Taking the best care of your hair involves thinking about many different things. Proper hairdressing can make you feel a little frustrated, because it’s something you have to stay on top of constantly. When you learn how to do it, it should not seem that hard, so keep reading on.
Hair Accessories
Place your ponytail in a slightly different spot each time you wear a ponytail style. Most hair accessories will cause damage to your hair where they rest on your hair. Wear your down while you sleep, or anytime you don’t need to wear a ponytail, to help avoid damage from hair accessories.
Don’t brush your hair when wet, if you want to avoid damage and keep hair healthy. When your hair is wet, it is a lot more fragile and more likely to break. To minimize breakage, wait until hair has dried before brushing the hair.
Try a deep conditioning treatment if your hair feels dry. When you are done washing your hair you should wring out the water and use the conditioner with a shower cap, leave it on for a few minutes. Your body heat will activate and allow your conditioner to penetrate the hair.
Limit blow dryer use. Let your hair dry on its own rather than damaging it with too much hot air. If you have to use your blow dryer, make sure it stays on the coolest setting, and avoid holding it over one section of hair for too long. You can minimize your use of the blow dryer by towel-drying your hair first.
Always find hairdressing products that are made of natural ingredients. Additionally, find shampoos and conditioners that are formulated for your specific hair type, such as fine, limp, oily or dry. Try out different products until you’re happy with one.
You can use an easy, cheap deep-conditioning treatment to help dry hair. Just wet the hair and put on a lot of your normal conditioner. Try wrapping the hair in a damp towel or even try using some plastic wrap to keep the heat in. After 30 minutes to an hour, shampoo your hair thoroughly and rinse it completely.
If you are using heat to dry your hair, move it around and avoid keeping it in one area of the head. By doing this, you will diminish the chances of damaging your hair with excessive heat.
Overuse of blow dryers, curling irons and straighteners can damage hair. Use styling creams or serums that protect your hair from heat. These serums and creams will protect your hair against the high heat you apply to it.
Always leave 48 hours before your first shampoo after a color treatment on your hair. Your hair’s cuticle needs time in order to seal itself so that the color will stay true and last longer. Even having your hair wet could re-open the cuticle during those initial days. You will be rewarded when you are patient with shiny and healthy hair.
To keep your hair from breaking, don’t brush or comb your locks until they’re dry. Only use brushes that have softer, more flexible bristles and combs that feature wide teeth. Detangle your hair, starting at the bottom and then go higher towards the scalp.
When shampooing, pay close attention so you can avoid removing all the beneficial natural oils on your scalp. If you have especially oily hair avoid using a strong shampoo to remove all the oil because this can cause rebound oil in your hair. Rather, you should use the gentlest shampoos possible. Some folks forgo the shampoo and use only conditioner a couple times a week.
Now you have a better idea of how to properly care for your hair. It is essential that you take what you have learned and put it to good use. You can always re-read this article to make sure you’re caring for your hair correctly.