subject: Top 10 Tips for Healthy Hair [print this page] Hair styling Hair styling
As said earlier, you must choose a hair style that goes with your personality and face shape. Do not opt for a too tight hair style such as braids or ponytails. It is not healthy to keep your hair under stress for too long. It can give you a bad hair condition known as areata'. If however, you go for a ponytail make sure that you use a covered band and not rubber bands. Rubber bands put undue tension on the hair and you may develop split ends.
A good shampoo cleans your hair of all grime and dirt. So it is essential that you shampoo your hair every now and then. Once you are through, wring out the excess water off the hair. Apply a conditioner to the ends and the middle area of your hair. Pass a comb through to evenly distribute the conditioner. Wait for about 10 minutes. Then wash off the conditioner and rub your hair dry.
Rubbing the hair
While rubbing your hair dry, do not use force. Many people commit the mistake of rubbing their hair too harshly. Gently rub your hair and no strand will come off.
Drying the hair
Do you prefer blow-drying? Just blast your hair dry. Do not go for heat-drying. Excessive heat harms your hair cuticles.
Combing the hair
Do not comb your hair while it is wet. Hair when wet is weak. Comb your hair after it has dried a bit. Also, your comb should not be broken. Try not to use an old comb or brush with broken teeth or bristles. This can make your hair tear off. You should ideally go hair brushes made of beechwood or bristle. These give shape to your hair in a smooth way. Plastic or nylon brushes can damage your hair cuticles.
Moisturizing conditioners
It is good to use moisturizing conditioners on your hair. These conditioners enter your hair shaft and safeguard it against breakage. Regular use of protein or moisturizing conditioners keeps your hair healthy.
