2. Shampoo twice. The first wash removes oil and styling products, while the second wash adds volume. 3. If you have dry hair, avoid daily washing. Simply wet your hair every other day during your shower, apply conditioner, and rinse thoroughly. 4. Don't switch shampoos frequently unless your hair type changes.
5. Wash with lukewarm water. Shampoo works best at this temperature. Hot water can dry out your hair and cause itching, while cold water prevents thorough rinsing.
6. After rinsing, finish with a quick blast of cool water to boost shine. But avoid extreme temperature changes to prevent chills.
7. First, ensure you're using the right conditioner. Protein-based formulas help strengthen hair and nourish the scalp, while moisturizing types enhance softness and shine.
8. Apply conditioner this way: Blot excess water from hair with a towel or at least squeeze out residual moisture. Conditioner won't absorb effectively if hair is too saturated.
9. Apply conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends of your hair, not heavily at the roots near the scalp.
10. Gently run your fingers through your hair, smoothing it out to distribute the conditioner evenly and smoothly.
11. Adding a few drops of olive oil to your conditioner provides deep nourishment for your hair.
12. Harness the steam in your bathroom. While soaking in the tub, smooth the prepared conditioner through your hair and leave it be—the steam will help the conditioner penetrate.
13. Before shampooing, comb dry hair thoroughly.
14. When washing your hair, tilt your head forward and comb hair forward—avoid piling it on top of your head, which increases tangling.
15. Gently blot excess water from hair with a towel instead of rubbing vigorously. After blotting, comb hair with a wide-tooth comb. Start at the ends, work through the mid-lengths, and finally comb from roots to ends. Hold the section you're combing with your hand to prevent pulling.