Your hair is shiny right after you go to the salon, but when you shampoo it at home, it becomes dry and brittle again... Many of you have probably experienced this problem.
To achieve beautiful hair, it's important to first understand the correct hair care method. This time, we asked NNAO, a hair designer with a private salon in Nakameguro, about a simple hair care method you can incorporate at home.
"Beautiful hair is all about shampoo and hair dryer!" says NNAO. By adding just a few extra steps to your daily hair care routine, you can maintain the same shine you get after a salon treatment.
■ Just change your shampooing method! Learn the correct washing method to achieve beautiful hair
Even if you shampoo every day, scrubbing too hard can damage your hair. Here, we'll introduce the correct shampooing method for beautiful hair.
(1) Rinse your hair and scalp with warm water. This alone is said to be enough to remove all dirt from your hair.
(2) Lather up an appropriate amount of shampoo and apply it from your scalp to your hair.
(3) Use the pads of your fingers to massage your scalp as if you were moving your skin.
Just like stiff shoulders and neck, your head can be quite stiff as well. A stiff scalp can reduce blood flow, affecting hair loss and shine. Pay particular attention to the area from your temples to the area above your ears, as this area is particularly prone to stiffness. Also, be sure not to rub your hair together while washing! Friction between strands can damage the cuticles, causing split ends and making hair more susceptible to odor, so be careful.
(4) Gently rinse thoroughly with warm water.
(5) We recommend using your favorite rinse, conditioner, and treatment according to the instructions. Leaving the product on for too long can cause color to come off, so be careful!
■ The finishing touch is all about the hair dryer! How to Maintain Soft, Bouncy Hair
No matter how good your shampoo and conditioner, using the wrong hair dryer can ruin the results. Using the wrong hair dryer can also burn your hair, stripping it of essential moisture and even damaging the cuticle. Use the correct hair dryer method to restore soft, bouncy hair.
(1) After washing, wrap your hair in a towel and gently pat it dry. To minimize the time you spend using the hair dryer, be sure to towel dry thoroughly.
(2) Spread some heat-blocking hair oil on your hands and massage it into your hair.
(3) To prevent burns, hold the hair dryer at least 15 cm away from your hair and make sure the air outlet is at a 60-degree angle to your hair. Avoid directing the air from the dryer from the bottom up toward the ends of your hair, as this can cause the cuticle to peel up. (4) Finish by applying cool air. This helps align the cuticles and tame frizzy hair.
By spending just a little more time than usual, you can achieve beautiful, bouncy hair! You can do this with your regular shampoo and hair dryer, so why not give it a try today?
[Hair oil used this time]
Jeanloup (4,500 yen)
This oil is a blend of seven types of plant essential oils as its main ingredient. Its heat protection effect protects hair from the heat of the hair dryer, maintaining the ideal amount of moisture for hair, resulting in a bouncy, smooth finish. The remaining oil in the palm of your hand can also be used on the skin.
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Hair designer NNAO
After working as a top stylist at a certain hair salon, she went independent in 2012. She opened her own atelier in Nakameguro as a private salon that operates by referral only.
