These Practices May Be Making Your Hair Dull And Damaged, Stop Right Now!

From wrong combing practices to over-using electrical appliances, there are a lot of everyday practices that may be harming your hair health and you need to stop doing them right now! 

  • Tanya Malik
  • Her Zindagi Editorial
  • Updated - 2018-11-06, 09:00 IST
harmful hair practices

What does your daily hair care routine comprise of? A normal wash of, shampooing, maybe oiling. But still, your hair still seems to be frizzy, weak and luster-less. You need to realize that your daily practice, which you consider harmless might actually be creating problems. Overexposure to water, in particularly warm showers, chemically loaded shampoos and extra push and pull can you’re your hair weak, resulting in a variety of hair issues. But don’t fret all you need to realize that by merely altering a few known practices you an rejuvenate your hair growth and it’s upkeep.

Swimming Unprotected

swimming unprotected

There are days when one just need to let your hair down and dive into a pool to relax. For those swimming enthusiasts who believe in going for a swim every morning, and that toe in a natural source of water, take caution. Because the salinity of natural water can harm your hair. And chlorine can literally cause a lot of damage to your hair, creating slip ends and robbing them of their nourishment and colour. So make sure that you cover your head while you take a refreshing dive in your pool or a river.

Over Using Electrical Appliances

using appliances

Imagine those busy mornings when you have to rush to a meeting or you need to get ready and drop your little ones to school. Most of the women resort to electrical hair dryers or flat irons. Now, all one needs to do is invest in good quality products and once again make sure that they are not overused. We recommend to minimize the use of such appliances as it might cause hair loss, making those hair strands brittle and even loss of colour. Again you can always reserve the use of such appliances when you have to attend a formal office meeting or a family function.

Too Much Pulling Of Hair

We all those moments when we want to try something new. A creative bun or a braid style that you might have come across a celeb insta-feed or a glossy can surely inspire you. But just a word of caution be easy with your hair. Too much pulling and tightening those fancy knots can weaken their roots. Therefore choose a hairstyle which is easy and ensures that your hair won’t be harmed. A loose braid, bun or a ponytail is never a bad idea.

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Combing Your Hair In The Wrong Way

combing your hair

For many of you, combing might be a daily routine, casually done as a touch-up process. But you need to be aware that combing should be initiated from tips and gradually moving towards roots. Straightaway punching the comb in at those think roots can result in hair-breakage and again making them weak. Also always ensure that you choose your comb wisely. Those with wider teeth are always a good idea to sort your hair out. If the comb is small and is meant for thinner, shorter hair then avoid using them for long, thick wavy hair.

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