Don’t think you wash your hair all the time, the wrong method can easily lead to hair loss! How many of these 5 common misunderstandings have you made?

Many friends will ask, why does the wrong posture of washing hair cause hair loss? Some people wash their hair every day, why does it cause hair damage? Today we will talk to you about those things about washing hair~

01

Why is it not recommended to scratch your scalp with your hands when washing your hair?

You should rub your scalp instead of scratching it. Dirt and dirt are hidden in your nails. Scratching your scalp vigorously not only makes the local skin produce itching substances such as histamine, but also dilates capillaries. The pleasure of scratching causes a vicious cycle and causes dermatitis. Scratching vigorously can also easily damage the skin barrier, making the local skin prone to bacterial infection, leading to scalp folliculitis, and then causing hair loss.

[Suggestion] When washing your hair, use your fingertips to gently rub and massage your scalp, "rubbing" it instead of "scratching" it.

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02

How to choose shampoo products?

In order to effectively clean the hair and maintain the balance of the scalp's microecology, you should choose a mild and safe shampoo according to the oiliness of the hair.

Dry hair: Use a weakly acidic shampoo or one containing amino acids;

Oily hair: Use a weakly acidic shampoo; when there is a lot of dandruff, use a shampoo containing anti-dandruff ingredients (such as zinc pyrithione).

At the same time, you should choose a suitable conditioner according to your hair quality, or use a combination of shampoo and conditioner.

03

Is air drying healthier than blow drying?

Using a hair dryer correctly will not damage your hair, but you need to be careful not to use too strong a wind force or too high a temperature. In short, use a smaller setting, lower temperature, and keep the hair away from your hair.

Whether you blow dry your hair completely, let it air dry, or blow dry it halfway and then let it air dry, it won't cause too much damage to your hair. So don't worry too much about which method to choose.

04

Can I wash my hair every day?

It is not recommended to wash your hair every day. Once every 2 to 3 days is enough, and each time should take about 5 to 7 minutes. The water temperature for shampooing can be slightly higher than body temperature, but not more than 40℃. 35℃ to 38℃ is usually the best.

The frequency of hair cleaning varies from person to person, and should be moderate so that the hair is neither greasy nor dry. Although excessive washing removes the lipids on the surface of the scalp and hair, it can also damage the skin barrier and hair scales, causing hair to be damaged, dull, dry, and fall out. The scalp may also experience symptoms such as dandruff and itching.

[Recommendation] Men should wash their hair once every 1 to 2 days, and women should wash their hair once every 1 to 3 days.

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05

How to apply conditioner correctly?

Avoid the scalp and hair roots. Applying conditioner to the entire scalp will waste conditioner and easily cause a greasy scalp. The hair near the roots is new and healthy hair, and only the hair near the ends is aging, split, and damaged hair.

[Recommendation] After washing your hair, just apply it from the middle of the hair to the ends and massage for about 1 minute to evenly distribute the conditioner. For oily hair, just use the conditioner on the drier ends of the hair.

06

Don't rub your hair with a towel

It is correct to use a towel to grab your hair. Rubbing your hair repeatedly with a towel is very harmful to your hair. Because the surface of towels and bath towels are very rough, when they come into contact with the surface of the hair, the towel will absorb the excess moisture on the hair. If you rub it repeatedly, the hair scales will curl up again. At the same time, if the force is too strong, it will also make the hair easy to break and fall out.

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[Suggestion] The best way is to wrap your hair with a towel and press it quickly to absorb the moisture.

07

Don’t just comb the ends of your hair

Scalp oil is the best lubricant. If you only comb the ends of your hair, it will not only be difficult to comb through, but will also cause your hair to break and fall out. But if you start combing from the scalp and work your way down, it will be much better, because the oil secreted by the scalp is the best lubricant. Let the comb get stained with oil, and then when you comb to the ends of your hair, it will be much smoother.

[Suggestion] Gently comb your hair with a wooden comb to promote blood circulation in the scalp and hair growth, and also make your hair more naturally shiny.

08

How to grow good hair?

1. Comb your hair frequently

Combing your hair has many benefits. It not only makes your hair look neat and dry, but also promotes blood circulation in the head. It is best to choose a comb made of natural wood or horn.

Pay attention to the method of combing your hair. Generally, comb from the forehead towards the back of the head. Don't use too much force, just moderate force. When you can't comb your hair, don't pull your hair hard. You can also tap or massage your scalp gently.

2. Stable and comfortable mood

There is a close relationship between mental state and skin characteristics. An optimistic and stable mood can keep the parasympathetic nerves in a normal state of excitement, which is beneficial to the dilation of skin blood vessels, increased blood flow, and vigorous metabolism.

Depression, sorrow, anxiety or tension can accelerate skin aging and cause hair graying or loss.

3. Get enough sleep

Good sleeping habits and adequate sleep are beneficial to maintaining skin renewal and normal function.

Since the metabolism of human basal cells is generally active between 10 pm and 2 am, you should go to bed before 10 pm and maintain 6 to 8 hours of sleep a day.

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4. Eat a healthy diet

Protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and trace elements are all necessary substances to maintain normal skin metabolism and keep skin healthy. Various malnutrition and excessive dieting can lead to telogen effluvium.

5. Scalp massage

Persisting in self-scalp health massage can soothe the scalp, promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism and nutrient absorption, inhibit excessive oil secretion of the scalp, and reduce hair loss.

Review｜Li Nannan Director of Hunan Science Writers Association, Deputy Director of Research and Publicity Department of Hunan Science and Technology Association, Second-level Researcher, Chinese Science Writer (Medical Field)

Source: CCTV Life Circle

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