I Used to Shampoo the Wrong Way Until a Hairdresser Told Me This

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and are anything like me, you've the same way your whole life: Add shampoo, lather it all up, and wash it out straight away.

I didn't realize until recently that this method is actually counterproductive for healthy and shiny hair.And after I talked to my hairstylist the other day about my concerns, I quickly realized I've been washing my hair all wrong.

A common mistake people make when shampooing their hair, according to my hairstylist? Not paying attention to the scalp.Plus, how and when to properly do it.By always shampooing my entire head and hair every day, my already fine hair often felt rather flat and quickly greasy again.

According to hairdresser , however, it mainly depends on one area: .“Cleansing the roots or scalp is much more important for the health of the hair,” she tells me. “This is where sebum—an oily substance that keeps your skin from drying out—collects and brings with it excess oils and dirt.” If the roots are cleansed with shampoo, the scalp remains healthy and can maintain its balance which results in fresh and less greasy hair.The lengths and ends, which tend to be dry for many people, do not need .