Leave These 6 Haircare Mistakes In 2022 & Never Repeat Them Ever Again

Life’s too short to deal with hair damage. You deserve to have naturally beautiful and healthy locks that you can cherish every waking day. In 2023, take a vow to care for your locks and be mindful about how you treat your mane on a daily basis. Because daily wear and tear is sometimes the main cause of damaged hair and hair loss. Simple hair care habits and avoidance of certain haircare mistakes can redeem your locks. All you have to do is be aware of these haircare crimes and you can immediately stop subjecting your hair to them. Here are the haircare mistakes that you should most definitely stop doing in 2023.

6 Haircare Mistakes To Put A Stop To In 2023

Elastic Hair Ties

Using elastic hair ties to keep your hair tied is a huge no-no. We are talking about those fine black elastic ties that tug on your hair and cause the most breakage. Not only will these hair ties cause breakage, but they also damage your hair at the crown if you tie it too tight. Avoid using them on a daily basis, unless you need to try a new hairstyle once in a while. For daily use, you can try a satin scrunchie instead.

Skipping Conditioner

Stop skipping hair conditioner while taking a shower. It may help you cut the time you need for a hair wash in half but you are only making your locks prone to damage. Without the protection and nourishment of a conditioner, your strands will become dry and brittle. Then when you go to style it, your hair will be easily damaged and it might also show signs of frizz. If you really can’t help but skip conditioner, try using a leave-in hair mask post-hair wash before styling your hair.

Sleeping With Wet Hair

Wet hair is a breeding ground for bacteria and when you go to bed with wet hair, you will probably develop a fungal infection like dandruff. Sleeping with wet hair also damages the hair follicles and causes breakage. Ensure you dry your hair before hitting the sheets.

Avoiding Champis

You’re never too old to indulge in an oil champi. And even if you think that hair oil isn’t necessary because you have advanced haircare products in your kit, you’re wrong. Massaging your hair with oil will help boost hair growth, strengthen hair against breakage, improve scalp health, and help fight seasonal haircare woes like limp hair or frizzy hair without you having to resort to expensive measures.

Excessive Brushing

After oiling your hair, avoid using a hairbrush because the dense bristles on oiled hair can cause breakage. This is because when your hair is oiled the strands are coated and get heavier. At this point, your hair is vulnerable and therefore brushing your locks might cause more hair fall. Similarly, over-brushing any other time can cause your scalp to produce excess oils and this can make your roots look greasy while the ends dry. Avoid brushing your hair after oiling it and make sure to keep brushing to a minimum on a daily basis. Use wide-toothed combs or boar bristle brushes instead to help reduce damage.

Detangling From Root To Tip

If you start by combing your hair from root to tip you are doing it wrong. This order causes the most pain and breakage to your mane. Instead of detangling from root to tip, begin at the ends (tips) first and once those knots are detangled, you can move up to the roots. After all the knots are removed you can then comb your hair from root to tip normally. Make sure to always apply hair serum before combing your locks as well.