However, one task that may need a second look over in the efficacy department is hair washing.
But before you think aboutskipping conditioneraltogether, give reverse washing a go.
Keep reading to learn more about this trendy hair-washing regimen and its benefits.
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What Is a Reverse Wash?
From the name alone, you might be able to guess.
“Reverse washing is conditioning the hair first, rinsing, then shampooing,” she says.
Who Should Try Reverse Washing?
Conditioner is lipophilic, as it coats the scalp and hairs, she explains.
So it is left to condition, then washed off instead of [simply rinsing it off].
This can help with a greasy scalp and keep fine, limp hair from getting weighed down with conditioner.
Lastly, Ziering says that those with thinning hair can also benefit from reverse washing.
How to Do a Reverse Wash
A reverse wash is simple.
Rather than starting with shampoo, Ziering says to begin with conditioner after wetting your hair.
Concentrate on the bottom two-thirds, where the hair receives the least amount of natural sebum.
Rinse again, and you’re good to go.
How Often Should You Reverse Wash?
How often you reverse wash depends on your hair key in and texture.
However, somehair texturesmay benefit more than others.
“Reverse washing has the added step of shampooing the hair after as well.
