Age Defying Hair Care
Your hair says a lot about you
Your hair says a lot about you. If you have lustrous, clean and lively hair people see you as being healthier and often younger than the calendar may insist. Staying young is but one reason to pay attention to proper hair care. Looking great is another. But many people do not fully understand how to go about proper hair care.
Shampoo
Shampoo is designed to rid your head of oils, dirt, dandruff and other particles that get caught up in your hair. Generally speaking shampoo is designed to clean your scalp more than your hair itself. When shampooing focus you attention to the scalp, and the portion of your hair nearest the scalp. Allow the suds to gently wash the remainder. Because the downside of shampoo is the potential damage it can do to your hair's natural shine. Too much shampoo can wash away the natural oils that protect your hair's protein structure. This will damage your hair, not help it. So caution is the word of the day.
What should you use?
Choosing the wrong shampoos and conditioners will damage your hair and leave it lifeless and dull. Conversely choosing proper hair care products can
make your hair look healthy and radiant and protect it from the damages inflicted my inferior products and natural hazards.
Choosing the right products for your hair type is critical to its long term beauty. For greasy hair, you want to choose a nourishing shampoo, and go lightly on the brushing. Excessive brushing stimulates oil glands in the scalp and exacerbates the problem.
For dry hair, you want to use mild shampoos and good quality conditioners with humecants which help hair to retain moisture.
People with sensitive scalps need to choose organic botanical shampoos which have fewer harsh chemicals and are gentler on your hair.
If your hair is brittle, you want to seek out conditioners which help reconstruct your hair. Look for products that contain hydrolyzed protein. These penetrate the hair and strengthen its structure.
If you regularly use a blow dryer and hair curlers, or are in the sun a lot you want a shampoo and conditioner with thermal protectors.
Dandruff shampoos work if you have dandruff. If you do use them. If not don't.
Also, keep in mind that baby shampoos are made for babies. And while you may want to do what you can to stay young looking, baby shampoo is not intended for adult hair.
Conditioner is a moisturizer that helps improve the appearance and texture of your hair. An just as shampoo is intended mostly to clean your scalp, conditioner is most effectively used on the tips of your hair and not its entire length. When you condition the roots it make them limp and that makes your hair look older.
Proper blow dryer technique can help close the cuticle and improve the sheen. To achieve this the hair dryer should be pointed down and blow along the length of your hair. The final two to three minutes should be set to a cooler temperature to reduce frizzing and flyaway hair.
Long hair tends to age you, making you look tired and haggard. Shorter hair can conversely make you look a bit more perky and lively. By having your hair cut in a layered manner, you add fullness and bounce which in turn makes your hair look softer an shinier.
You wear your hair everywhere you go. Its your one constant fashion accessory. Proper care will help you stay young looking and attractive. It's one of the best ways to defy aging.
by: Earl Netwal
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