Professional Hair Care Tips

Beautiful hair is what every woman desires, but achieving and maintaining it may not be that simple. Hair care for women does not only involve using the right hair care products, there is a lot more to it than that. Along with hair care products, it also necessary to follow an appropriate hair care regimen, which also makes caring for the different types of hair a lot easier. It sure requires some amount of time to indulge in such a regimen, but the results obtained of it will be truly worth it.

Most of us tend to seek professional help when it comes to choosing the right products and treatments for our hair. Professional hair care can also help achieve healthy hair as these are tried and tested tips that have worked for most people. So, if you are looking for hair care tips for your hair type, you will be able to find some below.

Professional Hair Care Tips...

...for Dry Hair

Dry hair can be pretty difficult to manage and wear and it also appears damaged and lifeless. Frizz is another characteristic of dry hair that makes it difficult to manage.

• Oil your hair with warm oil prior to washing it. Let the oil stay on for around 30 minutes and then rinse it off with a shampoo, followed by a conditioner.
• Always use hair products like shampoos and conditioners that are specific to your hair type. Preferably, use a shampoo that has a low pH value and that contains emollient ingredients.
• While washing hair, apply a moisturizing conditioner to the length of your hair, let it stay on for around 2 minutes and then run a wide toothed comb along the length of your hair. Always use cool water to rinse your hair as hot water can add to the dryness and frizziness.
• Use a reconstructive or repair shampoo for dry and damaged hair.
• When using hair gels, make sure you use one that is free of alcohol, as it tends to dry hair even more.
• For dry, frizzy hair, use hair serums or leave-in conditioners that contain silicone.
• Avoid, as much as possible, the use of blow dryers and hair straighteners on dry hair. when using these tools, make sure you apply a heat protection serum before you begin blow drying or straightening. For dry hair, it is best to use a diffuser while blow drying.

...for Oily Hair

Oily hair needs to be cared for using the right products as it is accompanied by other hair problems like dandruff and hair loss. Most people with oily hair problems actually have an oily scalp. The oil from the scalp tends to spread through the length of the hair.

• Do not oil your scalp. Oil only your hair, if required, and do not let it stay on for more than fifteen minutes.
• Wash your hair at least thrice a week to keep the scalp clean and free of oil. Use a shampoo and conditioner that is specific to your hair type.
• Use the conditioner only on your hair and avoid conditioning the scalp. It can lead to over secretion of oil from the sebaceous glands in the scalp.
• Avoid brushing or touching your scalp frequently as it may transfer oils from the scalp onto your hair.
• Rinse your hair and scalp with lukewarm water to control oil production in the scalp.
• Use homemade hair masks to keep the oil production of the scalp in check.
• Do not use greasy hair styling products on your hair or scalp.
• Get a short or medium length haircut that is easier to care for and maintain.

...for Curly Hair
Many people fond it extremely difficult to manage and maintain curly hair. Curly hair also adds frizz and dryness to the hair and tends to appear messy if it is not worn properly. Here are some tips on hair care for curly hair that are recommended by professionals:

• Curly hair needs to be moisturized frequently for it to appear healthy. Use a shampoo and conditioner that is meant specifically for curly hair.
• Run a wide toothed comb through your curly hair after applying a conditioner and before rinsing it off.
• Use a frizz control serum or a leave in conditioner to tame the curly locks and reduce the dryness and frizz.
• Avoid styling curling hair while drying it. This can make it appear messy. Dry the hair thoroughly and then use styling gels or serums.
• To maintain the natural curls, scrunch your hair with a towel while drying it.
• Use a wide toothed comb instead of a hair brush to tame curly hair.
• Use your fingers to untangle curly hair by wetting the hair and applying a conditioner to the ends.

...for Black Hair
Black hair needs special attention and care since it is quite fragile and prone to hair breakage and hair loss.

• Always use the best black hair care products that are suited to the unique needs of black hair.
• Indulge in occasional hair treatments for black hair to prevent hair breakage and to restore its health.
• Use a shampoo that has a low pH value, and is gentle as well as moisturizing.
• Untangle your hair carefully, preferably when wet, using a wide toothed comb, to avoid hair loss and hair breakage.Trim your hair every six to eight months to get rid of split ends.
• Leave your hair loose whenever possible and avoid tying it up in ponytails or buns.

Along with the hair care tips mentioned above, try to use natural hair care products as much as possible to ensure beautiful looking hair always.