| 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 exact | | | | suitable 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 your | | | | healthy, 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 you | | | | balanced diet. Many people aren't aware of the |
| to better care for your hair and keep it looking its | | | | important 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 hair | | | | and 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 hat | | | | the oils from your hands can cause your hair to lose its |
| to avoid sunburn. If your hair is short and curly, you | | | | luster and become dirtier faster. |
| should know that curly hair tends to break easier and | | | | 6 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 beautiful | | | | pulling 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, and | | | | will cause it to become brittle and prone to breakage. |
| as a result, more prone to breakage. If you have long | | | | Likewise, use your curling iron on the lowest possible |
| or medium-length hair, never use a rubber band to pull | | | | setting. |
| 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 is | | | | chemicals. If you do relax your hair or have it |
| covered in a soft cloth to avoid breaking the delicate | | | | permanently 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 remember | | | | processing 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 to | | | | excessive 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 all | | | | including your hair. |