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Important Hair Care

"Some of the worst mistakes in my life were haircuts"~ Jim Morrison

When being a woman, you need to learn how to properly take care of your hair without damaging it. Hair is like a tiara for a woman except it can be damaged and ruined. In this blog, you will learn ways how to create a healthier lifestyle for your hair. Here are simple tips to having healthier hair.

1. Do NOT swim unprotected. 

The water in the pool or in the beach will contain chlorine or salt water. These are the main factors that cause your hair to dry out, which eventually causes split ends. Before hitting the water, I recommend applying a strong leave-in conditioner to the damp hair.

2. Do NOT tie your pony tail too tightly. 

Making your ponytail too tight can lead to traction alopecia, or hair loss on the scalp of your head. This will cause breakage in your hair and can lead to hair loss. In order to avoid this, aim for a loose ponytail, braid, or a bun. Do not make the rubber band, or whatever you are using, too tight. Also, when going for a nap, make sure you take off your ponytail before sleeping. Letting your hair down while sleeping, can reduce the stress among the strands of your hair.

3. Brush the RIGHT way.

 Every morning, spend some time to untangle and remove the knots and dust in your hair. However, if you recently showered, and your hair is damp, make sure to use a wide-tooth comb, since a hairbrush will be too harsh.

4. EAT healthy.

 Eating healthy is one of the main factors for having great hair. I recommend salmon because it is rich in protein and vitamin D (both are key to strong hair). I also recommend walnuts because they are the only type of nut that have a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids.  You can try using walnut oil in your salads instead of using salad dressings. As simple as that!

 

5. Blow dry your hair the CORRECT way.

 Before blow drying your hair, you must apply heat resistance spray on you hair. At least spray two times on your damp hair before drying it. Not only does this resist the damage, but it stops most split ends and the drying out on your hair.





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