【14 Unintentional but Damaging Hair Habits】

【14 Unintentional but Damaging Hair Habits】

Bad Habits Related to Washing Hair:

1. Delaying Washing Hair and Relying on Hair Volumizing Powder

 - This can clog hair follicles and create a vicious cycle.

2. Not Thoroughly Pre-rinsing the Scalp Before Washing

- You should pre-rinse for 1-2 minutes.

3. Using Too Little Shampoo or Not Rinsing Shampoo Thoroughly

4. Brushing Wet Hair While Washing

 - Wet hair has the highest friction, causing damage to hair strands.

5. Not Using Conditioner

- Conditioner cares for the hair strands and is unrelated to oily scalp.

6. Leaving Conditioner on for Too Long or Frequent Water Treatments

- Water can damage hair quality; be cautious of over-hydration,

especially for those with high porosity.

7. Going to Bed with Wet Hair Without Drying the Scalp

 - This can lead to Malassezia (fungal infection), seborrheic dermatitis, scalp acne, itching, and faster oil production.

8. Rubbing Hair Vigorously with a Towel After Washing

9. Keeping Hair Wrapped in a Drying Cap for Too Long

- Ideally, this should not exceed 5 minutes.

Daily Bad Habits:

1. Picking at Scalp Pimples and Frequently Scratching the Scalp

2. Using Oil-Control Shampoos Continuously to Avoid Washing Hair

- Many people don’t actually have oily hair; if oil appears after more than two days,

it’s not considered oily hair.

3. Infrequently Washing Drying Caps and Pillowcases

4. Frequently Switching Between Multiple Shampoos

 - You should use a pattern like aaaaabbbbbccccc based on your personal condition, not abcdefg (a different shampoo every time), as it can make the scalp sensitive.

5. Exposing Hair to Heat or Sunlight Frequently

- Hair can suffer damage from both water and UV/heat exposure.