How to Choose the Right Moisturizer for Hair

Moisture is the most important thing you can give to your hair. It preserves your length, gives you shine, body and bounce, and it keeps your hair healthy. Where does one begin? There are so many types of hair moisturizers and they come in so many different forms. Well I'll show you how to pick one great moisturizer for you out of millions.

Instructions

1. Let me first begin by stating that hair grease is not a moisturizer. It can be used to moisturize the hair, but it will not do it properly alone. It has to be used in conjunction with a water based cream or liquid moisturizer first and the grease can be applied on top of that. Water based moisturizers are those whose ingredients list water as the first ingredient. These types should be used on all types of hair. If you want to use grease, be sure to use a water based moisturizer on your hair first.

2. Determine if your hair requires a lot of moisture or if it only needs a little. Some hair is alot drier than others. Your hair may be very dry and will require moisturizing twice a day while others only require once or every other day. If your hair is oily you may want to try using a liquid moisturizer or leave in conditioner. Remember, its all about what your hair needs. All hair requires moisture, but some not as much as others.

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   Avoid moisturizers filled with mineral oil or petroleum. These are just oils that sit on top of the hair and will not moisturize from the inside out. Although they temporarily add shine, they prevent moisture from getting into the hair. This results in future breakage and damage.