Taking care of your hairWith the change in the weather, you must take extra care of your hair. Here’s what you can do to protect your hair.Hair Care Tips for Healthy Looking Hair• Using a conditioner is most important in the colder weather. Use one as often as possible after washing your hair and pour some cold water on your hair after applying a conditioner to lock in moisture.• Avoid stepping out of the house with damp hair. Hair is at it’s weakest when wet and will break easily.• Wear a hat in the sun. The sun dries your hair out, as it bleaches it too. Hats can be cute, fun and change your look.• If you use blow dryers or curling irons regularly, it’s time to give them a break. Let your hair dry naturally instead or use a leave in conditioner if you simply can’t do without your blowdryer.• Opt for a cap, shawl or scarf to cover your head when you step out. Winds create tangles that can become a nightmare to remove.• Even though a hot water bath is what you’d prefer, try to wash your hair is lukewarm of cold water. Hot water will dry your hair and make it look unhealthy.• Wear a bathing cap in pools or in salt water.• Using hair products like gels, sprays or mousse, which have alcohol content will dry out your hair. Avoid them.• Hair styling products should never be applied directly on the scalp. This clogs pores and damages your hair.• Use a comb or a brush that has big spaced bristles and gentle tips. Combs that have sharp edges can damage your hair and scratch your scalp.• Dry your hair gently, by blotting and squeezing, not wringing or rubbing. Never brush wet hair. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb.• Avoid colouring your hair or streaking, perming or bonding your hair. These treatments can make your hair unmanageable if not done correctly.• Trim the damaged section of your hair and try to keep it short during the summer. Short hairstyles during the summer lets you enjoy the sun without worrying about damaging your hair.• Swim Tip : Chlorine causes dryness in hair, before you go out to swim wet your hair with normal water. This reduces the absorption of chlorine.• Drinking lots of water, juices and coconut water keeps your hair hydrated from within.
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Taking care of your hair
With the change in the weather, you must take extra care of your hair. Here’s what you can do to protect your hair.
Hair Care Tips for Healthy Looking Hair
• Using a conditioner is most important in the colder weather. Use one as often as possible after washing your hair and pour some cold water on your hair after applying a conditioner to lock in moisture.
• Avoid stepping out of the house with damp hair. Hair is at it’s weakest when wet and will break easily.
• Wear a hat in the sun. The sun dries your hair out, as it bleaches it too. Hats can be cute, fun and change your look.
• If you use blow dryers or curling irons regularly, it’s time to give them a break. Let your hair dry naturally instead or use a leave in conditioner if you simply can’t do without your blowdryer.
• Opt for a cap, shawl or scarf to cover your head when you step out. Winds create tangles that can become a nightmare to remove.
• Even though a hot water bath is what you’d prefer, try to wash your hair is lukewarm of cold water. Hot water will dry your hair and make it look unhealthy.
• Wear a bathing cap in pools or in salt water.
• Using hair products like gels, sprays or mousse, which have alcohol content will dry out your hair. Avoid them.
• Hair styling products should never be applied directly on the scalp. This clogs pores and damages your hair.
• Use a comb or a brush that has big spaced bristles and gentle tips. Combs that have sharp edges can damage your hair and scratch your scalp.
• Dry your hair gently, by blotting and squeezing, not wringing or rubbing. Never brush wet hair. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb.
• Avoid colouring your hair or streaking, perming or bonding your hair. These treatments can make your hair unmanageable if not done correctly.
• Trim the damaged section of your hair and try to keep it short during the summer. Short hairstyles during the summer lets you enjoy the sun without worrying about damaging your hair.
• Swim Tip : Chlorine causes dryness in hair, before you go out to swim wet your hair with normal water. This reduces the absorption of chlorine.
• Drinking lots of water, juices and coconut water keeps your hair hydrated from within.

