Old school vs new school

Looking good is really good.

1. Wash your hair two to three times a week, max

Don't overwash coloured hair

Take into account your hair type and lifestyle choices

Invest in some good dry shampoo

2. Avoid hot showers and shampoo your scalp, not your ends

Aim for the scalp not the ends

Massage your scalp to encourage circulation

Avoid hot water

3. Towel-dry your hair before applying conditioner

Gently towel-dry the hair before applying conditioner

Avoid the roots and concentrate on the ends

4. Brush your hair twice a day, from the bottom up

Comb wet hair, don't brush it

Brush from the bottom up

Use different brushes for blow-dying and styling

Keep your brushes clean

5. Use a low-heat setting for hairdrying and point the nozzle down, not side-on

Cut back on heat-styling tools

Use protective treatments

Wait before blow-drying your hair and use lower heat settings

Keep the dryer at a distance your hair

Move your hair around

Credit: Stylist

Which month has 28 days?

Flourish in style!

Hair may be dead, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't care for it. You should wash it regularly. Actually, what you really need to be sure to wash is your scalp. The best way to get your hair and scalp clean is to:

1. Get it really wet.

2. Use a small amount of shampoo. A squirt about the size of a quarter is enough
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3. Massage the shampoo into your scalp. Don't scrub the scalp too hard.

4. Rinse really well, until you don't see any more bubbles or suds on your head or going down the drain.

5. Gently dry your hair with a towel.

6. Comb it out carefully with a wide-tooth comb, especially if it's curly. Don't yank or tug on it, because that can break the hair or pull it out.

7. Let your hair air dry whenever you can. Hair dryers can be tough on hair.

If your scalp is itchy, dry, and flaky, it could be because you aren't rinsing all of the shampoo out. Or it could be because you have something called dandruff. If you have dandruff, when you scratch your head, the skin flakes off and lands on your clothes. It's really noticeable if you're wearing dark colors. You can use a special shampoo that your parents can buy at the store. There are many to choose from. Talk to your doctor or a skin doctor (dermatologist) to help you decide on the best shampoo for you.
How often you wash your hair depends on what it's like and what you do during the day. If your hair gets oily quickly, it needs to be washed more often. Straight hair can get oily quickly. Very curly hair is not as oily and can be washed less often. If you have very curly, kinky or thick hair, it might be too dry and look frizzy. Using a conditioner after you wash your hair might help, but that doesn't make it healthier. Remember, hair is already dead, but conditioner can make it look better.

All kinds of things can damage hair and make it break off or get too dry. To protect your hair, be careful around:

• The sun (which is one reason why you should wear a hat when you go outside).

• Chemicals (such as chlorine) in pools (so you should wash your hair after swimming in a pool).

• Products and treatments that make hair curly or straight or change its color.

• Things you use to style your hair, such as curling irons, flat irons and hair dryers (so don't use them too much, especially if your hair seems to be getting drier or breaks easily).

One of the common types of hair damage is split ends. Look really closely at the end of a hair, and you might notice that the end is split apart. Because hair is dead, though, you can't repair split ends. All you can do is cut them off.

If you're worried about your hair or scalp, ask your parents to take you to your doctor or a skin doctor, who also cares for hair.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology

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Threading hair styles contrast: olden days VS modern day

My life isn't perfect but my hair is!

No one wants flat, limp hair — and styling it proves even more challenging — so we get why you're a little envious when you run into that woman with the impossibly thick and bountiful locks. Well, that can be you, too. Just follow these tips and tricks straight from the pros to get the full, luscious hair you really want.

1. Pick a thickening shampoo and conditioner.

If you don't want to try expensive extensions or experiment with supplements, there's always the tried-and-true method of volumizing: picking a thickening shampoo and conditioner. "I prefer to go with the work-with-what-you-have approach by using hair products and styling tools to create volume, thickness, and texture," says Devin Toth

2. Cut it at your shoulders or above.

Though "longer hair" and "thicker hair" are sometimes used interchangeably, in reality, they're totally different. "If you have thin hair, opt for a cut that is short to medium length," advises Nick Penna, "Often thin or fine hair that's very long can look stringy and even thinner since it's weighed down by the length." Searching for the perfect cut for your thin hair? We've got three long bobs that will work wonders.

3. Do a little strategic teasing.

Teasing your hair doesn't have to turn you into a full-on 1980s rockstar. If your locks tend to fall flat, use a clean, brand new toothbrush to gently tease it at the roots, giving the appearance of more volume.

4. Add a root lifter to your regimen.

Misting this handy product can give you a fuller look without much effort. "Hair flat to the head always looks more thinner than hair that is lifted at the root," explains Penna. "Women can use a root lifter to give their hair bounce and volume right at the start of the hair shaft."

5. Ask your stylist for highlights.

If you're open to coloring your hair, adding a few foils into the mix could be the right way to go. "Highlighting hair adds the look of depth to strands," says Penna. "It gives your mane dimension, which creates the illusion of fuller locks instead of flat, single-toned hair." Talk to your stylist about the most flattering highlights for your face, or bring a photo of a style you already love to your consultation.

6. "Color in" your scalp.

The more of your scalp you can see, the thinner your hair will appear. Fill it in a bit with a medium eyeshadow brush and eyeshadow the same color as your hair. The results speak for themselves: Just make sure not to try this trick on a day it's going to rain!

7. Use a ceramic brush when you blow dry.

Using the right post-shower tools can go a long way to making your hair appear thicker and more bouncy. "I like to use a ceramic barrel brush to build volume during a blowout," says Toth. "An ionic dryer emits pure negative ions to reveal smooth, frizz-free results." Not sure which brush is which? Check out our handy hair brush guide.

8. Start taking supplements that benefit your hair.

"Female-patterned hair thinning is related to our hormones and the sensitivity of the hair follicles to the hormones," explains New York City dermatologist Dr. Hadley King, MD. "Hormonal prescription medications such as some oral contraceptives and spironolactone can be very effective in making hair thicker." In addition to the prescription stuff, Dr. King says over-the-counter minoxidil, a supplement that helps slow hair loss, is also effective for some women. But heads up: It can be accompanied by side effects like burning and irritation, as well as further hair loss.

9. Use your dry shampoo in a whole new way.

Dry shampoo is one of the beauty world's modern miracles, but it does more than make your dirty locks look clean. Spraying a bit of dry shampoo along your roots, then massaging it in can give you a little boost of volume.

10. Invest in high-quality extensions.

When applied by a pro, hair extensions are an effective, natural-looking way to make your hair appear thicker — as long as you go to a seasoned stylist who has a lot of experience with extensions, of course. But it's important to note that there's one big catch: the price tag. According to the experts at Angie's List, a set of extensions can cost you anywhere from $275 to $1,400 — that's a lot of dough to drop on your hair.

11. Keep your hair healthy.

This seems like a given, but getting great-looking hair is nearly impossible when you're constantly damaging it. "If women want thicker-looking hair, they should immediately stop flat ironing it and refrain from using too much conditioner in the shower," says Toth. Taking precautions like using heat protectant spray, not over-washing your hair, and always using SPF on your locks before you step into the sun can totally rescue your hair, making it look thicker and stronger in no time.

Source: GH.com

Life isn't perfect but your hair can be!

What can you catch but can't throw?

Old schools VS Contemporary days

Looking good is really good!

Healthy hair is not heredity, it is a decision. To assure that your relaxed hair grows and stays in great shape and health you must:

1. Condition weekly
2. Do not over condition
3. Use an appropriate shampoo
4. Trim every 6-8 weeks
5. Use daily moisturizers
6. Use heat protectors for styling tools
7. Use loose styles
8. Wear a satin head wrap at night
9. Use minimal styling tools (low temp)
10. Do a professional moisture treatment bi-weekly

Source: Bellatory

Life is too short to have a boring hair.

What has an eye but cannot see?

1. Remember that it can't grow overnight.

2. Ironically, a scissor is your friend.

3. Use conditioner every time you shampoo.

4. And don't shampoo every time you shower.

5. Apply an oil or mask treatment weekly.

6. Consider trying hair-boosting supplements.

7. Brush your hair like it's spun from gold.

8. Ditch your cotton pillowcase.

9. Never, ever wrap your hair in a massive towel again.

10. Switch up your pony placement.

11. Do a cold-water rinse at the end of each shower.

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