To put an end to all those unintentional split ends, dry scalps, and hair frizz, we asked our favorite hair pros about the common hair care mistakes they’re begging their clients to stop doing. did you get it? Read on for their honest answers.
1. Shampooing too often
You may have heard it before, but I will repeat it. Over-shampooing is one of the biggest mistakes she tends to make in hair care to keep her hair healthy and fresh. Washing every day strips your hair of its natural oils, making it more susceptible to damage and many other problems. Yes, says Aron Shalom, owner of Aron Shalom Salon.
While there is no universal answer to how often you should shampoo (it depends on your age, hair length, hair type, activity level, and many other factors), how your hair behaves helps you understand your ideal. Please be careful. How many times you wash your hair weekly — If your hair looks dull with dry ends and a sticky scalp, it’s a good sign that you’re overdoing it.
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Once you decide to wash, use a keratin-infused product like Gussy Protection Plan™ Upkeep Conditioner ($36) to refresh the results of your treatment and keep your hair shiny and smooth until your next shampoo. is recommended.
2. Shampoo shortage
On the contrary, stylists say to skip that too Many shampoos can build up on your scalp. Not only does this lead to an itchy, uncomfortable, and greasy scalp, it also stunts growth.
If your roots look heavy or visibly wet with sebum (read: very oily), it’s time to clean them up with a shampoo. A fan that removes excess sebum from the scalp without drying out the ends.
3. Apply conditioner to damp hair
If you want to get the most out of your moisturizing products (conditioners and masks), you need to avoid damaging your hair. that too Wet when you apply them. According to celebrity hairstylist Clariss Rubenstein, if you run these types of products into wet hair, you won’t be able to grab anything. Not only is this a waste of product, your hair is not getting any benefit from your product either. Repeat until damp. Apply mask or conditioner, leave on for a few minutes, then wash off.
4. Pull out gray hair
I’d be lying if I said I’ve never pulled out a gray strand or two. But in the end it only makes matters worse. As Aburamite explains, gray hair grows unruly and coarse, even rougher. Those regrown strands tend to stick straight back together, making them even more noticeable. She shares. “It’s better to leave the grays alone and use a touch-up color spray to cover them temporarily.”
What color spray did she choose? Oribe Airbrush Root Touch-Up Spray ($34) she has five colors and is small enough to keep in your purse and reapply on the go.
5. Brush very dry or very wet hair
According to Stacey Ciceron, Oribe’s Global Hair Educator, dry hair brushing is one of the most common hair care mistakes that leads to breakage. “Whether you’re detangling or styling your hair, first dampen it to soften it, then brush or comb it so the tools glide,” she explains. I do not want to do it that too “Wet” is the key word here, because strands are more brittle when wet. To further limit damage, use a soft-bristle brush or wide-toothed comb and brush upward from tip to root.
6. Apply “wet” hairspray before using thermal tools
There are few sounds worse than hearing your hair sizzle while you’re styling it with a hot tool. According to celebrity stylist and co-founder of Trademark Beauty, Joseph Mayne, applying heavy-duty hairspray before using hot tools is a one-way ticket to this kind of moisture burn, and it can be serious. Using a harsh hairspray on wet hair before styling can leave your hair stiff and strawy instead of looking like it will last all day. . Instead, Main suggests using a heat protectant to coat the cuticle while the hair is wet—he likes Color Wow Dream Coat ($28)—for extra hold. , suggests adding his texturizing spray.
7. Hair is too big or moving too fast when using thermal tools
“The two most common problems I see when straightening or curling hair are taking large sections of hair or simply doing it too quickly,” explains Maine. Go slowly down the strand. The same rule applies when curling: don’t take a section larger than the barrel itself. You risk burning the hair closest to the barrel. Go slow and steady and when in doubt, choose a smaller section.
While we’re on the subject of hair care mistakes, check out the video below to learn how to style your strands with as little damage as possible.
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