Easy
Hair Care Tips for Healthy, Shiny Locks!
by Nicky Pilkington
Who doesn't feel better on a 'good hair day'? Sometimes they come right out
of the blue - often just as soon as you make up your mind to get a new cut
or color because you can't do anything else with it! Why is it so hard to
get your hair to do what you want?
THE HISTORY OF HAIR
The mysteries of maintaining beautiful hair should have been uncovered by
now, but for many women finding a simple way to keep their hair looking
wonderful is as elusive as it was to women centuries before.
The desire for beautiful hair is not new. Ancient Egyptians shaved their
heads and wore elaborate, heavy, braided wigs to achieve perfection.
European history also abounds with torturous hair styles including the
ornate, powdered styles wrapped around frames and horsehair which attracted
vermin. All in the name of beauty.
Today, fashion still influences a woman's hairstyle but that doesn't mean
you have to subject your hair to needless damage. Take advantage of the tips
below on caring properly for your hair.
WASHING
AND CONDITIONING
Hair is not a living part of your body. However, your hair still needs
proper care for optimum health and beauty. One of the key elements to having
shiny, healthy hair is to allow the natural oils in the scalp to lubricate
it. The hair closest to the scalp benefits from natural sebum oils the most
while longer hair can become dry and brittle from a lack of these oils.
Shampoo, no matter what exotic ingredients it's made up of, performs a
simple job of removing excess oils, pollution and styling product build up
from the hair. All of your hair needs gentle cleansing but it is the top two
or three inches that is most weighed down with natural oils and dulling hair
products. Concentrating the washing in that area will reduce the amount of
oils removed from longer areas of hair which can be over dried from the
stripping of oils and extended contact with shampoo.
Conditioning on the other hand should be used sparingly, if at all, on the
top inches of the hair while concentrated on the ends. Conditioning is an
important step to replace needed oils and provide protection from styling
agents such as blow dryers and irons.
STYLING
Your hair will look its most beautiful when you choose a style that requires
the least amount of heat and product damage. Protecting your hair with
conditioners is key, but choosing a style that suits the texture of your
hair will eliminate the need for more torturous styling tools.
Frizzy and dry hair can benefit from the application of silicone based
products. Bear in mind that a little goes a long way and concentrate the
product on the ends of your hair.
When blow drying keep the blow dryer at least six inches from your hair to
prevent excessive damage from the heat. Blow drying in the direction of the
shaft (down the length of hair) will create a smoother appearance.
COLORING and PERMING
Anytime you use chemicals in your hair you should make sure your hair is in
a healthy condition before applying the treatment. Overuse of these
treatments can damage hair beyond repair and affect the results of the
products.
CUTTING YOUR HAIR
Your hair will look shinier and feel thicker when you remove dried and split
ends. Trimming the hair every 6 to 8 weeks will keep it looking its best.
Taking simple steps to maintain healthy hair will put you on track to more
'good hair days' than you ever thought possible!
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