I know yesterday’s activity would take sometime to get completed so let us proceed to something simple! It might have been 2-3 days since you would have washed your hair in case you are following the event activities. So, I guess it is time for a hair wash.
How often should you wash your hair?
This is probably the most frequently asked questions in the hair care department. Though I would also say, daily wash is not good but there is really no hard and fast rule. So, I would just reply by saying keep your scalp clean under any circumstance.
Like I shared in this post, there are quite good reasons for washing your hair everyday. So, I think it is best suited on your lifestyle to decide when you should wash your hair. The only axiom being your scalp should be clean!
What products do you use?
That brings me to the next point being whether you use harsh products or hair-friendly products! Now, if you are the candidate who washes her hair everyday or more than twice a week, it is highly recommended to go sls-free. Though, you should go sls-free in either case.
How much can you spend?
If you want to go sls-free, the products are not exactly inexpensive. Recently, I came across a brand which was pretty unknown to me and it was about 900 bucks for shampoo and another 900 for conditioner. Same is the case everywhere.
I had been using another sls-free brand which was costing me 600+ for each of the products. So, you have to decide your budget before hand.
And, yes, do check out if you can get the colored hair range products. They are generally more gentle on hair. And, some of the salon or professional brands offer sls-free versions of the same products as well.
So, are you willing to try your hand at home remedies?
And, again I come back to the entire essence of my blog. I remember how I used to enjoy browsing all around the net searching for home remedies to take good care of my hair, both because I was on budget and because I wanted to go natural. But, that was long long time back.
Times have changed now and I am too lazy to contemplate using home remedies. Well, to be honest, they do take a lot of time and effort and create a whole lot of mess. For someone who cleans her filth on her own, I really do not want to add more burden on myself. On the other hand, the results might be worth the effort.
There are quite a few remedies which you can use to cleanse your hair and scalp instead of going heavy on shampoos everyday or even alternate days. Or, I can suggest this simple hack to make your shampoo more hair-friendly!
What do I suggest?
Aah…you know just this Sunday, someone who came across my blog told me that though my blog is informative, it is quite time taking to implement the advises! Looking beyond whether it was a compliment or a comment, I see it as a very positive and practical feedback. Honestly, I can list down scores of remedies which you SHOULD apply in your life BUT who has the time and energy, right?
And, honestly, when things get tedious, one tends to go off the track and I really do not want you to go off the track or stop enjoying these activities so let us try out simpler and more practical things. If you would ask me what I would do, I would definitely suggest you to try out the hack I talked about in the earlier point.
Or, if you are even lazier, another trick is to dilute your shampoo with a bit of water (2 handfuls of water for one dollop of sls-free shampoo and half-dollop of regular shampoo). This actually works, makes your so-expensive product last long and saves you loads of money.
How much shampoo to use?
And, yes, do not forget NOT to use more than one dollop of shampoo for one hair wash for shoulder-length hair. And, apply shampoo TWICE in one hair wash.
It is said that the first wash removes the dirt and oil and the second helps the goodness of shampoo to penetrate the hair. But, that is hogwash. Your hair needs wash twice in a row for proper cleansing.
And, do not forget the conditioner!
When I had asked you guys (the participants I am talking about, oh yes we have team of 50 who are participating in the event so hurray to you all :)), I did get couple of people telling me that you do not use conditioner.
Start using one. It need not be the counterpart of your shampoo and it can be simple honey as well. Or, a intensive hair mask treatment. Anything!
Leave it on for 15-20 minutes while you shave off your legs or do other things and then wash off and voila, super soft hair or at least tangle-free hair.
How much Conditioner should you use?
Though there is a limit on how much shampoo SHOULD you use, you can use as much conditioner as you are comfortable with. Do not overdo it and waste the product but yes coat the hair generously ears down.
And, I use a whole LOT of conditioner and mainly focus on my ends. The lower part of your hair is the oldest and needs most intensive care so I always followed the principle of applying conditioner ears down and focusing more on the ends and coating the hair length adequately.
Try to do the hot oil treatment before washing your hair
Even if it is for 30 minutes!
References:
- Use SLS-free shampoo for hair growth {Tip of the Day}
- When should you wash your hair? {Hair Care}
- Are you shampooing your hair the right way?
Earlier Posts from #OneMonthtoHealthyHair event:
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity 1 – Hot Oil Treatment
#OneMonthtoHealthyHair – Activity of the Week – 1
#OneMonthofHealthyHair – Activity 2 – Get a Hair Cut!
