What should I do if I lose hair after washing it? Wash your hair correctly to reduce hair loss

Although we wash our hair frequently, not everyone knows the normal way to wash hair. Some people suffer from severe hair loss due to the wrong way of washing hair. This is actually not right. Today, we will introduce some misunderstandings about washing hair. If you have any, you should correct them in time.

Hair washing mistake 1: Pouring shampoo directly onto the scalp

In order to save time when washing their hair, many people pour shampoo directly on their scalp and then wash their hair slowly. This habit is very harmful to the scalp. Any shampoo is essentially a chemical preparation. Direct contact with the scalp will cause strong irritation to the scalp and easily leave residue. The correct way is to pour shampoo into the palm of your hand, rub it into foam and then use it on your head. Don't underestimate this bad habit, it may cause you to lose a lot of hair!

Hair washing mistake 2: scratching your hair with your nails while washing

When your scalp itches, it feels nice and comfortable to scratch it with your fingernails, but this is a wrong behavior. Human nails are relatively sharp, and they may injure your scalp without you noticing, allowing bacteria to enter, causing scalp inflammation and resulting in hair loss. Even if the scalp is not injured, nails can cause great stimulation to the hair follicles, causing them to secrete more oil, and the more you scratch, the more difficult it will be to wash off. MINISO recommends using your fingertips to gently rub your scalp from front to back, which not only accelerates blood circulation and promotes hair growth, but also relieves nervous fatigue.

Hair washing mistake three: washing hair for too short a time

Some experts point out that if you wash your hair for less than 3 minutes, it is better not to wash it at all! Why? The main contributor to shampoo cleaning the scalp is actually the foam. Only when the foam is in full contact with the hair can it play a cleaning role. Secondly, it is very necessary to thoroughly remove shampoo after washing your hair. If there is shampoo residue, your scalp will feel dry and itchy, and even cause hair loss. In addition, many people only wash their hair when washing their hair, which is also a mistake. You must take enough time to clean your scalp. A refreshing scalp environment directly affects your hair quality. Therefore, it is reasonable to spend at least 10 minutes to clean the hair, remove shampoo, and thoroughly clean the scalp.

Hair washing mistake 4: washing your hair too frequently

People with hair loss or poor hair quality should never wash their hair too frequently. It is generally recommended to wash your hair at least once every two days. Washing your hair too frequently can damage the hair cuticles and make your hair look dull and frizzy. Some people have fragile hair and lose a lot of hair every time they wash their hair. In this case, they should reduce the frequency of washing their hair. If your hair is particularly greasy, MINISO recommends that you consider washing your hair once a day, because the harm of oil clogging hair follicles is greater than the cost of damaging hair quality.

Hair washing mistake 5: using conditioner as shampoo

Although conditioner looks very similar to shampoo, the ingredients of the two are very different. Conditioner is actually not allowed to come into contact with the scalp, otherwise it will not be hair care but hair destruction! The correct way is to use conditioner on the ends of the hair and then rinse it clean. If conditioner accidentally gets on your scalp, you should also rinse it off quickly. After shampooing your hair, you should dry your hair with a towel before applying conditioner, otherwise the moisture will affect the absorption of the conditioner and weaken its effectiveness.

Hair washing mistake 6: Not cleaning the conditioner thoroughly

Many people think that the longer the conditioner stays in the hair, the better, as it helps with nutrient absorption. This idea is also wrong. It is generally not recommended that conditioner stay in contact with hair for more than 10 minutes. If the time is too long, the conditioner will adhere to the hair and damage the hair cuticle, causing hair discoloration and even hair loss. Therefore, the conditioner should be washed thoroughly and try not to leave any residue.

Hair washing mistake seven: waiting for your hair to dry naturally after washing

Waiting for hair to dry naturally after washing is a habit for many people, right? In fact, doing so is very bad for hair. When people wash their hair, the hair scales are open, which means they are fragile. Dust, bacteria, and dirt can take advantage of the opportunity to get in. If this continues for a long time, the hair quality will definitely be damaged. Why do many people feel that their hair becomes dirty and uncomfortable soon after washing? This is the reason. The correct way is to wipe your hair until it is at least 60% to 70% dry. You can also use a hair dryer to quickly dry your hair to close the hair cuticles.

Hair washing mistake No. 8: Sleeping with wet hair

Most of the students who have “lion head” hair when they wake up in the morning have the habit of washing their hair at night. There is nothing wrong with washing your hair at night, but if you go to bed with your hair still wet, it will cause great damage to your hair. We have analyzed above that the hair scales of wet hair are open, which are not only easy to get dirty, but also resistant to friction. When people sleep, their hair will definitely be rubbed repeatedly, which will cause your hair scales to be more severely damaged or even break directly. Many people find that they have lost a lot of hair when they wake up, with hair all over their pillows and beds. This is partly the reason!