Hair Care Red Flags🚩

Dear Reader,

In this article, you will learn everything you should stop doing to truly achieve healthier-looking hair.

You might be surprised by what you're about to read, as many people unknowingly do these things without realizing their real side effects.

1. Rubbing Your Hair Too Hard with a Towel

The correct way is to gently pat your hair with a towel after a shower or wash.

Extra tip: Use a microfiber wrap towel. This helps absorb moisture properly and prevents excessive porosity.

2. How Many Times Have You Used a Flat Iron Without Proper Heat Protection?

This is a real red flag! Not applying a leave-in conditioner with heat protection before using a heat tool—especially a flat iron—can be disastrous.

Think of it like frying an egg on high heat in a pan—it will burn.

3. Using a Flat Iron on Wet Hair

Absolutely NO! Dry your hair properly, either with a blow dryer or by using hair rollers. Then, wait until your hair has cooled down before applying a small amount of heat protectant and styling with a flat iron or curling iron.

(Important: If you have oily or fine-textured hair, be mindful of how much product you use.)

Flat Iron + Wet Hair = INFINITE RED FLAG 🚩

4. Not Rinsing Your Hair Properly

Dear reader, please rinse out your shampoo, pre-poo, hair oiling treatments, masks, or conditioners thoroughly.

Product buildup is one of the main causes of greasy hair and can even lead to seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff). In other words, your hair might feel sticky, look dirty, or—worse—end up with unwanted flakes on your scalp.

5. Using the Wrong Shampoo for Your Hair Type

Sometimes, you just need to listen to your hair…

You: "But my hair doesn’t talk."
Yes, you're right! But as you get to know and care for it, you'll notice how it reacts to different products. That’s why it’s important to identify your hair type:

• Oily Hair: Use a gentle shampoo or one with sulfates, depending on your hair texture and sensitivity. Also, once or twice a month, use a clarifying or detox shampoo to deeply cleanse your scalp.
• Dry Hair: Choose a hydrating shampoo with ingredients like coconut oil, cocoa butter, argan oil, jojoba, olive oil, macadamia, or any vegetable oil.
• Very Dry Hair: Always opt for a sulfate-free shampoo. And remember, having dry hair doesn’t mean you should neglect rinsing your products properly (see previous point).

Extra tip: Do professional treatments or use hair masks before and after washing for deep hydration.

• Normal Hair: Congratulations, you’re one of God’s favorites! 😆 You can experiment and switch up your hair care routine as needed. Just be mindful of your scalp’s sensitivity and ensure a proper finishing step:
  • Use a serum or hydrating spray for your ends.
  • Do hair oiling at least twice a month.

6. Not Detangling Your Hair Before Washing

"But how does this help?"

This is the cherry on top! Detangling your hair before washing helps prevent breakage and damage. It also makes cleaning more effective, reduces frizz, and ensures that shampoo and conditioner are evenly distributed.

What Other Red Flags Would You Add?

We hope that after reviewing these hair care mistakes, you’ll keep them in mind for maintaining healthy and well-groomed hair! ✨