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Untangling the mystery of double shampooing: is it a game changer?

20
Jun

Can confirm – it’s a FACT!

CurlyEllie Gentle Shampoo is uniquely designed to produce lather only when your hair reaches a clean state, suggesting that achieving pristine curls might occasionally call for a playful double cleanse.

This brings us to a hot debate – is frequently double shampooing a boon or a bane for your treasured locks?

Most of us usually apply shampoo after wetting our hair. However, some champions suggest shampooing on dry hair – specifically beneficial for those with an oily mane. So if you’re dealing with oily hair or have employed oil-based styling products, feel free to give dry hair shampooing and double washing a go.

The straightforward answer is, double shampooing isn’t damaging for your hair, and it does bring forth a few benefits – however, not all shampoos are created equal.

Double shampooing showers your hair and scalp with a variety of advantages, such as:

Protracting the interval between wash days
Ensuring a clean scalp to foster hair growth
Lifting hair from the roots to impart volume

The oilier the hair, the more advantageous it is to apply shampoo on dry hair and specifically target areas where oiliness is more prominent and accumulating.

Bear in mind that double cleansing should ideally be undertaken with a sulfate-free, hydrating shampoo.

This practice ensures that your hair is immaculately clean, while simultaneously nourishing your curls.

Opting for a gentle, hydrating shampoo also guarantees that your hair doesn’t dry out OR strip off too many natural oils produced by your scalp – a common misconception associated with double shampooing!

Wondering how to ace double washing?

It’s a two-step process.

Wash 1:

Apply the shampoo on dry hair, focusing particularly on the scalp. This will deeply cleanse the scalp, effectively removing any oily or greasy residue from environmental exposure or the build-up from the products used throughout the week.

Target the shampoo directly on the oily regions while the hair is still dry.
Add a minimal amount of warm water to work the shampoo into the hair.
Rinely thouroughly, then apply sufficient shampoo for a second lather.

The goal is to start with a clean base that’s been tenderly cleansed, readying your hair for a deeper clean.

Afterwards, rinse thoroughly and brace yourself for Wash 2.

Wash 2:

Apply shampoo to your pre-wetted hair and gently massage it into the hair. Since you’ve already cleansed the roots in the first stage, this step lets you focus on the hair strands, providing a thorough clean and nourishing your locks.

Employ your fingers to softly comb through your hair, which aids in gentle detangling.
Detangle as much as you can using your fingers
Reserve the main detangling for after the appliciation of the nourishing conditioner
Rinse thoroughly.

This will provide a deeper cleanse and enable you to truly appreciate the nourishing attributes of the shampoo.

TIP: To conserve water, consider applying the first round of shampoo onto dry hair! This is particularly beneficial for those with oily hair.

The ideal times to double cleanse include: