Let’s face it – oily roots and dry ends can happen to us all at some point. But it doesn’t mean we have to put up with it. Keeping your scalp healthy is the key to preventing hair loss and further damage to your locks. So, whenever we dig out some useful haircare tips, we rush to share them with you, our dear readers.
If you’ve seen Dr. Jenny Liu’s videos in your TikTok recs lately, stop scrolling and take notes because the dermatologist knows plenty of haircare tips and tricks. One great hack is to apply a hair conditioner to the hair before shampooing it. Sounds interesting? Then, dive in!
Shampoo and conditioner are basic haircare products that keep the hair clean and nourished, making sure there’s no clogging of follicles. While shampoo usually goes first, Dr. Liu suggests it should actually be used after the hair conditioner. Hence, it’s called reverse washing. After shampooing the scalp, you need to rinse it off thoroughly and follow with another coat of conditioner. You can also add deep conditioning treatments to your hair care regimen to prevent breakage and frizz.
Reverse washing is a perfect solution for those struggling with a greasy scalp yet worried about the damage to their hair from frequent washing. Tabitha, a certified trichologist and hair loss educator, agrees and adds that using conditioner before shampoo is also great for people with fine and thin hair. “The reason why this works is that conditioners have properties to close the hair cuticle (the outer layers of the hair). The shampoo will open or raise the cuticle to clean the hair,” the trichologist explains.
While applied on the ends, the conditioner protects the hair and keeps it hydrated. So, when you wash your scalp with shampoo, the ends are coated in a hair conditioner, allowing the strands to absorb nourishing ingredients more easily. Try some shampoos for oily hair to get rid of that stubborn grease and strengthen your locks. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with the results!
For extra protection and healthy shine, you may also incorporate pre-shampoo treatment into your hair care routine. It helps prepare and protect your mane during the shampooing process. Oils are great for this particular purpose. Just like hair conditioners, they form a barrier between the outer layer of the hair and aggressive cleansing agents in your shampoo that tend to strip your hair of all nutrients and natural moisture.
Leave greasy scalp and dry hair in the past – embrace shiny and healthy locks instead! With this life-changing haircare hack, it’s easier than ever.
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