Sunday, April 25, 2010

Hair Repair 101

You could be unknowingly committing hair abuse.

Daily blow-drying, rough brushing, coloring, spending time in the sun and pool can all lead to dry, damaged hair. To heal your hair and restore elasticity, wash with a moisturizing shampoo or one that is formulated for chemically treated hair. Once a week, use a deep-conditioning treatment.

Once hair is in good shape again, cut back treatments to once a month for maintenance. To prevent future breakage, handle your hair with care. Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle wet hair, starting at the ends and working your way up. When your hair is dry, go for a paddle brush with widely spaced bristles set in a flexible base. Stop split ends before they start by trimming hair every 6 weeks and blow-dry less often. Instead of blow-drying, apply a leave-in conditioner to damp hair, let dry and then finger-style.

Hope this helps!

For the love of hair,
Amy

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