Many people encounter the situation that just after shampooing, their hair quickly becomes greasy, greasy and sags after only 1 - 2 days. Especially in hot weather or when wearing a hat regularly, the scalp secretes oil more strongly, causing the hair to become dirty quickly, lose its volume and easily cause discomfort.
Many people think that the more you wash your hair, the cleaner it becomes, but in fact, washing incorrectly can cause the scalp to become unbalanced, making the oil glands work harder and the hair become coated faster. To keep your hair clean for a long time, it is important to take care of your scalp properly and change a few small habits.
Below are simple tips to help you wash your hair while your hair is still clean, fragrant, and not greasy throughout the week.
1. Do not wash your hair with water that is too hot
Hot water can dry out the scalp and stimulate oil glands to work harder. You should wash with moderately warm water to cleanse without irritating the scalp.
2. Wash the scalp properly, do not rub the hair strongly
Many people wash their hair by rubbing their hair hard, causing hair to break and dry out quickly. In fact, you just need to focus on cleaning your scalp and gently massage to remove excess oil.
3. Do not use conditioner close to the roots.
A common mistake that makes hair quickly greasy is applying conditioner or conditioner to the scalp. This makes hair heavy and greasy faster. Conditioner should only be applied from the head of the hair down to the ends.
4. Dry hair before going to bed
Going to bed when your hair is still damp is a reason why the scalp is prone to oil, hair quickly becomes greasy and has an unpleasant odor. After washing, you should dry it off about 80–90% before going to bed to keep your hair clean longer.
5. Wash the comb and pillow cover regularly
Many people diligently wash their hair but forget to clean their combs and pillow covers. This is where oil, dirt and bacteria accumulate, causing hair to quickly become greasy again even after washing.
6. Use shampoo suitable for scalp
If your scalp is oily but you use too heavy moisturizing shampoo, your hair will quickly become greasy. Conversely, using too strong bleaching shampoo can cause your scalp to secrete more oil. You need to choose products that are suitable for your scalp condition to keep your hair clean for a long time.
Just change a few small habits in how to wash and care for your scalp, you will see your hair cleaner for a significantly longer time, no longer greasy quickly and always voluminous throughout the week.
