HOW YO USE HEALTHY PRODUCTS AND AVOIDING DAMAGING TREATMENTS

1 Change your washing routine.  Do you wash your hair every single day? This can really dry it out, since you're washing away the oils y...

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Change your washing routine. Do you wash your hair every single day? This can really dry it out, since you're washing away the oils your scalp produces to keep your hair shiny and healthy. Washing every day can also lead to oily hair, since stripping your hair of its oils causes your oil glands to go into overdrive. Try this routine instead:

• Wash your hair just three or four times a week. Giving your hair a break in between washings will restore its balance. It might be a little oily for the first week or so, but your hair will soon look more healthy and vibrant than ever.
• Wash your hair with cold water. Washing with hot water is hard on your hair and can lead to split ends and frizz. Washing with cold water helps your hair shaft close, resulting in shiny, bouncy hair.

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   Handle your hair gently. Think of your hair like your best silk dress. After hand washing it, would you ball it up and wring it out? No, that would destroy its shape and fibers. Your hair is similarly fragile and needs to be treated with care to stay healthy.
   • After washing your hair, gently pat it dry with a towel instead of wringing it out. Let it finish air drying.
   • Use a comb instead of a brush. Forcing a brush through tangled hair can cause it to rip and break. Use a wide-toothed comb to gently work through the tangles.

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   Use heat styling devices sparingly. Put away your hair dryer, straightener, curling iron, and hot rollers unless you have a special occasion at hand. Applying heat to your hair can damage it, so it's best to let your hair air dry instead.
   • If you want to use the blow dryer sometimes, use it on a cool setting.
   • When you do use heat styling devices, be sure to put a protective serum in your hair beforehand.

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   Use homemade treatments like egg yolk and olive mask, vinegar, and plain yogurt or sour cream. Look on websites (maybe or not this one) for instructions.
   
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   HOW YO USE HEALTHY PRODUCTS AND AVOIDING DAMAGING TREATMENTS