10
Great Hair Care Tips
by: Darla
Di Grandi-Aguilera If you watch the
tabloids, you know that even the stars have bad
hair days. It just seems that when the professional
stylists are out of the picture, it is inherently
human to have a less than glamorous mane. But
you can do your part to stay ahead of the battle
by following these great tips for hair care.
1. Use a professional conditioner that is formulated
for your specific hair type. While you can skimp
a little on the shampoo, a good, professional
conditioner is a must have. Look for products
in salons that are customized for your hair type.
For instance: If you have color or a perm, choose
a conditioner that is for chemically processed
hair. And stay away from those all-in-one shampoo
and conditioner combos.
2. Choose a cut tailored to your face and body
shape. The number one mistake that people make
when choosing a new hairstyle is to pick a style
based on popularity rather than how it will enhance
their features. Always choose a new cut based
on how it will enhance or detract from your facial
features and build. If you have broad shoulders,
choose a full-bodied cut over a close cropped
head hugging doo.
3. Don't forget your UV protectants. Just as
your skin gets damaged by wind and sun, so does
your hair. To combat this, look for finishing
products such as mousses, gels and sprays that
block UV rays.
4. Keep your appointments. Did you know that
your hair will split faster than it will grow?
You need to get a trim every 6 to 8 weeks, even
if it's just a micro trim. A good hairdresser
makes them good because they know what to leave
on the head, not take off.
5. Leave chemicals to the professionals. There
is a reason why beauticians need to go to school
to learn how to handle chemicals and hair processes.
You can do irreparable damage with these products
even if the package says that it's way easy. And
even if you don't make your hair fall out, you
could end up looking like a clown and paying a
stylist big bucks to fix your mess. (Note: Most
stylists charge double the rate for corrective
color than they do for normal color processes)
6. Get color for interest and body. Every cut
needs a little bit of color to make it truly breathtaking.
No matter whether your taste is subtle or dramatic,
you can add interest and volume to your tresses
with a color process. Highlights, lowlights, all
over color, gray coverage, you name it, it's all
good for your look.
7. Do weekly conditioning treatments. Even if
your hair is extremely healthy, it is constantly
on the attack from wind, sun, cold and heat. During
the summer months, your hair is battered even
more when it absorbs chlorine and other chemicals
from your pool.
8. Get an ionic ceramic flat iron. Instead of
frying your hair with a conventional metal plated
flat iron. Straighten your tresses, add shine
and infuse moisture with one of the a negative
ionic flat irons. We personally use T3 irons for
all our work.
9. Choose your styling products wisely. Avoid
products that leave build-up on your hair. If
you see white gunk, that means that your product
is not water-soluble and may be coating your hair
shaft. Build-up causes limpness, breakage and
inability to curl not to mention the white flakes.
10. Did you know that if you use a towel after
your shower to dry your hair you are causing split
ends and adding static electricity to your hair.
Don't rub the towel back and forth over your hair,
scrunch the towel around your hair like your would
scrunch crackers in your soup.
While all of these tips won't make you look like
you've hired a personal hairdresser, they will
help you look the very best that you can each
and every day. When it comes to hair care, remember
that you wear your hair everyday. Now isn't it
worth the time, effort and money that it takes
to keep it looking spectacular? |
