QuoteReplyTopic: Cold water rinsing Posted: January 30 2002 at 12:19pm
Does anyone know the truth whether or not you need to rinse with cold water to get hair shiny? Some hair websites say to rinse that way while others say it`s just a myth. I`ve personally tried rinsing with cold water in the past, and besides freezing, I really didn`t see that much of a difference.
Kathy
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Well, of course, everybody is different, but I can tell you that the people that I know who do it, say it makes a big difference in their hair.
Personally, I subscribe to the theory you should always wash your hair with tepid water - meaning warm and comfortable. And after, thoroughly rinse out the shampoo and conditioner. The final rinse should be done with colder water. This seals the porous cuticles in your hair strands and makes your hair shinier. Be careful not to use a harsh shampoo with too much detergent. This could lead to dry hair. Also, if your hair is long, use conditioner, working it from the ends to the middle of your hair strands, but go no further. Rinse that out thoroughly, and before towel drying, comb it through starting at the ends and working up toward the scalp. Then towel dry your hair, and repeat combing it through - to detangle again.
Here is a web site with very good hair tips from a person that trained with George Michael (a long hair specialist that works with Crystal Gayle):
I used to do a cold rinse every day after the final warm rinse. It really made a difference in my hair!
Of course, the side benefit was that after a few cold rinses I didn`t mind the cold water anymore. In fact, all the things I used to put off doing because they were uncomfortable (working out, getting out of bed) became tons easier. Must be a head thing.
Yes, the cool/cold water rinse makes a difference because it actually closes the hair cuticle and helps it to lay flatter which of course helps it shine more. Another tip is to use either a cool/cold setting on your hair dryer at the end to also seal the cuticle or use a cool/cold shot.
Heat/warmth makes the hair expand and that is why adding heat helps conditioners penetrate. Coldness causes the cuticle to contract and close which seals off all the goodies you just added to your hair from moisturizing shampoos and conditioners and then helps with the shine factor.
I try to do this but even though I live in a warm climate I am a big baby about cold anything...except iced tea which is a requirement when you live in Texas. However, I get around the cold water trick by keeping a pitcher of cold water in my shower. When I am finished with my shower but before I step out, I lean over from the waist to avoid contact with my body and quickly dose my hair with the cold water. Brrrrrr. But it is minimal exposure.
It does make a difference. If it didn`t I would definitely pass on this step. :-)
Best wishes, Karen
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