Hair Care

Hair care tips

* Brush your hair regularly before going to bed each night.
* Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use very little but enough to cover hair completely with lather. Use a conditioner to keep hair manageable.
* Avoid brushing wet hair. This will cause the hair to stretch and finally break. Finger-dry, or use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush to gently remove the knots.
* Restrict blow-drying your hair. The process of blow-drying is harsh on hair as it robs it of moisture.
* Avoid dyes. Use mehandi (henna) instead as a conditioner and colouring agent.
* Take a calcium supplement or drink two glasses of milk a day.
* Always hold hair dryer away from your hair. Direct air from the hair dryer down hair shaft and not directly into the roots and keep it moving.
* After a perm, never brush your hair. Instead comb hair gently.
* Trim your hair once in 7 weeks to avoid split ends.
* Avoid pulling back your hair tightly.
* Never use a rubber band on your hair as it can pull and damage hair considerably.
* Never go out in the sun without having your head covered.
* Stimulate circulation by massaging your head with oil to which some vitamin E has been added. This will make hair soft and silky.
* Never wash your hair with very hot or very cold water.
* Learn to relax. Hair loss can happen because of stress. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin B, C and E.
* Add iron and minerals in the natural form in your diet.
* If your hair is oily, cut down on fried food and fat. Drink plenty of water.


What Hair Care Mistakes To Avoid

We all know what we’re supposed to be doing for our hair but it’s hard work being good all the time. Here are the most popular mistakes and how to fix them!

Not having you hair trimmed regularly.
When you’re growing out a style or if you happen to be super busy, it can be all too easy to dodge the hairdresser’s chair for months at a time. But avoiding the salon can lead to split ends which travel up to the shaft, leaving hair looking damaged and unruly.The irony of dodging the salon chair is that if you do it for too long, you might eventually have to have far more of your hair chopped off than you would have because it will be in such bad condition.

Use products that help seal the cuticle: split ends serum or split ends capsules (they instantly mend, repair and moisturize split ends, eliminating frizziness).

Not washing your hair often enough.
Everyone’s hair is different so there are no hard and fast rules as to how often wash it. Some people claim they need to wash it everyday while find that they can go three days without shampooing, particularly if they’ve had a professional blow-dry. You’ll probably find that it needs washing more often on holidays and you may also find out that the hair’s greasiness is related to your hormonal cycle. Whatever you hair’s need, smelly and greasy locks are a no-no! When you don’t have the time or energy to wash your hair, use dry shampoo. You can find a big variety of shades to suit different hair colors. Apply dry shampoo close to you roots then brush through and it will refresh your style and give it a pleasant fragrance.

Not conditioning regularly.
At 8 in the morning when you’re running late for work, it’s all to tempting to use shampoo and be done with it but neglecting the conditioner will eventually take its toll. A daily conditioner helps to detangle and add shine to the hair while an intensive conditioner used regularly will help to repair any damage and keep the hair looking healthy and shiny. Avoid either and your hair will look frizzy and damaged. If you can’t get into the habit of regularly using conditioner try leave-in conditioning spray. Just spritz onto damp hair after shampooing for a smooth finish and no tangles!

Frazzling your locks.
Heated appliances cause more damage to hair then any other factor so we should all be in the habit of using a heat defence spray whenever we reach for the hairdryer, flat irons or tongs. Sadly for many, using a protective styling product is too much like hard work and for them, ruined locks are just around the corner!
If you can't remeber to use a protective product, limit the damage with appliances that minimise destruction. Damage defense straighteners with steam technology maintain moisture levels in the hair and promise even heat distribution.

Never changing your hairstyle.
Well, it's just boring isn't it? a new style can make you look younger, give you more confidence and cheer you up so why get stuck in a rut? If you've been wearing the same style for as long as you remeber, it might pay to find a different stylist who will have new ideas for what you can do for your hair.
Use clip-in extensions to give yourself instant new bangs, add color, extra lenght or just more thickness.
That way you get a completely new look without commitment.