by Alexandra Nicole Nuralam
How Often Should I Wash My Hair?
Most people would agree that washing your hair every day is bad for your hair, but in sweltering Singapore, is it even an option? Heat and humidity can often make caring for your hair difficult. Ahead are some hair care tips on keeping your hair clean and moisturised, and which products are up to the task.
Caring for your hair
Given the heat and humidity, washing your hair daily is recommended, regardless of hair type. Choose a shampoo that is suited for your hair type, preferably free of sodium lauryl sulphate and parabens—these foaming agents can strip your hair of natural oils, making it dry and brittle. Conditioning is also a must after shampooing if you have fine, brittle or curly hair.
Remember to shampoo your roots and not your hair strands, and vice versa for conditioning. The reason is that sebum collects on your scalp so washing your hair strands isn’t really necessary; as for conditioning, your scalp and roots don’t need conditioning and it can cause the hair to look oily and heavy if not properly removed.
And in the same way that you would apply skincare products according to your skin’s needs for the day, you should do the same for your hair. Use different shampoos according to what your hair feels like for the day.
Another thing to take note of: One of the most common mistakes involves towel-drying and wrapping your hair up in the towel after a shower. Instead of drying your hair vigorously with the towel, start by dabbing with the towel from the roots up. Don’t put your hair up in a towel. This
For normal hair
For dry hair
For fine hair
For curly hair
For oily hair
For damaged hair
For coloured hair
