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