Guide to Hair-Care Basics

How to Wash Your Hair

For any type of hair, the most important goals are the same: Distribute the shampoo evenly, and rinse thoroughly — especially at the nape, where suds tend to cling

How to Wash Your Hair
Peter LaMastro
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Step 1: A Good Soaking
Wet hair completely with warm water (hot water can dry hair). Make sure you lift your hair at the roots, especially in the back, so the water can soak your scalp, where oil and dirt collect.


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