Every day the hair is abused and subjected to a lot of stress without us realizing it. Heat treatments for hairstyles, styling products, hats to protect you from the heat, and other careless methods of styling your hair can be damaging to your hair over time. However, by taking a few precautions and incorporating additional treatments into your routine, you can achieve beautiful and healthy hair.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Wash the Hair
Step 1. Choose the most suitable shampoo for your hair type
There are so many brands and types to choose from that it's easy to feel overwhelmed. When you are going to buy the best one, you need to know the main needs of your hair; if you dye them or add some color, you must take a product that protects the treatment. In addition, most shampoos offer additional benefits in terms of volume and shine. It may be a good idea to purchase several for different results, as most shampoos last a long time.
Step 2. Make the hair foam from root to tip
The hair is young and old at the same time, with the youngest part close to the scalp and the sebum. By spreading the foam from the root to the tips, you allow the sebum to reach even the less young part of the hair, the one that tends to be drier; in this way, even the longest hair can stay healthy, without the fear of it drying out or forming split ends.
Step 3. Set an appropriate water temperature for washing your hair
Washing basically consists of two phases: foaming and rinsing. For the first step, hot water allows the detergent to turn into a good lather, while rinsing allows you to get rid of all traces of soap. For the final rinse, cold water is best, to retain nutrients on the hair.
- Make sure the water isn't too hot, otherwise it can damage your hair and dry your scalp.
- Rinse off all the shampoo. The amount of product you use is up to you, but you need to avoid leaving it on your head.
Step 4. Apply a conditioner
The shampoo is useful for the hair, but the conditioner has a double action: it allows you to manage the hair more easily and prevents split ends; take a good product to apply after rinsing. When you shower, leave the conditioner on your hair for a while before you discard it and spend less time rinsing it off than shampooing.
You may need to try several products before figuring out which conditioner is best for your needs. The key is to find the one that helps you style your hair the way you like it
Step 5. Dry them well
After a shower, the hair is more vulnerable; as soon as they have been washed, they can be easily damaged if you dry them too aggressively. Make sure you pat your scalp and be gentle with the tips. To dry them better you can use a microfiber cloth; since it is softer and lighter it glides better along the hair. Another simple trick, and better from an economic point of view, is to use a T-shirt, as it does not have the rough grooves of the towel, it can therefore smooth the hair avoiding the sebum from dispersing from the scalp; moreover, as an added benefit, it prevents frizz.
Method 2 of 3: Maintain Beautiful Hair with Style
Step 1. Brush or comb your hair properly
When they are long, tangles can prevent you from doing whatever hairstyle you want. By combing or brushing them regularly, you are sure to get a neat look; however, it can happen more often than expected that you do not follow a correct technique. For best results, brush them when they are dry; if you do this when they are wet, you can damage them and create an unwanted frizzy look. If you want to get rid of tangles when they are wet, use a wide-toothed comb to separate the strands without causing damage or tearing.
Step 2. Maintain a neat style throughout the day
When it comes to looking good, a cute hairstyle plays a key role, but it takes time, care and the right products to keep it going all day long. Choose a style that suits your hair type and circumstance, such as adding volume, straightening your hair, keeping it wavy, curly or pulled up high. Use appropriate hot products, such as a hair dryer or straightener, or cold products, such as curlers or a brush.
Hairspray can become one of your best friends. The best type not only hardens the hair, but gives it volume or allows the curly ones to stay supple without losing the spiral shape
Step 3. Tame frizzy hair and unruly locks
Messy wisps and out of place hair are the equivalent of a stain on elegant dresses or dresses. Despite the application of conditioner and the right styling techniques, heat and daily activities can cause these "blemishes" that you would like to get rid of. To combat unruly locks and the effect of static electricity, keep some "touch-up" products in your bag. These are anti-frizz sprays and serums that are very useful in these situations.
Step 4. Get a silk or satin pillowcase
If you styled your hair the night before or had a treatment you'd like to keep overnight, use a pillowcase made from these fabrics. The friction generated between the hair and the pillow during sleep ruins the hairstyle during the night; in addition, the smooth surface of the silk or satin prevents split ends, while the material adapts to hot or cold weather to keep the hair at the right temperature.
Method 3 of 3: Maintain Healthy Hair
Step 1. Fight dandruff
If you notice dandruff falling on your shoulders, it is a clear sign that your hair needs help. Dry scalp indicates that the hair follicles are suffocating and as a result, hair may fall out excessively, break at the tips and become dry. Use a special anti-dandruff shampoo; most of these products should be used about twice a week. Make sure you supplement your routine with this type of cleanser; wait for dandruff to be evident and prolonging treatments only causes further damage to the hair.
Step 2. Cut them often
You've probably heard of the benefits of a trim before, but the emphasis is generally that it promotes hair growth; however, although they grow at a specific rate based on the season, cutting prevents split ends that are synonymous with dry and damaged hair. For this reason, you should go to the hairdresser once every one or two months to get rid of split ends.
Step 3. Apply an oil
Hair dries easily due to the natural heat and heat emitted by styling treatments. Since the sebum from the scalp nourishes the hair, applying some oils can perform the same function and can be a useful way to ensure its health and shine. Try to use a few different types of oils, such as jojoba, argan, coconut, olive, or grapeseed oils. Apply it at least once a week.
Step 4. Eat a healthy diet
The proverb says that "we are what we eat". Unhealthy fast food and industrial food spreads throughout the body and the damage becomes visible even through the hair; if you want healthy hair, you need to eat right. Consuming foods that contain healthy fats, oils and vitamins are beneficial to the skin and hair. By respecting healthy meals you can more easily maintain beautiful and clean hair by simplifying the care procedures.
Advice
- Try to minimize the occasions when you expose your hair to heat, such as every two weeks; hot tools dry and damage them.
- Accept the nature of your hair. Enjoy curls or appreciate your straight or wavy hair, so you are more motivated to take care of them; remember that all hair types are beautiful.
Warnings
- Don't get obsessed with the look of your hair.
- Don't burn yourself with hot styling tools.
