12 Hair Care Tips For Any Length and Style

Regardless of its length or style, we all want oneeight inches away from your hair and keep it
thing: a healthy, great looking head of hair. But themoving 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? Itsuitable for your type of hair with lukewarm
your hair naturally curly or straight? Are youwater.
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 itsa 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 protecthealthy hair care. Water is essential to keep your
your hair and your scalp every time you are inbody 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 youras the oils from your hands can cause your hair
hair is short and curly, you should know that curlyto lose its luster and become dirtier faster.
hair tends to break easier and needs more6 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 hairavoid 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 toprone 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 inpermanently waved, be sure to wait as long as
a soft cloth to avoid breaking the delicate hairpossible 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 youruse 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 tohealth, including your hair.