Does your hair change texture every time you wash it? Let’s learn why that happens.
Some days, your hair feels soft and flowy right after a shower. Other times? It’s tangled, rough, or just… weird.
What’s with the inconsistent post-shower hair texture?
Let’s break down what’s going on, and how to make your hair feel consistently good after every wash.
What’s Affecting Your Post-Shower Hair Texture?
Hair texture after a wash depends on 3 major factors:
- Water quality
- Products used
- How you dry your hair
Sometimes, it is also possible that your hair goes through hair shaft swelling – when hair absorbs too much water, it becomes frizzy and weak.
Hard Water: The Hidden Culprit
If your area has hard water (high in minerals like calcium and magnesium), it can:
- Leave residue on your scalp
- Weaken the cuticle layer
- Make hair feel rough, dull, or sticky
Solution: Use a shower filter or a clarifying shampoo once a week.
Shampoo & Conditioner Imbalance
Using the wrong combo (too heavy or too light) can throw off your post-shower hair texture.
Tips:
- Oily scalp? Use a lightweight conditioner only on ends.
- Dry scalp? Go for hydrating formulas with glycerin or argan oil.
When the correct shampoo is not used, it may lead to sebaceous imbalance – uneven scalp oil production.
Other Hair Washing Mistakes to Avoid
How to Lock Post Shower Smoothness
Consistency Starts with a Hair Routine
If your post-shower hair texture changes often, it’s time to get your scalp and hair analysed. At Dr. Reshma Ahuja’s Skin, Hair & Laser Clinic, we help identify:
- Water-related damage
- Product buildup
- Hair porosity issues
- Scalp health problems
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