Monday, December 20, 2010

Growing your hair faster

Unfortunately hair does not come with an operating manual or help files.  Healthy hair will give you the fastest hair growth, so read through the following to ensure that your present practices are hair healthy!

SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER INFORMATION
1.         Shampoo at least every day or at least every other day.  This will help to remove dandruff, and oils to allow your hair to grow healthy. 
2.         Use a gentle ph balanced shampoo which will help to maintain a healthy look and a healthy shine to your hair.
3.         Do not vigorously towel dry your hair.  When your hair is wet it is in its most fragile condition and by treating your hair roughly you may be prematurely pulling out and breaking hair.
4.         Unless you have strong coarse hair, try to avoid using dandruff shampoos as some may have a very high ph that can damage hair.  There are healthier ways to treat dandruff problems.
5.         Conditioners are a must in this day and age of permanents, hair coloring, hair blowers, and curling irons.  Conditioners while they won’t fix the problems created by these appliances will coat the hair shaft making your hair more manageable.
6.         Remember to rinse your hair well, hair that is not rinsed well will appear dull and not healthy and could result in a dry irritated scalp.
7.         Using harsh shampoos, bleaching, coloring or perm solutions can cause itching and scratching no matter how much hair you have.  If you think you are having a reaction to your shampoo, change immediately and if you are still experiencing difficulty then visit a dermatologist for a specially formulated shampoo.

HAIR CARE INFORMATION FOR YOUR TYPE OF HAIR
8.         If you have dry hair wash regularly using a very mild shampoo and plenty of conditioner, make sure you shampoo twice, the first time removes the hair products, oil and dirt from your scalp; the second washing needs very little shampoo and prepares the cuticle of your hair to receive the conditioner. 
If you are able to withstand it, rinse with cold water as this is a good way to stimulate your scalp. 
Try to towel dry your hair as much as possible using a blotting motion before using a hair dryer and do not dry your hair totally dry with a hair dryer as it will add to your dryness.
 Have your hair trimmed regularly to avoid split ends.  If your scalp is also very dry, massage it regularly with a few drops of walnut or almond oil.
9.         If you have oily hair, wash it regularly using a gentle shampoo but don’t massage your scalp vigorously as this will only stimulate the oil glands to produce more oil. 
Use a very soft brush or comb and use them as little as possible. 
Never use a powder or dry shampoo as they will only clog your hair roots. 
Use lemon juice or vinegar in your rinse water as a more natural method of controlling the oil in your hair. 
10.     For normal hair, treat it well using ph balanced shampoos and conditioners and dry it gently using a hair dryer as little as possible.

HAIR STYLING INFORMATION 
11.     Your hair will be more easily managed and look healthier if you get a good hair cut every 2 to 3 months.  Keeping your hair trimmed often will remove split and frayed ends and make your hair appear healthier. 
12.     Have your hair cut into a style that accentuates the way your hair naturally wants to lay.  That way you won’t have to use unnecessary hair products and vigorous combing to create a style that your hair will struggle against.
13.     Try to get a hair cut that is not dependent on having to blow dry your hair into a specific style.  It is much healthier for your hair to allow it to air dry after using a blotting motion with a towel.

HAIR PERM & COLORING INFORMATION 
14.     Avoid permanents if possible.  At the bare minimum permanents can leave you with hair that is easily damaged, your hair can loose some of its natural shine, split ends may be more frequent and at the worst, hair breakage can occur.
15.       While permanents can add body to fine limp hair, it is this hair that also can be the easiest to damage. To minimize the effects of a permanent, go to a hair dresser that is experienced in how strong the solution should be for your type of hair, watches carefully to ensure that the solution is not left on too long before the neutralizer is applied
16.     Try not to color your hair.  Hair coloring uses very strong chemicals that can easily damage your hair resulting in split ends, hair breakage, loss of sheen and an inflamed scalp.
17.     If you wish to color your hair, talk to your hair stylist about processes that have less of an impact on your hair and scalp.
18.     Try not to color your hair too often as this can damage your hair, consult with a trained professional to determine how often based on your hair condition.
19.     Mild hair loss can be caused by a poor diet, or mistreating your hair through over perming and coloring which can make your hair more susceptible to thinning.

GENERAL HAIR CARE INFORMATION
20.     Never brush or vigorously comb your hair when wet.
21.     Over time the use of hair dryers and curling irons dry the hair and like coloring can result in the same types of damage.
22.     Over exposure to environmental factors such as chemicals in the air too much sun and can result in damaging the ends of your hair so frequent trimming every few months will remove the frayed ends.
23.     Water with a high mineral content can leave the hair looking lifeless, likewise spending too much time in chlorinated pools or chemically treated hot tubs can affect not only the sheen of the hair but in those with fine hair can create breakage in the hair.  In these conditions make sure you use rain water, softened water along with a low ph shampoo and conditioner.
24.     The hair that borders your forehead and temples is fragile.  It is important to treat this area as gentle as possible.
25.     Remember the old “axiom” of brush your hair 100 strokes before you go to bed each night.  Well old axiom it is……do not over brush…you shouldn’t have to brush any more than
15 times or less especially if your hair breaks easily.

YOU AND YOUR HAIR STYLIST!
26.     Don’t feel intimidated by your hair dresser and get talked into expensive time consuming products before first determining exactly what is causing your thinning.  Most hair dressers want to work with you and ensure that you are pleased with their service.
      27.     Remember your hair stylist can become a partner in finding a solution and help 
      you find a style that will enhance your thinning hair.    

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