How To Avoid Bad Hair Days
Tips For Beautiful Hair
A woman’s hair is her crowning glory. Even so,
all women have those days when we wish we could cover every unwieldy
strand!
Get a good hair cut
It all begins right here. Without a good hair cut,
nothing else you do will give you the results you want.
In order to have a good hair cut, you need a great
hair stylist and when you find one, keep him/her! Jumping around from
stylist to stylist can be hazardous to your hair.
The old adage about “getting what you pay for”
is very true when it comes to something as important as your stylist.
Yes, it’s possible to find a good stylist at the “fast
hair” shops, but the cost to your hair while searching may be
more than you care to spend.
Fast hair shops usually employ new, young stylists
with little experience. They earn a minimal wage and do not have to
invest in hair care products to use on their clients.
Stylists that you find in upscale shops and salons
are usually independent contractors leasing space in the salon. The
salon provides the work station, utilities and in some cases a receptionist
to service the stylists.
These stylists are generally more experienced and
have built a solid clientele. They purchase their own products used
in servicing their clients either from the salon or other suppliers
and set their own prices.
If you absolutely must trim your hair at home, do
it right! Purchase a pair of professional hair cutting scissors and
use them for nothing else. Not to cut out pumpkins for the kids at
Halloween, not to trim a frayed edge off of a piece of clothing. Use
them for cutting hair . . . period! Take care of them properly and
they will last your for years to come.
Trimming your own hair isn’t as easy as it
sounds. Try just evening up the hair that frames your face. Grasp
a small section of dry hair (just a few strands at a time) and hold
it gently.
If you tug at it the hair stretches and you will
end up cutting off more than you’d like. Try cutting beneath
your fingers instead of on top of them. This will also help to prevent
cutting off too much.
Keep your hair clean
There’s nothing worse than dirty, oily hair
that hangs in clumps. Use the correct shampoo for your hair type.
Not all hair is created equal.
If you have oily hair, do not shampoo every day. As
paradoxical as it seems, clean hair makes the problem worse because
it allows the oil to seep into the glands making it much more difficult
to deal with.
Stay away from those “all in one” shampoos.
Use a ph-balanced shampoo when you do wash your hair and scrub it
well. You may need to change shampoos, so ask your stylist what he
or she recommends.
Another tip is to avoid oily foods as much as you
can. It just contributes to the problem. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
Whatever you do, stay away from products that are
supposed to make your hair shine! Also do not use conditioner unless
you apply it to the ends of the hair strands. Keep it away from the
scalp!
Try something new
Hair looking drab? Need a change? Try a few highlights.
It can do wonders for brightening up your hair and face.
Wanna’ try some curls but don’t want
the damage of a perm? Try a curling iron and/or hot rollers. Hot rollers
will give you more control, but you won’t get those wispy, trailing
curls. That you will have to do with the curling iron.
Do not try and curl freshly cleaned hair. Try and
remember to shampoo the night before. Squeaky clean hair can sometimes
give you difficulty with holding a curl.
Never use a “sticky” hair spray before
curling your hair with a curling iron or hot rollers. You can cause
damage.
If you are fortunate to have naturally curly hair,
have your stylist cut it in layers to take advantage of the new cascading
curly look.
If you are athletic, keep your lifestyle in mind
when selecting a “do.” If you are blonde or have gray
hair do not use any coal tar shampoo product for dandruff as it may
permanently stain your hair.
Sure Cure For Dandruff
Have a problem with the dreaded “dandruff?”
Here’s the “sure cure” and you’ll find it
in your kitchen. Vinegar!
Yep, pour vinegar into your hair, let it dry for a
little while, then shampoo. Just keep repeating it daily until the
dandruff disappears . . . and it will!
Have you ever almost fallen asleep in a stylist's
chair because you felt sooo relaxed? Another good reason for visiting
the salon!
Have dry hair? Use a hot oil treatment. Alberto V05
is a great over the counter solution for dry hair.
