You're already unhappily observing your split ends and muttering to yourself: "But I use expensive shampoos, conditioners, miracle drops from faraway lands, and other magical concoctions offered to me by Instagram." But what if we told you that the problem is the very moment you step out of the shower? You're doing it wrong with wet hair.
Of course, no one wants to hear that they've been doing something wrong their whole life - especially not with wet hair. However, heed this wisdom and avoid further destruction of your proud mane.
1. Combing wet hair – a pain for you and your hair
If you think it's the perfect time to detangle hair right after washing, you're on your way to ruining your locks more than your feelings for your ex-lover. Wet hair is elastic, delicate, and extremely prone to breakage. Don't do this to wet hair.
How to fix the error?
Wait until your hair is at least partially dry. If waiting feels like watching a movie without the popcorn, at least choose a quality brush with soft bristles or a comb with flexible teeth. Add a conditioner for easier combing, and your hair will thank you like never before.
2. Tightly braiding wet hair – are you a fashion icon or a hair torturer?
A braided ponytail is a super practical solution when you want to look cool at the pool, but it can be extremely damaging if you braid it too tightly on wet hair. This move creates unnecessary pressure and breakage, which can eventually lead to a visit to the hairdresser who will cut your long, well-groomed hair short with sadness in their eyes. Don't do this with wet hair.
How to fix the error?
If you must tie your hair, keep it loose and light. Instead of tight braids, opt for a soft hair band or silk scrunchie that gently caresses your hair instead of mercilessly destroying it.
3. Sleeping with wet hair – a nightmare for you and a bacterial feast for your scalp
Who would have thought that a wet scalp could be a better place for bacteria to party than a Ljubljana club on a Saturday night? Sleeping with wet hair creates ideal conditions for microbes that can cause dandruff, itchiness, breakage, and other hair disasters.
How to fix the error?
Before going to bed, at least partially dry your hair, or invest in a silk pillowcase to help dry it faster and protect it. Your hair will look much better the next morning than if you spent the night at a bacteria party.
4. The Wrong Towel – or How Cotton Is Slowly Killing Your Hair
The biggest mistake you make after washing your hair? Drying your hair with a rough cotton towel. By doing this, you may think you're taking care of your hair, but in reality, you're torturing it more than a teenager would their first love.
How to fix the error?
A microfiber towel is your new best friend – it’s gentle on your hair, absorbs moisture faster, and prevents breakage and split ends. If you don’t already have a microfiber towel at home, make it your next purchase – your hair will thank you.
5. Blow-drying wet hair – a perfect storm for your hair
Sometimes we're in a hurry and blow-dry our hair as soon as we get out of the shower. What happens next? Hair apocalypse - hot air aggressively damages hair structures, making hair brittle, unmanageable, and less shiny than politicians promised before the election. Don't do this with wet hair.
How to fix the error?
Before you use the dryer, dry your hair thoroughly with a microfiber towel. Set the dryer on low heat and use a heat protectant before using heat styling products. Your hair will be shiny, healthy, and forever grateful.
Conclusion: Small changes, big differences!
Well, admit it – you've made most of these mistakes before. And yes, we all have. But the good news is that even small changes can make a big difference in the health of your hair.
So, dear readers, stop committing hair sins and start treating your hair like a crown that you proudly wear every day. Your hair deserves it – and so do you.
Now, trust us in the comments below – which of these mistakes do you make most often? Don't do this with wet hair!
