Washing your hair is something many of us do several times a week, but it turns out we could have been doing it wrong for our entire lives.
A hairdresser has revealed that the majority of people aren't washing their hair correctly and that it could be causing damage.
Hairdresser Felicity Nicole has shared some advice via her @Felicityynicole Twitter account and people have been left shocked - reports Mirror Online.
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Felicity said it had come to her attention that not everyone knows that when you shower you should be using shampoo twice rather than once.
She explained: "The first time will cleanse the hair of all the oils and product build up so that when you do it for the second time the shampoo can actually do what it’s intended to do.
"Also, only apply shampoo to the scalp and when you rinse it will run through the middle and the ends. Then only apply conditioner to the middle and ends of your hair, and use your fingers or a wide tooth comb to detangle in the shower while conditioner is on.
"And lastly remember to only wash your hair 2-3 times a week because too much washing can cause more build up and damage to the hair."
It seemed to have instant results for some people, as one replied to the post to say: "So I saw this yesterday and decided to try your 2x shampoo advice when I washed my hair tonight... Omg THANK YOU!
"My hair honestly feels better now! I can’t believe what a difference that made—or that I’m 26 and just finally learned the right way to wash my hair from a Tweet."
Felicity replied to say: "I’m so glad it helped!!! Keep it up and you will notice such a big difference."
Another wrote: "WHAT. MIND. BLOWN. This is the stuff they should teach us in school, damnit!"
And a third added: "This is how we should be washing our faces too! First wash gets rid of makeup/oil/sunscreen and second wash actually cleanses your skin!"
