Are you washing your hair wrong? Expert spills her secret to shiny locks – and almost everyone is making one key mistake

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A hair specialist has revealed the ‘right way’ to use conditioner – and how often you should actually wash your hair.

Dr. Crystal Aguh, associate professor of dermatology and an Olaplex Member of the Scientific Advisory Board, sheds light on the mistakes Australians often make in the shower and the two ‘must-have’ products that customers can’t get enough of.

Although most only condition the ends of their hair, Dr. Aguh to apply the product from the root to the tip.

“This keeps the hair hydrated and minimizes damage from daily wear and tear,” she told FEMAIL.

The professional added that a quick 30-second lather is all that’s needed when washing your hair — and extra cleansing can actually do more harm than good.

How often you should wash your hair also depends on the type of curl.

“A quick 15 to 30 second lather is all that is needed for an adequate shampoo and cleanse. Double shampooing can be helpful if you have a lot of product buildup,” said Dr. Aguh.

She recommends Olaplex Number 4 ($54) and Number 5 ($54), both of which have only increased in popularity since their original launch.

While most only condition the ends of their hair, Dr. Aguh to apply the product from root to tip. ‘This ensures the strands stay hydrated and helps minimize damage from daily wear and tear,’ she told FEMAIL

How often should you wash your hair?

Dr. Aguh revealed that washing frequency varies and is greatly influenced by hair type.

For example, if you have straight, fine hair that gets greasy very easily, the ideal washing frequency is between one and two days.

But if you have fuller, wavy hair, the ideal washing frequency is somewhere between two and three days.

For those with tightly curled hair, washing should ideally be done once a week, but once every two weeks can work well. This gives curly hair ample opportunity to be regularly moisturized and conditioned.

How long should you foam while washing?

According to Dr. Aguh, you only need to shampoo your hair for a maximum of 30 seconds.

“The chemistry of washing and conditioning your hair is relatively simple,” she said.

‘When you apply shampoo to your hair, it leaves a negative charge, while conditioner is positively charged. Exposing more negative charges by shampooing your hair twice can help conditioners work better, but only to a certain extent.

‘This is because over-shampooing can also damage the hair. It is important to find an ideal balance.’

She added that if your hair doesn’t feel dirty after two days, washing with shampoo followed by conditioner is “more than enough.”

Dr. Aguh revealed that washing frequency varies and is greatly influenced by hair type

She recommended the Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo and No. 5 Conditioner, both of which have received thousands of rave reviews online from satisfied customers

Dr. Aguh recommends Olaplex to all her patients because it ‘checks all the boxes’ in terms of ingredients and results.

The range is designed to strengthen the hair, combat dullness and retain moisture as quickly as possible.

And thousands of enthusiastic customers continue to rave about the range, with the brand receiving many five-star reviews.

Dr. Crystal Aguh, associate professor of dermatology and member of Olaplex’s scientific advisory board, shared the mistakes we all make when it comes to washing our hair

“The conditioner is AMAZING and leaves my hair feeling silky soft. My hair has grown SO MUCH since using it,” one person wrote.

Another wrote: ‘I love the conditioner! Makes my unruly hair easy to comb and detangle!’

“My hair has never been so smooth and healthy. I color my hair often so I need a shampoo and conditioner that keeps my hair silky and healthy. This does just that. I tell all my friends to buy it. Definitely worth it.”

A third adds: ‘My hairdresser introduced me to Olaplex. I use the bonding treatment and maintenance shampoo and conditioner for this. [18 months]. My hair is so much healthier! I absolutely love it!’

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