Topic: Hair Problems & Treatments
Description: Correct techniques for washing and detangling hair to minimize breakage and shedding.
🚨 The Truth About Hair Washing & Combing
Here’s something most people don’t realize: a lot of hair fall isn’t from your scalp—it’s from breakage.
Rough washing, harsh towel-drying, or yanking a comb through tangles can snap perfectly healthy strands. The good news? With the right washing and detangling habits, you can save hundreds of strands every month.
Let’s break it down.
🚿 Washing Your Hair the Right Way
1. Choose the Right Frequency
- Oily scalp: Every 1–2 days.
- Normal scalp: 2–3 times per week.
- Dry or curly hair: 1–2 times per week max.
👉 Over-washing strips natural oils → dry, fragile hair. Under-washing clogs follicles → shedding.
2. Prep Before You Step In
Always detangle with a wide-tooth comb before you wash. Wet hair is fragile—combing it while soaked doubles the breakage risk.
3. Shampoo Gently
- Focus on your scalp, not your ends. The shampoo will naturally cleanse the strands as it rinses out.
- Use your fingertips (not nails!) to massage the scalp in small circles → boosts blood flow and unclogs follicles.
- Avoid piling all your hair on top of your head—that creates tangles.
4. Conditioner is Non-Negotiable
- Apply from mid-length to ends (where hair is oldest and weakest).
- Use a wide-tooth comb in the shower to evenly distribute conditioner and gently detangle.
- Leave on for at least 2–3 minutes before rinsing.
💡 Pro tip: Rinse with cool water at the end—it helps seal the cuticle, locking in shine and strength.
💨 Drying Without Damage
- Pat, don’t rub: Rubbing with a towel raises the cuticle and causes frizz + breakage.
- Microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt:Â Softer and less damaging than terry cloth.
- Air dry whenever possible. If you use a blow dryer, keep it on a low heat and hold it at least 15 cm away.
💇 How to Comb Hair Without Causing Breakage
1. Pick the Right Tool
- Wide-tooth comb or detangling brush = best for wet hair.
- Paddle brush = best for dry hair detangling.
- Avoid old brushes with broken bristles—they snag and snap hair.
2. Start from the Bottom
- Always begin detangling from the ends, working your way up in sections.
- Trying to rip through from the roots down = instant breakage.
3. Be Extra Gentle When Wet
- Wet hair is like stretched elastic—it snaps easily.
- If you must detangle wet, always use conditioner or leave-in spray as a slip agent.
🌿 Extra Tips to Reduce Shedding
- Don’t comb too often. Once or twice a day is enough.
- Protect hair at night. Sleep on silk or satin pillowcases to reduce friction.
- Avoid super-tight hairstyles. Constant tension = traction alopecia (a fancy name for hair loss from pulling).
🌟 Final Thoughts
Your washing and combing routine can either protect your hair… or silently destroy it.
Remember the golden rules: detangle before washing, massage gently, condition generously, pat dry, and comb with care.
By making these small tweaks, you’ll notice less hair in your drain, less breakage on your brush, and way healthier strands over time.
