How to Wash Long Hair Properly

When people think of washing hair correctly, they think of choosing the right shampoo and conditioner. The fact of the matter is, improper washing styles can cause a great deal of damage to long hair. Here are the steps you should take when washing long hair, to help avoid damage and breakage.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. 1. Brush hair before washing. This will help to lessen the amount of tangles you'll get when you wash.
2. 2. Thoroughly wet hair. Do not scrunch hair, or lift it on top of your head. Allow the hair to flow naturally down your back and just let the water saturate your hair.
3. 3. Apply your shampoo. Again, do not scrunch hair or pile it onto your head. Apply shampoo to the scalp, and massage into your hair and scalp.
4. 4. Rinse the shampoo from your hair. As the water rinses the shampoo from the top of your head, it will cleanse your hair that is hanging down your back. There is no need to roughly wash the delicate ends of hair. As the shampoo is rinsed from the top of your head, it will adequately clean the ends of your hair as well.
5. 5. You should condition your hair in the same fashion. To condition the ends of your hair, place the conditioner in your hands and gently run hands through your hair from the base of your neck down. If your hair is extremely long, pull the hair around your neck so that it drapes down your chest and apply conditioner.

Tips & Warnings

• When you get out of the shower, dry gently with a towel. Do not wrap hair in a towel as this can also cause breakage.