| Regardless of its length or style, we | | | | hair and keep it moving at all times to |
| all want one thing: a healthy, great | | | | avoid scorching the hair. |
| looking head of hair. But the first step | | | | - Do gently wash your hair using a mild |
| to having healthy, luxurious hair is to | | | | shampoo suitable for your type of hair |
| know its exact type. Is it oily, dry or | | | | with lukewarm water. |
| normal? It your hair naturally curly or | | | | - Do use a conditioner to keep your hair |
| straight? Are you troubled by dandruff? | | | | manageable, healthy, and free of |
| Has your hair been processed in some | | | | tangles. |
| way? Is it brittle or strong? Knowing | | | | - Do be sure to drink plenty of water |
| your true starting point will allow you | | | | and follow a balanced diet. Many people |
| to better care for your hair and keep it | | | | aren't aware of the important role that |
| looking its absolute best. | | | | proper nutrition plays regarding healthy |
| With short hairstyles, it's important to | | | | hair care. Water is essential to keep |
| protect your hair and your scalp every | | | | your body and hair properly hydrated. |
| time you are in the sun. Look for | | | | - Do try to avoid touching your hair |
| protective styling products, and be sure | | | | unnecessarily as the oils from your |
| to wear a hat to avoid sunburn. If your | | | | hands can cause your hair to lose its |
| hair is short and curly, you should know | | | | luster and become dirtier faster. |
| that curly hair tends to break easier | | | | 6 Essential Hair Care Don'ts : |
| and needs more moisture than other types | | | | - Don't brush wet hair, use a comb |
| of hair. | | | | instead to avoid pulling and risking |
| The key to keeping medium-length to long | | | | breakage. |
| hair beautiful and healthy looking is to | | | | - Don't blow-dry your hair every day, |
| protect it from split ends and becoming | | | | the constant heat will cause it to |
| brittle. The longer hair is, the heavier | | | | become brittle and prone to breakage. |
| it is, and as a result, more prone to | | | | Likewise, use your curling iron on the |
| breakage. If you have long or | | | | lowest possible setting. |
| medium-length hair, never use a rubber | | | | - Don't over process your hair using |
| band to pull your hair back into a | | | | strong dyes and chemicals. If you do |
| ponytail as they can pull and damage | | | | relax your hair or have it permanently |
| hair. Instead, use a something elastic | | | | waved, be sure to wait as long as |
| that is covered in a soft cloth to avoid | | | | possible in between treatments to avoid |
| breaking the delicate hair shafts. | | | | over processing and damage. |
| Here are a few simple do's and don'ts to | | | | - Don't change your hair color to more |
| remember for every length and style of | | | | than three shades, in either direction, |
| hair : | | | | lighter or darker, to avoid excessive |
| 6 Essential Hair Care Do's : | | | | damage. |
| - Do gently brush your hair each night | | | | - Don't wash your hair in extra hot |
| before going to bed as it will stimulate | | | | water, instead use warm, and use cool |
| blood flow to your scalp and promote | | | | water for the final rinse. |
| healthy hair growth. | | | | - Don't allow stress to adversely affect |
| - Do be sure to hold the hair dryer at | | | | your health, including your hair. |
| least six to eight inches away from your | | | | |