by Kimberley Heit

Created on: June 12, 2009

By the time you reach adulthood, you are likely to perform the task of washing your hair without giving it a second thought. However, depending on the technique you use, it may be time to stop and learn the right way to wash your hair. The wrong technique can cause bad hair days and over time is a contributor to damage.

The following is a guide to washing your hair your hair the right way:

Step one-Choose the right shampoo and conditioner.

It is important to select the correct shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. Your aim is to strike the right balance between washing away excess oil and dirt, yet still leaving the hair soft and manageable. You don't want to strip the hair of all oils, nor do you want it to feel heavy and weighed down with product. It can take a good deal of experimentation to find the products that work best for you. However as a general guide fine hair tends to benefit from light herbal products, dry hair needs hydrating products, oily hair benefits from an alcohol free sebum cleanser ,and if you suffer from dandruff you might need an anti dandruff shampoo.

Step two-Get the timing right

There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to hair washing frequency; this is highly dependent on your hair type and lifestyle. If you go to the gym, or perform tasks that work up a sweat you will probably need to wash your hair more frequently than those who simply perform light duties in a climate controlled office. Fine hair and oily hair typically benefit from daily washing, but dry hair reacts better to only being washed every few days. Try to wash your hair when it seems oily at the roots and lank, rather then simply washing it daily out of habit.

Step three-Get brushing

Before you wash your hair it is beneficial to give it a thorough brush through. This will help loosen up dirt and dead skin cells ready for removal. It also helps to untangle the hair, which is important because you should never brush hair whilst it is dripping wet.

Step four-Get the hair wet

Hop under the shower and drench your hair in water. Hair needs to be fully wetted down to aid the task of massaging shampoo into the scalp. The water temperature should be warm, but not hot. Hot water can be aggravating on the scalp and cold water is not potent enough to remove oil and build up.

Step five-Apply the shampoo

Place a dollop of shampoo into your hands and massage into the roots and scalp. If you have oily hair you might like to run the excess through the remainder

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