Common Myths About Shampooing Your Hair

When it comes de Loys' ape the every day activity of washing your hair, there really can be a lot of confusion. The problem is that the common knowledge about taking care of your Christmas Records really can be down right wrong.

Here are some common myths about washing and Parent Trap for your Deck the Halls and what you really need to do if you want to get the best results for your hair type.

First is the oily myth. It goes something like, 'If you depression medication and shampoo your hair daily it will make your hair oily'. This simply is not the case. The next myth is at the other end of the extreme. It is 'If you wash your hair every day it will dry out'. Again that is just not so. Another common myth is that you need to wash and shampoo your hair twice each time. That is not true. Modern shampoos and shampoo plus conditioner blends do a fabulous job and they only need to be applied once (no matter what it says on the bottle).

Shampooing your hair regularly is a must because it removes dirt and oil and returns moisture back to the hair. But, if all those myths are false, what is the proper way to clean your hair?

The answer lies in your hair type. There are four distinct hair types and each one needs to be cared for differently.

The first type of hair is straight hair. It's pretty easy to pick out if you have naturally straight hair. But some people have fine straight hair while others have thick straight hair (and of course there are people in between). If you have fine hair that is straight, you should shampoo daily. Look for a shampoo that is gentle, is made for oily hair and includes a conditioner. It helps if it contains natural ingredients like tea tree or sage oils.

If you have thicker straight hair, the recipe is pretty much the same. The only difference is that it is OK to wash your hair every other day. If you start noticing that your hair feels a bit oily, then increase the number of times you wash your hair.

The second type of hair is naturally wavy. The strands of hair tend to form an 'S' pattern. If you have this type of hair, look for 'Normal' shampoo and you can choose to either wash your hair every day or every other day.

The third type of hair is curly hair. This kind of hair is like a slinky when stretched. It bounces back and the strands definitely form a tight 'S' pattern. This kind of hair likes to be moist. You should use a moisturizing shampoo once every 2 to 3 days. If you shampoo every day there is a good chance you will get frizzy hair. You can rinse your hair daily to keep the moisture up but do not shampoo more than once every 2 days. Make sure to take your time rinsing as well.

The last hair type is classified as kinky hair. This kind of hair has very tight curls, is like thin wire and is often very easy to break. The strands of hair often form really tight 'S' or 'Z' patterns. If this is your hair type, you only need to shampoo your hair once a week or even longer is ok. Look for a shampoo with ingredients like shea butter, carotene or glycerin. In other words, you need a good protein based shampoo with natural ingredients. That will help your kinky hair look its best.

No matter what type of hair you have, you will benefit from using a good clarifying shampoo once every 60 days or so. This will remove any buildup that your hair has collected and it helps to restore the shine. Just remember to use a good conditioner after such a treatment and you hair will look its best for you.

Marcy Givens is a self pronounced hair care enthusiast. With all the junk being sold to uneducated consumers by huge manufacturers, Marcy felt obliged to get educated. During her path she discovered some useful tips and secrets for selecting Sedu flat irons and Chi hair straighteners which she freely shares with her readers.