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Allison Schmidt | December 31, 2021

Absolutely everyone needs a solid hair washing routine. It's like brushing your teeth! It may not be super exciting, but if you do it right, the payoff is worth it.

Contrary to popular belief, a lot of people don't wash their hair the right way. Little things like using too much product or not rinsing properly can leave you with dull, limp hair, for starters. Read on for nine top tips to make your hair washing routine flawless:

1. How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

First things first: When establishing your hair washing routine, you'll need to figure out how often to do it. Everyone has different hair types that need to be washed at different frequencies. Most of us actually wash more zealously than we need to, and, as a general rule of thumb, you're probably okay to wash your hair every other day (unless in the case of heavy sweat, grease or use of too much product). For those with curly hair, you may need to shampoo less often. Read more about when you should wash your hair, according to your hair type.

2. Saturate Your Hair Before You Start Hair Washing Routine

The best way to work shampoo thoroughly into your hair and not have a bear of a time rinsing it out is to start with properly saturated hair. This means don't hop in the shower and immediately start applying your product! Instead, give strands a few minutes to completely soak through first. Once you've completely wet your hair, then you can apply the product and start to shampoo.

3. Shampoo and Conditioner: Size Matters

One of the best ways to boost shine after cleansing is to make sure you totally rinse out your shampoo and conditioner. Having residue from either product leftover on your hair makes your hair look duller and can even lead to buildup and a greasy look. The best way to be able to rinse it all out? Don't apply so much. If you opt for a handful of shampoo with each wash, you're overdoing it. For both, aim to use an amount the size of a quarter and adjust reasonably depending on the length of your hair.

4. Apply Shampoo to the Roots Only

Real talk: The ends of your hair don't get as dirty as your scalp. Because your scalp produces oil, it's what truly needs to get washed. If you have dry hair, use a hydrating shampoo in your hair washing routine that isn't going to strip your hair of oils, but still gets it clean, like Suave Professionals Coconut Milk Infusion Deep Moisture Shampoo. Once you've created a foamy lather at your roots, use the foam to wash the rest of your hair.

5. Applying and Rinsing Out Conditioner

Conditioner near your roots isn't a bad thing, as long as you properly rinse it out afterward. If you're following up that moisturizing shampoo, use a quarter-sized dollop of Suave Professionals Coconut Milk Infusion Deep Moisture Conditioner on your mid-lengths and ends first, and any extra should then be worked upwards. To rinse out conditioner all the way, you may need to get a little closer to your showerhead or rinse out under the bath tap. A stronger flow of water helps thoroughly remove conditioner residue.

6. Cold Water Rinse for Shiny Hair

If you can take it, rinse with chilly water! It helps seal the cuticle of the hair, making it appear shiny and smooth. It also feels really good in summer months (and is a great picker-upper during weekday mornings, trust us).

7. In Between Washes? Try Dry Shampoo

If you're feeling a bit greasy a day before you need to shampoo your hair, squeeze out another good hair day with dry shampoo. Spritz Dove Refresh+Care Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo into your roots to refresh and add volume to your hair. Shake through your roots with your fingers to distribute, and you've made it through another day!

8. De-Gunk Once a Week in Hair Washing Routine

Once a week, you'll probably need a thorough cleaning to get rid of any leftover styling products on your hair. Use a clarifying option to really get squeaky clean tresses. Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo and Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Conditioner are good options. They aren't as stripping as other clarifying systems and still get your hair satisfyingly clean.

9. Deeply Moisturize Once a Week

Everyone can benefit from a good hair mask every now and then. We recommend using a mask once a week, especially during the winter, to help nourish and deeply hydrate your hair. We love Dove Hair Mask + Minerals Strengthens + White Clay for straight and wavy hair types, and SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque for curly and natural hair types.

Use these tips to find a hair washing routine that works for you and your unique needs!

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Allison Schmidt | December 31, 2021 Absolutely everyone needs a solid hair washing routine. It's like brushing your teeth! It may not be super exciting, but if you do it right, the payoff is worth it. Contrary to popular belief, a lot of people don't wash their hair the right way.

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Washing your hair properly can totally transform your hair. And depending on your hair type and texture, you could be doing it all wrong. Using the right products and techniques for your hair can take it from dull and lifeless to healthy, strong and shiny. Take a look at our best hair washing tips no matter your hair type.

4 Hair Washing Tips for Straight Hair

1. Use a Gentle, Volumizing Shampoo
Using the proper shampoo is so important to your overall hair health and look. Using a gentle shampoo that’s free of parabens and sulfates renews your hair in the healthiest way. Davine’s Volu Shampoo is a great option. It gently cleans your hair with natural-active ingredients, plus it adds body and boost to fine hair. It uses turnip extract to gently lift the hair off the scalp, providing more volume at the roots.

2. Cautious Conditioning
The conditioner you use should depend on your hair type. If you have dry hair, you’ll want to use a moisturizing conditioner, but if you have oily hair, you should use a lightweight conditioner on your ends only. Be sure not to over-condition as it can weigh your hair down and reduce its shine.

3. Dry with a Microfibre Towel
Once you’re finished your shower, squeeze the excess water out of your hair and wrap your hair in a microfibre towel. This allows your hair to dry frizz-free. Microfibre towels absorb the water so there’s no reason to rub your hair to extract it. This means less strain and friction is imposed on your hair, leading to less breakage and damage.

4. Avoid Brushing While Wet
Straight hair can be very delicate and brushing out tangles while it’s wet can cause your hair to stretch and break. Instead, use your fingers or a wide tooth comb to remove knots in wet hair. A great tip to make your hair easier to untangle is to keep a wide tooth comb in the shower and comb it through your hair before rinsing out your conditioner.

3 Hair Washing Tips for Curly Hair

1. Pre-Poo Prep
To make your hair as soft as possible and help with detangling, consider doing pre-shampoo prep by adding some extra nourishment to dry, curly hair. Slather on a deep conditioner, oil or a no-poo such as the DivaCurl No Poo Decadence. Once you’ve applied your pre-poo, detangle your hair, first with your fingers, then with a wide tooth comb or detangling brush. Let the pre-poo sit for 20 to 30 minutes before showering.

2. Double Shampoo
To get the most out of your shampoo routine, start with a gentle clarifying shampoo and focus on your scalp, then rinse it out and follow with a moisturizing shampoo. The clarifying shampoo helps remove any product build up, while the moisturizing one will add moisture and detangle your hair. Rinse the shampoo out with warm water to open up the cuticle, allowing your hair to absorb more moisture from your conditioner.

3. Let Your Conditioner Sit
After wringing out excess water from your hair, apply a moisturizing conditioner everywhere except your roots. The Briogeo Curl Charisma Conditioner contains rice amino acids and shea butter to manage frizz, and soften and hydrate your curls. It’s ideal to allow your conditioner to sit for 5 to 10 minutes under a shower cap. Then rinse your hair with cold water to help seal in moisture.

3 Hair Washing Tips for Dry and Frizzy Hair

1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Hydration is super important for dry, frizzy hair. Be sure to condition with an extra moisturizing conditioner after every shampoo and apply a hydrating hair mask to your hair regularly. The VERB Hydrating Mask is a restorative deep conditioning treatment formulated with Babassu oil to hydrate hair and enhance sheen.

2. Shower in Cool to Lukewarm Water
A hot shower may be nice after a long day, but it can also contribute to frizzy hair. Heat can cause hair to swell up and irritate the shaft. Stick to lukewarm water, and if you can take it, running your hair under cool water at the end of your shower can help decrease frizz and dryness.

3. Apply a Serum Post-Wash
Serums contain silicones, which are great for taming frizz. They act as a chain-like material to help realign hair fibres and allow hair to have a smooth look and move more freely. Look for a serum made with moisturizing, hair-loving ingredients like the Mokita Regenerate Serum, infused with biotin, coconut oil and 11 botanical extracts.

4 Hair Washing Tips for Oily and Greasy Hair

1. Use a Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Many shampoos contain sudsy ingredients called sulfates that over-cleanse and dry out your scalp. Overtime, your scalp ends up overproducing oil to make up for the dryness. Opt for a sulfate-free shampoo to cleanse without stripping your hair of necessary oils to keep it strong and healthy.

2. Try an Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
Raw, organic apple cider vinegar is acidic enough to restore the pH balance of your hair and get rid of build up on the scalp, yet mild enough that it doesn’t strip your strands of essential nutrients. Pour a bit of apple cider vinegar mixture (2 to 3 teaspoons of ACV mixed with a bottle of water) onto your hair when you’re in the shower, work it through your roots, and rinse it out. Use warm or cool water as hot water can be too drying.

3. Exfoliate Your Scalp
Exfoliating your scalp helps remove build up and make your hair less oily and greasy. A scalp scrub like the Rooted Rituals Ginger Root and Mint Scalp Scrub strengthens, restores moisture and gives your hair a healthy shine.

4. Let Your Hair Air Dry
Blow drying your hair on the regular can create excess grease, so allow your hair to air dry instead. Apply a leave-in conditioner or air dry cream like Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Air Dy Crème to add shine and texture and reduce frizz.

With these hair washing tips, you’re sure to get the strong, healthy and lustrous hair you’re longing for.

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Whatever the type of business, the law states that every workplace must be a fully hygienic environment. This is extremely important in an establishment such as a hair or beauty salon that sees so many different people passing through every day. On top of heavy footfall, working in a salon environment also means that you are exposed to many different clients and performing treatments everywhere from their hair and scalp, to their fingernails and toenails, to their most intimate areas.

With all of this in mind, as a salon owner, it is imperative that excellent salon hygiene and good housekeeping within your business is at the forefront of your mind, not only for your staff but also for your visitors and clients to ensure that your business continues to run effectively and nobody's health is put at risk.

Why is it so important to maintain standards of hygiene in a beauty salon?

Maintaining high standards of hygiene in your salon is vital to prevent the risks of cross contamination. Whether it's from yourself, other clients or dirty tools, fungi, viruses, parasites and bacteria can easily spread if you don't do your bit to put a stop to them.

Tools such as combs, scissors, tweezers are prime candidates for cross contamination - plus, clients would probably feel a little grossed out if they knew you'd used the same scissors on all clients without cleaning them! Germs can easily spread between clients this way, and can cause infections that will make them very unlikely to come back to you.

The best thing to do is make hygiene a priority in the day-to-day running of your salon. You could have a salon hygiene checklist to remind the whole team of best practices and give training on the best ways to keep the salon clean.

Safe and hygienic working practices in a salon...Who is responsible for maintaining a hygienic salon?

It is the responsibility of everyone working within your salon business to practice basic hygiene at the very least. Ensure that all hygienic responsibilities, such as sterilising combs or keeping the floor clean after a client has had a haircut, or their nails filed have been delegated to your stylists, therapists or salon support staff. We recommend creating a daily duties checklist to assign tasks and to keep a record of when each job has been carried out and by whom. This includes all areas, from the salon floor, to the toilet, the kitchen, the reception area and everywhere in between. This will ensure that nothing can be forgotten whilst keeping your salon running efficiently.

Related: How Do I Pick The Right Employees For my Salon?

How do I keep salon furniture clean?

It goes without saying that your salon premises should be kept clean and hygienic at all times. Treatment areas with a high volume of daily use, such as beauty couches and chairs, should be thoroughly cleaned between each client and/or a new covering placed over the surface.

Most salon chairs are made from PVC or vinyl, making them easy to wipe down and clean with disinfectant. However, it is important to make sure you use the right cleaning products. It is worth noting that any disinfectant containing alcohol should be avoided as it is likely that it will react with the PVC or vinyl, making it brittle and eventually causing it to crack. Once you get a broken surface on any material, it is extremely difficult to disinfect it properly, resulting in an area where bacteria can harvest and multiply.

How do I avoid cross-contamination of equipment?

It is really important that any equipment is thoroughly cleaned between usage, and it is imperative that this procedure is not shortcutted. Tools that come into contact with multiple clients such as combs, brushes, rollers, clippers and nail tools should be repeatedly cleaned between usage and be kept in a clean and dry condition when they are not required.

If a client comes in who clearly has a bacterial or fungal infection, or even a wound on the area you are treating, it's often best to err on the side of caution and not treat them. Not only will they increase cross contamination risks, but you could also make the condition worse. However, be careful to not offend or embarrass the client - ask them if they can get advice from a doctor first, as you wouldn't like to cause them further harm.

We always recommend following the advice on the label of your chosen cleaning solution for any special requirements, though disinfectant and hot water is also effective in keeping tools sterile. Towels and other linen should also be washed regularly as stained, used towels not only look unsightly but could also harbour germs if left lying around damp.

How important is it to keep the salon floor clean?

With a heavy flow of footfall, the floor of your salon is a hive of activity and therefore needs to remain clean at all times. If fly away nail extensions have gone awol, or a buildup of hair has accumulated around your cutting area, for example, this needs to be cleared away quickly, not only to avoid accidents such as slips and trips but to also avoid bacteria spreading from location to location. At the end of each day, ensure that you undertake a thorough floor clean, ready for the next day!

How important is personal hygiene in a salon?

It is important that all salon staff understand the importance of personal hygiene when working in a hair or beauty salon. Firstly, it's important to maintain a professional image that ensures your client is confident in visiting you.

Secondly, poor personal hygiene can lead to the spread of bacteria - things like dirty nails and unwashed hands and clothes can harbours germs, which could potentially transfer to clients.
For some treatments, disposable gloves might be preferable to hand washing alone when it comes to very sensitive areas and treatments, such as eyelash application and dermaplaning.

It goes without saying that it is your duty to ensure that your staff keep themselves clean when undertaking treatments from client to client. Simple practices such as ensuring hands are clean and uniforms are free of any nail shavings or hair are all basic things to help your salon stay hygienic.

Keeping on top of salon hygiene isn't tasking and is a serious practice to ensure that your salon complies with the necessary regulations. It also ensures that your business not only looks more appealing but builds trust with your clients as a salon that pays attention to detail.

What salon hygiene products should I have?

Do you have everything you need in your salon to maintain safe and hygienic working practices? Check you have the following, and see our full salon hygiene range for more...

Disinfectant for tools

Disinfectant jar

Disposable gloves

Hand soap and sanitiser

Clean towels and paper towels

Antibacterial surface cleaner

Beauty couch roll or clean covers

Head over to our FACEBOOK and TWITTER pages for more useful #SALONMANAGEMENT hints and tips on setting up a salon. Other posts in the Salon Management series: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OPENING YOUR OWN SALON | HOW TO BUILD LOYALTY WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS

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Consideration of COSHH in hairdressing is essential for health and safety. If you work in a hairdressers or beauty salon then you will be working with hazardous substances on a daily basis. You may not realise that the products you use have the potential to cause ill health, but even the most ordinary of substances, including shampoo and water, can cause damage to your skin overtime.

If you are the owner of a hair or beauty salon then you also have a duty to look after the health and safety of your staff and your customers, so precautions must be taken where hazardous substances are being used. But how can you ensure that you stay safe at work? Use our guide to COSHH in hairdressing to find out more.

By completing our COSHH Training Course, you will be aware of how to undertake a COSHH risk assessment and know the different control measures that can be implemented to manage risks that hazardous substances can cause.

What Does COSHH Mean?

COSHH stands for the ' Control of Substances Hazardous to Health '. The COSHH Regulations requires all employers to ensure that they are sufficiently controlling harmful substances in the workplace. This means that any dangerous substances need to be identified and precautions should be taken to ensure that workers know how to use and handle them safely.

There are 19,000 estimated new cases of breathing or lung problems caused or made worse by work each year according to the HSE's 2022 report. The most common type of reported skin disease was contact dermatitis. Hairdressers and beauticians are two of the occupations most at risk, so it is essential that a COSHH plan is in place where you work.

Which Substances are Hazardous in a Hairdresser's?

Hazardous substances can take many forms, whether they are liquids, dusts, vapours, gases or fumes, and have the potential to exist in every workplace in the UK. It is important that you use a risk assessment to identify which hazardous substances are in your workplace so that you can use them safely.
In a hair salon, hazardous substances are likely to include:

Aerosols.

Shampoos and conditioners.

Hair dye.

Hairspray.

Henna products.

Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.

If a product is dangerous to your health, then the manufacturer has a legal requirement to ensure that it is labelled with appropriate hazard symbols, warnings, health and safety advice and any personal protective equipment (PPE) that must be worn when handling it.

The GB CLP hazard pictograms are red and white, so look out for them on any products that you use. Remember to check whether the warning label on a product says 'may cause sensitisation by skin contact' or 'can cause allergic reactions' so that you can adopt the necessary precautions.

What Effects do Hazardous Substances Have on Health?

Hazardous substances can have a variety of ill health effects on those who have exposure to them, some more severe than others. In a hair salon, the effects are likely to include:

Skin irritation or dermatitis from direct contact with the substance.

Asthma from exposure to dusts or vapours.

Infection from bacteria.

However, it is not just direct contact with the shampoo, dye or hairspray that can cause the problem.
The main routes of entry for hazardous substances are:

Inhalation - for example, breathing in hairspray.

Skin absorption - for example, if a chemical splashes onto an open wound.

Injection - for example, coming into contact with contaminated sharp objects.

Direct contact - for example, splashes or vapours in the eyes or on the skin.

Ingestion - for example, swallowing chemicals or eating contaminated food.

Hair Salon Health and Safety

If you own a hair salon then you are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of your staff members, customers and anyone else who visits the premises. Not only does this mean considering COSHH in hairdressing, but you'll also need to carry out a risk assessment for:

Fire safety.

Legionella and legionnaires' disease, if your premises has a man-made water system. Legionella bacteria are covered by COSHH as they fall under the category of 'biological agents'

Manual handling, if staff members are required to carry loads.

Lone working, if employees are ever working in the salon alone.

Infection prevention and control.

Slips, trips and falls.

Electrical safety, if you use equipment such as hair straighteners or hairdryers.

Controlling Dermatitis in Hairdressing

Dermatitis is a type of eczema that occurs when your skin comes into direct contact with an irritant. The irritant damages the outer layer of the skin, causing redness, itching, burning or stinging and can lead to your skin becoming blistered, dry and cracked.

It is reported that up to 70% of hairdressers suffer from work-related skin damage, such as dermatitis, at some point throughout their career. Skin damage like this is unsightly, unpleasant and unprofessional looking but it can be prevented.

What Causes Dermatitis in a Hair Salon?

Dermatitis can affect all parts of the body, but it most commonly affects the hands. People that work with irritants in their job, or those whose work involves a lot of water, are more at risk of suffering from dermatitis than others - which is why hairdressers need to be extra careful. When dermatitis is brought on by work activities, it is known as occupational dermatitis.

In a hair salon, occupational dermatitis is likely to be caused by:

Frequent contact with water.

Contact with the chemicals in hairdressing products, e.g. shampoo, bleach or hair colour.

Contact with cleaning chemicals or detergents.

If your work involves a lot of contact with water, then you are more at risk of developing dermatitis. For example, if you wash the hair of 10+ customers throughout the day. The other main cause is contact with the chemicals in hairdressing products when you're shampooing, dyeing, bleaching or cleaning up afterwards.
There are many ways in which your hands may come into contact with water and chemical products. For example:

Washing or colouring hair with bare hands.

Handling equipment left to soak in cleaning chemicals.

Touching contaminated surfaces or clothing.

Splashing chemicals onto your skin when mixing or handling them.

Aerosols, such as hairspray, settling on your skin.

Checking for Dermatitis

You should check your skin for signs of damage every day - look out for areas of soreness, redness or dryness on your hands, wrists and arms. Consider displaying the HSE picture sheet in your workplace to encourage everyone to do this regularly.

How to Prevent Dermatitis in a Hair Salon

Although dermatitis is an unpleasant condition to have, the good news is that it's easily preventable.
There are a few simple things you can do to help prevent occupational dermatitis:

Wear disposable, non-latex gloves for shampooing, colouring and bleaching etc.

Dry your hands thoroughly with a disposable paper towel.

Moisturize your hands as often as possible with fragrance-free moisturiser. Make sure that you moisturise all of your hands, wrists and fingers.

Wear a new pair of gloves for every customer.

Check your skin regularly for early signs of skin problems.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends that skin creams are paraffin-based or aqueous moisturising creams. These should be in a form that can be used without cross-contamination between users, so ensure each worker has their own supply. Skin creams are important as they help to remove contamination from the skin and replace lost oils.

The HSE also provides a dermatitis myths fact sheet that you can download and display in the workplace.

PPE for Hairdressers

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended as a hair salon health and safety measure where all other control measures are insufficient to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. Protective gloves help to keep water and hair products off your skin and thus prevent dermatitis.

The HSE recommends that the gloves you use at work are single use, all-round smooth, powder-free, non-latex gloves, ideally around 300mm length (top to tail). These are available in different sizes and it is important to use the size that fits properly. Choose long-length gloves with folded cuffs to prevent water running down your arm where possible.

You should throw away single-use gloves every time they are taken off - instil a 'new customer new gloves' mantra in the workplace to make sure people comply with this. This is important because the gloves will be contaminated with products and water and may lead to dermatitis if re-used.

You should be sure to always dry your hands thoroughly after any wet work, even when you are simply washing your hands with soap and water. You can download High Speed Training's infographic on how to safely put on and take off gloves here.

COSHH in Hairdressing: Asthma

When you come into contact with something that irritates your lungs, known as a trigger or respiratory sensitiser, your airways become narrow, tight and inflamed. This sensation is known as asthma and can lead to difficulty breathing, wheezing and coughing and a tight chest.

Asthma can be brought on by certain work activities, including those involved in hairdressing. When asthma is caused by work, it is known as occupational asthma.
Things in a hair salon likely to cause occupational asthma include:

Hair products.

Cleaning chemicals.

Hairspray.

Fumes from solvents and cleaners.

Dust from latex.

Henna products.

How to Prevent Asthma in a Hair Salon

Preventing asthma from developing or worsening whilst at work is a necessary step to take. Tips include:

Keep the workplace well ventilated. Have an open door or window where possible to get clean air flowing through.

Avoid using dusty products, such as henna powder, and choose pastes or solutions instead.

Wear a face mask and stand well back when using hairspray as some products can make existing asthma worse.

Some types of hairdressing products are known to cause problems and so may be labelled 'may cause sensitisation by inhalation' or 'can cause allergic reactions'. Check the label of any products that you use to decide upon the necessary precautions.

Tips for Cleaning a Hairdressing Premises Safely

All equipment and surfaces need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly to help maintain them and to help prevent the spread of infection through contamination. Unsafe or unhygienic practices can affect the health of both the customer and the worker. However, cleaning chemicals are also a hazardous substance, and so need to be used with care in order to promote health and safety in your hair salon.

You should:

Keep the work area clean and tidy.

Disinfect shower heads once a week.

Clean up spills straight away (clean-as-you-go).

Wash out all equipment after use and dispose of any waste safely.

Thoroughly clean all equipment at the end of each day.

Prepare only as much solution as you will need for immediate use.

For equipment that comes into contact with skin, clean it before and after each use.

To clean equipment, use hot soapy water before disinfecting or sterilising it, to remove any residue that may prevent the disinfectant from working. A fresh disinfection solution should be prepared each day and the container should be thoroughly cleaned before refilling.

The most effective way of sterilising equipment is to use a bench-top steriliser. Hairdresser suppliers will be able to provide you with details on this.

When to See a Doctor

If you think that you or a colleague has developed dermatitis or asthma as a result of exposure to hazardous substances at work, then it is essential that you see a doctor straight away. A doctor can then give a diagnosis of whether the symptoms being experienced are related to the products you are using and will advise on whether work activity should continue or whether changes need to be made.

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There's a lot more to project management than tasks and timelines. You've got clients to keep happy too.

Juggling projects and client relationships can feel stressful-but it doesn't have to. Effective client communication can ease the pressure and set you up for project success.

The importance of client communication as a project manager

Knowing how to communicate effectively with clients helps you earn trust-a must-have for any project to succeed. But that's not the only perk.

Effective client communication also enables you to:

Understand the client's perspective and build a shared vocabulary

Align project timelines, budgets, and deliverables with client expectations

Keep everyone up-to-date on project status

Let's look at some simple strategies you can use to communicate better with your clients.

How to improve client communication

When it comes down to it, good client communication is all about managing expectations. Here are a few easy ways you can set clear expectations and improve your communication skills:

Ask questions: Questions are a simple yet powerful tool you can use to ensure you're always on the same page with your client. Don't be afraid to ask questions, no matter how simple or silly it seems. It shows your client you care about their input, as well as the outcome of their project.

Present your project plan: A good plan communicates the who, what, why, when, and how of a project. Reviewing it with your client forces discussion about the details and enables you to set clear expectations before the project gets underway. It also serves as a go-to resource for questions or issues once a project launches.

Standardize project communication methods: When everyone uses a different way to communicate about a project, details can get overlooked. Avoid this by working with your client to determine how and when certain types of information will be communicated. For example, project status might be communicated weekly via email, while risks or issues are discussed in face-to-face meetings.

Introduce your client to communication tools: Communication and project management tools encourage collaboration and enable you to document conversations along the way. With TeamGantt's free online gantt chart software, it's easy to share project updates and keep all your project files and discussions in one place.

Establish a regular cadence for communication: Being predictable may sound boring, but it's a surefire way to calm client fears about how a project's progressing. If your client knows they'll receive a status report every Thursday morning, they'll be less likely to request random updates in between.

Set an agenda: An agenda sets clear goals and expectations for what will be accomplished in a meeting. Be sure to provide relevant documents in advance and outline assignments for agenda items so everyone comes prepared for a productive meeting.

5 simple client communication tips

If you want to be a communication superstar, you'll need to go beyond practical tactics. Remember, communicating well is all about relating to people, so put those personal skills to use!

These 5 tips can help you interact better with clients:

1. Empathize with the client. It's easy to get so caught up in logistics you forget your client's a real person with their own set of fears and pressures. Taking time to understand-and acknowledge-your client's perspective can diffuse a difficult conversation and reassure your client you've got their best interest at heart.

2. Share your knowledge of the company. Before you meet with a client to discuss a new project, do your research. Showing your client you know what their organization is about and how it works is a simple way to establish trust from the get-go.

3. Send a recap. This is an easy way to let your client know you've listened. It also sets clear expectations for any decisions or action items covered in a meeting or conversation with your client.

4. Personalize your communication. Using an email or status report template can lighten your lift when it comes to interacting with clients. Just be sure to add a few personal touches to make your client feel special. It can be as simple as incorporating the client logo into your status report or asking about their recent vacation in your weekly email. Bonus points for sending a handwritten note!

5. Ask for feedback. It's not easy to open yourself up to potential criticism. But identifying your weak spots is the best way to strengthen your skills. A little humility goes a long way in earning your client's trust too.

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Washing your hair properly can totally transform your hair. And depending on your hair type and texture, you could be doing it all wrong. Using the right products and techniques for your hair can take it from dull and lifeless to healthy, strong and shiny. Take a look at our best hair washing tips no matter your hair type.

4 Hair Washing Tips for Straight Hair

1. Use a Gentle, Volumizing Shampoo
Using the proper shampoo is so important to your overall hair health and look. Using a gentle shampoo that’s free of parabens and sulfates renews your hair in the healthiest way. Davine’s Volu Shampoo is a great option. It gently cleans your hair with natural-active ingredients, plus it adds body and boost to fine hair. It uses turnip extract to gently lift the hair off the scalp, providing more volume at the roots.

2. Cautious Conditioning
The conditioner you use should depend on your hair type. If you have dry hair, you’ll want to use a moisturizing conditioner, but if you have oily hair, you should use a lightweight conditioner on your ends only. Be sure not to over-condition as it can weigh your hair down and reduce its shine.

3. Dry with a Microfibre Towel
Once you’re finished your shower, squeeze the excess water out of your hair and wrap your hair in a microfibre towel. This allows your hair to dry frizz-free. Microfibre towels absorb the water so there’s no reason to rub your hair to extract it. This means less strain and friction is imposed on your hair, leading to less breakage and damage.

4. Avoid Brushing While Wet
Straight hair can be very delicate and brushing out tangles while it’s wet can cause your hair to stretch and break. Instead, use your fingers or a wide tooth comb to remove knots in wet hair. A great tip to make your hair easier to untangle is to keep a wide tooth comb in the shower and comb it through your hair before rinsing out your conditioner.

3 Hair Washing Tips for Curly Hair

1. Pre-Poo Prep
To make your hair as soft as possible and help with detangling, consider doing pre-shampoo prep by adding some extra nourishment to dry, curly hair. Slather on a deep conditioner, oil or a no-poo such as the DivaCurl No Poo Decadence. Once you’ve applied your pre-poo, detangle your hair, first with your fingers, then with a wide tooth comb or detangling brush. Let the pre-poo sit for 20 to 30 minutes before showering.

2. Double Shampoo
To get the most out of your shampoo routine, start with a gentle clarifying shampoo and focus on your scalp, then rinse it out and follow with a moisturizing shampoo. The clarifying shampoo helps remove any product build up, while the moisturizing one will add moisture and detangle your hair. Rinse the shampoo out with warm water to open up the cuticle, allowing your hair to absorb more moisture from your conditioner.

3. Let Your Conditioner Sit
After wringing out excess water from your hair, apply a moisturizing conditioner everywhere except your roots. The Briogeo Curl Charisma Conditioner contains rice amino acids and shea butter to manage frizz, and soften and hydrate your curls. It’s ideal to allow your conditioner to sit for 5 to 10 minutes under a shower cap. Then rinse your hair with cold water to help seal in moisture.

3 Hair Washing Tips for Dry and Frizzy Hair

1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Hydration is super important for dry, frizzy hair. Be sure to condition with an extra moisturizing conditioner after every shampoo and apply a hydrating hair mask to your hair regularly. The VERB Hydrating Mask is a restorative deep conditioning treatment formulated with Babassu oil to hydrate hair and enhance sheen.

2. Shower in Cool to Lukewarm Water
A hot shower may be nice after a long day, but it can also contribute to frizzy hair. Heat can cause hair to swell up and irritate the shaft. Stick to lukewarm water, and if you can take it, running your hair under cool water at the end of your shower can help decrease frizz and dryness.

3. Apply a Serum Post-Wash
Serums contain silicones, which are great for taming frizz. They act as a chain-like material to help realign hair fibres and allow hair to have a smooth look and move more freely. Look for a serum made with moisturizing, hair-loving ingredients like the Mokita Regenerate Serum, infused with biotin, coconut oil and 11 botanical extracts.

4 Hair Washing Tips for Oily and Greasy Hair

1. Use a Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Many shampoos contain sudsy ingredients called sulfates that over-cleanse and dry out your scalp. Overtime, your scalp ends up overproducing oil to make up for the dryness. Opt for a sulfate-free shampoo to cleanse without stripping your hair of necessary oils to keep it strong and healthy.

2. Try an Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
Raw, organic apple cider vinegar is acidic enough to restore the pH balance of your hair and get rid of build up on the scalp, yet mild enough that it doesn’t strip your strands of essential nutrients. Pour a bit of apple cider vinegar mixture (2 to 3 teaspoons of ACV mixed with a bottle of water) onto your hair when you’re in the shower, work it through your roots, and rinse it out. Use warm or cool water as hot water can be too drying.

3. Exfoliate Your Scalp
Exfoliating your scalp helps remove build up and make your hair less oily and greasy. A scalp scrub like the Rooted Rituals Ginger Root and Mint Scalp Scrub strengthens, restores moisture and gives your hair a healthy shine.

4. Let Your Hair Air Dry
Blow drying your hair on the regular can create excess grease, so allow your hair to air dry instead. Apply a leave-in conditioner or air dry cream like Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Air Dy Crème to add shine and texture and reduce frizz.

With these hair washing tips, you’re sure to get the strong, healthy and lustrous hair you’re longing for.

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How to Wash Your Hair: 14 Hair Washing Tips for All Hair Lengths

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Whether you have straight, curly, dry, frizzy, oily, or greasy hair, these hair washing tips are key for a healthy, strong, and shiny mane!