10 Absolute No Nos in Hair Care

The most important details in this text are the 10 absolute no-nos in hair care. These include avoiding unprofessional or over-the-counter hair care products, never cutting your own bangs, avoiding too much sun, chlorine, and salt water during the summer, and using clarifying hair care products on your hair no more than once per week. These no-nos are essential for keeping your hair healthy, shiny, and strong. 

Hair care is a highly individualized and personal experience, and it is important to be aware of the risks of going to a salon without first getting a recommendation from someone you can trust. Never buy hair color that comes in a box, never stick with an outmoded appearance, never use a clothes iron to straighten your hair, avoid brushing or putting too much tension on your hair while it is still wet, and avoid wearing tight styles like corn rows for long periods of time. Finally, never use sun-lightening products such as lemon juice or over-the-counter hair care products designed to lighten hair with the sun.

According to the amount of money spent on hair care products by consumers each year, most people are concerned about the appearance of their hair and strive to achieve beautiful, healthy, and stylish locks. In fact, most people will go to any length to achieve their desired appearance. Hair care is big business, from professional salon treatments to over-the-counter serums.

The issue is that while many people buy the right hair care products for their hair, they fail to follow basic hair care regimens that will ensure the health and beauty of their tresses. Furthermore, many people are causing unnecessary damage to their hair by engaging in unhealthy hair care practices.

So, what should you do to keep your hair healthy, shiny, and strong?

Follow these 10 absolute don'ts of great hair care to avoid all hair care disasters.

Dos and Don'ts in Hair Care

1. When possible, avoid using unprofessional or over-the-counter hair care products. Many of these are nothing more than false hopes and promises.

2. Never cut your own bangs. Leave all of your hair care needs, including bangs, to your hair care professional.

3. Avoid too much sun, chlorine, and salt water during the summer. Even if you use the best hair care products, excessive exposure can cause irreversible damage.

4. Use clarifying hair care products on your hair no more than once per week. They have the potential to deplete hair of moisture and essential oils.

5. Never go to a hair salon without first getting a recommendation from someone you can trust. Choosing a salon solely on the basis of an advertisement or a sale is extremely dangerous.

6. Never buy hair color that comes in a box.

7. Never stick with an outmoded appearance because you are afraid of being different. Fashion trends change for a reason. Ask your hairdresser to help you transition into this decade with a new look.

8. Never use a clothes iron to straighten your hair. This was so passé in the 1970s. For this, we now have straightening irons that will not damage your hair. Look in the hair care section.

9. Avoid brushing or putting too much tension on your hair while it is still wet. This will result in breakage. Also, unless you have ethnic hair, avoid wearing tight styles like corn rows for long periods of time.

10. Unless you want a very short hair cut in the future, never use sun-lightening products such as lemon juice or over-the-counter hair care products designed to lighten hair with the sun.

Finally, hair care is a highly individualized and personal experience. Feel free to inject your own personality and style into your hair care routine, but keep in mind to include hair care principles that will benefit your hair and avoid those that will harm it.