We spend years damaging our hair without even realizing it — wrong products, bad habits, ignoring instructions. It took me a long time (and a lot of trial and error) to understand what works. So today I’m sharing hair care tips I wish I had known sooner — and that made a real difference in my routine:
🔹 Hair Masks
- Always follow the exact time on the label — more time doesn’t mean more results
- Apply to detangled hair so the mask penetrates evenly
- Don’t skip the thermal cap or shower cap if recommended
- Many masks only need 3–5 minutes — you can apply in the shower, in place of conditioner
- For an extra boost, apply a lightweight oil before the mask
🔹 Conditioner & Shampoo Tips
- Never apply conditioner on the scalp — always keep it a few inches from the roots
- Use a metal detox shampoo followed by pH-adjusting products once a month
- Follow instructions carefully — too much time with dye or mask can backfire
🔹 Towels, Frizz & Drying
- Avoid cotton towels — they pull moisture and cause frizz
- Use the capillarity method:
- Gently squeeze water out with your hands
- Avoid rubbing or twisting the hair
- Let it air dry partially before using heat: 20 minutes is enough
- This one trick dramatically reduced my frizz
🔹 Heat Protection & Styling
- Always use heat protectant — spray or cream, doesn’t matter, but use it
- Don’t tie hair too tightly (ponytails, buns) — it causes tension and hair loss
- Choose the right brush/comb:
- I prefer wide-tooth combs that glide but still grip
- Detangle in sections, from ends to roots, gently
🔹 Hair Oils & Product Application
- Lightweight oils are essential, morning and night, avoiding the roots
- Rub the oil or product between your hands before applying — improves texture and distribution
- Always read the label — every product acts differently
🔹 Chemicals & Coloring
- Be aware of what type of chemical is being used, especially if combining treatments
- If you use permanent hair color and decide to get highlights or go blonde in the future, well, it’s going to be tough
- If you color your hair at home, follow the instructions strictly
- Overprocessing can lead to discoloration and damage (especially blondes!)
🔹 Water Quality (Game changer!)
- When we moved to our current home, I noticed my scalp itching and my skin was constantly dry
- Turned out our water had extremely high chlorine levels — even more than our pool
- After installing a filter with carbon fibers, everything changed:
- No more itching
- Hair became more responsive and soft
- Skin improved instantly
🔹 Final tip: beach/pool protection
- Before swimming, wet your hair with freshwater + oil or protectant
- Rinse immediately after to remove chlorine/salt
- Comb and moisturize right away
Caring for your hair is self-care, and it’s worth the effort.
These small changes made a huge difference for me, and I hope they help you too.
✅ Summary: My Top Hair Care Tips You Should Know
- 🧴 Hair masks: follow the exact time, apply on detangled hair, use a shower/processing cap
- 💧 Apply a light oil before the mask for deeper hydration
- ❌ Never apply conditioner on your scalp
- 🧼 Use metal detox or pH-adjusting shampoo monthly
- 🧖♀️ Avoid cotton towels — switch to the capillarity method (air dry partially)
- 🌬️ Always use heat protectant — spray or cream
- 🧠 Be mindful of product instructions — don’t “guess” exposure times
- 🪮 Detangle from ends to roots with a gentle comb
- 💆♀️ Use lightweight hair oil daily, rub between hands before applying
- 🧪 Know your chemical treatments and how they interact
- 🎨 Coloring at home? Always follow directions — no overprocessing
- 💦 Water quality matters: high chlorine damaged my hair until I installed a filter
- 🌊 Beach/pool tip: apply protectant before + rinse & hydrate after
- 💡 Hair is personal — invest in products and routines that fit your hair type
