12 Hair Hacks to Help You Always Look Like You’ve Just Left a Beauty Salon

Hair is an important part of our appearance. Based on its condition, people can judge what our temper is, and some even think it reflects our self-esteem. This is why the number of barbershops and beauty salons in the world is increasing, and so does the number of people who want that Hollywood-star hair.

We at CHEERY are convinced that in order to look really well, we don’t need very expensive procedures. We just need to take good care of our hair.

Exclude all the shampoo ingredients that make hair yellow.

Natural ingredients in hair care products is not always a good idea. Here are some that can make hair yellow: fruit extracts (such as apple, lemon, orange, melon, or goji), vegetables (carrots and tomatoes), and essential oils of rosemary, vanilla, mint, and eucalyptus. Argan oil can cause the same effect.

Right after dying your hair, wash it with vinegar.

In order to retain hair color for as long as possible, experts recommend washing it with a 1:1 solution of water and white vinegar. This way, you will increase the pH of the dye to make it more resilient. After this procedure, hairdressers recommend brushing the full length of your hair, and wash it with cold water.

Wash dyed hair in cold water.

Every time you wash hair in hot water, you damage the hair cuticle and wash the color off. According to hairdressers, it’s better to use cold water. But in order not to get sick, try washing your hair in cool water at first. It will close the cuticle and protect the pigment.

Use mayo when you’re out of hair conditioner.

Regular mayo can be a great help when you’re out of hair conditioner. Apply it, starting from the middle of the lock, and use the brush to move it to the roots. 20 minutes later, wash your hair and dry it. The hair will look shiny.

Set your hair straightener to a hot temperature.

In trying to minimize the damage, many people use the coldest mode on the hair straightener. But in fact, this way the locks won’t become straight quickly, so you have to do several moves, damaging the hair even more. Heat the straightener more, so the locks will become straight with the first attempt.

Add aspirin pills into the shampoo.

Another way to make hair shiny is to add a ground aspirin pill into the shampoo. The salicylic acid in it helps to deep-clean the hair. But don’t use this method more than once per 2 weeks.

Brush your hair less often.

Using your brush too often makes hair greasier. The sebum remains on the brush, and you put it back on your hair. You can stop this in 2 ways: either brush less often, or wash the brush at least once per 2 weeks with hot water and lightening shampoo.

Brush your hair before sleep.

Every time you go to bed with wet hair, you increase the chances of waking up with dandruff or dermatitis. According to scientists, fungal infections reproduce very quickly in damp environments. Aside from the scalp, the infection might also be on the pillow that collects the moisture from your hair.

Apply oil on dry hair.

To understand what happens when oil is applied on wet hair, put a drop of oil into a cup of water. You will see that water and oil don’t mix. The same happens when you put oil on wet hair — it doesn’t get absorbed. According to hairdressers, it’s better to apply oil on dry hair.

Use the right scrunchie.

A bad scrunchie can cause a lot of trouble — from splitting ends to headaches. Dermatologists recommend using satin and silk scrunchies — the friction with the hair will be minimal. Microfiber, cashmere, and traceless hair ties are also good choices.

Use your hairdryer and don’t wait for the hair to dry on its own.

It’s bad for hair to be wet for a long time. Studies show that using a hair dryer at a distance of 15 cm causes less damage than natural drying. Besides, if you have curly hair, it’s better to use a diffuser nozzle to dry it.

Eat more vitamins B, C, and iron.

The 3 things that make your hair beautiful and healthy are vitamins B, C, and iron. The first 2 are responsible for keratin and collagen production that create the hair structure and make it shiny. And iron can prevent hair loss. Eat sunflower seeds, citrus, and nuts, and you will notice an improvement.

What is your hair care routine?