A hairdresser has shared a hair washing habit we need to break, and many of us are guilty of it.
When you think of mistakes that could happen when washing hair, your mind might go to not rinsing properly, or using the wrong temperature water. But one expert has now said there's a common error we need to avoid.
Ricky Walters, who owns SALON64 in London has explained how we actually shouldn't follow a strict hair washing routine as this can destroy healthy hair.
READ MORE: People are just realising Humpty Dumpty is not actually an egg
The hairdresser claims that there's no need to wash your hair on certain days without fail unless your hair actually needs to be washed at that time. If it doesn't need washing, you could be doing more damage than good.
Ricky told the Mirror: "It's incredible how many clients have a very strict hair washing routine where they wash their hair every Tuesday and Thursday without fail, completely ignoring any signs if their hair really needs it. There are so many factors to think about when washing your hair and the healthiest heads of hair are often washed the least.
"Take into consideration your lifestyle, exercise, the heat, the weather, and where you have been."
He added: "Those lucky enough to be by the sea or in the countryside are likely to have fresher hair for longer than those in a hot polluted capital. Break the habit. Wash your hair when it needs it and not out of routine."
The expert also shared a tip for using conditioner when washing your hair, claiming you should towel dry your locks between the shampooing and conditioning stages. He added: "There's nothing worse than splashing out on top quality conditioner to then apply to soaking wet hair straight after washing.
"The high-end, thicker, luxury conditioners on the market should be applied to towel-dried hair. Long hair can hold a huge amount of water which then dilutes your lovely conditioner, leaving you with nothing but a watery residue.
"Shampoo twice, towel dry for two minutes. Apply conditioner, leave for a further two mins and rinse."
Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up here
READ NEXT:
Primark's 'amazing' £38 coat shoppers are saying is identical to North Face's £290 version
Carol Vorderman shares her only rule for the five men she's dating
Dancing On Ice under fire as feature sparks 'sickened' viewers to switch off
Mum let son, 12, do the Asda big shop and here's what he bought
Martin Lewis says debit cards are now 'danger cards' in new warning
