To have the best hair possible, you need to really understand what can damage it. If you are educated on the proper products, along with the best way to dry your hair, you will be able to have healthy hair that will be easy to manage. Keep reading for more hair maintenance tips.
If you’re fond of wearing your hair back in a ponytail, be sure not to tie your hair back in the same place on your head each time. Even if you use soft scrunchies, you will experience some stress on the scalp if you are always wearing your ponytail in the same spot. Wear your down while you sleep, or anytime you don’t need to wear a ponytail, to help avoid damage from hair accessories.
One easy do-it-yourself conditioning treatment that works well is deep conditioning. After shampooing your hair as normal, wring out the excess water, apply the conditioner of your choice, and cover your hair with a shower cap until the conditioner has a chance to absorb – usually five to ten minutes. The heat generated will allow the conditioner to deeply penetrate your hair follicles.
Despite popular belief, frequent trims do not cause your hair to grow faster. No matter how much you trim your hair, it grows at a rate of about half an inch each month. Hair growth has nothing to do with stylist’s trims. Trimming your hair does get rid of split ends, which makes your hair look a lot better.
Don’t rub or tug hair in a towel when you’re drying it. This can make hair frizzy and stretch it out which makes the strands break. Instead of rubbing, pat your hair dry and gently squeeze the moisture out of your hair. Then wrap it in a towel, if you wish. You should not brush or comb your hair when it is wet, if you must then use a wide tooth comb.
If your hair has become dull, you may need to use a clarifying shampoo. Hair product build up can be the cause of dull looking hair. To avoid such a result, use clarifying shampoos on a weekly basis as a means to remove excess dirt and product residue.
The more you know about preventing damage to your hair, the easier it is to enjoy healthy, attractive hair. Use the hair tips shared here in your daily life to help make the care of your hair much easier for your cut and style.