Given the rapid pace of fashion, it is smart to stay current on new trends. Your hair can say a lot about the way you care about grooming and show that you are in the know. Keep reading to learn some simple ways to care for your hair.
If you are a generally healthy person, then you can be sure that you can experience healthy-looking hair. If you drink a lot of water and eat plenty of healthy foods, your hair will become healthier as a result. Remember that you should always strive to eat a well-balanced diet, including the proper amount of nutrients. Stay away from that fatty, unhealthy junk food.
Drying your hair with a blow dryer could actually be damaging it. Rather than using the traditional hot setting, use the blow dryer to blow cold air, and move the blow dryer frequently so that it doesn’t hit the same spot for too long. Use your fingers to get rid of knots as the hair dries so that it will be easier to brush later.
Do not ever tug or rub your hair with the towel when you are drying it. This can make hair frizzy and stretch it out which makes the strands break. Rather, pat your hair dry, squeeze extra moisture with your hands, or sweep the hair up into a towel. If you need to comb your hair while it’s still wet, use a comb with wide spaced teeth. Do not use a brush on your hair while it’s wet.
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. You should also remember wetting your hair within the first 48 hours re-opens the cuticle; therefore, it is important that your hair remain completely dry for at least two days. Your patience will be rewarded with healthy and shining hair.
Get your hair wet before you go swimming in a swimming pool. Unless you wear a swim cap, you should also take a few minutes to rinse and condition hair soon after you leave the pool; this helps to reduce the overall amount of damage.
Incorporate texture into your hairstyle. When you have textured hair, the time you use in styling it will be reduced. Styling, haircuts and even chemical treatments can give the appearance of texture. When your hair is texturized it will have more body and you will have more styling options.
Always shampoo your hair with care, or you may just wash out your hair’s natural oils. Even if your hair is naturally oily, harsh shampoos can remove too much oil, creating a condition known as rebound oiliness. Rather, you should use the mildest shampoo that can clean your hair. There are people who only clean their hair with conditioner a couple of times a week.
Your hair is an important part of who you are. A beautiful head of hair tells people that you care about the way you look as well as the way you are seen. Use the simple tips you have learned here to help put your best self forward to others!