The way our hair looks and feels is such an important matter to us
“women”. It is the frame of our faces. Therefore, one of the first
things people notice when they see us. So it is only natural that we
all want to have it looking and feeling the best way possible. However,
if you want to have radiant, shiny hair there is one thing you must
understand whether it is straight, wavy, curly or coarse: In order to
have healthy hair we must take proper care of it. This takes extra
effort but, the results are more than worth it. Below I have added some
tips that guarantee to give hair a healthy sheen and maintain it (for
any hair type).
• Chemicals like hair relaxers and color can really damage the
structure of your hair. However, I do not believe that women will stop
using them and we don’t have to as long as we maintain their use to a
minimal and take care of it properly.
• Deep condition it every week or at least every two weeks. How can you
do this? Shampoo hair as usual, rinse off, apply your favorite
conditioner, cover hair with a plastic cap and get under a bonnet or
hard hat hair dryer. Stay there anywhere from 10-20 minutes. If you
don’t have a bonnet dryer you might want to use the blower to heat over
the plastic cap and last rinse conditioner off.
• Whether you do your hair at home or at the salon you should start
setting or doing rollers rather than drying it up with the blower or
other hot appliances (bonnet dryer heat is less damaging). Hair rollers
will leave it with more body but, if you want a sleeker look you may
want to use the blow dryer afterwards, just to get the look you want.
Your hair will look nice while maintaining the use of hot appliances to
a minimal amount of time. Note: heat rollers should also be avoided.
• Do not wash hair daily. Wait for at least four to seven days before
your next wash. Washing your hair too often strips away its natural
oils.
• Use leave in hair treatments.
• Use hair products that help protect it from the sun. The label should say UVA & UVB Protection or SPF.
• Sleep with a satin or silk pillow case. You can find them in your local beauty shop or department store for a few dollars.
• Eat properly and take multi vitamins to ensure you are getting all the required nutrients for your body in general and hair.
Article written by Kenia Morales. |
