Proper Hair Care by Abigail Lawrence

If there is one thing most of us are never quite satisfied with it’s our hair. We all want the silky, bouncy, shiny hair we see in glossy magazine ads and on TV, but let’s get real. That perfect looking hair was professionally styled and more than likely heavily photo shopped to look that incredible. Most people simply do not have perfect hair. It’s either too frizzy, too limp, too thin, too curly or too straight. There are a million shampoos out there that promise miracles but don’t believe the hype. Sorry to say there is no shampoo that will make your hair look like the hair in magazines. It’s just not possible. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make your hair healthier, shiner and better looking. The first is to simply not believe the hype. If you have more than a handful of hair products in your bathroom, you’ve got too many. All you need is shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, and depending on your type of hair and the style you want, gel or mousse. If you have particularly dry hair, a leave in conditioner may be helpful as well, but that is it. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking the more product you use the better. Hair that is loaded down with product looks dirty and limp and can lead to breakage and dandruff issues. Here’s a look at some other hair care tips.

Shampooing Before choosing any hair care products, first determine your exact hair type. It is important. For example, using a shampoo made for dry hair on oily hair will be a disaster. Choose a shampoo and conditioner that are made for your hair type. Now some people claim that shampoo is evil and hair does better without it. You may have seen a certain "not shampoo" product hawked in infomercials and home shopping channels, but here’s the truth. Our scalps produce oils. How much varies from person to person. Brushing our hair distributes these oils and they are actually very protective, that’s why when you color your hair they tell you to not shampoo for a day or two before hand. However, they do build up and need to be removed from time to time. Otherwise the hair follicles can get clogged and things like breakage and dandruff can occur. Plus, dirty hair is just not that attractive. The key is to choose a gentle shampoo and not to shampoo everyday unless your hair really needs it. If you workout daily, have oily hair, or work in a profession that you get dirty in, then yes, a daily shampoo is needed. Otherwise every 2-3 days is best. Shampooing too often will dry out your scalp and lead to split ends. How you shampoo matters too. Don’t scrub hard and avoid piling your hair on top of your head. Instead work the shampoo down to the ends of your hair, and use warm, not hot water. Conditioning Conditioner is a must, unless you use a medicated dandruff shampoo such as Head & Shoulders. In that case, using a conditioner will literally rinse away all the benefits of the shampoo. Otherwise, use a high quality conditioner suited for your hair type. Use sparingly on your roots and abundantly on ends where your hair needs it most. If you have thin or baby fine hair, use a very light conditioner to avoid weighing it down. If you’re the opposite and have thick, dry hair, use a heavy, creamy conditioner and consider a leave-in conditioner as well. Hair care doesn’t have to be complicated and the simpler your routine, the better your hair will be! About The Author: Abigail Lawrence is a contributing author and dermatologist with a specialty in hair and scalp issues. She often recommends Luseta Beauty to patients looking for all natural hair care tips to have beautiful, bouncy hair. Her confidence comes from their commitment to outstanding service and quality.

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