Just like the skin, hair and scalp are delicate. Casual actions can have a negative impact, resulting in thinning hair and loss of volume. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the most common negative behaviors and recommended lifestyle habits!
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What are NG behaviors for scalp and hair?
What kinds of behaviors are harmful to the scalp and hair? Please pay attention to some of the things you may do that you may not expect.
NG Behavior (1) “Washing in a hot shower
Many men shower with hot water because they feel that the hotter the water is, the more dirt will be removed. In fact, the higher the temperature, the easier it is to remove styling products, but it also removes sebum, which is essential for keeping the scalp and hair moisturized, and it can cause dryness, dandruff, and inflammation because it removes the indigenous skin bacteria that keep the scalp mildly acidic. Ideally, the temperature should be around 37 degrees Celsius, and no matter how hot you want to make it, it should be kept within 40 degrees Celsius.
NG Behavior 2: “Shampooing in the morning instead of before going to bed.
Many people shampoo their hair in the morning because they want to fix their sleeping habit and set their hair as it is. However, shampooing before going to bed is a must, because if you remove sebum by shampooing in the morning, you will not be able to protect your scalp from UV rays and dryness during the day. Also, if you sleep with your head on a pillow while your scalp is still dirty, the dirt will stick to the pillow and touch your face, causing skin irritation, so remove the day’s dirt before the day is over. Incidentally, sleeping habits can be eliminated by thoroughly wetting the hair from the skin with hot water of around 37°C. If you are concerned about dryness, you can also use a treatment. If you are concerned about dryness, use a treatment in combination with it.
NG Behavior (3) “Towel-drying too hard
Many men tend to wipe their hair dry with a towel, which is a common practice. This scrubbing is damaging to the scalp as well as to the hair. The thickness and hardness of hair varies from person to person, but in any case, the more repetitive the scrubbing, the more damage will accumulate, so the key is to apply the towel gently so as not to cause friction. It is also a good idea to use a towel made of a microfiber material with excellent water absorbency so that water can be removed without too much rubbing.
NG Behavior (4) “Do not use a hair dryer to dry your hair
As with towel drying, men with short hair tend to do this. Leaving the scalp and hair damp can lead to the growth of bacteria and friction between hair strands, so it is essential to dry hair thoroughly from the roots up. Of course, styling products may be used while the hair is still wet to create a wet look, but even in this case, the scalp should be thoroughly dried, and the hair should be wetted by scooping lukewarm water with both hands and rubbing it into the hair only.
NG Behavior (5) “Excessive over-drying
As mentioned earlier, a firm blow-dry is a must, but not too much; for example, if the blow-dryer is simply too long or too close together, it will lead to over-drying, resulting in dry, dry hair. Especially in winter, when dryness is stronger, it is important to pay attention to damage not only to the hair but also to the scalp. Therefore, it is important to keep the hair dryer 20~30 cm away from the head while shaking it.
NG Behavior (6) “Applying too much hair oil
Hair oil is basically an item to be used on wet hair that has been towel-dried. However, if hair oil is applied more than necessary, hair will not dry thoroughly and will be slightly damp. If you spend time with your hair in such a raw state, it may become damaged and bacteria may grow. Too much oil can also have a negative impact on the scalp, so if you apply too much, wipe it off with a towel or rinse it off.
