Recognizing your hair texture can help you develop a regimen to maintain its health, using appropriate products and giving your natural locks their full potential to shine through.
Wash your hair every other day or three days using a moisturizing shampoo; in between washes, use dry shampoo to soak up extra oil.
1. Wash Your Hair Regularly
Shampooing your hair on a regular basis is key to maintaining its health. Dirt, pollution and excess oil can build up in your locks over time, leaving it dull or greasy looking. Furthermore, regular scalp care helps remove buildup and prevent itchiness.
Ideally, it is recommended to wash your fine or thin hair once every other day or daily if oily; alternatively you could try using dry shampoo in between washes to soak up extra oils from your locks.
Try washing your hair with alternative products like cleansing conditioners to decrease your use of detergent. Any change to your routine requires time for both your scalp and hair to adjust, so for personalized advice on what works for you it’s wise to consult a hair professional.
2. Use the Right Products
Hair products can make an enormous impactful on both its appearance and health. When selecting shampoos and conditioners that best meet your individual hair type needs, be it oily, dry or damaged; clarifying shampoo can be used once every month to help remove grease from product build up; for dry or damaged locks use moisturizing shampoo and deep conditioning weekly; treatments containing protein strengthen hair making it less susceptible to breakage and miniaturization while light volumizing foams sprays or powders could add volume for added bounce – using these products can help create that beautiful mane models often flaunt in hair care ads!
3. Don’t Overdo It With the Blow Dryer
No matter your hair type or style, certain tips for its care remain universal. From avoiding backcombing your locks to adding some volumizing spray – these simple strategies can make all the difference in results.
While it can be tempting to just direct your blow dryer at your drenched locks, excessive heat damage could actually worsen them. Instead, after shampooing and conditioning your locks, gently squeeze out any extra water using a microfiber towel before taking a deep breath before rough-drying (until it reaches 70-80% dry), gently tousling strands as you go.
This technique will leave your locks healthier and shinier while simultaneously cutting down drying time.
4. Part Your Hair the Right Way
Not surprisingly, many people remain tied to their typical hair part out of habit or convenience; however, switching up how you part your locks could actually improve its health!
If you typically part your hair to the right, this could cause its roots to get weighted down on that side and lead to breakage and dryness. Switching your parting position can help balance out natural oil distribution for healthier, stronger locks.
Not to mention, switching up your look with different parting styles is an exciting way to switch things up! And who knows; maybe it even says something about who you are (according to some experts, parting your hair to the left may indicate an aptitude for logical, verbal thinking while parting it to the right suggests an affinity for artistic, intuitive visual thinking).
5. Use a Leave-In Conditioner
Leave-in conditioner is an indispensable addition to any haircare regimen, designed to re-hydrate strands between shampoos and repair damage.
No matter the texture of your locks – be they straight, wavy, or curly – leave-in conditioner is an absolute essential for all types of hair types. It helps tame frizz while making strands more manageable and giving strands a shinier appearance.
Duenas’ go-to leave-in conditioner is Coco Creme, an all-natural product made with aloe vera and tamanu oil that’s lightweight yet doesn’t make your strands feel oily or crunchy, making it suitable for all hair textures. She recommends spraying it from mids to ends before spraying it again throughout the day for added hydration and protection in dry climates. Ashley advises spraying it evenly from mids to ends before reapplying more often for optimal results if living in such climates!
6. Don’t Get Your Hair Wet Too Often
Wet hair swells and expands, increasing its likelihood of breakage and split ends, as well as being susceptible to heat sources like blow dryers and straighteners causing further damage.
Finding a healthy balance in terms of hair washing frequency is key: too frequently can strip strands of their natural oils, leading to dry, itchy scalp. Conversely, too seldom can cause the scalp to produce more sebum than needed in an attempt to compensate.
Finding the optimal washing schedule for your hair requires some experimentation. Begin with every other day washing for several weeks, then switch to every three days. Your locks may take time adjusting to this new routine but with patience you should see results!
7. Don’t Forget About the Sun
The summer sun’s ultraviolet rays can wreak havoc on hair strands as much as skin, leaving them dry and brittle – especially if your locks have been dyed.
Wearing a hat or scarf is an effective way to protect your locks from getting sun-fried and faded. Furthermore, leave-in conditioners such as Incredible Milk or Sensorial Mint that contain UV protection can also be used as part of an overall strategy to maintain color retention and preserve its vibrancy.
Before entering any pool, always rinse your hair with non-chlorine water to protect your strands from chlorine drying out, which will ensure its healthy shine remains throughout the summer season. This small step could make a big difference in keeping your locks in optimal health!
