subject: Taking Care Of Your Hair: Top Tips [print this page] Invest in the correct hair care products designed for your specific hair type. For dry, damaged or chemically treated hair, look for products that contain moisturizing ingredients and are formulated to repair damage. If you have oily hair, use a product designed for deep cleansing. Use a wide-toothed comb on wet hair. Combing or brushing your hair with anything else can cause your hair to break off. You should only use a brush when your hair is dry.
Shiny hair is a sign of health because the layers of the cuticle lie flat and reflect light. When the scales of the cuticle lie flat they overlap tightly, so the inner layers are well protected from heat, sun, chlorine, and all the other hazards that can come from living in our environment. When hair is damaged, though, the scales may separate and hair can become dry. Because the scales on dry hair don't protect the inner two layers as well, hair can break and look dull.
The type of hair a person has - whether it's straight or curly - can also affect how shiny it is. Sebum, which is the natural oil on the hair, covers straight hair better than curly hair, which is why straight hair can appear shinier.
Don't allow a hairstylist or anyone else talks you into the latest style. If you're not fond of the latest cut, say no. If you don't learn to say no, you're going to be stuck with a style you hate. It's your hair and your money, not theirs! Don't purchase a cheap at-home hair-colouring product. You might think it's a great value, but that great value will more than likely be a disaster in the end. Instead, choose a colouring product with moisturizer that is known and trusted. Better yet, leave the hair colouring to a professional!
Don't get more than one chemical treatment in the same week. Over processing your hair can lead to unhealthy hair. Choose either a perm or hair colouring, not both. Don't cut your own hair. Cutting your own hair can result in an uneven mess if you have no idea what you are doing or can't see a certain area to cut. Make an appointment with your local hairstylist and have them cut your hair. Often they will trim your bangs for free if that is all that is needed.
Avoid overloading your hair with product. Too much product will leave your hair sticky and unmanageable. Instead, find styles that don't require much product and leave the styling sprays for special occasions. Don't use your heating tools on a daily basis. Overuse of heating appliances can fry hair. Try drying hair naturally and skip the curling iron once in a while.
