HEALTHY HAIR BASICS
Want to be the best-tressed girl in school? Start with the basics! Jellybean fills you in on 5 essential "Do's" for healthy hair.
Don't Do the Splits
Split ends make hair look fried and frizzled. To avoid them, get hair trimmed regularly (every 6 weeks should do it), even when you're growing it. If you've already got split ends, the only way to get rid of them (and prevent them from getting even worse) is to have them cut off. As a quick fix when there's no time for a haircut, seal frazzled ends with some styling cream or a dab of body moisturizer.
Banish Buildup
Let's face it, dull hair looks icky. The most common cause of lackluster locks is product buildup. Over time, shampoos, conditioners and styling products can leave a thin layer of product on your strands that hides its natural shine. To banish the buildup, use a clarifying shampoo on your hair once a week. Try Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo.
Beat the Greasies
Got the greasies? Battle them by washing hair every day with a gentle shampoo, then apply conditioner ONLY on the ends of hair. (Keep conditioner away from your scalp where it can promote oily buildup). Bad eating habits can cause greasy locks too, so cut out the french fries and grab a healthier snack the next time a munchie craving hits.
Shine Like a Star
What do celebs have in common? Their hair is fabulousy shiny-looking. To cop that style, blow dry your hair straight. Next, smooth on a glossing serum, such as Got2b Glossy Shine Serum. Use a natural-bristled brush to gently brush the surface of your hair so the serum penetrates. For curly hair, apply a leave-in conditioner before letting your hair dry naturally (or drying it with a diffuser). Then spritz it with a few pumps of shine spray for allover gloss. Try Bed Head Headrush Shine Adrenaline Superfine Mist Spray).
Don't Fool (Too Much) with Tools
The more you assault your hair with heated tools, the less healthy it will look in the long-run. So try to avoid blow drying your hair every day, and save the flattening and curling irons for when you really need to look fabulous. Whenever you do use a hairdryer or iron, make sure to protect your hair by applying a heat-protective product first. Try PhytoStyle Heat-Protective Spray. And one more thing - make sure your blow dryer is at least 1500 watts. Anything less will take too long to dry your hair, increasing the risk of damage.