How to Properly Apply Shampoo and Conditioner

Your hair is one of the first features a person notices when they look at you. So, naturally, you always want your hair to look its best! Any great hairstyle looks better when your hair is clean and soft. But, are you surprised to know that not everyone washes their hair correctly? Read on to learn how to properly apply shampoo and conditioner to your hair.

Things You'll Need

• Shower
• Shampoo (suitable for your hair type, e.g. one for dry hair)
• Conditioner (suitable for your hair type)

Instructions

1. First, determine if your hair is fine, dry, normal, oily, color treated, etc. This will determine which shampoo and conditioner is suitable for you.

2. Get in the shower and wet your hair. Make sure the water isn't hot. Hot water tends to dry out the hair. Apply a dime sized (or quarter, depending on how long your hair is) into the plam of your hand. Lather the shampoo first in your hands then onto your hair. Shampoo is meant to not only clean your hair but also the scalp. So, in order to clean your scalp, you need to massage the shampoo into your hair by using the balls of your fingers. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. Repeat if desired.

3. Now for conditioner. Conditioner serves to make the hair soft and silky smooth. But many people don't realize that the conditioner is only for the hair. Do not apply it to the scalp! It will make your hair greasier much quicker if you do. Again, rub the conditioner between your hands before applying. Work it through your hair, starting about halfway down the shaft. Do not massage conditioner. The longer you leave the conditioner in your hair, the better. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to rinse thoroughly.

• Rinse with cool water.

• The balls of your fingers is the most effective way to massage the shampoo into your hair and scalp.

• Avoid using hot water.

• Do not apply conditioner to the scalp.

Resources

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