Mastering the art of hair washing will grant you that smooth and healthy hair you’ve always wanted.
There are 5 essential steps to proper hair washing, as shared by the hair expert of the Japanese Emperor.
Step 1: Pre-Rinse with Warm Water for 1-2 Minutes
Most people tend to wet their hair with clean water before shampooing. However, expert Ryuki Oba recommends pre-rinsing your hair with warm water for about 1 to 2 minutes. This not only cleanses your hair but also washes away most of the dirt and grime from your hair and scalp, making it easier for the shampoo to lather and for nutrients to penetrate the roots. The ideal water temperature is 36-38 degrees Celsius, which helps remove excess sebum without damaging the scalp and hair. Water temperatures exceeding 40 degrees can melt away the necessary sebum, causing dry and irritated scalps.
Pre-rinsing with water ensures a deeper clean for your hair.
Step 2: Lather the Shampoo
It is common to apply shampoo directly to the hair and start washing. However, the correct way is to put the shampoo on your palms, rub them together until it lathers, and then apply it to your hair. This ensures that the shampoo is evenly distributed across your scalp and hair, effectively removing dirt, excess oil, and impurities.
Lathering the shampoo ensures even distribution, effectively removing dirt and excess oil.
Step 3: Spend 3 Minutes Massaging the Scalp
Ryuki Oba instructs to insert your fingers close to the scalp, using the pads of your fingers to move across the scalp and gently press. When washing your hair, spend 2 minutes creating a lather, and then dedicate 3 minutes to scalp massage to promote blood circulation. Start from the sides of your ears, gradually moving upwards, and use your fingertips to massage your scalp in a circular motion for about 3 minutes before rinsing. Avoid pressing too hard, and imagine your head as a peach—a gentle touch is all you need to create a dent in the fruit. Similarly, the scalp is delicate and sensitive, so pressing too hard can cause damage and increase hair loss.
Scalp massage improves blood circulation and strengthens hair roots.
Step 4: Use a Towel to Absorb Excess Water from Hair
Some people tend to vigorously rub their hair with a towel to speed up the drying process, but this can weaken and damage the hair, especially when it’s wet. It is crucial to gently pat your hair dry with a towel, layer by layer, to avoid causing harm to the roots and scalp.
Gently pat your hair dry to avoid damage and breakage.
Step 5: Combine Hot and Cold Air to Dry Hair
Ryuki Oba reveals a little secret to achieving voluminous hair after washing: start blow-drying from the back of your head, where the hair is thickest. First, use warm air to dry your hair, and then switch to cold air to thoroughly dry it. The cold air will help set your hair, making it appear fuller and thicker. Alternating between hot and cold air while blow-drying will also add shine to your hair. Remember to maintain a safe distance between the blow dryer and your head, and vary the direction of the airflow to minimize hair damage.
Alternating hot and cold air while blow-drying adds shine to your hair.
By following these 5 simple steps, you can reduce hair loss, strengthen your hair, and improve scalp blood circulation. These steps also ensure that nutrients penetrate deep into your hair, nourishing it from root to tip, resulting in softer, smoother, and healthier hair.
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