Common Mistakes That Can Harm Your Hair

Conditioner helps hair become smooth, easy to comb, easy to style, avoiding tangling, split ends, and breakage. Pay attention to only apply conditioner to the length and ends of the hair, avoiding the conditioner from sticking to the scalp, which can cause greasiness and buildup.

Conditioner only nourishes the hair, making it smooth and manageable, without becoming dry or tangled. They do not care for the scalp, so you only need to apply conditioner from the length of the hair to the ends, leave it for about 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.

If you have oily scalp, you can pre-condition your hair with conditioner before shampooing, then rinse it off with shampoo, this method will help prevent hair from getting greasy quickly.

After washing your hair, one of the worst things you can do is use head wraps as it can damage the hair follicles. Gently pat your hair with a towel, avoiding rubbing it as this can damage the outer protective layer of hair and make it stiff and brittle. If you want your hair to dry quickly, use thick, highly absorbent cotton towels.

The habit of wrapping your hair tightly when it's still wet might prevent water from dripping onto your clothes, but it will cause damage to your hair. Wet hair is very fragile and has low elasticity. If you wrap it too tightly, it puts pressure on the scalp and hair roots, leading to breakage and hair loss. In this case, you should divide your hair into small sections and use a cotton towel to pat dry it.

Using excessively hot water temperature for hair washing not only destroys melanin in the hair but also stimulates oil glands. It's best to use warm water, but even better to use cold water for hair washing. Cold water not only stimulates the firmness of the hair roots but also makes the hair softer and more beautiful.

Hot water will cause the hair follicles to expand, leading to moisture loss and dry scalp. Once the hair lacks moisture, it becomes lifeless, increasing breakage and hair loss. Therefore, you should regularly wash your hair with cold water or lukewarm water to help maintain the necessary moisture for your hair.

Everyone wants to step out with salon-perfect hair, but the advice is to reduce the frequency of styling hair and avoid excessive exposure to high-temperature curling/straightening devices, as the result could be dry and brittle hair, which is understandable.

Curling, straightening will give you the desired hairstyle. However, excessive heat can damage the scalp, weaken the hair, make it thinner, and fall out faster, causing loss of moisture and softness. Generally, the less you use hair styling tools, the better.

For example, using curlers, irons, electric combs, hair dryers. These products will dehydrate the hair, making it dry and prone to breakage. If you must use these methods, then you should pay attention to moisturizing the hair and focusing on repairing damaged hair.

Brushing hair too often can lead to hair being excessively stretched, easily causing hair loss and scalp damage. Avoid brushing your hair immediately after washing it because at this time, the hair is very fragile and prone to breakage. Wait until your hair is dry before gently using your fingers to detangle it and start brushing from the ends upwards to avoid damaging the hair and scalp.

This habit is also a cause of hair loss and makes hair dry, weak, and prone to breakage. Excessive brushing wears down the hair strands and removes the outer protective layer. Over time, the hair becomes dry, damaged, and easily breaks, leading to hair loss. Therefore, if you only need to detangle your hair, use a comb instead of brushing it too much.

Plastic hairbrushes may be cheap, but they make hair more prone to breakage. Switch to a wooden or horn comb with soft teeth for daily hair brushing. Typically, brushing hair with a plastic comb can cause static electricity, making the hair prone to tangling and shedding more. However, when using a wooden comb, you will minimize this issue.

Not only the skin but hair also needs protection from sunlight. So remember to wear a hat when going outside to avoid damage to both hair and health.

UV rays in the sunlight not only harm the skin but also cause hair to lose nutrients, become dry, and brittle. Some studies even show that the radiation of UV rays when shining on hair is twice as harmful as on the face. UV rays thin the epidermis and make it prone to peeling. To prevent this, when going out in the sun, wear a hat and a mask to protect both hair and facial skin.

You should protect your hair from UV rays by:

• Wearing a wide-brimmed hat
• Applying hair conditioner before exposure to sunlight
• Avoiding intense workouts in the sun
• Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

When drying hair, remember two 'golden rules': don't use high heat and don't place the hair dryer too close to the hair, as this will cause the hair to lose moisture and break more easily. This is a common mistake among many, and if you continue, you'll end up counting your fallen hair. Many celebrities, like Song Hye Kyo, even prefer using the cool setting when blow-drying their hair.

After towel-drying your hair, use the hair dryer to blow from roots to ends, focusing on one area at a time instead of blowing the entire head at once. Wait until the hair is almost completely dry before switching to the cool setting for a refreshing, comfortable experience and reducing the hair's temperature.

People with long hair often braid or tie their hair before sleeping. This can prevent hair from tangling or becoming curly, while also reducing the time needed to brush and detangle hair the next morning.

Sleeping with loose, natural hair may seem like a good idea, but it's actually more harmful than beneficial. Especially for those with long hair, sleeping with loose hair will result in a tangled mess and lots of broken hair strands on the pillow the next morning.

It's best to loosely tie your hair into a bun on top of your head to prevent it from getting tangled when lying down.