Tips for Beautiful Hair

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Wash and dry your hair carefully to prevent tangles and
damage. If you wash and towel dry your hair too vigorously
you'll damage your hair before you even begin to style! When
washing your hair, use your finger tips to gently rub your
scalp. Don't scrub. To dry your hair pat and squeeze dry with
a towel.

Make sure you are using brushes which are appropriate for
your hair type and your hair length. Use brushes with rounded
ends to prevent damage. Brush your hair gently and only when
necessary.

Maintain your hair with pride and consistency. Depending on
the length and style, have it trimmed appropriately. If you
wear your hair short, have the style refreshed every 3-4
weeks. If you are growing your hair longer, have it trimmed
every 6-8 weeks to remove split ends.


Make sure to eat enough protein. Since the hair shaft is
composed of a protein called keratin, a diet low in protein
is a triggering factor for brittle hair. You need at least
two to three daily servings of protein (tofu, soy milk, beans
and peas, nuts and nut butters) for hair that's manageable
and healthy.

Each time you shampoo your hair gently massage your scalp with
the pads of your fingers in a circular motion, this will
encourage a healthy scalp so increase shine and condition as
well as encouraging growth.

Use a hot oil treatment once or twice a week. Deep conditioning
can help keep hair manageable. Warm one tablespoon of jojoba,
avocado or olive oil in the palm of your hand; massage into
hair; place a plastic shower cap over your head for 30 to 60
minutes; rinse out with a gentle shampoo.

Many fruits and vegetables can be used as natural hair products.
Mashed avocado and mayonnaise are great moisturizers for dry
hair, and whipped eggs and yogurt (one egg to three teaspoons
of yogurt) give hair great luster. Just massage them into the
hair, place a shower cap over your hair for 20 to 30 minutes
and rinse off with a gentle shampoo.