Common Hair Care Mistakes Causing Hair Fall, Dandruff & Dryness

Tying it tightly with a towel

Most people wear a tight towel on their heads like a turban after washing their hair. This may cause harm to one’s hair. This kind of hair care blunder is called traction alopecia.

Frequently applying dry shampoo

Using dry shampoo instead of washing one’s hair may cause harm to one’s scalp. It may accumulate on the scalp and cause harm to the roots.

Shampooing daily

This causes dryness in the scalp and increases the production of sebum, the natural protective oil. This makes hair oilier and greasy. Do not shampoo more than two or three times a week.

Setting hairstyling tools to maximum heat

Setting tools like blow dryers, flat irons, or curling irons to the highest temperature can cause hair burns. Damaged hair cannot be repaired.

Using the wrong products

Using products without knowing your hair type increases the risk of damage. Be sure to know your hair type before purchasing any product.

Not using heat protection products

It is a good idea to use heat protection products when styling your hair. These products may not completely stop the damage, but they reduce the risk.

Not protecting from the sun

Sunscreen is necessary not just for your skin, scalp, and hair, but also when you are going to stay in the sun for a long time. You may wear a wide-brimmed hat, a cotton scarf, or even put sunscreen on your scalp and hair.

Not reading product ingredients

We usually buy products just because of their packaging and colors. We do not even check the ingredients on the back of the box. Even Ayurvedic shampoos and conditioners contain harmful chemicals.

Not using the right products for colored hair

We do not even use shampoos and conditioners that are meant for colored hair, even after we have colored our hair with a different color. This can cause the hair color to fade within a few days.