How to shampoo and condition
There are various methods of shampooing and conditioning.
No poo is using another substance such as baking soda, apple cider vinegar, or conditioner to clean the hair and scalp.
Lo poo is diluting the shampoo before using it or shampooing less often.
Pre poo is a method that protects the hair from the harsh foaming agents in shampoos. People do this with hot oils, oils, or conditioner.
Instant conditioner usually closes the hair cuticles
Deep conditioner penetrates the hair
Fortifying or protein conditioners strengthen the hair and helps fill in the gaps. Because our hair is made of protein and water they help rebuild the hair.
Baggying is when you put the oil or conditioner on for an extended period of time. Some people do it ever night or during the day. Some baggy their ponytail or their whole head.
Here are steps to bring your hair back to life. Remember to use warm water throughout the ENTIRE process unless noted otherwise. Hot water can damage the scalp and take away natural oils. Cold water keeps the cuticle closed. Warm water is just right.
1. Comb through hair using a wide tooth comb. This will make the shampooing part easier.
2. Pre pooing is optional. Choose a product/oil that is right for you. You may let it sit on your hair, deep condition it with a plastic back or a hot damp towel, or continuously smooth it through your hair.
3. A shower head with different pressures is essential. A FILTERING shower head is even better. It is completely optional but it will help out a LOT. If you do not have a showerhead, let the water completely drench your hair completely. If you have a shower head, wet your hair then part it and blast the parts with water to get rid of some of the oils, debris, and dirt. This will also massage your scalp and get your circulation going.
4. Take a small amount of shampoo and rub it in your hands. Do NOT slap it on your head straight from the bottle or pour it on. More shampoo does not necessarily mean your hair will be cleaner. Also, shampooing twice may not be necessary. I can dry your hair out even more and cause you to waste more product. The companies want you to lather twice so that you can buy more of the product. The amount of shampoo depends on the length and thickness of your hair. Unless you always put products and oils all over your head, just shampoo your roots. Do NOT pile your hair on top of your head. This will create more tangles. I know using your nails to scratch your scalp feels good but it can damage your scalp over all. Use the tips of your fingers to massage your scalp. Do not twist your hair all up trying to clean the length of your hair. Friction is horrible. When you shampoo your roots, most of the time, the shampoo is so effective that it cleans while it is washed down your hair. Scritching is a method in where you are using your nails to scratch your scalp but in a gentle way to lift off gunk on your scalp. I approve of it ONLY if it is done ever so gently.
5. Wash out the shampoo thoroughly for about a minute or more to get rid of the residue. Part your hair and let the water wash away any remain product. Here again, the shower head comes in handy.
6. Condition your ends first then work your way up. Some "experts" and bottles say to use a small amount of conditioner. Ive been hard headed with this instruction. With MY hair, I use handfuls. They also say dont condition the roots. I do, I want my new growth to be conditioned and my scalp moisturized. Wait for a sufficient amount of time. Instant conditioners work pretty much in a matter of minutes while deep conditioners perform to their maximum during a long period of time. Work the conditioner through the hair for even distribution.
7. Rinse. Follow step five but make sure you wash for more time. Some people like to "leave in" some of the conditioner as part of their leave in conditioner treatment. This is fine but make sure that your scalp is now clogged up.
8. Follow up with cool to cold water to close the cuticles of your hair and the pores of your scalp. This will help keep bacterial and other microbes out of the hair.
9. You can pat your hair dry or shake out the excess water. Do not rough up your hair with the towel. FRICTION IS BAD!
10. Finger comb your hair of use a wide tooth comb to detangle your hair. NEVER use a brush on wet hair.
11. Most people put product into their hair while its dripping wet. It helps distribution better then when it is used on dry hair.
No poo is using another substance such as baking soda, apple cider vinegar, or conditioner to clean the hair and scalp.
Lo poo is diluting the shampoo before using it or shampooing less often.
Pre poo is a method that protects the hair from the harsh foaming agents in shampoos. People do this with hot oils, oils, or conditioner.
Instant conditioner usually closes the hair cuticles
Deep conditioner penetrates the hair
Fortifying or protein conditioners strengthen the hair and helps fill in the gaps. Because our hair is made of protein and water they help rebuild the hair.
Baggying is when you put the oil or conditioner on for an extended period of time. Some people do it ever night or during the day. Some baggy their ponytail or their whole head.
Here are steps to bring your hair back to life. Remember to use warm water throughout the ENTIRE process unless noted otherwise. Hot water can damage the scalp and take away natural oils. Cold water keeps the cuticle closed. Warm water is just right.
1. Comb through hair using a wide tooth comb. This will make the shampooing part easier.
2. Pre pooing is optional. Choose a product/oil that is right for you. You may let it sit on your hair, deep condition it with a plastic back or a hot damp towel, or continuously smooth it through your hair.
3. A shower head with different pressures is essential. A FILTERING shower head is even better. It is completely optional but it will help out a LOT. If you do not have a showerhead, let the water completely drench your hair completely. If you have a shower head, wet your hair then part it and blast the parts with water to get rid of some of the oils, debris, and dirt. This will also massage your scalp and get your circulation going.
4. Take a small amount of shampoo and rub it in your hands. Do NOT slap it on your head straight from the bottle or pour it on. More shampoo does not necessarily mean your hair will be cleaner. Also, shampooing twice may not be necessary. I can dry your hair out even more and cause you to waste more product. The companies want you to lather twice so that you can buy more of the product. The amount of shampoo depends on the length and thickness of your hair. Unless you always put products and oils all over your head, just shampoo your roots. Do NOT pile your hair on top of your head. This will create more tangles. I know using your nails to scratch your scalp feels good but it can damage your scalp over all. Use the tips of your fingers to massage your scalp. Do not twist your hair all up trying to clean the length of your hair. Friction is horrible. When you shampoo your roots, most of the time, the shampoo is so effective that it cleans while it is washed down your hair. Scritching is a method in where you are using your nails to scratch your scalp but in a gentle way to lift off gunk on your scalp. I approve of it ONLY if it is done ever so gently.
5. Wash out the shampoo thoroughly for about a minute or more to get rid of the residue. Part your hair and let the water wash away any remain product. Here again, the shower head comes in handy.
6. Condition your ends first then work your way up. Some "experts" and bottles say to use a small amount of conditioner. Ive been hard headed with this instruction. With MY hair, I use handfuls. They also say dont condition the roots. I do, I want my new growth to be conditioned and my scalp moisturized. Wait for a sufficient amount of time. Instant conditioners work pretty much in a matter of minutes while deep conditioners perform to their maximum during a long period of time. Work the conditioner through the hair for even distribution.
7. Rinse. Follow step five but make sure you wash for more time. Some people like to "leave in" some of the conditioner as part of their leave in conditioner treatment. This is fine but make sure that your scalp is now clogged up.
8. Follow up with cool to cold water to close the cuticles of your hair and the pores of your scalp. This will help keep bacterial and other microbes out of the hair.
9. You can pat your hair dry or shake out the excess water. Do not rough up your hair with the towel. FRICTION IS BAD!
10. Finger comb your hair of use a wide tooth comb to detangle your hair. NEVER use a brush on wet hair.
11. Most people put product into their hair while its dripping wet. It helps distribution better then when it is used on dry hair.
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