Today it can be quite a challenge to keep our hair happy and healthy. Often we do things to our hair that can be pretty abusive without even knowing it. With all of the tugging, pulling, blow drying, straightening, dying, perming, and curling it’s amazing that our hair can withstand all of the stress we put it through on a daily basis. However, there are some tips that if followed will make your hair happier and healthier. Here are a few to help you get started.
Shampoos and conditioners – Be sure to purchase shampoos and conditioners that match your hair type. For example, if you have curly hair then you should use products that are going to complement the curls that you have. Using products that best match your hair type will allow your hair be more manageable and easier to maintain. Try to choose products that include moisturizers and other essential oils that can keep your hair and scalp from becoming dry. It is also important to wash your hair on a regular basis especially if you use hair products such as gel and hairspray.
Combing and brushing – Most anyone knows that combing and/or brushing your hair is required to keep your hair healthy and well maintained. Neglecting to brush or comb your hair on a daily basis can result in a mess of tangles (or even dreadlocks) that are going to be a tedious and painstaking task to get out. Making combing and brushing a part of your daily hair ritual will ensure that your hair stays free of tangles and dreads.
Try to choose a brush that will not rip your hair out. Use a brush that is made with natural fiber such as a boar’s hairbrush. Natural bristle brushes are also considered to be very gentle on the hair and can be the best to choose from. Hair tends to be more fragile when it is wet, so the gentler the brush the better it is for the health of your hair. Make sure to keep your hairbrushes and combs clean and free of excess hair buildup and hair products. They can easily be cleaned by soaking them in a solution of mild soap and warm water. Then use a comb to remove all of the hair and buildup from your brushes.
Hot head – Blow-drying hair can be very damaging to the hair follicles and your scalp, as well. If you choose to use a blow dryer, be sure to use a lower heat setting and finish it off with a cool shot of air to add more shine. While drying hair be sure to keep the dryer moving to avoid damaging your hair. Never allow the dryer to blow on one part of your hair for too long. This can cause hair breakage and result in damaged frizzy hair. Using a brush while blow drying can speed up the drying time and result in a smoother, more finished look.
Hair products – Today there are hundreds of hair products on the market to choose from. Nearly all of them promise unbelievable results, more often than not its usually extreme exaggeration to get you to use their products. You should always use the most natural and nutrient-rich products that you can find to maintain a healthy head of hair. Avoid all hair products that contain alcohol, as this can dry your hair’s natural oils and be very damaging to your hair. Choose products that contain oils and other vitamins to help maintain a healthy balance to your hair’s own oils. There are many products that are alcohol-free that will give you the look and feel that you are looking for.
Trimming and maintaining – It is always a great idea to have your hair trimmed every few months or so. Trimming your hair will help it grow faster, it will also groom away the dead hair that accumulates on the ends of your hair (often called dead ends). Too many dead ends on hair will result in a stoppage of growth of your hair. When it does try to grow it will simply split off the dead ends of the hair and result in what is known as split ends. Maintaining hair with simple regular trimming will help to eliminate dead ends and split ends from occurring.
Simply put, if these simple tips and hair rules for your hair are followed, you are sure to maintain a healthy and happy head of hair that will have the best possible chance of lasting a lifetime.
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