Hair Care Tips

Regardless of its length or style, we all want one thing:times to avoid scorching the hair.
a healthy, great looking head of hair. But the first step- Do gently wash your hair using a mild shampoo
to having healthy, luxurious hair is to know its exactsuitable for your type of hair with lukewarm water.
type. Is it oily, dry or normal? It your hair naturally curly- Do use a conditioner to keep your hair manageable,
or straight? Are you troubled by dandruff? Has yourhealthy, and free of tangles.
hair been processed in some way? Is it brittle or- Do be sure to drink plenty of water and follow a
strong? Knowing your true starting point will allow youbalanced diet. Many people aren't aware of the
to better care for your hair and keep it looking itsimportant role that proper nutrition plays regarding
absolute best.healthy hair care. Water is essential to keep your body
With short hairstyles, it's important to protect your hairand hair properly hydrated.
and your scalp every time you are in the sun. Look for- Do try to avoid touching your hair unnecessarily as
protective styling products, and be sure to wear a hatthe oils from your hands can cause your hair to lose its
to avoid sunburn. If your hair is short and curly, youluster and become dirtier faster.
should know that curly hair tends to break easier and6 Essential Hair Care Don'ts :
needs more moisture than other types of hair.- Don't brush wet hair, use a comb instead to avoid
The key to keeping medium-length to long hair beautifulpulling and risking breakage.
and healthy looking is to protect it from split ends and- Don't blow-dry your hair every day, the constant heat
becoming brittle. The longer hair is, the heavier it is, andwill cause it to become brittle and prone to breakage.
as a result, more prone to breakage. If you have longLikewise, use your curling iron on the lowest possible
or medium-length hair, never use a rubber band to pullsetting.
your hair back into a ponytail as they can pull and- Don't over process your hair using strong dyes and
damage hair. Instead, use a something elastic that ischemicals. If you do relax your hair or have it
covered in a soft cloth to avoid breaking the delicatepermanently waved, be sure to wait as long as
hair shafts.possible in between treatments to avoid over
Here are a few simple do's and don'ts to rememberprocessing and damage.
for every length and style of hair :- Don't change your hair color to more than three
6 Essential Hair Care Do's :shades, in either direction, lighter or darker, to avoid
- Do gently brush your hair each night before going toexcessive damage.
bed as it will stimulate blood flow to your scalp and- Don't wash your hair in extra hot water, instead use
promote healthy hair growth.warm, and use cool water for the final rinse.
- Do be sure to hold the hair dryer at least six to eight- Don't allow stress to adversely affect your health,
inches away from your hair and keep it moving at allincluding your hair.