15 Things You Need To Stop Doing To Your Hair Right Now
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Whether you want to admit it or not, the likelihood is that at least one or more of the following actions may be causing more damage than good to your tresses – even if you think your locks have come away unscathed. If you’re open to changing your routine and breaking bad hair habits, then you’ll want to stay tuned for this one. Here’s 15 things you’ll want to avoid doing to your hair, plus all the facts you need to know to keep it healthy, shiny and beautiful.
1. Washing Your Hair Every Day
Although it may be tempting to wash your hair every day, you might be inflicting a world of pain on your locks. Whether you suffer from super greasy hair, find it difficult to maintain that clean feeling between washes, or simply have a week filled with plans that requires gorgeous looking hair at all times, we’ve all fallen victim to over-washing. The truth is, over-washing can cause dry, brittle and damaged natural hair and hair extensions. Stick to washing your hair no more than 2-3 times a week, use a sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner and treat your hair to a deep conditioning mask every couple of weeks if you’re finding it needs a little rehydration.
2. Using Too Much Heat
Many of us get into a vicious cycle of always relying on our blow dryer, straighteners and curling iron to get our everyday hair to sit right, but it doesn’t always have to be this way. If you want to avoid excessive dryness or damage, swap out your curling tongs for heat-free methods like overnight braids! You’ll be thanking us later.
3. Not Using Heat Protection Spray
This might just be one of the biggest mistakes you can make as a hair lover. You might be reading this and think you’re exempt, but we promise that you’re not. Applying a little bit of heat protection spray before you use heated tools requires a very little amount of effort, and it will help your hair in the long run. A heat protectant adds an invisible layer that prevents your hair, as well as your permanent or clip in extensions from being overexposed to heat from styling tools, blow dryers, harsh sunlight, and more.
4. Applying Conditioner to Your Roots
When it comes to conditioner, always stick to the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Conditioner may be a godsend when it comes to giving you silky locks, but applying it too close to your roots will only cause greasiness and a slippery scalp. If you’re wearing permanent hair extensions, it’s especially important that you don’t get any conditioner on your tape ins or other attachments, as this can create major build up, slippage and may cause them to come loose.
5. Styling Your Hair Too Tightly
We all love a snatched, slicked back bun look as much as the next girl, but styling your locks in tight, restrictive hairstyles day in day out isn’t healthy for your scalp or strands. Although a sleek updo might give you a Bella Hadid-style facelift, it doesn’t quite have the same effect on your hair. Try to limit tight hairstyles to no more than twice a week, allowing your hair to relax and breathe in between in down, half up half down, or looser hairstyles like low ponytails, buns and braids.
6. Not Brushing Your Hair After Washing
We don’t care if your Uber is only 5 minutes away, detangling is a non-negotiable if you want damage-free hair. Many of us are led to believe that you can’t brush your hair when it’s wet, but the truth is you can, and you should. With the right tools on hand, brushing wet hair is perfectly safe. Leaving your hair or extensions to dry before detangling or washing can cause matting and worse tangles, so be sure to remove knots before drying to avoid this. With a detangling hairbrush specifically designed for wet and dry hair, brushing your hair whilst wet or damp is no problem at all – it just needs to be done gently and from the ends upwards.
7. Choosing The Wrong Hair Colour
Selecting the right shade, whether to dye your natural hair or to choose a match for a hair extensions purchase can be a tricky choice to make. It’s easy for many of us to choose a hair colour that doesn’t quite suit us, leaving us filled with regret the moment we take that first glance in the mirror. A great-looking hair colour can often be determined by skin tone, eye colour and personal style. Lucky for you, if you’re a hair extension wearer, our Free Colour Match service provides you with an expert analysis on the best matching shade of Remy hair extensions for you.
8. Sleeping With Your Hair Down
If you have long, luxurious tresses, you might be inclined to want to wear your hair down all the time, including while you sleep. Sure, there’s a lot of versatility with styling long hair, and it can feel great to let it roam free while you’re drifting off, but the best way to keep it healthy, tidy, and tangle-free is by occasionally tying it up in a protective hairstyle – particularly before you go to sleep. Protective hairstyles like ponytails, braids and updos are a flattering, practical way of preventing matting, tangles, and keeping your hair out of your face. If you decide to wear it down all the time, this will be much harder to maintain.
9. Rough Drying with a Towel
If you plan on tossing your hair up in a towel after washing it or even roughly drying it with one, there’s ways of doing it without creating stress for your strands. We recommend using a cotton t-shirt or a microfibre towel instead of a regular towel when drying your hair. It’s softer, gentler, and less likely to cause breakage or shedding. Always remember to thoroughly detangle your hair afterwards and apply an oil or serum for some extra TLC. If you want to dry your hair naturally, air-drying it truly is the best way, especially on a hair extension holder.
10. Using the Wrong Hair Tie
Believe it or not, scrunchies, hair ties and hair bands can have a huge effect on your hair. They may not seem that important, but what you choose to tie your hair up with is more than just a trend, it can also be a culprit for causing tension, tangling and friction. Opt for silk or velvet scrunchies and avoid using plastic or super thin, flimsy hair ties. You want there to be as little pressure as possible.
11. Too Many Hot Showers
We get it, winter’s on its way and you can’t bear the thought of your shower being anything below scorching. Unfortunately, too much hot water can strip your hair of its natural oils, and therefore its natural shine. While hot water is able to clean your hair, it’s better to use lukewarm water to wash it and finish off with cool water to rinse, ultimately sealing the cuticle and locking in moisture.
12. Not Storing Hair Extensions Properly
Don’t just chuck your extensions at the back of the wardrobe. Here at Cliphair, we’ve made it possible for all types of hair extensions to be safely and securely stored not only in our products’ original boxing, but in our exclusive Hanger & Carrier set. The hanger allows you to conveniently place your extensions out of the way, whether to be styled, cut or air-dried. Paired with our carrier, you can protect them from dust, mess and travel with extensions on the go stylishly and efficiently.
13. Sleeping in Clip In Hair Extensions
At some point or another, we’ve all had an amazing night out and ended up just crashing on a friend’s sofa, but this is never an excuse to get your hair all matted and tangled. No matter how tired you are, you should always take the time to take your clip in hair extensions off, give your hair a good brush and detangle, and put it in your own favourite protective hairstyle. Leaving them in can cause knotting, matting, and tension on your scalp. You wouldn’t sleep with your contact lenses or your high heels on after a long day, so don’t do the same with your clip ins!
14. Not Having Regular Trims
Getting a haircut not only makes you feel refreshed, it also works wonders for your hair’s health. We recommend having your hair trimmed at the salon or by a professional hairstylist every 12-14 weeks to remove dead or split ends and give your locks a new lease of life. It makes it look tidier, cleaner, and actively encourages healthier and faster growth.
15. Not Using Silk Hair Products
We’ve already touched on the power of silk scrunchies and silk hair ties, but what about silk pillows, silk bonnets and silk hair ribbons? The list for silk hair products is endlessly evolving, and here’s why: unlike cotton, silk helps to reduce friction, which puts up a blockade against the dreaded morning frizz we all know and hate. Silk is destined to create a smoother, healthier head of hair that’s an absolute stranger to split ends.
Conclusion:
Made it this far? Then you’ve now been schooled in the all the things you should and shouldn’t be doing with your hair, hair extensions, and everything you need to maintain healthy, great looking locks.
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