Fragrantly Beautiful

How to Wash Hair

By Dwayne Pressley

I was surprised to learn that many people (including some of my clients) don't know how to wash hair correctly. I've decided to put together this guide to give you a very good understanding of how to do this correctly and get effective results.

First, adjust your water temperature until you find the setting that is the most comfortable for you. Rinse running water on the hair and scalp while being sure to lift the hair off of the scalp to have the water come into contact with as much of the scalp as possible. This rinse should last anywhere from 30 seconds to about a minute.

What this initial rinse does is help get the hair free of dirt, and debris.

Next, you want to apply anywhere from a dime size to about a quarter size amount of shampoo to the hair and scalp. Take the tips of your fingers (not the very top of the fingers but that half way point between where the top of the finger lies and that first straight line, where you can bend your finger) and begin massaging and gently scrubbing the scalp until you get a decent lather.

What's important to note here is that you want focus on those hard to reach areas, like the crown, towards the back and the back of the head as well. These areas usually 'itch' the most and feel SO good when you scratch them.

Next, rinse the shampoo out, while lifting the hair, until the shampoo is all gone. One way to make sure is by checking the water that is running down the drain. Once it runs clear of bubbles then the hair and scalp should be free of shampoo.

Next, apply a smaller amount of shampoo to the hair. If you applied a quarter size the first go round, a dime size should do this time.

Again, while taking the tips of your fingers, begin massaging (and gently scrubbing) the scalp. This time you'll notice you'll get a much better lather.

I have to admit that I never understood why it lathers up so much better using less shampoo, the second go round, then it does using more the first!

Once again, rinse the head out completely.

This next step is very important for getting great results for your hair's outcome.

Towel blot the hair. This means take a towel and remove all the access water, without completely drying the hair, and WITHOUT pulling and tugging your hair. You are going to blot the hair with a towel.

Next apply conditioner. Now I know people don't like to read, but trust me on this one, it's important to follow the instructions as to how long you should leave the product on your hair.
Once you have left it on the appropriate amount of time, rinse it out. If it's a leave in...well that's kinda self explanatory!

Then depending upon what style you plan on rolling with, you would apply the necessary products until you have your finished outcome.

But there you have it the basics for washing hair 101. Follow these instructions with quality products, and in no time, I promise you quality results. Keep in mind that all of this is null and void if you are not using great products. So for those of you that are not I suggest you upgrade, and for those of you that are, stay on that path!

Oh yeah. I almost forgot. I'm a visual learner so I put together a little demo at that allows you to see what I'm talking about. I figure it may help those that learn just like me, by seeing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlppO1W-OfI&feature=channel_page

Dwayne Pressley is a licensed cosmetologist, author, and public speaker. Through his website http://www.blackhairgrowthtechniques.com/ he teaches women how to grow hair faster, and longer for more professional polished, sexier appearance.
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