A 3-Step Routine For Shampooing With Less Shedding, From A Pro

Ah, yes, the gut-wrenching feeling that happens when a few too many hairs wash down the drain. If this scenario sounds familiar, you should first know that shedding an average of 50 to 100 hairs a day is completely normal—so take a deep breath. 

If you aren't using a pre-shampoo treatment, you may want to start now. Depending on your preferences, you can opt for an oil-based treatment or a lightweight serum—both are great, but folks with oily roots may prefer a water-based formula. 

Dinis recommends the Aveda Scalp Solutions Exfoliating Scalp Treatment—a slick gel that helps remove excess oil, surface pollution, and product buildup, he says.

Keeping your scalp free of buildup is a huge piece of the puzzle when it comes to combating excess shedding. Think of it like sprucing up your scalp to create a prime environment for growth and lifting weight off your roots, helping them thrive.

When shampoo shopping, look for tea tree oil on the ingredient list. "This natural ingredient provides antimicrobial properties to soothe the scalp and reduce irritation," Dinis says. 

Other than providing a soothing sensorial experience, tea tree oil can help effectively cleanse away excess product buildup, oil, and dead skin that has accumulated on the scalp. 

Finally, reevaluate how you're shampooing your hair. Are you rushing through the process? Missing parts of your scalp entirely? Tugging on your roots? All of these mishaps may contribute to increased shedding.