14 Common Hair Mistakes You Need To Stop Now

Everyone wants super shiny, amazing, TV commercial hair, right? Of course! But it’s so hard to measure up these days, with all the gorgeous pictures and millions of products. How do you use that tool? How much conditioner should you use? Should you wash your hair every day? Well, good news! We found fifteen common mistakes everyone makes when it comes to their hair, so now you don’t have to repeat them!

1. Wet Hair, Don’t You Dare!

Do not comb or detangle your hair when it’s wet because you’ll stretch and break the hair fibers. If you must get a tangle out, use a wide-tooth comb and be very gentle.

2. Get Trimmed!

Trimming about a quarter of an inch off your hair every month or so will keep the ends of your hair healthy and reduce split ends.

3. Layer it up!

Instead of packing on a thick coat of conditioner or moisturizer, use thin layers that will soak into your hair more easily to prevent over-use.

4. Get Out, Moisture!

A moisture lock-out spray works like a setting spray, but will hold all the moisture in your hair for longer, keeping your style!

5. Flat-Iron Flaw

Flat ironing your hair every day is a sure-fire way to dry it out and damage your hair. Always use heat-absorbing products and make sure you moisturize your hair regularly!

6. Between Washes!

Dilute some conditioner and apply it to your dry hair. This helps moisturize hair between washes and helps tame frizz.

7. The Detangle Angle

Wet a comb and run it through dry, frizzy hair. This will keep frizz at a minimum.

8. Find a Style!

Sometimes styling is the easiest way to go. Find a style that suits you, like a pony tail or braid, and sweep your hair back. It won’t get rid of dry frizz or unruly hair, but it can help disguise it for the day.

9. No Touching!

Even though your hair is fun to play with, touching it disrupts any sort or style and can lead to static and frizz!

10. Best Friends!

A wide tooth-comb is essential for anyone with hair longer that a few inches. Wide-tooth combs don’t tug your hair and they are just as effective as a brush for detangling. Get to the store and get one for yourself!

11. Combing Technique!

Start combing your hair in short sections from the bottom If you start at your roots, it puts too much stress on your hair. And again, a wet wide-tooth comb on dry hair works best.

12. Stripping!

Do not wash your hair daily. Washing daily strips hair of its natural oils and can leave hair dry and brittle.

13. Wash Him Right Out of Your Hair!

Using the proper shampoo for your hair type is crucial. Dry hair needs replenishing oil, and oily hair needs a more natural gentle shampoo.

14. Fancy Shmancy!

Barrettes and elastics do quite a bit of damage to hair, so avoid them when you can. Try wearing your hair down or choose soft elastics.