Cutting our own side-bangs with ordinary scissors during quarantine? Check. Tried siren-red highlights with the first available hair colour online? Check. Got tired of every DIY hair mask and forgot our hair needs attention? Check, check, and check!
This quarantine life has made all of us sabotage our hair like never before. Our hair has faced the consequences of our boredom and we all are guilty. Well, what can we say? ‘We were simply bored in the house and in the house bored’ and flat-ironing in the middle of the night just to take some selfies seemed like a good idea (you know you have done it)!
We wish someone had informed us about Philips ThermoProtect Straightener back then – could have saved us a LOT of damage and time! Apart from protecting our hair from damage (more on that later), the plates heat up in just 30 seconds and glide effortlessly through our hair, thanks to the keratin ceramic coating! Also, unevenly straightened hair is so 2015. Girls, you really need to upgrade to Philips ThermoProtect Straightener that distributes the heat evenly to the hair.
However, quarantine or no quarantine, we all are guilty of making some major hair faux pas on a daily basis that we aren’t even aware of. And trust us when we say this ladies, the list of these mistakes goes way beyond not oiling your hair enough or using flat-iron regularly. Even the most common errors can really give major trauma to your hair. You need to stop making these mistakes RN!
Comb Me Maybe
How often do you comb your hair? Once a day? Twice? Not at all?
Brushing your hair is an art and you need to know the right techniques before becoming a true artist. Yes, brushing ain’t that simple.
You should comb your hair twice a day. But, if you have gorgeous curls, comb them just before you shampoo to maintain the natural texture. Also, use brushes and combs that have round-ended bristles and NEVER comb too vigorously. You might believe that it straightens your hair but in reality, it weakens the cuticles (outer layer of hair) and causes split ends.
Let the comb do its part and for the straightening bit, use Philips ThermoProtect Straightener (available for Rs. 3,695 only on Amazon) once your hair is dry. The straightener comes with ionic conditioning technology that provides a beautiful shine and glossiness to your hair. Ordinary straighteners overheat your hair and that causes dryness and frizziness. Thankfully, now we can say goodbye to those woes with Philips ThermoProtect Straightener!
How Well Do You Know Your Scalp?
Just like all skin types are different, all scalps are different as well. You need to understand your scalp before using any hair product like shampoos, conditioners, masks, and even oils.
If your scalp is sensitive or dry, remember that acidic ingredients in concentrated form can disturb its pH level and cause irritation. If you have an oily scalp, avoid using a lot of essential oils, no matter how beneficial they sound. An understanding relationship with your scalp can keep you happy for a long, long time.
Advertisements vs. Reality
We all like to believe that we are in a fictional world while we are in the shower. That’s okay, we all can be stars in our personal space but let’s tone it down a little when it comes to our hair maybe? Manhandling wet hair is one of the biggest crimes we can commit to our hair. No matter what the advertisements show, it’s not a good idea to rub our hair with towels as if our lives depend on it. Remember, pat don’t rub. Also, don’t lather your shampoo too much as it causes a lot of friction to our already fragile mane that ultimately results in breakage and hair fall.
Do You Trim ‘Em Enough?
Here’s a popular myth – your hair will grow faster if you don’t cut them. Well, it sounds rational because obviously, the length of your hair will shorten if you keep cutting them. But, there’s a flip side of the coin too. You need to trim your hair regularly to shed away all the split ends. The more you trim the ends, the faster your hair grows back in a shorter period of time. If you’re doing anything otherwise, you’re making a mistake girl!
Patch Test Please
Here’s a golden rule – try any new hair product on a small patch of your scalp first. The rule is applicable to skin products as well. This will help you figure out if you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in the product. For example, vitamin C does wonder to many skin types but can also cause irritations to some.
Stop Deep Frying Them
Ladies, frying is good only if we are talking about fish and chips. But hair? A big NO.
We are not preaching you to stop using iron or curlers – we are not aliens. But, we are advising you to get smart about it. And, that you can do by opting for straighteners that are actually good for your hair. Philips ThermoProtect Hair Straightener is a tool that’s a godsend.
With this straightener (which is pretty magical), you can choose your preferred temperature as per your hair needs (from 160 degrees to 230 degrees). Moreover, it comes with Silk ProCare technology. It means that you don’t need to switch on and off your straighteners again and again as it will prevent overheating your hair.
Impressive, right? Give it a try yourself to experience the best result!
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*This is a sponsored post for Philips
