15 Common Hair Care Mistakes You Need To Avoid For Lovely Long Hair

Hair has always been the crowning glory of female beauty from ancient times. Hair that is luscious, soft and lovely has been an inseparable if not the most important aspect of feminine beauty in any culture. But in these days of stress and pollution, we are losing that mark of beauty alarmingly. Here are some ways you can take care and manage your hair like a fairytale princess…well almost. Here is a guide on common mistakes women usually make and which you should avoid in hair care.

1Choosing the wrong shampoo

Every woman has a different hair type where even different climate types dictate the kind of hair cleansers one must use. Do not ape your favorite actress or let various claims of different brands blind you. Hair could be dry or normal which needs specific formulas for treating them. Normal hair types need a shampoo with equal amount of detergent and conditioning agents. Similarly, if your hair is dry or naturally dehydrated you need a moisturizing shampoo with for shine and softness. Choose a shampoo which would give them bounce, and life.

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2Washing your hair too often/not often enough

Again the frequency of hair wash depends upon factors like pollution, dust, hair type and also the quality of water. Over-shampooing strips off the essential nutrients of the hair strands to be soft and supple. Washing your hair every alternate day is the best path. Here’s how to balance your hair cleanliness routine best suited for your hair type.

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3Applying shampoo incorrectly

Most of us are washing our hair religiously but we are making basic mistake of applying the shampoo incorrectly. Either we are slobbering their hair with the product or using too little to make any difference. Shampoo should be applied directly to the roots of the hair. Now you need to gently message your scalp and hair using finger tips and not your nails that can damage or scar your scalp. This method will clean your hair perfectly. Make sure to comb your hair thoroughly before washing your hair.

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