair, you can get rid of excess water simply by running your fingers through the strands. If you have long or medium hair, squeeze the lengths very gently and prepare them for the application of the conditioner.
Part 2 of 3: Apply the conditioner
Step 1. Distribute the conditioner evenly if your hair is shorter than 7-8cm
Use a small amount and leave the product on for about two and a half minutes, while you wait you can take care of the hygiene of the rest of the body. The conditioner for normal hair can also be used daily.
Rinse your hair carefully using warm water. The buildup of cosmetic products on the hair could be attributable to a superficial rinse after applying the conditioner
Step 2. Apply conditioner only to the lengths and ends if you have long or medium length hair
Pour the product into the palm of your hand, adjusting the amount based on the length and thickness of your hair. Avoid the root zone, the scalp produces enough oils to nourish them.
- Gather your hair and finish the shower. The longer the conditioner stays in place, the deeper the product will penetrate and the more hydrated the hair will be. Have a hair clip handy to hold your hair in the shower.
- You can replace the clip with a rubber band, but be careful not to tie your hair too tight to avoid damaging the cuticles. Remember that when wet hair is much more fragile than normal.
- While rinsing the rest of your body, you can protect your hair from water by wrapping it in a shower cap.
Step 3. Leave the conditioner on for 10 minutes if you have long or very dry hair
Get out of the shower to avoid wasting too much water and wrap your hair in a towel after tying it with a hair clip. During this extra processing time, the oils contained in the conditioner will have a chance to penetrate deeply into the hair.
Step 4. Rinse one last time with cold water, especially if you have long hair
Cold water promotes the closure of the cuticles by sealing the moisture and oils inside. If you remember to perform this step regularly, including it in your beauty routine, you will guarantee a shinier hair.
Make sure you remove all traces of conditioner from your hair. Any product residues will make them appear heavy and greasy
Step 5. Apply a leave-in conditioner
Leave-in conditioners are suitable for all types of hair, both female and male. Their goal is to strengthen the hair and make it more elastic. Once out of the shower, apply the leave-in conditioner to damp hair.
- L'Oréal, Kiehl's, Marlies Möller and Kérastase are just some of the brands that offer effective no-rinse disciplining products.
- Many of the men who use the shampoo daily confirm that the leave-in conditioner makes their hair more manageable.
Part 3 of 3: Choose Shampoo and Conditioner
Step 1. Buy regular hair shampoo and conditioner if your hair is shorter than 7-8cm
For people who have chosen a short cut, normal hair shampoos are almost always effective (for 9 out of 10 people). However, if you have a problematic scalp, for example too oily or too dry, prefer a specific shampoo, for oily or anti-dandruff hair.
Step 2. Go for products that create volume if your hair is fine, limp or oily
On the supermarket shelves they are highlighted with the label volumizing shampoo or conditioner. The purpose of these products is to give more body to the hair.
- Avoid cream products to avoid further weighing down your hair making it even greasier. Prefer a mild shampoo that can be used daily or every other day.
- If oily hair is your concern, try applying a dry shampoo between washes. It is not a product reserved for women, even men can, and should, use it. Dry shampoo is able to make hair appear clean in minutes, without requiring the use of water. In addition to looking perfectly clean, fine hair will also acquire more volume and texture.
- If you have oily hair, using conditioner may not be necessary. Consider using a spray or light conditioner with tea tree oil to help absorb excess oil.
Step 3. Strengthen treated hair with a protein shampoo
If your hair is colored or chemically treated, choose a shampoo rich in wheat and soy protein or silk amino acids. Normally these types of products are aimed at a female audience, but there is no reason why a man cannot buy them to preserve the color of his hair. Look for a shampoo designed to keep hair color alive or opt for a delicate product normally reserved for children to avoid the loss of color particles.
- If you have long hair, apply conditioner only to the lengths and ends. In the root area, the scalp produces enough natural oils to keep them properly hydrated.
- Avoid conditioners that contain silicones to avoid the risk of depriving your hair of its natural coating. If you want to preserve the color of your hair, avoid products that contain silicones and don't wash your hair every day.
Step 4. If you have frizzy or very curly hair, choose a shampoo that will help soften and tame it
The most suitable products for this type of hair contain wheat germ, macadamia or almond oil or shea butter. To keep your hair well hydrated, you can also opt for a shampoo or conditioner that contains glycerin or silicones.
- If you want to keep frizz under control, regularly nourish your hair with a hot oil treatment.
- Deeply nourish your hair by applying a restructuring mask after each wash.
Step 5. Prefer a creamy shampoo if your hair is dry or frizzy
Coconut, argan, grape seed and avocado oil treatments are perfect for moisturizing dry hair. After each shampoo, also apply a restructuring mask to nourish them deeply.
Given their high moisturizing and nourishing power, those with dry and frizzy hair can also opt for a shampoo for dry or colored hair
Step 6. Alternate the type of shampoo you use if you have dandruff
This is the best way to combat it. If you want to get rid of those annoying white dots, alternate three different types of shampoos: one with salicylic acid, one with zinc pyrithione and one with selenium sulfide. From time to time, if you notice that anti-dandruff products tend to overdry your hair, also use a moisturizing or normal hair shampoo.
