You’re doing all the right things—or so you think. You’re using your favorite products, styling your hair just how you like it, and maybe even taking a supplement or two. So why does your hair still feel brittle, frizzy, or like it’s not growing?
Here’s the truth: some of your everyday habits might be secretly sabotaging your hair goals. Below, we break down some of the most common hair care mistakes—and what to do instead to get your hair back on track.
1. Washing Your Hair Too Often
Over-washing can strip your scalp of its natural oils, leading to dryness, irritation, and increased oil production to compensate. That imbalance? Not great for growth.
Fix it: Try washing your hair 2–3 times a week using a sulfate-free, gentle shampoo. In between, use a lightweight dry shampoo to keep your roots feeling fresh without drying them out.
2. Brushing Wet Hair Aggressively
Wet hair is more fragile than dry hair—brushing it with a regular brush can cause unnecessary breakage and split ends.
Fix it: Use a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush and work from the ends upward, gently easing out knots without tugging or snapping strands.
3. Skipping Heat Protection
If you’re using hot tools like curling irons or straighteners without heat protectant, you’re essentially frying your hair. This weakens your strands, causes breakage, and leads to long-term damage.
Fix it: Always apply a thermal protectant before using any hot tools—and consider air-drying or heatless styling a few days a week to give your hair a break.
4. Tight Hairstyles Every Day
Ponytails, slick-back buns, and braids might look chic—but wearing them too often puts stress on your follicles and can cause traction alopecia (yes, that’s real hair loss!).
Fix it: Alternate your hairstyles and use soft accessories like silk scrunchies or claw clips to reduce tension. Let your scalp rest with loose styles whenever possible.
5. Not Cleaning Your Hair Tools
Brushes, combs, and hot tools collect product buildup, oil, and bacteria. If you’re not cleaning them regularly, you’re re-depositing gunk onto freshly washed hair.
Fix it: Clean your brushes weekly using warm water and shampoo. Wipe down your hot tools with a damp cloth to remove residue.
6. Ignoring Scalp Health
You can’t grow strong hair from an unhealthy scalp. Build-up, inflammation, and poor circulation can all weaken the foundation your hair needs to thrive.
Fix it: Exfoliate your scalp weekly, massage it to increase blood flow, and nourish it with a targeted serum like our Nourish + Repair Serum.
7. Crash Dieting or Nutrient Gaps
Your hair needs proper nutrients to grow. Drastic calorie cuts or a lack of key vitamins like biotin, zinc, and keratin can quickly lead to shedding and thinning.
Fix it: Focus on a balanced diet and support your hair from the inside out with a supplement like our Growth Complex. Our formula contains all the key nutrients your hair craves—no guessing required.
It’s Time to Break the Cycle
Healthy hair starts with healthy habits. By eliminating these common mistakes and replacing them with smarter routines, you’ll give your hair the foundation it needs to grow stronger, shinier, and more resilient.
Already nourishing your hair with our Growth Complex? Pair it with mindful styling and better hair care habits—and your results will go even further. Ready to level up your hair game?
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Your best hair is just good habits away. 💖
