Care of Hairs
Wash hair sparingly and use a good-quality shampoo
Washing
hair too often can leave hair dried out, leached of its natural oils, and may
damage your hair. Aim to shampoo your hair at most every other day or even only
twice a week.
Try shampoos that do not contain sulfates or
parabens
Sulfates
are the chemicals that make shampoos lather up.[1] Parabens are preservatives
that cause irritation and eye problems after prolonged use[2]. Both of these
chemicals aren't healthy for you or the environment so try to use shampoos with
natural cleansers.
Choose a
shampoo that suits your hair type. Don't just go for any old shampoo; go for
the shampoo that works for your hair type. Typical types include (but are not
limited to):
Curly or
coarse hair probably wants frizz-minimizing and softening shampoo.
Straight
or oily hair probably wants a gentle shampoo designed for daily washing.
Colored
or treated hair probably needs a shampoo that's fortified with extracts or
amino acids, because treating your hair is essentially damaging it.
Dry hair
probably needs shampoos with glycerin and collagen to help restore some
moisture into the hair.
Use conditioner that matches your hair type, length,
and treatment damage
A good
rule of thumb is to condition every time you shampoo your hair, although very
processed or dyed hair probably needs a little more love than natural hair.
Deep
condition once a week. Use a store-bought hair care product, or venture out on
your own and try a homemade solution. Deep conditioning is very good for your
hair. It keeps hair soft, healthy and moisturized.
Condition your hair properly based on hair type
For fine
hair: If you have very limp hair, try a botanical oil treatment before you
shampoo. Use lavender or tea-tree oil, for example, and work it under your
cuticles before shampooing. Wash shampoo away and apply conditioner from the
mid-shaft down to the end. Leave in for a minute before washing.
For
medium to thick hair, use a moisturizer with natural hydrators. Keep your
conditioner light. Apply conditioner all over your head and let stay for 2-3
minutes.
Be careful about using hair care products with too
much protein
Too much
protein can leave your hair feeling desiccated and brittle. While protein is
the building block of healthy hair, use conditioners that come with balanced
ingredients.
Frizz-control
serum can be used in small quantities to tame frizzes. Make sure you do not use
too much, and wash once a week with a deep-cleanse shampoo to avoid build-up,
which will leave hair looking dull and flaky.
Rinse your hair with vinegar before shampooing,
twice a year
Doing this helps to make your hair look
shinier and cleaner; plus, it treats dandruff. Use 1 part vinegar (preferably
organic apple cider vinegar) to 3 parts warm water, then rinse and wash your
hair as normal.
Moisturize your hair
Use five oils: almond, castor, olive, coconut
and lavender oils. Mix together equal proportions of each. Alternately, use egg
oil. Apply to the hair and leave in for four hours prior to showering out.
Repeat twice a week
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