Your hair is important to you and you do everything you can to take care of it. You buy all the new products and you make sure it’s washed. Yet, what many people don’t know is that much of their hair care routine is actually bad for their hair. Besides trying to take care of it, you also put it through daily abuse when you comb, dye, brush, blow-dry, or do anything else to it.

By the time they’re 50, roughly 85% of men will have significantly thinning hair and numerous women will be suffering from the same fate. That’s why it’s important to understand what you’re doing wrong.

Washing your hair every day

The rule of thumb for washing your hair should be to do it as often as needed which is really every two or three days. If you wash your hair every day, then you’re essentially getting rid of your hair’s natural oils that protect it and keep it healthy and shiny. If you dye your hair, washing it every day can actually begin to dull the color as well. However, not everyone can wait three days to wash their hair, particularly if they work out and sweat. In these cases, it’s best to scrub your scalp and condition the ends.

Brushing your hair when it’s wet

Brushing your hair while it’s still wet can be particularly damaging because your hair is much weaker when it’s wet. A good tip is to brush your hair before you shower to get all of the knots and tangles out. Pulling a brush through your hair after the shower can result in a lot of torn out or damaged hair.

Towel drying too roughly

Not only will roughly drying your hair with a towel potentially cause hair loss or damage but it will result in a lot of frizz. That’s because you’re essentially agitating the cuticle. Instead, try blotting your hair dry or using a paper towel to dry your hair.

Of course, when things start to go wrong and problems such as hair falling out and baldness become noticeable, it’s time to take action. Visiting reputable hair specialists who can identify the cause of your problem and implement a solution can be invaluable.

If you’re noticing hair loss and need hair specialists, give us a call today.