Hair is something almost everyone has, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. For some people, great-looking hair comes naturally, but for many others, it requires a lot of work. Whether your hair is thin or thick, flat or poofy, the advice in this article will help you.
Use corn starch for oily hair. If you’re one of those people with oily hair, corn starch can really help. Corn starch helps to absorb any oil that might be in your hair. Take a small amount and rub it into oily spots and your hair will look nice and fresh.
Are you aware that conditioner should never be applied to the roots of your hair? This is because it can make them too heavy and weigh them down, causing a flat look. Only add the conditioner to your hair from mid-length down to the bottom of its ends for best results.
If you have hard water at home, avoid the use of highly lathering shampoos. Hard water makes it difficult to rinse soap well and the build-up of the shampoo in your hair can make your scalp itchy, dry and scaly. No- and low-lather shampoos are available, especially in areas where hard water is commonplace.
Be sure to wash your brushes and combs frequently. Any oils, grime, or other substances in your hair are passed to the comb and will be passed back to your hair, when you use them again. Take the time to soak them in warm soapy water and lay them out to dry on a towel.
If you are going to condition your hair make sure you do it directly after shampooing it. This will make sure you get the most out of your conditioning and it will be softer and more managable than if you just shampooed it. You will have a more beautiful head of hair.
Avoid using any hair care products that contain alcohol. Alcohol has a drying affect and can make hair brittle. Broken, dry hair looks unhealthy and messy. Sparingly use hair care products that are free from alcohol to style your hair. Using a lot of styling products can damage your hair.
When you are drying your hair, refrain from staying in the same spot for a long period of time. This can essentially burn your hair and leave your strands very weak and fragile. Move your hair dryer back and forth and keep it away from your scalp to maintain hair health.
Try using a leave-in-conditioner. It will give you a nice soft feel to your hair all day long. It is the equivalent of moisturizing your skin. Leave-in-moisturizers will protect your hair from any harmful sun rays or dirt or debris you may come across every day.
Natural animal hair brushes are the best choice when it comes to brushes for your hair. The bristles are softer and will flex more. The flexible brushes will cause less damage than using a brush that has stiff, plastic bristles on it. Be sure to choose one that also has smooth tips on it.
If you can, avoid using the blow dryer to dry your hair. The best way to dry your hair is to allow it to air dry naturally. If you must use your blow dryer, be sure to only use it on its coolest setting possible. Do not keep it in the same area of hair for more than a few seconds. Keep it moving as much as possible.
Do not put too much stress on your hair, if you are going to pull your hair up into a pony tail or braid it you should do it gently and not pull it too tightly. Also if you are going to brush it do it gently and softly.
Avoid hot water when washing you hair. Lukewarm water is okay, and cold water is even better, if you can tolerate it. Hot water dries out the hair and can irritate the scalp. If you are used to a steaming hot shower, use a shower cap and wash your hair separately.
While an old wives tale states that you must brush your hair for one hundred strokes every day to achieve health, this is untrue. The only thing you will achieve by brushing this often is an overstimulated scalp that produces too much oil and makes your hair look oily and flat. Only brush until the tangles are removed.
Every thirty days, your hair lengthens by about half an inch. Although some people think trims make it grow faster, it simply looks as if it does. Older hair will succumb to damage like split ends, and this makes for frizzy, flat hair. Therefore, trimming is vital to keeping your hair looking healthy.
Use hair gel to smooth down any hair that is loose or out of control, when you braid your hair or put it up. Put some gel on your fingertips and rub in onto the hair that does not want to stay in place. Direct the hair where you want it to go.
If you are curly headed you should only wash the hair once or twice per week. Curly hair needs oil to help give it shine, and over washing it can be harmful. Ensure that you have rinsed out all the shampoo from your hair each time you wash it, as well.
It’d be great if the only effort hair required was washing! Unfortunately, for many of us, it takes a lot more work. Now that you’ve read the suggestions in this article, you know what you need to do to get your hair looking beautiful. All you have to do is put in the effort.