-“Your hair is truly your crowning glory,” says Ashley Hamman, hair colorist and owner of Paso Robles’ Ashley Jay Hair. Good shampooing habits are the best way to help keep hair healthy, shining, and avoid those bad hair days.

A huge part of Hamman’s services over the past 20 years has been advising clients about the best haircare practices. Along with good nutrition, proper hair washing habits are the most important haircare practices, reports Hamman, who recently documented shampooing tips. Those tips are available for clients during appointments and also online to others who follow Ashley Jay Hair on social media.

Here are 10 habits to follow to wash hair the right way:

1. Detangling hair before washing helps prevent further tangling and breakage while washing. Use a detangling solution and gently pass a wide-toothed comb through your hair.
2. Wash with lukewarm water to preserve the natural oils that help keep hair healthy.
3. Be gentle. Scrubbing too hard irritates the scalp and damages hair follicles.
4. Choose a shampoo that is formulated for specific hair types to avoid dryness and scalp issues. Get good advice from the Paso Robles hair colorist at Ashley Jay Hair.
5. Use about a quarter-sized amount of shampoo, to avoid stripping away the natural oils.
6. Avoid washing too frequently and drying out the scalp. Removing the natural oils can lead to breakage and scalp issues.
7. Always use a conditioner that is formulated for specific hair types after shampooing. The appropriate conditioner helps lock in moisture and helps prevent dryness.
8. Rinse thoroughly to remove all traces of shampoo and conditioner. Product buildup can create other issues for hair.
9. To dry, gently blot with a microfiber towel instead of rubbing.
10. Don’t use heated styling tools on wet hair. Let it dry until it’s slightly damp first.

Hamman also advises that occasional scalp treatments or “hair masks” are excellent things to do to maintain healthy hair and scalp.

Ashley Hamman has been providing hair styling, hair extensions, and hair coloring services to Paso Robles clients since 2004. New and loyal clients come from all around the Central Coast for hair color and updated styling at Ashley Jay Hair.

The salon takes pride in staying up-to-date with the latest styles and hair care techniques, which helps keep hair in the best condition to show off clients’ favorite styles. Hamman is one of a handful of artists on the Central Coast who is licensed in the Natural Beaded Rows™ (NBR) extensions method.

An appointment at Ashley Jay Hair is a personally tailored, professional hair care experience that ensures every client leaves the salon feeling confident and beautiful.

Ashley Jay Hair
821 Pine Street, Suite C
Paso Robles CA 93446
(805) 296-2292