When it comes to haircare, a lot of people have figured out how to get their locks clean in a way that suits them.
Some like to wash it every day, while others prefer to take breaks in between and everyone has their own favourite shampoos.
But according to a hairdresser to the stars, we are all making one big mistake in the shower and it's down to a vital step that is skipped before applying conditioner. Without it, the product becomes "diluted", rendering it useless and resulting in a waste of conditioner.
Hairdresser Ricky Walters, owner of SALON64 in London, claims you shouldn't just rinse off your shampoo and immediately reach straight for the conditioner.
The expert, who caters to famous clients like Nicola Roberts and Laura Whitmore has shared his top tips to get the most out of your hair care.
Speaking to the Mirror, Ricky explained: "There's nothing worse than splashing out on top quality conditioner to then apply to soaking wet hair straight after washing. The high end, thicker, luxury conditioners on the market should be applied to towel dried hair.
"Long hair can hold a huge amount of water which then dilutes your lovely conditioner, leaving you with nothing but a watery residue."
He recommends shampooing your hair twice and once you've rinsed this out, towel dry your hair for two minutes.
After this, you can apply your conditioner to your hair, making sure not to put it on the roots as this can cause it to become "lank, heavy and greasy" after washing.
"Only use conditioner through the lengths and ends of your hair for best results and long lasting glam," he added.
Leave the conditioner on for a further two minutes before rinsing it out and then you're good to go.
And if you're wondering what sort of conditioner is best to use on stubborn and dry hair, Ricky recommends opting for one that is thick and creamy to add maximum moisture to your ends, like SALON64's very own Viva La Moisture range. But you can opt for any haircare brand of your preference.
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