You’re only five steps away from your perfect hair!
What stops you from enjoying your perfect hair day? Is it bad weather, a morning rush, or, perhaps, a lack of consistency in your hair care rituals? The beauty blogger and TikTok influencer @alenayuann knows the answer and a solution (five of them, actually) to all your hair worries. Here’s the list of the most game-changing hair care tips that work wonders on your locks and instantly transform your look for a healthier and more tamed appearance.
Still wondering why you’re leaving so much hair in the shower drain? Well, not brushing your tresses before washing them might be the reason. So, consider using a wide-tooth comb or a paddle brush before stepping into the shower to brush the knots out of your hair.
This will reduce breakage and help your hair products soak in better. Sounds easy, right? Then, add it to your hair care routine and enjoy a damage-free hair washing experience.
If you think you can force your conditioner to work its magic in under a minute, we have some bad news for you. Applying and rinsing the product off immediately reduces its effectiveness.
In reality, it takes at least 2-3 minutes for regular washing and 15-20 minutes for deep conditioning to penetrate the hair strands and give your locks all their repairing benefits and moisture of the hair product. As the beauty blogger explains, “Let her marinate and let her do her job.”
Rinsing your hair with cold water by the end of your washing routine gives your mane a shiny finish. The thing is that cold water seals the hair cuticle, just like the cool shot button on your hair dryer, locking in moisture, reducing frizz, and adding a healthy shine.
This small step makes a big difference by effectively smoothing out your tresses after hot water opens the cuticle and helps it absorb all the nutrients from hair care products.
No exceptions here! Whether you blow dry your hair or curl it with a curling wand or a flat iron, a heat protectant is a must-have. Hot tools can weaken protein bonds in your strands, damaging your strands and causing dryness, breakage, and split ends.
A protective spray creates an invisible barrier that minimizes the damage and protects your locks from burning.
Constantly picking at your scalp spreads hair oils to the rest of your hair, making it look dirty and greasy. Besides, your scratching can cause inflammation, leading to scalp irritation and even hair loss. For a dry, flaky scalp, use at-home hair care treatments like rosemary oil or salicylic acid to get rid of buildup and maintain a healthy scalp.
It’s time to reconsider your hair care habits and step towards consistency. After all, practice makes perfect. Give these hair care tricks a try, and you’ll never have a bad hair day again!
