How do you wash long hair properly?
Part 2 of 3: Shampooing and Conditioning Hair
- Rinse your hair. As soon as you step in the shower, rinse your hair with warm water.
- Condition your hair first.
- Shampoo your hair.
- Add conditioner from the middle of your length to the tips.
- Rinse with cold water.
How do you shower with long hair?
Use high water pressure to wet your hair quickly.
Long or thick hair may take more time to wash than shorter cuts. If your shower has a nozzle with adjustable water pressure, turn on a jet stream so the water sprays harder. The more quickly your hair gets wet, the more quickly you can wash it.
How do you wash long thick hair?
Step 1 – Rinse your hair thoroughly from the scalp till the ends with lukewarm to cold water. Make sure it is soaked completely for the shampoo to have its full effect. Step 2 – With thick hair, it’s important to choose a nourishing shampoo that will cleanse it without drying out the lengths.
How do you properly shampoo your hair?
The Right Way to Shampoo and Condition
- Thoroughly wet your hair.
- Lather a quarter size amount of shampoo in your palms and then work into your roots. You don’t need to shampoo the tips of your hair.
- Rinse out all of the shampoo.
- Apply conditioner, concentrating on the ends.
- Rinse with cold water.
How can I clean my hair naturally?
Apply a one to one mixture of warm water and apple cider vinegar to your hair. Rinse it thoroughly after 5 minutes to get rid of the apple cider smell. Wash your hair every 2-3 days, for proper regulation of natural hair oils. Washing your hair less often will also help regain your hair’s natural body and luster.
David Nilsen is the former editor of Fourth & Sycamore. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. You can find more of his writing on his website at davidnilsenwriter.com and follow him on Twitter as @NilsenDavid.