MAGAZINE
We
all know the displeasure of having a bad hair day, whether
it be stubborn cow licks, frizziness or even just plain old
bed head.
When it comes to keeping your hair under control we often
think of
hair care
products designed to tame the frizz, smooth out the cow
licks and style bed head into something that looks a little
more intentional.
Having great hair doesn't necessarily mean you need to spend
on fortune of cosmetic fixes, start with the basics - your
hair itself. Using the right shampoos and conditioners for
your hair type is a good place to begin. If you have fine
hair, you may want to use shampoo and conditioner designed
to add volume, giving your hair the appearance of being
thicker and fuller. Likewise, if you have extremely thick
hair, look for shampoos and conditioners that don't promote
extra volume but rather work on keeping your hair smooth and
under control. These may sound like cosmetic fixes, but the
reality is you need to wash your hair for proper hygiene, so
why not use cleansing products that will work the best on
your hair type.
Much of the damage our hair experiences in day to day life
is caused by the way we treat it. High heat hair dryers are
known to dry out the hair, thus weakening it and allowing
for split ends to develop. Try drying your hair at a lower
temperature or letting it dry naturally before styling. The
same is true for curling and
straightening irons,
which also use extremely high temperatures to shape the
hair. If you are prone to hair damage from the overuse of
drying and shaping agents, look for shampoos, conditioners
and leave-in treatments that help protect your hair from
heat damage.
Over styling can also lead to damaged hair. We're not just
talking about drying and heat shaping here, we're talking
about styling products like hair spray, alcohol based gels
and mousse, even waxes and pomades. Many styling products
contain alcohol, which tends to dry out the hair and leave
it dull looking. Look for alcohol free styling products and
try to use only the amount you need to achieve your style
goals.
One last thing that lends itself to hair damage is the
overuse of hair coloring. If you
dye your hair
blond or any shade lighter than your natural color, you are
bleaching your hair, which will eventually leave your hair
dry and brittle. Try going darker periodically to give your
hair a break from the constant bleaching. Taking good care
of your hair starts with you, so be sure to make sensible
choices when buying hair care products and use care when
styling.
About the Author/Author Bio
Alysha Frederick is a
Hair Care expert. She knows the best products for
treating dry hair and, when she has free time, she
shares her expertise with the readers of
ThinkGlam.com.
E-mail: info@dcormagazine.com
