How to Keep Your Hair Beautiful and Shiny
September 6, 2007 by CHAN LEE PENG
Published in Hair
Not everyone is born with beautiful hair, but you can make your hair looks healthy, beautiful and shiny. Whether you have long, short, straight, curly or dark hair, your hair should look smooth, silky and shiny.
Hair that is dull, dry, brittle or frizzy is unhealthy and unattractive. Everyday routines such as shampooing, brushing and blow-drying can do great damage to your hair, causing your hair to be dry, brittle and frizzy.
When you shampoo your hair, you should use a shampoo for your specific type of hair. For example, there are people with oily hair, dry hair, normal hair or dandruff hair. If you have permed or color-treated hair, you should use a shampoo specific for chemically-treated hair. Avoid using hair products contain alcohol as it will make your hair very dry and dull. If you are not sure what your hair type is or what type of shampoo to use, ask your hairdresser. Your hairdresser can recommend a specific shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair healthy and shiny.
Never let the dirt and sweat build up in your hair as it makes your hair tangle easily. Be sure to wash your hair with good quality shampoo after outdoor activities, so that your hair looks nice and clean.
You should brush the hair to help improve the shine. Brushing your hair evenly distribute the oils from the scalp throughout the hair shaft. Use a soft bristle brush when washing your hair; do not brush your hair harshly. Make sure you brush your hair 2 to 3 times a day and always brush in downward motion. If you have long hair that tends to tangle on the ends, you should start brushing from the ends to remove any tangles and work up to the scalp.
To have healthy, shining and beautiful hair, you should never brush wet hair. Wet hair is much weaker than when it is dry. Wet hair will break easily if it is not combed gently.
If you have long hair, you should squeeze the excess water from your hair with a towel. You should never rub your hair between the towel to dry because this can cause breakage. You can use a wide-tooth comb to comb your hair and it will not get tangled.
You should not use hair-dryer and curling irons because they can cause severe damage to your hair besides reducing your hair extensions. Blow-drying using a hair-dryer can cause your hair ends to be dry, brittle and frizzy. Keep away your hair from any sources of excessive heat. It is recommended to let your hair dry naturally. Also, you should not set the hair-dryer on high heat because it is very damaging and can cause the hair to split.
You should always remember to wear a cap while swimming in a swimming pool or sea. Chlorine and salt water can cause your hair tangling up.
If you want beautiful and healthy hair, follow the healthy hair practices mentioned and you can see an improvement in the condition of your hair within two to four weeks. There are also several hair-care products in the market that help improving the hair.
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September 7th, 2007 at 6:41 am
Good tips. Very good article.
June 29th, 2008 at 4:00 am
I have Dandruff in my hair , which leads to hair loss,rough and frizzy hair.Please! suggest a home remedy
July 11th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
i luv ur tips and i will follow them bc they r good
July 22nd, 2008 at 10:33 pm
You have some very good tips.
I really need to ues ‘em.
August 1st, 2008 at 11:19 pm
nice and thanx for that information
August 4th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
i do really concious with my fly away and dry hair.. i dont what to do!
September 28th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
very good tips!thanks for that information!
November 2nd, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Hey, I know, I’m a guy, but I like healthy, shiny, clean hair (my favorite part of a girl) and I have a problem with these steps. I brush my hair in the morning, and the cow-licks won’t go down if my hair is dry. The weight of the water on my follicles is pressuring them down, so i don’t have cow-licks. What do I need to do, CHEN LEE PENG? Please reply fast!
April 2nd, 2009 at 1:24 am
I have a very straight natural hair and it’s brown.. a lot of people say my hair is perfect.. and it is.. i always use conditioner at my hair..
April 19th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
i have a big problem with my hair i dont know how to solve it i like to make different things in my hair which damage my hair and causes dryness and frizzy for example some time i make brushing and some time curli hair etc
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April 19th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
To Sara,
sometimes we all need to place a deep conditioning treatment in our hair. We can use it overnight and cover our hair, then wash it out in the morning, or if we have a dryer that we can sit under we can place conditioner in our hair and let the dryer help it to penetrate the hair shaft.
Our hair reflects what we eat, so we need to be eating properly. Prenatal pills are excellent for helping to strengthen hair. Over the course of time certain products damage our hair, such as bleach, hair lighteners, chemicals, etc… Take a break from shampoo sometimes to. Simply wash your hair with conditioner. It will get squeaky clean without being stripped.
Regards,
Chan
May 11th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
For dandruff use head and shoulders or try using vinager it may help.
May 13th, 2009 at 4:53 am
i want strighten my hair
May 17th, 2009 at 12:52 am
I really want more moisture and shine in my hair but I don’t know what to do.. I have died my hair many times and just had it peremed a couple months ago( although I want it back to my beatiful natural straight hair, withouut having to straighten it anymore),I don’t use shampoo only condidtioner but I live in a desert and so |I really need some tips to help my fried hair, please get back to me =D.
—-Sabrina
May 27th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
you must be more specific with your advices as i read ther is no nature things as we can use it from natural