Relationships/Beauty/Health
Summer Hair Care
F
or many Native women, summer brings natural highlights
and loose hairstyles along
with the normal lazy days, travels,
and general carefree attitude. But
all good things come with a price . .
. and your hair is no exception. Sun
and wind can be major sources of
hair damage and breakage. Here
are a few tips to keep in mind this
summer that will help you maintain
your crowning glory:
Use a wide-tooth comb to
gently comb your hair and detangle. This should help you
avoid hair breakage instead of
using a fine-tooth comb that
may damage your hair.
Do not comb your hair when
it’s wet. You should always
towel or air dry your hair prior
to combing it. Your hair is at
its weakest and can easily be
damaged when wet.
Try a boar bristle brush. The
soft or semi-soft natural bristles are great for smoothing
your hair for a sleek look and
they’re gentle on the scalp.
Swimmers should either wear
a swim cap or be sure to rinse
hair well after leaving the water. Salt and chlorine areharsh
on your hair.
Better
Eat right. A well-balanced
diet (think 4 four major food
groups) is a necessity for
strong healthy hair. Stock up
on your fruits and veggies!
Hair
Trim your split ends away.
The usual recommendation is
around 6-8 weeks for medium to long hair. Short haired
ladies may want to shorten
the time frame between trimmings to about 4-6 weeks.
This will help keep your hair in
shape.
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