Sometimes it’s easy to think that healthy hair either means spending a lot of money or devoting a lot of time to your hair care routine. It’s easy to ask which of these two things will really get you the look you’re going for. In reality, this is not really true. There are plenty of methods you can use to have your hair looking great at a reasonable price. Continue reading to learn how this is possible.
If your hair is damaged, don’t use appliances on it for a while so that it can recover. Curling irons and blow dryers can strain your hair, causing it to be impossible or hard to repair. Therefore, it is important that you don’t use heated appliances on your hair everyday.
Use a conditioning treatment only if your hair appears to look dry. Wash your hair and gently blot out any excess moisture, then apply a conditioner and put a plastic shower cap on for several minutes. The heat that this generates allows conditioner to deeply penetrate the follicles of the hair.
Try using products that have sunscreen in them to protect the hair from sun damage. You can find your hair damaged from the sun, so do your best to keep it from being harmed. Protecting your hair from the sun will make it last longer and preserve its color.
Add some moisture back into dried up hair by using a deep conditioning treatment. Just slightly dampen your hair and use a large amount of conditioner. Instead of rinsing it out right away, you should then wrap it with something to hold the conditioner and heat in. 30 to 60 minutes later, you can shampoo out the conditioner and rinse.
When you use hair conditioner, be sure to spread it onto all areas of your hair. Before rinsing, let your hair absorb the conditioner for a short time.
For soft and healthy curls, sleep on a satin pillowcase. Cotton pillowcases sometimes cause hair to become dry because they absorb oils. Satin pillowcases protect your hair and allows you to wake with beautiful curls. A satin nightcap or scarf will also work to protect your curls.
If you’ve had your hair colored, make sure you wait two full days before using shampoo. Your color will be more fade resistant and look better for longer if you allow the cuticle to seal after the color chemicals have been applied. Simply wetting your hair can open the cuticle back up until sufficient time has passed. Healthy, shiny hair will be the reward for your patience.
Well, there you have it. By making a few small changes and trying a few new tricks, your tresses can be the envy of everyone you know. Just remember that you cannot sleep on taking care of your hair, you have to manage it to get it the way you want it.
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