subject: Secrets To Great Hair: Everyday Maintenance [print this page] So you pass that woman on the street and ask yourself, how is her hair that beautiful? Did she just get it done? We have all thought it. So I ask you, what do you think that a woman does differently than you? Now I know what you are thinking, she must be the exception to the rule. She can do her own hair and make it look like she just stepped out of a salon. But I assure you; even she gets her hair trimmed by a professional every 6 to 8 weeks. So here it is. The secrets to great hair begin with 3 steps. Its time to become that woman you just stopped on the street.
Secrets to great hair, Rule # 1: Finding a hairstylist
Well, first you can stop and ask her about her stylist. Getting your hair done professionally is always the starting point.A professional stylist is going to guide you with a strong foundation to work with at home. A good haircut is essential. If this is the only service you get done every 6 to 8 weeks, do not compromise. This will keep the split ends away and the hair shaped desirably. Its that simple.
Secrets to great hair, Rule #2: Shampooing and Conditioning
Whether you are trying to maintain your hair at home, or going to see your stylist every 2 days, your hair must be shampooed and conditioned regularly. Getting the oil, product buildup, and dry skin off of your scalp and out of your hair is a must to keep it healthy. Product buildupcreates a film and can lead to dry scalp. So how do you know when its time to shampoo? If you can smell your scalp, hair, or constantly scratching and do not know why, its time for a shampoo.
Conditioning your hair is as simple as pulling conditioner through your hair in the shower and using your fingers as a comb to detangle as you go. Leave on for at least 2 minutes and rinse out thoroughly. If you visit your salon every 1 to 2 weeks, sit under the steamer and receive the best conditioning treatment you have ever had.
Secrets to great hair, Rule #3: Sleeping Beauty
Now, unless you are going to wake up every morning of your life, shampoo and blow-dry your hair, learning what to do with your hair while you sleep is essential. Women should know by now there is always a sacrifice when it comes to beauty. Wrapping, pin curling or just pulling the hair up in a Sumo ponytail with a few rollers on the ends of the hair are 3 simple ways to manage the hair while you sleep. We may not look like sleeping beauty when we get in the bed, but in the morning it will all be worth it. Any of these techniques require minimal time before going to sleep. If done properly, will always give you minimal time spent in your morning routine.
So I leave you with these 3 secrets to great hair. Now you have no excuses, get your great hair, starting today.
