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Achieve healthier, more beautiful hair by avoiding these common mistakes and incorporating Ale Arriaga’s bonus tips.
What I love about social media is that influencers are more than just trendsetters nowadays; they’re often experts in their fields, combining passion with professional knowledge to guide their followers. One such influencer, Ale Arriaga, who is also a chemist with a keen focus on hair health, shares her top three hair care commandments. These are the practices she swears by to maintain her luscious locks, coupled with some bonus tips for optimal hair health.
One of Ale’s cardinal rules is to never sleep on a regular pillowcase. Cotton, while ubiquitous and comfortable, can be harsh on your hair. The friction between your hair and a cotton pillowcase can lead to breakage, frizz, and split ends. “Silk is an extremely soft material that prevents friction while you sleep, which in turn prevents breakage,” Ale explains.
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Another critical piece of advice is to stop using regular towels to dry your hair. The coarse texture of a typical towel can cause significant damage to your delicate strands. Instead, our influencer recommends using a microfiber towel. Microfiber is much gentler and more absorbent, which means it not only dries your hair faster but also minimizes the risk of frizz and breakage.
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Regular hair elastics can be a nightmare for your hair, causing breakage and leaving unsightly dents. Ale swears by silk scrunchies instead. Silk scrunchies are much kinder to your hair, preventing breakage and reducing friction. Plus, they add a touch of elegance to any hairstyle, making them a fashionable and functional choice.
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Beyond these three commandments, Ale has a few more golden rules she never skips:
Before using any heat styling tools, she always applies a heat protectant. This shields the hair from high temperatures, preventing damage and maintaining its integrity.
Bleaching can cause severe damage to hair, stripping it of natural oils and proteins. If you want to lighten your hair, consider less harsh alternatives or professional treatments.
She never brushes her hair harshly, especially when it’s wet. Wet hair is more prone to breakage, so it’s wise to use a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush, and always start from the ends and work your way up.
She never skips regular trims to keep her ends healthy and prevent split ends. Even if you’re growing your hair out, regular trims help maintain overall hair health.
While you are reconsidering your hair care practices, take a look at 9 Influencers About 1 Hair Product They Repurchase and 10 Hair Treatment and Styling Products This Beauty Blogger Swears By.
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