Woman credits minor adjustment to her shampoo routine for giving her 'voluminous, soft and shiny' hair
Shampoo strips hair strands of moisturising oils
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People who have long, thick hair may put their luck down to genetics, but there are often additional factors at play.
Among the most important are lifestyle and limiting exposure to daily environmental stressors.
Daily washes and exposure to hot water are well-known culprits, there may be additional ways to minimise damage in the shower.
Dr Aamna Adel, a consultant dermatologist who posts on the TikTok channel @dermatologist_adel, recently credited reverse conditioning for giving her “thick and soft” hair.
The dermatologist credited reverse conditioning for her long hair
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The method challenges traditional hair washing routines by applying conditioner to the hair before shampooing.
By applying conditioner first, hair strands receive a protective layer before coming into contact with potentially harsh shampoo ingredients.
The washing technique has made waves on social media following claims that it transforms fine hair into voluminous and soft locks.
TikTok user Shiuli Paul recently demonstrated the method's effectiveness for people with specific hair concerns, explaining: “If you are someone like me who has very fine hair with a lot of dry dead ends but a super oily scalp, you should also go for the reverse shampooing method.
“I applied conditioner first to dry hair and kept it in for about 15 to 20 minutes, then I shampooed just my scalp, nothing on the ends, and finished off with a little bit of serum.”
Whilst traditional hair-washing methods may have stripped Shiuli's hair of essential oils, reverse conditioning helps her maintain the delicate balance between cleanliness and moisture retention.
“The results are fantastic,” she declared. “My hair is voluminous, soft and shiny.”
The approach to washing hair is beneficial to pretty much any hair type that suffers from damage and dryness.
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Reverse conditioning challenges traditional shampooing methods
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Applying a conditioning treatment to the scalp first acts as a bandage to the hair strands, protecting them from agents in shampoo that risk stripping it much-needed oil.
Additional ways to minimise damage include limiting the frequency of hair washes and reducing water temperatures in the shower,
Hair expert Victoria Pantin told GB News that regulating the temperature of your shower can massively enhance the duration of colour treatments.
Hot water is one of the common culprits that compromises hair colour and texture, the expert explained, recommending lukewarm water instead.
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