5 Things You Should NEVER Do to Your Hair
Your hair is more than just part of your look—it’s a reflection of your health and self-care. While it's easy to focus on the latest trends or treatments, knowing what to avoid is key to keeping your hair in its best condition. Here are five things you should NEVER do to your hair to protect its health and beauty.
1. Skip Heat Protection When Styling
Using hot tools like curling irons, flat irons, and blow dryers without protection is one of the fastest ways to damage your hair. High heat can strip your hair of moisture, weaken the strands, and leave them brittle and dry.
What to Do Instead:
- Always apply a heat protectant before using any hot tools such as Kerotin’s Snail Mucin Serum, a silicone-free heat protectant.
- Use the lowest possible heat setting for your hair type.
- Embrace heatless styles on off-days to give your hair a break.
2. Brush Wet Hair Aggressively
Wet hair is much more fragile and prone to breakage. Tugging or using a regular brush on wet hair can cause strands to snap, leading to split ends and frizz.
What to Do Instead:
- Use a wide-tooth comb or a brush designed for wet hair such as Kerotin’s Detangler Brush.
- Start detangling from the ends and work your way up to the roots to limit breakage.
- Apply a detangling spray to make the process gentler.
3. Overwash Your Hair
Washing your hair too often strips away its natural oils, leaving it dry, dull, and prone to damage. This habit can also trigger your scalp to overproduce oil, creating a frustrating cycle.
What to Do Instead:
- Stick to washing your hair 2-3 times a week or as needed for your hair type we have a blog to determine your hair type [link].
- Use a sulfate-free shampoo to cleanse without harsh stripping.
4. Neglect Regular Trims
Skipping trims in an attempt to grow longer hair can backfire. Split ends travel up the hair shaft, causing more breakage and slowing down growth.
What to Do Instead:
- Get a trim every 6-8 weeks to maintain healthy ends.
- Use a nourishing hair serum or mask to protect your lengths between trims. Such as Kerotin's Nourishing Oil.
5. Overuse Chemical Treatments
Frequent coloring, bleaching, or chemical straightening weakens the hair’s structure over time, leading to dryness, breakage, and dullness.
What to Do Instead:
- Space out chemical treatments to allow your hair time to recover.
- Opt for ammonia-free or semi-permanent options when coloring.
Use a repairing hair mask weekly to restore moisture and strength such as Kerotin's Collagen Mask.
Your Hair Deserves the Best Care
Avoiding these common hair mistakes can save you from long-term damage and keep your strands looking their best. At Kerotin, we believe in giving your hair the TLC it deserves with our range of natural, nourishing hair care products. Whether you're looking to repair, grow, or maintain your hair, we’ve got you covered.
