First, do not wash your hair too cold, and even more so, too hot water. From hot irreparably affects the structure of the hair, which makes them dull, deprives shine. In addition, it adversely affects the scalp, increases the secretion of sebum, making hair dirty faster. Too hard water is also not suitable for washing hair, which from it becomes like a dull straw.
Secondly, it is necessary to dry hair properly with a hairdryer. Always use it in a gentle mode (that is, the air flow should not be too strong, and hot), at a distance of 15 centimeters from the head. When straightening hair, it is better to use modern appliances, in which the plates have a ceramic coating. It protects hair from overdrying. Also remember that wet hair is particularly sensitive, so after washing, do not rub them heavily. Wipe gently with a terry towel, and the structure of the hair will not be disturbed.
When laying hair, of course, you can not do without a variety of means, but do not abuse them, the remnants of shampoos, conditioners, mousses and gels can deprive the hair of natural shine. Approximately 1 teaspoon of shampoo will be enough. There is an old home remedy for giving shine to dull hair: mix 250 ml. cold water, with 1 tbsp. spoon of vinegar and juice of half a lemon. With the mixture, rinse the hair after washing. Fruit acids will smooth out the scales of hair, and they will better reflect light, that is, shine.
Do not spare money for a good comb! Completely abandon the cheap plastic and metal brushes that destroy the structure of the hair. Buy a comb with ceramic bristles, it is ideal for blowing, since evenly distributes heat, the drying process takes less time and the hair causes minimal damage.
Now there are countless tools for giving hair extra volume, but do not use them too often. For example, the hairspray dries and thickens the hair, so if you have particularly fine and dry hair, use only special tools for styling and increasing the volume.
Hair, like skin, becomes weakened with age, so it is necessary to use nutritious and firming remedies. Regularly every few months, drink drugs with folic acid and silicon - this will strengthen and support hair.
Julia Sobolevskaya , specially for the site