The first myth to debunk is actually about conditioner.
Does it weigh down your hair? FALSE.
Using conditioner is essential for sealing the cuticles and softening the hair after washing, making it easier to detangle without damaging the hair.
The softening, or conditioning, effect comes from a blend of cationic surfactants combined with the right selection of plant-based active ingredients such as butters, oils, and extracts.
Those with dry, unruly lengths should choose a conditioner with a richer texture and a high percentage of oils. In this case, we recommend C8 Nutry, a nourishing conditioner specifically designed for dry hair, which nourishes the hair shaft and restores vitality and hydration to the hair.
Those with brittle, frizzy hair, split ends, and hair that breaks easily should opt for conditioners with a high percentage of proteins and butters, such as C9 Rikeir, a restructuring and repairing conditioner—a concentrate of oils and proteins that rebuild the hair’s keratin structure.
Those with colored hair that tends to fade easily and lose its shine can choose masks rich in protective and film-forming oils and restructuring proteins, such as C10 Color, a protective antioxidant conditioner for colored hair, which hydrates and strengthens hair damaged by coloring or bleaching.
Finally, those who tend to avoid using conditioner are mostly those with Oily Scalp hair that gets dirty quickly.
For this hair type, it’s best to choose lightweight formulas with quick-rinse conditioners and short processing times, containing few butters and light oils, as well as targeted active ingredients to seal the cuticles and add shine—since people with oily hair often have dull hair. C7 pH Rebalancing Conditioner respects the Scalp, balancing it and moisturizing dry hair.
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Does washing your hair too often make it get dirty faster? FALSE.
You should wash your hair when it gets dirty, not based on schedules dictated by word of mouth or lunar calendars.
Therefore, you should adjust how often you wash your hair based on how much sebum your scalp produces.
But why is it that sometimes, after washing your hair, it already looks dirty and needs to be washed again the very next day?
There could be several reasons:
- You used a harsh shampoo containing NON-natural or non-gentle surfactants, or one that wasn’t suitable: this doesn’t mean it stimulated sebum production (which is regulated entirely by mechanisms beyond the reach of any cosmetic product); rather, it means that the shampoo didn’t adequately cleanse the scalp according to its specific type.
- The shampoo wasn’t rinsed out thoroughly, leaving residue on the Scalp and hair.
- For women, you have entered ovulation or the luteal phase.
- You were in a highly polluted environment.
Does frequent brushing help tame the hair? TRUE, but…
Using styling tools is essential for taming and shaping your hair to your liking, even if only temporarily.
Depending on the purpose, we can use brushes of different shapes and materials: from detangling brushes that loosen knots in wet hair (which is more prone to breakage since it’s still full of water), to flat or round brushes of various sizes, or precision combs for precise styling of short hair.
When, however, does brushing become harmful to the hair?
Brushing too vigorously or for too long increases the hair’s static charge, causing the cuticles to open and resulting in frizz and a puffy appearance. Furthermore, constant friction from hard bristles (e.g., plastic) damages the keratin structure, causing micro-lesions in the hair that, over time, can lead to breakage.
Therefore, choose your brush carefully, opting for high-quality materials, and brush your hair without overdoing it.
Can you use any product after bleaching or coloring? FALSE.
Hair coloring treatments—whether on white, natural, or previously colored hair—are technical processes that damage the hair’s keratin structure.
No matter how careful and precise the process is, the hair requires special care to maintain a healthy structure and prevent split ends or dryness. After significant bleaching or dyeing to a very dark shade, the hair needs some extra attention to preserve the achieved result for as long as possible.
It is therefore essential to incorporate specific products for colored hair into your hair care routine—even alternating washes with your favorite products—and this must include a color-protecting pre-shampoo treatment and a mask designed to seal the cuticles and enhance the shine of the applied pigments.
We recommend M10 Color, Napura’s pre-shampoo spray treatment for color-treated hair, which prepares the hair for coloring, ensuring intense color and healthy hair.
Finally, it’s always advisable to use a heat protectant to shield your hair from excessive heat.
Napura’s NXT Thermo Fluid smoothing treatment will protect your hair from heat and leave it healthy and shiny.
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Can we touch our hair often and detangle it with our fingers without causing damage? FALSE.
These are very common bad habits.
Frequently touching your hair, brushing strands out of your eyes or from one side of your face to the other, constantly tying and untying your hair (perhaps with unsuitable hair ties), running your fingers through your hair to try to untangle knots or fiddling with the ends—are all habits we do unconsciously that cause the hair to get dirty faster (our hands deposit sebum and dirt on the hair shaft) and to create micro-fractures, which over time can weaken the hair fiber, leading to split ends and a tendency to break. Rubbing should therefore be limited to styling.
Now you know which tips to follow and which habits to avoid to keep your hair healthy.
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