What Is Reverse Hair Washing?
New trends come down the pike and leave people saying, ‘What is that all about?’.
The fact is that beauty trends come and go, but a lot of today’s beauty tips stem from improving history. That is kind of the case with reverse hair washing.
So what is reverse hair washing?
Reverse Hair Washing
The process of reverse hair washing is doing just that; You wash your hair in reverse.
- Of course, it starts with wetting your hair.
- Next, apply your conditioner. If the conditioner’s directions say to let sit for a minute or two, follow the directions as per usual.
- Rinse out the conditioner completely and then apply shampoo.
- Scrub the scalp and rinse, thoroughly.
Best Way To Shampoo
When shampooing your hair it is best to focus on the scalp and pull the suds to the ends. That’s because the oils are at the scalp. The ends can dry out if you focus the shampoo on the ends. Shampooing the ends and scrubbing can cause quicker color-fading, too.
When it comes to conditioning, do the opposite. Focus conditioning the ends and then run fingers through roots. This places the main focus on the ends, keeping them nourished and healthy. Too much conditioner on the scalp can cause hair to go limp.
What’s the Purpose of Reverse Hair Washing?
Reverse hair washing is to prevent shampoo from removing too much of your natural oils from the scalp and hair.
By conditioning first, you are adding another layer of moisturizer onto the natural oil. By the time you shampoo the hair, it is only able to lightly strip the oils, leaving behind a clean feeling on your locks.
History of Reverse Hair Washing
Only dating back to the 2000s, reverse hair washing was probably inspired by the Egyptians since in B.C. times, women would lather their hair in oils, then wash their hair with water and citrus juices. The citrus strips the hair from oils, so to keep the hair soft, it needed extra oils to strip out while purifying the hair. Fyi, citrus is very purifying.
Benefits of Reverse Hair Washing
The benefits of conditioning first and shampooing after is simple. It doesn’t allow the hair to lose natural oils. The results are nice, too. The hair will be fuller-looking and shiny.
Not For Everybody
Reverse hair washing has benefits. However, it’s not for everybody. Those with thick, curly or super dry hair will probably not benefit from this technique. It can be an issue with detangling hair after the hair gets wet.
Whether you love to reverse hair wash every time or once in a while, remember to be proactive and use a heat protector when drying or styling your hair with heat products. It’s better to prevent damage than to repair damage.
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