A hairdresser has shared a simple trick to washing your hair properly, and people are stunned by the results, with many admitting they’ve been doing it wrong for years
Of all the routines we might find somewhat tricky to perfect, most of us would presume we’ve mastered hair washing, wouldn’t we? Yet, according to one hairdresser, we’ve been cleansing our locks far less effectively than we should have been.
The mum and former stylist, Amy, has prompted people to rethink their morning routine after maintaining that you ought to be applying shampoo to your head twice during every single wash. Amy shared a video that entailed using an initial general application of shampoo, before rinsing it out and proceeding with a second round – now focusing on your scalp.
In her video, which featured on her @amy.does. some.hair account, she explained: “Thoroughly wet your hair, spread the shampoo over your hands and evenly distribute the shampoo all over your scalp.
“Using the tips of your fingers, massage the shampoo all over your scalp. Don’t miss your hairline or nape. Rinse and repeat.
“Focus on the scalp. Use the suds to gently pass through the ends.” Stay informed on the latest health news by signing up to our newsletter here
After the second shampoo rinse, you simply need to condition as normal – making sure you avoid the roots – and you should be all set, reports the Mirror.
Amy added: “Apply conditioner to the ends, avoiding the roots. Let it sit for a minute or two, [then do a] cool rinse if you can stand it.”
Watchers of Amy’s video were completely astonished by the disclosure, with numerous users confirming they’d trialled the technique themselves and were impressed by the results.
One viewer remarked: “I was curious and tried this, and my hair is super soft and feels cleaner. Excuse me, what?”.
Another individual wrote: “I have oily hair and actually noticed a difference shampooing twice! Felt and looked cleaner.”
Meanwhile, a third user revealed: “My life changed when I did it twice. Well actually, I use a scrub for my scalp first and then shampoo, but no more dandruff for me!”