Thursday, February 26, 2009

Love your hair

This may sound obvious, but it often isn't to a lot of people. Hair has energy and spirit just like every other part of your body and it responds better to kindness and love than neglect and anger. If you hate your hair and ignore it, it will be like a flower that you don't water. It will wilt and die. Show your hair total love and respect and it will blossom and grow and be beautiful.

Accept your hair for what it is
If your hair is thin, wavy, curly or stick straight, try to accept that and not torture it by using strong chemicals that may damage it just to straighten it or curl it. If you decide that you want your hair to be different, make the changes as kindly as possible to your hair. Condition your hair before you straighten or perm it and make sure that you use the best products and get the best advice for your hair.

Knowledge is power
Learn as much as you can about your hair. Visit hair care websites, read articles that you see and flip through the magazines while you are waiting in line at the grocery store checkout. Observe what other people do that have gorgeous hair and ask them for advice. People love to share knowledge.

Listen To Your Hairs Needs
If you notice a change in texture or condition, take time to evaluate what may be happening and make adjustments. Your hair, like your body, sends you signals about what it needs. Is it drier or oilier or frizzier? Is it breaking or falling out or acting unusual? Get to know your hair and understand what it needs.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Techniques in combing your hair

"Just comb through the hair from the top to the end, techniques?" If that's what you are thinking, I am afraid you are already having a lot of hair breakage and unhealthy hair. In fact, if you comb right, not only the surface dust can be brushed away, you can also improve your blood circulation, resulting in healthier hair growth.

3 steps combing:

Firstly, spread your fingers and comb through your hair starting from the two sides of your ears towards the back of your head.

Now, use a comb to comb through 3 inches of the hair end, this can avoid the tension from pulling the hair. Then move up to start from the side of the ears.

Finally, start from the root to the hair end. To create layers, brush several times backwards.

Tips:

Wherever the comb cannot go through, don't force it. Slowly release the comb and use your fingers to untie the knots.

Don't brush on the scalp with a comb when when it's itching, it will cause inflammation. Wash your hair instead.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Pampering your hair in winter

The dry and cold winter can be very damaging to your hair. Hair easily becomes dry during this time of year from the indoor heating and the cold weather outside. Proper preventative steps need to be taken during this seasons to ensure that your hair does not get damaged.

Wear a scarf, hat or cap to protect your hair from the cold and wind, but make sure that it's not so tight that it will restrict circulation in your scalp.Use a conditioner daily.

Avoid taking hot showers or washing your hair in hot water, use warm water instead, the heat can dry out and/or damage your hair and skin. Once you have your hair moist, lock in the moisture by running your hair through cold water, this will also give your hair an extra shine.

Don't go outside with your hair wet, you risk breakage; your hair will freeze and break if it's cold enough outside.

Limit your use of "hot" items on your hair such as a blow dryers and curling irons. If you must, use a leave in conditioner before.

Look for hair products that have the word "Replenish" on it, it is made to moisturize your hair.

Try using a dry shampoo, a good example is baby powder. Simply sprinkle some onto your hair and use a comb to comb it off.