how you wash your hair can seriously make or break its health! Here's the ultimate breakdown to keep your hair clean and strong:

🧼 How to Wash Your Hair the Healthy Way

✅ 1. Start with a Pre-Wash Routine

• Oil your hair before washing (especially if dry or damaged).

  • Use coconut, castor, or argan oil 30–60 minutes before.

• Detangle gently with a wide-tooth comb to prevent breakage.

🚿 2. Rinse with Lukewarm Water

• Start with lukewarm water to open the cuticles and loosen dirt/oil.

• Hot water strips natural oils and dries out your scalp and hair.

🧴 3. Use the Right Amount of Shampoo

• Dime-sized for short hair, quarter-sized for long.

• Focus on the scalp—that’s where the oil and buildup collect.

• Massage gently with your fingertips (not nails!) to boost circulation and cleanse.

Don’t shampoo the ends—they get cleaned as the suds rinse out.

🫧 4. Rinse Well, Then Condition

• Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clean.

• Apply conditioner from mid-length to ends (not the scalp).

• Leave it on for 2–5 minutes for best results.

• Comb through with fingers or a wide-tooth comb to detangle while the conditioner is in.

🧊 5. Rinse with Cool Water

• Cool water seals the cuticle, locks in moisture, and adds shine.

🧖♀️ 6. Dry Gently

• Pat—not rub—your hair with a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt.

• Avoid rough towels that cause friction and frizz.

🧠 Pro Tips for Healthy Washing:

• Wash 2–3 times a week unless you have a very oily scalp or sweat heavily.

• Use clarifying shampoo once a month to remove product buildup.

• Alternate between moisturizing and strengthening shampoos if your hair is damaged.

• Don't forget scalp health—exfoliate with a scalp scrub every 2–3 weeks if needed.