Healthy Hair Care: Basic Tips (All Hair Types)

These are great tips I have come across while doing research on how to take care of and keeping my hair healthy.

Hair Products

Buy hair products based on it describing hair texture, not race.

Washing

Use Sulfate free shampoos and conditioners often.
However, you may still need sulfate shampoos to help prevent / get rid of build up.

Trimming

Always trim hair with hair cutting scissors. Paper scissors can cause split ends.

Heat

Use heat protecting products before using styling tools.
If your styling tool has low, medium, high - it is usually best to use medium setting so the hair doesn't take longer to do on low and so it is not so hot on high it will burn the hair. However, use whatever setting you are most comfortable with and know will not burn your hair. This setting may and can be different for different hair types.

Sleeping

Cover hair at night in satin or silk hair cap to avoid breakage and tangles, especially if you have long and / or dry hair.
Sleep on silk or satin pillow to avoid loss of moisture in hair. Cotton fibers in pillow cases wick away hydration.

Styling Tools

Keep brushes, combs and hair caps or scarves cleaned.

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