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Well, hopefully not anymore.
Channing Smith
(Hot showers, Im looking at you.)
Heres to healthy hair in the not so distant future.
Sleeping with wet hair
Multiple stylists cited sleeping with wet hair as one of their top hair care donts.
Going to bed with a wet head is a no-no, hairstylist and LOreal Professionnel global ambassadorMin KimtellsGlamour.
At minimum, dry your scalp if you wash your hair at night before going to bed.
This reduces the growth of bacteria and fungus that naturally exists.Dandruffis the main culprit.
At the very least, rough-dry your hair before bed.
If it takes too long, switch to a superfast hair dryer like theBaBylissPro Nano Titanium Hair Dryer.
BaBylissPro Nano Titanium Hair Dryer
Ulta
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Applying conditioner to the roots
The other most common hair care mistake mentioned?
Applying conditioner directly to the roots.
Celebrity hairstylistMarc Menaagrees, as conditioner is not great for your hair or skin.
This is an especially important rule to follow if your hair is naturally fine or limp, adds Williams.
This will only cause your hair to get flat and greasy, he says.
Skipping conditioner…
Other pros point to skipping conditioner altogether as their top faux pas to avoid.
I would never skip the conditioner when shampooing my hair, saysJenna Spino, hairstylist at ChicagosMaxine Salon.
As for why that is?
On that note, another common mistake is not rinsing conditioner thoroughly enough once youre done.
Be sure to rinse well, she says.
Leave-in conditioners come in spray, lotion,serum or creamform to suit the needs of different textures.
A good rule of thumb to find the best product for you?
Play around to see what suits the texture, Robinson says.
Leave-ins can protect the hair from heat and environmental damage.
Nicolas Flores, a hairstylist at Sally Hershberger Salon in LA, feels the same.
I recommend a deep conditioner for all clients, he says.
This is great to add back in moisture, create softness, as well as shine!"
Using low-quality products
But of course, the quality of conditioners and shampoos matter too.
Use the shampoos and conditionersyour colorist recommends, says Robinson.
Some of Suite Carolines preferred products and lines include R+Co, Christophe Robin, and Olaplex.
For an affordable drugstore option, try the LOreal Paris Everpure line.
Another hair care no-no is applying conditioner onto lengths without squeezing out water first, says Kim.
Washing hair with super-hot water…
This is a major no-no, especially when you have color-treated hair, Williams stresses.
Why would you do it with your hair?
Then theres just so much less you do after shower.
And less yanking on wet, fragile hair, of course.
Because its fragile, it’s crucial that you do it safely.
There are several mistakes to avoid.
Williams is especially fond of the Tangle Teezer brushes.
the Removal Brush, as his favorite for the job.
Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler Totally Pink Barbie Brush
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Sheila Stotts Untangle Brush, a.k.a.
the Removal Brush
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Treat tresses with TLC; be patient when detangling and use the right tool, says Robinson.
But really, how you brush is whats most important.
Patience will pay off!
Mason Pearson Sensitive Boar Bristle Hairbrush
Dae Vegan Detangle + Style Brush
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I just squeeze it into the hair.
I dont rub it.
I just squeeze it, and it absorbs all the water.
No matter what, dont rub!
Rubbing is not good for your hair or your face.
Crown Affair The Hair Towel
DevaCurl Microfiber Anti-Frizz Towel
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Heat-styling without protectant
Hopefully this one is obvious.
This will stop the heat from causing damage to the hair.
They make so many lightweight heat protectants, there is really one for every throw in of hair.
IGK Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Anti-Frizz Smoothing Balm
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No heat protection on the ends of the hair drives me crazy, Williams says.
A good one I love and recommend is the new R+Co Hot Spell Thermotech Blow Out Balm."
R+Co Hot Spell Thermotech Blow Out Balm
Bluemercury
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With heat protection, of course!
Williams says the same, as silk helps prevent damage and frizz from forming overnight.
People prone to frizzy hair should always sleep with silk pillowcases or use silk bonnets, he says.
Its a game changer.
