 We have seen the importance of the moisture content of hair to the hair's condition. Processes like blow drying reduce the moisture content below its normal level and it is harmful for the hair. Hair dryers and other heated tools first soften the keratin of the hair. If they are too hot, they can actually cause the water in the hair to boil, and tiny bubbles of steam then form inside the softened hair shaft. The hair is thereby weakened, and may break. If you can't live without your hairdryer or flat iron, try to use it on the lowest setting possible.
Hair can be damaged by excessive brushing and combing. Especially hair is most vulnerable when it is wet and if there is some degree of tangling. Metal combs are particularly hard on the hair. Be gentle and use a wide-toothed comb or a brush with natural fibres. Hair that has been treated chemically has already been damaged to some extent. The surface of chemically treated hair is receptive to conditioners and other protective treatments, however, and if applied regularly these products can give real protection to the hair.
Do you know that the hair can sunburn just as easily as the skin? In the summer, heat, combined with humidity will serve to dry the hair. As the result, your hair is frizzing and breaking. In the summer moisturizing your hair is important. You have to change your hair care products by season. Find a "replenishing" shampoo and use a "leave in" conditioner, if only in the short term, to prevent further drying of the hair. You should avoid the usage of blow dryers and curling irons. Allow it to air dry instead. Use the deep mask at least once a week, perhaps with a natural mixture of rosemary and olive oil under a warm towel for 45 minutes.
Cold weather dries the hair more quickly because there is less humidity in the air. This dryness, combined with the cold makes hair brittle and susceptible to breakage. Weekly deep treatments can help to protect hair from being dried out.
Hair pins or clips clip onto the hair so tightly to stay in place, that often this tightness will cause hair to break. Use a fabric scrunchie or loose fitting comb or clip with rubber padding.
When you swim in salt water, you should wash hair afterwards with a clarifying shampoo. The salt in the water can dry hair and make it very brittle. By washing the salt out of the hair immediately after a swim may prevent this from breakage.
Washing your hair too much can dry out your scalp, cause dandruff, and lessen the natural oils on your head that protect your hair's roots.
The healthier your lifestyle is the healthier your hair will be. With a peculiar diet, the suggested amount of sleep, and by avoiding smoking and drinking your hair should be "normal" for you. Damage caused by straightening hair and hair damage from other external sources can usually be eliminated by a change in habits and routine.
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