If you want your hair to be shinier, stronger, and easier to manage, it is worth consciously building your hair washing habits. We present the most important steps, simply and understandably.
1. Choosing the right shampoo – the first and most important step
Every hair type is different, so it is crucial that you use a shampoo that meets the needs of your hair .
Maruderm recommendations:
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SLES-free Hair Loss Shampoo – for hair prone to falling out, weakened hair
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SLES-free Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Shampoo – for brittle, damaged hair
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SLES-free Hair Regenerating Shampoo – helps restore and strengthen damaged hair strands
The choice of shampoo determines the effectiveness of the entire hair washing process; it matters what you start with!
2. Preparing hair before washing
Many skip this step, but it is worth its weight in gold:
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Before washing gently comb through your hair, this will reduce tangles.
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You can use a nourishing oil or mask as a pre-treatment once a week.
Maruderm recommendation:
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Pre-Wash Hair Mask - Biotin & Keratin Intensive Regenerating Hair Mask – Providing intensive restorative care to help strengthen your hair.
This helps protect the hair strands from the drying effects of water and shampoo.
3. The temperature of the water matters
Too hot water:
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dries out the scalp,
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weakens the hair strands.
Ideal solution: lukewarm water, followed by a quick cold rinse for shinier hair.
4. Proper use of shampoo
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A pea-sized amount is more than enough.
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Always apply the shampoo to the scalp, not to the hair length.
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Gently massage for 1–2 minutes – this stimulates blood circulation and hair growth.
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Thorough rinsing! Do not leave anything in the hair.
5. Conditioner – only on the ends of the hair!
The purpose of the conditioner is to soften and protect the hair.
Maruderm recommendation:
Important:
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Do not apply to the scalp!
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Leave on for 2–3 minutes, then rinse off.
6. Weekly extra care with a hair mask
It is advisable to incorporate a more intensive mask 1–2 times a week.
Maruderm recommendation:
This helps:
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to restore damaged hair strands,
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to reduce breakage,
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to bring back the shine to the hair.
7. Hair drying – gently
After washing:
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Do not rub your hair with a towel, instead, blot the water from it.
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Use a hairdryer on a low heat setting, and always with a heat protectant.
Maruderm recommendation:
How often should you wash your hair?
It depends on the hair type:
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Oily hair: every 2–3 days
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Dry hair: every 3–4 days
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In case of hair loss: rather less frequently, with gentle products
Washing too frequently can weaken the hair follicles, so sometimes less is more!
In summary – the perfect hair washing routine:
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Preparing the hair
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Rinsing with lukewarm water
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Using the right shampoo
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Scalp massage
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Conditioner for the hair ends
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Applying a mask once a week
Gentle drying, using heat protection
If you pay attention to these, your hair will:
- shinier
- stronger
- healthier in the long run.
Conscious hair care is not a luxury, but the foundation of beautiful hair.