Every woman wants to have beautiful hair. Regardless of what they are - short or long, wavy or straight - any hair needs care. Hair is of different types and it is very important to know what type you have before doing anything with them. So, different types of hair and how to properly care for them - that's what we'll talk about today.
There are several general recommendations for care that are suitable for everyone. They are quite simple:
- Cut your hair regularly to avoid fragmentation and destruction of hair tips. Short hair needs a haircut every 6 weeks, and long hair every 8 to 12 weeks.
- Use combs and brushes made of natural materials. Do not use a comb with broken teeth - you can hurt your scalp.
- Do not overdo it with discoloration, curling, hair straightening. When there are too many similar procedures, this certainly leads to dry hair and scalp diseases.
- Always use masks or hair conditioners. Apply them mainly on the tips, especially important for long hair.
- Use only those care products that are suitable for your hair type
Different types of hair and proper care
Greasy hair
Normally, subcutaneous fat is produced in an amount sufficient to nourish the scalp and ensure its elasticity. If the sebaceous glands are overly intensive, this fat is produced in excess, so the hair quickly becomes fat and untidy. If you have this type of hair and scalp - change your views on the use of shampoo and conditioner. Most of them will further exacerbate your situation. If your hair is greasy - use a shampoo for greasy hair and only at the end apply a nourishing balm.
Other tips for oily hair:
- Wash your hair as soon as you feel that it becomes dirty. You may want to wash your hair every day to look better, but you should not. The fact is that by massaging the scalp, you stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum and a "vicious circle" is formed. The more you wash your head, the more it will go fat.
- Wash your head correctly - do not rub the scalp, but massage it gently with your fingertips. Do not do too intensive movements to not stimulate the sebaceous glands even more.
Dry hair
Too intense coloring and perm can damage the structure of your hair, as well as very intensive blow drying, tongs and hot curlers. If this summer, spend time in the pool with chlorinated water or under the scorching sun, this will also contribute to further exhaustion and drying of hair. To restore the balance and moisturize your hair, try the following:
- Use moisturizing shampoos and masks that are made specifically for dry hair
- Reduce to a minimum the use of a hair dryer and thermal hair
- In summer, use special protective masks for hair
- Once a week, do deep nourishing masks with olive oil or other ready masks for dry and damaged hair.
Thin hair
Thin hair does not seem viable. They often fall out, break down, they are very difficult to color and difficult to style. Follow the recommendations to solve problems of this type of hair:
"You need a haircut." The longer the hair - the thinner they look. For an already thin hair this is unacceptable
- Do not allow too much hair loss - use all means to prevent this
- Use the conditioner only on the tips of the hair, but not on the roots. Thus, it will not stick to the scalp. If you're wondering if you should use air conditioning, listen to professionals. And they unanimously say that you'd better do without them at all.
Lush and thick hair
It would seem that this type of hair can only be dreamed of. What could be the problem? However, many women with thick hair complain of itchy scalp and dandruff. This happens, as a rule, due to insufficient washing of hair with shampoo due to the density of the hair. Every time, my head, make sure you have well washed your hair with shampoo to avoid this problem. Other tips for an undisciplined mane:
- Your hair can be long and short, but not of medium length. Short hair will be under control and long under the weight of its weight, too, will be easy enough to "tame." But with an average length, your hair will be disobedient and create the illusion of a hat on your head.
- Do a multi-layered haircut. It will preserve the volume, add control and improve the appearance of hair.
- Try to avoid coloring your hair. It gives the hair extra density, and with increased density it can not play in your favor. Hair can become like a broom.
Curly hair
The biggest problem with curly hair is the lack of shine. They need to be taken care of properly. Unlike natural hair that has a natural shine, the curly often look lifeless and dry. This is due to the uneven surface of the hair, which can not reflect light. This means that the more curly your hair is, the more they will look lifeless. To solve this problem, follow these tips:
- Wash your hair with a moisturizing shampoo and use special conditioners for a smooth hair surface
- In the shower use a comb with wide teeth to evenly apply a mask or conditioner on the hair
- After using deep cleansing with shampoo, use additional care products for curly hair
- Wash your hair with warm water to compact the surface, which will help to reflect light better
- Apply moisturizers after washing your head, which will give shape and shine curls
- Do not straighten hair mechanically - with a hot iron. Beauty does not add to hair, but only makes it even weaker and dry.
These rules must be observed necessarily, whatever you have a type of hair - how to properly care for them you already know. The main thing is not to be lazy and take care of yourself constantly. After all, beautiful hair is healthy hair. As, however, and vice versa.