Hair Care Tips

Bring Your Hair Back To Life!

In your quest for hair that’s shinier, straighter, prettier, have you been guilty of doing a little damage? How to minimize the harm and still get the look you love.

Make every day a good hair day by taking good care of your hair. They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so below are tips on how to give your hair the care and nourishment it needs to prevent problems before they start. From getting the right cut to choosing products that are right for your hair, there are several simple things you can do to ensure your hair always looks luscious.

That’s where bleaching, straightening, dyeing, and heat treatments come in and while these methods work to give us great-looking hair, going overboard can also cause some serious damage.  If you’ve processed your hair beyond repair, it’ll show through split ends, dull appearance and dry damaged ends.

Thankfully, these hair care tips are here to reverse the signs of damage and restore your hair back to its natural, lustrous state.

What causes Hair Damage?

Bleaching:Bleach makes your hair weaker, leaving it open to damage. You can maintain the beauty of your hair color by using products which will not weigh down your hair yet still bring luscious shine to it. Light-textured products with plenty of moisturizing nutrients and transparent ingredients keep greyish dullness from stealing the light out of your blonde hair.

Heat Treatments: Your hair shouldn’t constantly be subjected to a ton of heat — unless you want it to frizz all of the time! Over using flat irons and blow dryers may lead to permanent damage. A hair dryer with two or three heat settings, two or three blower settings and also an ambient air setting works best. Your hair dryer should have plenty of power. 1,600 to 2,000 Watts output will dry your hair in no time at all. This saves styling time. Use plenty of power and the medium heat setting of your hair dryer to almost finish drying your hair. Take it easy with the hair dryer on wavy or curly hair.  A special diffuser attachment on your hair dryer ensures a gently stream of warm air without turning your curls into an unmanageable mess

Over Brushing:  Brushing too much leads to split ends and broken hairs, especially with an inexpensive brush. When hair is wet, cuticle scales can lift, making moist strands more delicate and more susceptible to breakage and split ends than dry hair. When your hair is wet, use a wide-toothed comb after you have detangled your hair by finger-combing it.  Using a fine-toothed comb is the easiest way to cause damage to your hair. Your towel can easily snag and break the finer hair. Excess friction can damage your hair and lead to hair fall.

Other Chemical Processes: Chemical straightening and curling sometimes leaves the hair dull and damaged.

Infusing Hair With Too Many Chemicals: Hair painting, or balayage, is no longer considered a specialty technique, and is easy to find at most salons. Unlike foils, balayage can give you a more natural, long-lasting look. Ombre, on the other hand, is a dramatic “two-toned” look that is heavy on the ends and roots, giving this style a more in-your-face color. Dark-haired girls can rock these highlights with ease. What’s the Damage?

You’ll know it when you see it. Your hair has three layers, and when its outermost layer is damaged from over-styling, it exposes the inner coil. When it’s extensively damaged, your hair will look dull, and feel brittle and dry to boot. Over-processing and bleaching your hair won’t help for sure, but there are ways to minimize the damage. The easiest rule of thumb is to always have these styles done by a hair professional.

How can you Repair Damaged Hair?

Use Products before heat: Use a heat protector prior to styling.

Shampoo wisely: Avoid using oil as you would require to over shampoo which strips your hair from its natural oils and affects the PH balance. Opt for in-salon treatments and home care. Over-processed and frizzy thin hair certainly should not be weighed down by conditioners, which are rich in lipids. Instead, such hair desperately needs proteins. Shampooing diminishes the hair’s substance and in particular removes proteins. Styling products with proteins replenish these proteins. The added proteins rebuild the core hair structure and strengthen the hair. Shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in hair treatments and hair masks contain moisturizers. Their regular use produces healthier smooth hair with magnificent luster. Sufficiently moisturized hair is also no longer a problem in humid climates and drizzly weather. Use shampoos and conditioners that are specifically for chemically-treated hair, and reach for those sulfate-free shampoos to keep your hair healthy and strong.

Avoid off the shelf products: Ensure using a professional range from a reputable salon.

Cut it out: A trim every 6-8 weeks can help your hair hold its shape, looking fresh and healthy. When you have a dry damaged hair, you can decide to come for creating a new haircut. This is one of the easiest ways to deal with damaged hair in case it is only damaged on the ends of hair. Otherwise, you can have to wait some weeks until the bleach you use starts to grow out. Occasionally sacrificing a longer style for a healthier and shorter hair is a great trade off.

How to Keep Your Hair Fabulous: Avoid ponytails and tight braids. Your hair is pretty tough, but all that pulling, in addition to the highlights, can lead to serious breakage.
Stay In Good General Health : Hair also likes other parts of the body that is affected by what you drink and what you eat. Therefore, you need to make sure that you should get the plenty of water, essential nutrients and vitamins. Omega-3 fatty acids are an ideal solution for skin and hair. In addition, you can eat foods such as walnuts, flaxseeds, salmon, spinach, avocados, kale, carrots, and foods, fruits and vegetables that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and that help improve dramatically the health of your hair.

The Verdict

Whichever style you choose, PLEASE be sure to avoid at-home coloring kits. It’s best to get the color you want the first time and have a professional do what they do best. Make sure you explain well what is required so that your stylist understands what you want. Don’t compromise on the price to scheme on the overall look you desire. Consultations are usually free, so book one with a colourist in your area to get the highlights you’ve always wanted!

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Submitted by MiaInc
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