Are You Shampooing Correctly?

Step-by-Step Guide to Properly Shampoo Your Hair

Step 1: Prep your hair by combing residual styling products out of your hair.

Step 2: Choose the Right Shampoo. See whether you're using the proper shampoo for your hair type. Is your hair fine, dry, oily or did you see some dandruff flakes lately? Does it need extra volume or frizz taming? There are so many good shampoo formulas and one type does not fit all. If you've been just buying the same shampoo year-after-year, maybe it's time to re-think it.

Step 3: Water (Part 1) Dampen your hair with lukewarm water.

Step 4: Use about half inch wide dollop of shampoo (about the volume of a hazelnut should be enough for short to medium long hair. For long hair, adjust this amount accordingly. Distribute the shampoo through your hair.

Step 5: Shampooing"“getting down to how to shampoo hair"“foam up the dollop of shampoo with a little water before massaging it through your hair and over the scalp with circulating movements. Be sure not to scratch your scalp with your fingernails which can lead to infection.

Step 6: Water (Part 2) Completely rinse the shampoo out of your hair using clear water. It is important to thoroughly rinse out all shampoo. Squeeze the hair with your hands during the rinse. Tip: A good hair washing tip is complete when your hair feels "squeaky" clean.

Step 7: Water (Part 3) Finally, rinse your hair and scalp with cool water. Washing hair in cold water feels exhilarating and stimulates the blood circulation.

Step 8: Remember, wet hair is very sensitive and you should therefore abstain from toweling or rubbing it dry. Instead, simply press a towel on your hair. The towel will absorb excess water without moving it back and forth and damaging your hair in the process.