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There are ads everywhere around that tell you what you should be doing with your hair and what products to use. However, they are just trying to sell you a product. By taking the time to read the following article, you will find some simple things that will really truly work at keeping your hair looking great.




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Never use a brush on wet hair. Brushing pulls the hair shaft causing it to break. Always use a wide-toothed comb on freshly washed hair to avoid breakage and stress to your hair. Combining the use of a wide-toothed comb with a leave-in conditioner will keep hair healthy and give it an enviable sheen.

If you plan on going swimming you should wet your hair before entering the pool. Most pool water has chlorine in it and it can cause damage to hair. Wetting the hair before going in will ensure that your hair soak up fresh water instead of the chlorine filled water in the pool.

Your lifestyle influences the way your hair looks. Being stressed, not getting enough sleep or smoking tobacco means your hair will not look good. You also need to maintain a balanced diet so that your hair gets all the vitamins and nutrients it needs. Get rid of your bad habits and you should see a difference!

If you enjoy the way that the hair look after getting it wet in the ocean water, try products that can mimic the ocean's effects. Most of these products will contain salt or some other form of sodium. You can make your own salt spray by adding a tsp of salt to 8oz of water. Soften up the solution by adding a few drops of lavender.

If you are looking to avoid breaking your delicate tresses, be sure to protect them when you sleep at night. Silk pillowcases are excellent for preserving hair integrity. Otherwise, you can take the time to either wrap your hair in a silk scarf, or loosely tie your hair into a low ponytail before bed.

Don't use your bristle hairbrush on wet hair. Always use a comb or pick on your beautiful wet tresses. A hairbrush encourages breakage and split ends. Just lightly towel dry your hair and remove tangles by gently combing through your hair with a wide-toothed comb, or even your fingers. Allow to air dry whenever possible to minimize heat damage.

Chlorinated water can be extremely damaging to your hair, but everyone still needs to have fun and go swimming right? Here is what you do. Wet your hair thoroughly before you get in the pool, so your hair soaks up that water, instead of the chlorinated water. This is much better for the health of your hair.

An excellent hair care tip is to rinse your hair in cold water after shampooing. Warm or hot water strips the oils and moisture from your hair. Rinsing in cool water instead, will help to seal the moisture into the hair shafts, helping your hair stay stronger and look shiny longer.

Do not use any settings on your blow dryer that dry your hair with heat. Heat is very damaging to your hair, especially in an effort to dry your hair quickly. Use the cool setting, and dry http://patient.info/health/male-pattern-baldness in a healthy manner. Doing this daily can make a big difference.

If you have long hair you should avoid sleeping it with in a pony tail or braid. This can cause click to read to become damaged and break off. You should either sleep with your hair loose or if you must sleep with it in a pony tail it should be a low and loose one.

Don't use bleach on your hair. While bleach can give you great sun-kissed highlights, it also wreaks havoc with your hair structure and makes it dry and brittle. When your hair is dry and brittle, it will break easily and will be difficult to brush. Even the most expensive hair conditioners can't revive bleach damaged hair.

Wet your hair before you jump in your pool. If you allow your hair to absorb fresh water before jumping in, it will not absorb as much of the damage causing chlorine. Your hair will not dry out as badly if you take this step each and every time you swim in chlorinated water.

After reading this article, you no doubt agree that taking care of your hair isn't as hard as you thought. Hopefully, you found some tips here that you can put to use right away. The more care you show your hair, the more attractive your hair will be.





 
 
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