Shampoo 101

From: India-Jewel Jackson   44 days 23 hours 57 minutes ago

Rate:

3 votes

If only it were as simple as wash, rinse, repeat... When it comes to washing your hair, who knew that there was a right and a wrong way?!? Luckily Ouidad (top NYC hairstylist, curly hair authority, and author of Curl Talk) spills the suds to Glam on the right way to lather up.

Shampoo Shopping Smarts:

Look for a shampoo that is mild so your hair will be cleansed without being stripped of its natural moisture. A gentle shampoo is one with a low pH (6.8 or less) that is formulated for daily use. Key shampoos to look for are those designed for chemically processed or color-treated hair as they aren’t made with abrasive ingredients and won’t drab down color.

To Lather Up or Not:

Now that the right bottle is sitting in the shower caddy, when should it be used? It’s all a matter of personal preference, hair texture and desired styling regime. Those with straight hair can shampoo the most (up to four or five times a week) because this hair type is the strongest and the least dry. If hair is curly, shampoo every two or three days. Curly hair tends to be drier, a key culprit to creating frizz and breakage. If you don’t shampoo every day still rinse daily with warm water and conditioner to keep hair hydrated and to revive the curl pattern. For extremely curly hair, shampoo only once a week. This hair type is the most delicate and dehydrated, so be sure to use a moisturizing shampoo.

Six Easy Steps to Shampooing Bliss:

Now that you have the right shampoo, Ouidad’s going to tell you how to use it!

1) Saturate your hair with luke warm water.

2) Pour shampoo into your palms and rub your palms together to create a lather.

3) Run hands through hair to evenly distribute shampoo throughout.

4) Using your fingertips, massage shampoo into the scalp.

5) Run your fingers downward to clean and detangle the hair. DON’T pile your hair on top of your head, added tugging and scrubbing leads to breakage.

6) Rinse with lukewarm water.

Now it’s time to hit the showers—and wash your hair the right way!

-Kim Farrington