LIFESTYLE
LIFESTYLE
For medium to thick hair , use a moisturizer with natural hydrators . Keep your conditioner light .
Washing Hair Properly
1 . 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 only twice a week .
2 . Try shampoos that do not contain sulfates or parabens . Sulfates are the chemicals that make shampoos lather up Parabens are preservatives that cause irritation and eye problems after prolonged use . 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 .
• Coloured 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 .
3 . 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 .
4 . 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 .
5 . 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 .
6 . 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 .
7 . 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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