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