| Let's face it ladies, when it comes to our hair, we | | | | dry. The hot water will draw natural oils from |
| have all had some bad days. No matter what | | | | your scalp through the length of your hair creating |
| your ethnicity or hair type, this is a common | | | | a natural shine. Not too hot though, you don't |
| factor that we can all relate to. Whether it's the | | | | want to burn your scalp! |
| rain and humidity or just one of those days | | | | 3. A great product that is often used by |
| where your locks seem to have a mind of it's | | | | professional stylists are anti-frizz serums. These |
| own. Well, as bleak as it may seem, there are a | | | | add light shine and prevent your hair from frizzing |
| few things that we can do to get and keep our | | | | and puffing up on those humid days and allow you |
| hair on the right track(no pun intended). Here are | | | | to enjoy outdoor activities in peace. Anti-Frizz |
| a few quick tips that may help you get through | | | | serums are worth gold (if used properly). Too |
| those times. | | | | much will leave you look a wet puppy... Again, less |
| First, when it comes to styling products there are | | | | is more. Only a dime size drop is necessary; rub |
| so many out there that sometimes you may feel | | | | into palms and evenly distribute over entire head |
| overwhelmed when trying to choose what's right | | | | (damp or dry). |
| for your hair type. Here's a rule of thumb that | | | | 4. Oil sheen is only necessary if your hair is feeling |
| applies to everyone no matter who you are. Less | | | | and looking dry or dull and in need of a boost of |
| is more! Remember this ladies, when it comes to | | | | shine. Never spray oil sheen closer than 15 inches |
| oil sheen, styling gels, spritz, hair sprays and even | | | | close to your hair and keep the bottle rotating at |
| conditioners. These products, if used in excess, | | | | all times. Over use of oil sheen will prevent |
| can weigh your hair down and leave you with a | | | | movement and body in your hair and give a |
| finished product that makes you look like you | | | | greasy appearance. Instead, opt for a hot oil |
| need to wash it all over again. However, if used | | | | treatment. Hot oil treatments are far more |
| sparingly (and I place extra emphasis on the word | | | | beneficial than oil sheen when it comes to |
| sparingly) we can all achieve that fresh from the | | | | countering dry/damaged hair. |
| salon look for just pennies at home. | | | | 5. Gels and Spritz tend to be over-drying but if |
| 1. It is a must that you find a shampoo | | | | you must use, opt for clear gels over brown as |
| conditioner duo that your hair agrees with. Take | | | | browns especially tend to over-dry the hair and |
| the time to experiment by trying various brands | | | | look for spritz with no alcohol. |
| until you find one that your hair responds well to. | | | | 6. Avoid blow drying hair too often. Occasionally |
| You'll find that if you change the product that you | | | | give your hair a break by allowing a little extra |
| have been using for that last few months or | | | | time to either let air dry or use low heat under a |
| even years, your hair will thank you for it and | | | | hooded dryer. |
| reward you with a better attitude. In addition to | | | | 7. For those of you who use curling irons or flat |
| finding a great new shampoo, you should use a | | | | irons on a regular basis; Cut back! Over use of |
| clarifying shampoo about every 8 weeks to | | | | heat styling is extremely damaging. If you haven't |
| remove the build-up from all the styling products | | | | already, replace your old appliances with ceramic. |
| you use on a regular basis. This will give your hair | | | | Not only will ceramic curling irons and flat irons |
| more movement and vitality. | | | | make your hair smoother, silkier and shinier they |
| Headnote: Clean hair is healthy hair but over | | | | are far less damaging. Select ones with |
| washing can do more harm than good by stripping | | | | thermostat controls so that you can adjust the |
| of natural essential oils. If you have dry and/or | | | | heat to a setting that is appropriate for your hair |
| damaged hair, wash your hair only about every 7 | | | | texture. |
| days. If your hair is oily, washing it more often | | | | 8. Lastly, there is only so much that we do from |
| may be necessary. But whether dry or oil, use | | | | the outside. Healthy hair starts from within. This |
| caution while washing (and combing after washing) | | | | means diet and exercise is essential. Drink lots of |
| to avoid breakage as hair is in its weakest state | | | | water, avoid alcohol in excess, eat fruits and |
| when it is wet. | | | | veggies daily, avoid smoking, and get up and get |
| 2. Conditioners must be rinsed out completely to | | | | moving. |
| avoid weighing the hair down. Rinse in cold water | | | | Of course, these are some basics. Achieving |
| if your hair is oily. This will close the pores in your | | | | beautiful healthy hair is a life long pursuit. Let's |
| scalp preventing excess oil to saturate your hair. | | | | continue to make this world a more fabulous |
| On the contrary, rinse in hot water if your hair is | | | | place by loving our locks! |