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Step 1
Pay close attention to the ingredients on your shampoo, and avoid those that contain alcohol as a main component. The alcohol dries out the hair strand, making it more susceptible to breakage.
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Step 2
Take a daily dosage of Omega-3 oils. The taste is not terribly agreeable but the benefits it offers your hair, skin and nails are quickly evident and amazing. Give it a try; buy a small bottle from your local health food store or grocer and stick with it for one week. You will notice your hair is softer and less brittle by the end of that 7 days.
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Step 3
Your hair grows about 1/2 inch each month, and the strength of the cells which make up those new hair strands is a direct result of the nutrients you are putting into your body. Drink lots of water and eat your fruits and vegetables. A clean diet and proper hydration is crucial to healthy, shiny hair.
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Step 4
Get haircuts approximately every 6 weeks. This keeps split ends at a minimum and your hair looking fresh and healthy.
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Step 5
Skip a wash, when you can. Washing hair less often lets it reap the benefits of its own natural oils.
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Step 6
Use a conditioner on your hair, but only on the ends. The ends of your hair tend to be the driest because they are furthest away from your scalp, where nourishing oils are distributed. Conditioning at just the ends also keeps the roots of your hair from being weighed down, allowing you to keep a nice balance of movement and body.
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Step 7
Find a shampoo and conditioner that works for you. If you have to, spend the extra couple of dollars for a hair care product that gives you the results you are looking for.
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Step 8
Take a break from the styling tools; curling irons, ceramic straighteners, and blow dryers. All of these heat styling tools can cause hair damage and leave you with a frizzed, stressed mane.
Comments
amylaine said
on 2/1/2009 Great tips, I have always had long hair and these are tips to live with.
kimarkent said
on 2/1/2009 Great resources!! I was surprised by my daughter who is a stylist, who said to "skip" the shampooing for as long as possible... you are so right!! 5* and already recommended!!