Tips for Great Looking Hair

Tips for Great Looking Hair

The hair is one of the most important features of a woman. With today's harsh environment and the stuff you do to your hair in the name of beauty, it is not surprising to find many women with tired, dry and unhealthy looking hair. Here are some hair care tips for great-looking hair :

Get "Pally" with your hairstylist

Build a good rapport with your hairstylist as they can advise you on the type of shampoo and hair products that are best suited for your hair type. Treatment products especially, are often not available over the counter.

Don't over shampoo

Avoid daily shampooing as too much shampooing can remove the layer of sebum on the scalp and leave it dry. After shampooing, rinse hair with warm water to remove the suds, then give it a cold wash to shut the hair cuticles.

Dry and drier

Do not rub your hair dry as this can stress hair, making it tangle and break. Instead blot your hair with a towel, then comb through using a wide-tooth comb. It is best not to blow dry your hair too often. If possible, always let your hair dry naturally and even if you have to blow dry, choose a cool setting.

Rich, luscious hair

Hair will benefit from an intensive conditioning treatment once a week - intensify its effect by wrapping your hair in a towel to lock in moisture. When using a daily conditioner, leave the conditioner on for a few extra minutes for full effect before rinsing.

Brush away tangles

Brush your hair frequently. Frequent brushing not only keeps the hair in shape and tangle free, it also promotes new and healthier growth by stimulating endings and blood supply. Before brushing your hair, massage the scalp with your hand to improve blood circulation to the scalp.

Eat right

It is important to remember that the hair reacts to how you feel. Nutritional deficiencies can cause hair loss, as well as premature graying. Therefore eat a balanced, nutritious diet and get los of rest.

Hair coloring is no longer just a means for masking grey. Most women and men of today color their hair to complement their overall style. Hair color provides a natural contrast and creates movement and texture to the individual style. When visiting a hairstylist (especially if it is your first visit to the salon), it is important to update the stylist on the types of hair treatments you have put your hair through for the last 6 months or so. This will enable the stylist to recommend the processes that could be done to your hair at that time. Coloring, done to your hair at that time. Coloring, for example should only be done every 6-8 weeks. Some tips on hair care after treatments like coloring, perming, rebonding and etc...

- Regular treatment care such as steaming or deep conditioning is important. Begin with weekly treatments until the health of your hair improves, then gradually cut back to a monthly maintenance routine.

- Regular trimming every 6-8 weeks is advisable to get rid of split ends that occur as a result of overheating and chemical treatments.

- Leave in conditioners are a good way to moisture hair.

- Cut back on blow-drying. Excessive blow-drying will obviously have damaging effects on the hair. While quick blow-drying is okay, the best thing is to use it when you hair is already 70% dry from natural air-drying. Also, ensure that you are holding the hair dryer at a distance of 6-8 inches away from your head to avoid overheating of the hair and scalp.

- Limit the use heat appliances such and crimpers, tong and straightening irons.

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