Everyone wants the lustrous hair of a beauty commercial, but the harder we try, the more damaged our hair becomes. Getting condition and style into the right balance is only done with care and knowledge. In the following article, you will find advice that can help you have hair that is in great shape.

It is essential that you ensure your hair keeps moisture so it does not become brittle and dry and break. The temperature of the water that you use when you shampoo can help. After shampooing, rinse with cold water. This will keep the moisture within your hair shafts sealed in.

In order to prevent hair damage, try not to brush it when it is still wet. It’s much more likely to break if you brush it when it’s wet. To minimize breakage, wait until hair has dried before brushing the hair.

If you enjoy the way that the hair look after getting it wet in the ocean water, try products that can mimic the ocean’s effects. There are salt sprays available on the market. Mix up eight ounces of water with a teaspoon of salt to make up your own mixture. Soften up the solution by adding a few drops of lavender.

Gently pat your hair dry with a towel rather than rubbing it violently. Rubbing and tugging causes your hair to split and become frizzy. Instead of this, you should gently squeeze, blot or pat any additional moisture off your hair, or you could loosely wrap it into a towel. Steer clear of combing or brushing wet hair if you do not own a comb with wide teeth.

Blow Drying

There are now products available that will give your hair the effect of just having bathed in the salty ocean. Look for salt sprays in the conditioning section of your favorite stores. If you would rather make your own, create a solution of 1 cup water to 1 teaspoon salt. Mix that with 10-12 drops of oil and you have now mimicked that ocean spray.

Avoid using a blow dryer. The heat from blow drying will severely damage hair; whenever possible, allow hair to dry naturally. If you have blow dry your hair, maintain a cool setting, and avoid putting it on the same spot for too long. To quickly dry hair, dry your hair with a towel before blow drying.

If you use a blow dryer to dry your hair, be sure not to keep it on the same spot for too long. By continually moving the blow dryer, it will help prevent damage to your hair.

Make texture a part of your hairstyle. You can cut time out of your styling routine with adding texture to your hair. This can be achieved through a perm or by the way your hair is cut or styled. You’ll soon see that your hair has more body. Depending on what kind of cut you get, you may also have more styling options.

During the winter and fall, be certain to not prolong time spent in the cold. Cold weather dries hair and depletes it of essential oils and nutrients. If you have to stay outside for long periods, bundle up.

Never brush or comb your hair while it is still wet. It is best to use a soft bristle brush and a wide toothed comb. Start by combing the tangles from your hair, starting at the ends and working towards the roots.

Upon exiting the shower, it is important to towel dry the hair gently, and not be too rough. Drying too roughly can cause your hair to break and split. Rather, gently squeeze excess water from the hair. You can then use a towel to pat your hair dry, but do not rub the towel harshly through your hair. Be sure to use a softer towel that is gentler on your hair.

Having great hair can be a challenge. All the different products and tools we use to control our hair can really damage it after a while! The previous article should have given you the tools to control what goes into your hair so great hair comes out.

Avoid sun damage to your hair. Hair products are available that actually contain sunscreen. You might also find an attractive sun hat to wear. It is important you protect your skin, but also remember your hair, too. Hair is as susceptible to the damaging effects of the sun, as skin is. If you are a senior and need help with your hair – check out our senior hare care page and then contact us if you think Clayton Hair Salon can help you out!