Common Hair Mistakes You Might Be Making (and How to Fix Them)
What do you do when your hair doesn’t fall in with your glow-up plan? You’ve washed, you’ve styled and followed all the latest tips, but your hair just doesn't look or feel the way it should. There’s a good chance you’re making one of these common hair mistakes without even knowing it. Sometimes, they come from habits you thought were harmless, but over time, they led to dryness, breakage or dullness. Well, there’s good news: all these are easily fixable if you make a few small changes.
Skipping Heat Protectant
Skipping heat protectant is like walking outside during the summer without sunscreen. Feels like a warm tingling on the skin, but leaves lasting damage. Heat dries out your hair, weakens its strands, and quickens hair damage. Always, always apply a heat protectant before blow drying, curling, or straightening out your hair. Even if you’re late. Thankfully, most sprays out in the store now have heat protection, so you kill two birds with one can.
Washing too often (or not enough)
Whether it's with shampoo, soap, or plain water, washing your hair too often strips hair of natural oil, making your hair dry and frizzy. But then if you go crazy and don’t wash it at all, you let oil, sweat, and product buildup clog your scalp, which will slow healthy hair growth. The right balance will come from knowing your hair type and adjusting to your lifestyle.
Ignoring your scalp
Magazine cover hair starts at the scalp. In the summer, UV exposure irritates the skin on your head the same as it does your face. Your scalp, although covered by a canopy of hair, needs tender love and care too. If it’s flaky, itchy, or oily, your hair won’t thrive. What’s a quick fix? Don’t leave home without a sun hat.
Using the wrong products
Your hair has its own preferences, too. It’s kinda similar to the way that you don’t gel with every man at the office, so also your hair feels about shampoos, conditioners, or styling products. Silicone-heavy formulas might make your hair shine, but after a while, they can build up and weigh your strands down. In the summer, go for light moisturizing ingredients. This will take care of the moisture loss when the sun turns the heat up. Nerd up, read labels. If your air feels like it's gotten stiff after a wash, that's your sign to switch products - your hair doesn’t approve.
Leaving wet hair bundled up
How many times have we done this? Wrapping wet hair in a bun or a tight ponytail might be cute or even harmless. But wet hair is fragile, and the tension from being tied can lead to breakage. Take the time to air-dry your hair by leaving it loose.
Forgetting to prep before the pool
You got away with this as a kid, but remember it was mom who came to the rescue before dryness set in. When the chlorine in pool water makes contact with dry hair, it leads to color fading and dryness. Rinse the hair with some water first; this will drastically reduce how much chlorine your hair absorbs. Then apply a leave-in conditioner or a light oil to create a protective layer. While it won’t reduce absorption to zero, it sure helps alot.
Contact Salon Bellezza
Salon Bellezza offers professional advice and personalized product recommendations tailored to your hair type. Whether you swim often, wear extensions, or just want to look more confident. Salon Bellezza stylists can help with your hair and the best ways to protect it, and get in a routine to keep it healthy. To book a consultation with our stylist, book here or fill out our contact form with any questions. Give us a call at (508) 297-2430.
