Having great hair can seem like an elusive goal at times. There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to hair. This following article breaks down the basics of hairdressing into easy-to-digest tips.
To keep your hair undamaged and healthy, you shouldn’t brush it when it’s wet. Wet hair breaks easily, and brushing it can cause split ends. To reduce the risk of damage, brush your hair prior to getting into the shower or wait until it is completely dry, then comb it.
Be sure your hair retains moisture to avoid becoming brittle and dry. This can cause it to break. When you are shampooing your hair, the water temperature can make quite a difference. When conditioning your hair, always use cool water to rinse it out. This stops the heat from stripping your hair of it’s natural moisture and promotes a lustrous sheen.
Salt Spray
To give your hair that look that says you just came out of the ocean, look for products that can mimic this look. To locate them, look for phrases like “salt spray” on product labels. You can make your own salt spray by adding a tsp of salt to 8oz of water. Next, put in lavender oil (roughly ten drops of it), and you have created a bottle of ocean happiness.
To prevent nighttime damage to your hair, use a satin pillowcase. Cotton pillowcases take away your hair’s natural oils, which can cause dryness. A satin pillowcase lets you wake up with non-frizzy hair that looks almost as good as it did when you got in bed. Wrapping your head in satin will also work very well to keep your hair safe.
Always wait at least two days to wash your hair after coloring it. The hair cuticle must have time to seal before shampooing to ensure your color lasts. The cuticle will open up again if any water is applied to the hair. Your patience will be rewarded with healthy and shining hair.
When you shampoo, you should take particular care not to remove, or strip, the vital and natural oils from your hair. Even if you have oily hair, using a harsh shampoo that removes all traces of oil can actually create rebound oiliness in your hair. Instead, choose a gentle shampoo that isn’t as harmful to your hair. Some people suggest that conditioning hair without shampooing once a week can help keep hair at its peak.
After washing your hair gently blot hair instead of roughly towel drying your hair. Using a heavy hand can promote breakage of the hair. As an alternative, squeeze water from your hair. You can then use a towel to pat your hair dry, but do not rub the towel harshly through your hair. The towel you use should be soft as opposed to rough.
Now, you have some simple and useful hair care tips that can be implemented right away. You may find that a few simple secrets are all that is needed to totally change the way you look and feel about your hair. Use this advice to have better hair, and results that will make your friends ask you for advice.
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