Whilst none of us actively try to damage our hair, it turns out that those small things we do every day, those shortcuts we take to style our hair in the midst of the morning rush are actually doing just that. Alas, don’t fret ladies, as we caught up with hairdresser veteran and hair guru extraordinaire Beverly C to find out what we need to do give our poor follicles a chance. From styling to cleansing, read on to discover the most common hair mistakes to avoid if a glossy mane is to become a serious reality.



Hairdresser Beverly C On What To Avoid:

Mistake 1: Washing Your Hair Every Day
“It’s best to wash your hair no more than every 2 days. This way your natural oils can protect the scalp and also by not washing each day prevents excess oil on the scalp. What’s more, over-shampooing your hair promotes oil production and can make hair too oily.”

Mistake 2: Towel-drying Hair After Your Shower
“Don’t be too aggressive when rubbing the hair with a towel after the shower as this could cause damage. Instead, blot-dry the hair with a towel to take out the excess water.”

Mistake 3: A Low-Calorie Diet Is Doing My Body Wonders
“What we eat really affects the health of our hair, so a balanced diet is essential for healthy hair growth. A lot of people on strict diets or unhealthy vegetarian or non-vegetarian diets can often suffer from unhealthy hair growth or even hair loss.”

Mistake 4: Not Brushing Your Hair Before Bed
“It’s good practice to brush your hair before bed, mainly to stimulate the scalp, which is part of healthy hair growth. But be careful as too much continuous brushing can also promote an oily scalp so don’t over-do it.”

Mistake 5: Tying Your Ponytail In The Same Place
“If you have heavy hair and place it in an excessively tight ponytail on a regular basis, this can cause too much tension on the hair especially at the front hairline - excessive tension over a long period of time can weaken the hair around the hairline.”