Finding the perfect hair care routine can be overwhelming with the vast amount of information at our fingertips.
When it comes to achieving healthier locks, a popular tip frequently shared by hair care enthusiasts is the importance of double cleansing the scalp.
The first cleanse is understood to remove surface dirt and product build-up while the second cleanse expels residual impurities.
The technique was recently featured on the YouTube channel Graceful Beauty, where 51-year-old Sheri discussed four natural techniques that helped her achieve thicker and healthier hair.
The YouTuber used natural methods to achieve thicker and healthier hair
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Her top hacks include applying specific scalp oils before washing, using coconut oil as a pre-treatment, conditioning the hair before shampooing, and double cleansing her scalp in the shower.
“I was able to reverse my hair loss and shedding without using a biotin supplement,” Sheri told viewers.
Sheri’s favourite scalp oil is a blend of rosemary and mint to promote growth and prevent issues with the hair follicles.
“I usually put this on my scalp maybe 30 minutes to four hours before I wash my hair,” the YouTuber shared.
The habit, which Sheri has maintained for a decade, helps block DHT, the compound responsible for shrinking hair follicles and stunting growth.
Another hack Sheri swears by is protecting the hair ends with coconut oil. She noted: “It just protects my hair when I shower and wash my hair and it’s really made a big difference in keeping my hair and my ends super shiny and healthy.”
This pre-wash treatment serves as a protect barrier for the hair strands during washing.
The third technique involves applying conditioner to the hair before washing, focussing on the bottom half of the hair strands.
“I will coat all of my hair and condition my hair before I wash it, just from the mid-length down, so when I get into the shower that protects my hair also,” Sheri said.
Sheri recommends consulting with a doctor if hair shedding becomes drastic
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This pre-wash condition methods adds an additional layer of protection during the washing process.
One the pre-treatments have been applied, Sherri stresses the importance of thoroughly cleansing the scalp.
“I always wash my hair two times, and that is something I think has given me really amazing results to get super thick, full, healthy, non-thinning and non-shedding hair,” she noted.
The YouTuber also stressed the importance of seeding professional medical advice if shedding becomes drastic: “Always consult with your doctor or your dermatologist if you’re dealing with hair loss or hair thinning, because it could be a thyroid issue, perhaps you need to have your vitamin D levels checked.”
