Your hair plays a big
factor in determining how you look and perceive yourself.
There are no secrets to beautiful hair! With some easy care
and maintenance, you'll feel like a million bucks.
Here's some simple hair
care tips and tricks (for women & men) to deal with problem
hair that won't cooperate even on the best of days -- and
keep it healthy & shiny.
Care
& Styling
Avoid excessive blow
drying and air dry hair whenever possible. This will help
prevent split ends and drying.
Eating a well-balanced
diet will ensure healthy, shiny hair.
Hair is most fragile
when it's wet, so blot it dry and don't brush it. Use a
wide-toothed comb and gently pull through from the bottom,
up. Better yet, finger-comb it for a fluffy style.
Use only mousses and
hair gels without alcohol to avoid a drying affect.
Use shampoo that is PH
balanced and designed for your hair type.
Use a clarifying shampoo
when you need to remove hair spray and gel build up.
Switch shampoo brands
often to prevent product build-up.
Don't use hot water when
shampooing or rinsing your hair.
For static electricity
in the Winter, try running a fabric softener sheet through
your hair for better control.
Don't believe that
theory about brushing your hair 100 strokes every day.
That will only cause damage and split ends.
Don't wash your hair
every day if it's dry because shampoo and heat appliances
will make it brittle. Who's going to know?
Use a cool setting on
your blow dryer. This will take longer, but it will make
your hair more shiny and manageable.
If your hair is oily and
you don't have time for a wash, rub a dab of baby powder
through it. This works better for blonde hair.
After swimming, wash
your hair as soon as possible to remove chlorine residue.
Beer and Mayonnaise will
condition your hair in a pinch.
For extra absorption,
try conditioning your hair when it's dry. Leave on for
several minutes, rinse. Shampoo and condition as usual.
Care for your hair as
you do your skin. Healthy hair is much more attractive
than dull, lifeless hair.
