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Taming
Toxic Hair |
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TheHairStyler.com
Hair Feature
By Katie Summers, THS Entertainment Consultant |
Modern day living can put a lot of stress
on our hair. Over working, over eating and not having enough spare time
to indulge in a little beauty therapy can result in very lackluster hair.
So, what's the solution? A basic beauty routine that doesn't break the bank
or take up very much time.
The best cure for toxic hair is prevention. Like your skin, your hair should
be protected from sun damage and cutting out cigarettes and caffeine will
not only do wonders for your health, it will also boost your hair heath.
Eating as fresh and as healthy as possible will also keep your hair strong,
shiny and manageable. Foods that are particularly great for hair are eggs,
which promote growth and shine, avocado, which can delay the onset of grey
hair, and oily fish, which is perfect for nourishing the scalp and adding
shine.
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Hair Detox
The basis for any hair
care routine is regularly washing the hair. Here are a few simple tips
and tricks to follow to get the best from your hair.
Step One - Combing
Before washing it's a good idea to comb your hair. Not only will combing
get out any knots (making your hair easier to wash) it will also remove
dirt and distribute your natural oils.
Step Two – Shampooing
Shampooing is necessary to cleanse the hair shaft and remove grime, dust,
dirt and any built up natural oils (sebum). Shampoo has certain ingredients in it which opens the cuticle and allows the foam to cleanse the hair and clean out the dirt, dust and excess natural oil.
Successful washing starts with drenching the hair. Only a small amount of
shampoo is needed (about half a tablespoon) and should be lathered on the
scalp and then lightly run through the rest of your hair. Massaging your
scalp at the same time will stimulate glands and feels fantastic. Finish
your wash by rinsing the hair really well. Shampooing only needs to be repeated
if your hair is extremely dirty.
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- Long hair needs a little more
than half a tablespoon of shampoo and shorter hair needs even
less
- Using too much shampoo makes
it harder to rinse out
- If your shampoo doesn't lather
into a mountain of soapy bubbles, don't worry. Rinse it out and wash again as this is a good indication that your hair is soaking up the shampoo and you will need more washing to get that dirt out
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Step Three
– Conditioning
Using a conditioner nourishes and repairs the hair. Conditioner also closes the cuticle and protects the hair from day to day damage so it is very important to use a conditioner after shampooing as leaving the cuticle open will result in brittle hair that doesn't have any shine.
Once you have washed the shampoo out of your tresses, squeeze a small amount
of conditioner into your palms and then coat through the hair, concentrating
mainly on the ends. It's a good idea to comb the conditioner through
your hair to make sure it is spread evenly and gets to every strand. A standard
conditioner only needs about 30 seconds to work and should be rinsed from
the hair extremely well. It's a good idea to give your hair a final rinse
in cold water to flatten the cuticle and boost shine.
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- Comb conditioner through your
hair and make sure to coat the hair extremely well
- A leave-in conditioner is great
for dry, curly or frizzy hair
- For extra conditioning, massage
a deep treatment through wet hair and then wrap the hair in a
warm towel for 30 minutes before rinsing
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Step Four
– Drying
Letting your hair dry naturally
is the best way to minimize damage to the hair shaft – it's also the
cheapest.
Your hair should be blotted gently with your towel – don't rub or
scrunch the hair because it will cause the hair to snap. Gently comb through
the hair, starting from the ends and working your way up.
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- Blot really curly hair with paper towels
to soak up the water without causing the hair to frizz
- If you regularly use styling products
and heated appliances during the week, try to go natural on the
weekends to allow your hair to be balanced by its own oils and
to minimize heat damage
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