Easy Care Short Stylish Haircuts

Now is a great time to kiss your long locks goodbye and try easy care short stylish haircuts. Today's trendy haircuts happen to be short and easy to manage, too.

Short stylish haircuts

Open up any celebrity gossip magazine and you'll see several trendy haircuts in the short category. Whether you want to go super short or just above your shoulders, there are plenty of options. And there's an option for every texture, too, from curly to wavy to straight. Short curly hair can be bouncy and flirty or have retro glamour. Straight hair works nicely in a bob or angled cut. Wavy hair adapts easily to choppy razor cut shags or tousled styles. And pixie cuts are so short that every hair type is fair game!

Just how easy are they?

Expect to see your hair stylist more often-you'll need to get a trim every four to six weeks to keep your style looking fresh. But you won't have to spend as much time styling each day. Short haircuts dry quickly, so you won't have to spend all that time on a blowout.

Additionally, you shouldn't have to do much styling to get your hair to look great. Bobs, pixie cuts and choppy or angled styles all are fairly fuss free. After a quick blow dry or air-dry, a dab of pomade, frizz fighter or wax should give your look all of the shine and style it needs. The more layers or texture your short haircut has the easier it will be to style. When your cut has depth already, it will fall into place well, which means you don't have to spend time creating volume and style.

Another plus to these short trendy haircuts? Often they look even better with second day hair. Wash and style your hair one day and wake up the next morning nearly ready to go.

Hair Care Tips for Short Hairstyles for Women

Short hairstyles for women are great for many reasons. It's usually easier to manage; takes less time to wash, style and dry; and is perfect for showing off your beautiful face shape. What some people tend to forget is that shorter hairstyles still need care and attention to keep the locks looking healthy and beautiful. Shorter hairstyles tend to lose their shape and style faster than their longer counterparts. Split ends are also more noticeable with shorter hair. Just like with any other hair length, proper hair care is very important but surprisingly simple with a few tips.

Wash, condition, and style your hair with the right products. If you have fine, limp hair, use lighter products, otherwise the product can weigh down your hair, making it harder to add volume. If you have kinky, frizzy hair, use leave-in conditioners to tame the frizz and make the hair more manageable. Depending on dry your hair is, you might also want to try a hot oil treatment every couple of weeks.

Don't wash your hair every time you shower. It comes natural to at least wash the hair with plain water without shampoo or conditioner while in the shower, but that may dry out the scalp and hair too much, making the shorter hairstyle harder to manage.

Trim your hair at least every four weeks to manage split ends. Short hairstyles for women make it harder to hide split ends, and they can also ruin the shape and overall style of the hair. Short hairstyles for women also tend to grow out of the original style faster than other hairstyles.

Follow other general hair care tips. This includes not combing hair while wet to avoid breakage, avoid chlorinated water, and use an SPF-enriched hair product or wear a hat when spending long periods of time outside in the sun.

Care for Short Haircuts

Short haircuts are easier to maintain, can be quickly washed and styled, and are specially convenient in the summer.

Beautiful hair is one of the best fashion accessories. Having a great hairstyle can make you look great and feel great. So which hairstyle should you pick? You always read stuff like long hair is 'In' or short hair is 'In', which is really nonsensical fashion-speak thought up by people in the business to drum up some interest. Ignore it. Choose a hairstyle based on your face shape and your hair type, and you are sure to find plenty of those. Look at magazine photographs, at styles in movies, on T.V. and so on, have a consultation with your hairstylist. Many hair-stylists have software that allow you to see digitally how you will look with different hairstyles. You can also browse through hairstyling websites that offer similar options. Time required for grooming is another factor. If you haven't too much time to spare for grooming and if it suits you, go for a short haircut. Short haircuts are easier to maintain, can be quickly washed and styled, and are specially convenient in the summer.

While short hair certainly requires less care than long hair, it does require some maintenance to keep it clean, healthy, and looking good. Here are some tips for short hair care - 

1. Trim your hair every 3 or 4 weeks. Short haircuts tend to grow out of the given style quicker than long haircuts. Regular trimming will both maintain your hairstyle and prevent those dreaded split ends.

2. If you do have split ends, snipping them off is the only cure. Don't fall for hair products advertisements that show split ends joining up again. That's bunkum. Trimming the hair above the split and subjecting your hair to minimum stress - less or no chemicals, hair-coloring, bleaching, perms, curling, ironing, etc - is what is needed.

3. Condition your hair at least once a week. Massage your scalp and hair with warmed oil - coconut or almond oil is fine. After oiling, dip a towel in hot water, wring, wrap it about your hair and keep on for 20 minutes. Then wash your hair. After washing, use lemon juice as the last rinse. This will give your hair a shine. Other natural conditioners include banana pulp, lemon and honey, and tomato juice and honey. Apply these before bathing and keep on for 15 minutes.

4. Use a mild shampoo. Or better yet the ayurvedic 'Shikekai'. With its low pH and medicinal properties, it nourishes the hair and eliminates dandruff.

5. Don't comb wet hair. Wet hair, which is more elastic than dry hair, can easily break if subjected to a vigorous combing. Let your hair dry naturally and then comb with a wide-tooth comb - wooden combs are better than plastic combs. Once you have smoothed out all tangles with a wide-tooth comb, use a fine-tooth comb.

6. Give up using the curling irons.

7. Avoid using harsh chemicals. Hair-coloring, hair-bleaching, and hair-shaping products, whatever the labels assure you, are not exactly great for your hair in the long run. Staying as natural as possible is your best bet.

8. Wear a swimming cap when swimming, and protect your hair from over-exposure to the sun. 

9. Exercise more often. The more healthy you are, the better your hair will look. You don't have to head for the gym and pump irons - although, no harm in that - but regular physical activities like walking, running, climbing and going down staircases, gardening, dancing, playing sports, and so on can help immensely. Doing at least 30 minutes of any of these activities every day is fine.

10. Eat better. Can't repeat enough of this rule. You are what you eat, and what you eat affects your hair condition. Drink plenty of water - experts advise 8 glasses per day. You should drink water both before, during, and after exercise. Include fruits and vegetables, especially seasonal fruits and leafy green vegetables, in your everyday meals. They're a great source of minerals and vitamins. Eat bread made from whole-grains. Eat more beans, peas, and pulses. Include natural ghee in your meals. Cut down on red meat.

Why You Should Cut Your Hair More Often

Last weekend, I noticed I had split ends, and asked my stylist to give me a trim. It got me thinking: why is a little breakage such a big faux-pas (other than making your strands unsightly)? So, I poked the brain of my hairdresser, Ron Lewis of Prorisma Hair Salon in Plainfeld, New Jersey.

"Having split ends is inevitable," Ron told me. "It's caused by natural things such as combing and heat. It can also be caused by lack of conditioning." That's why it’s vital to apply a heat protector whenever you use any hot tool. I rely on TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray.

As Ron snipped my hair, he further explained that it's important to cut off ends if you want to have hair that is not only long, but also healthy. I'm trying to grow out my hair after opting for an impulse pixie cut a year-and-a-half ago, so he suggested I come in for trims as often as I would for relaxers — every six to eight weeks. However, your trim schedule should be based on your hair-growth-cycle.

He also gave me layers to ensure that as my hair grows out, it will have the heft I desire. "It's easy to create volume with your hair if you have layers," Ron said. For any girl who's ever left the salon near tears about losing her precious locks, it seems the answer may lie in layers.

For ladies who want long and strong hair, this is all the more reason to go short as the weather warms up. I went pixie when temperatures rose, and it was the best hair decision I ever made. I've noticed that after snipping off all that "dead" hair, my tresses now grow in healthier and more resilient. Now that I'm trying to upkeep my new long length, I will definitely be getting frequent trims

Healthy hair care for long hair

I have had long hair most of my life and have learned through many trials how to best care for long hair. Some things to consider when wanting long and healthy hair are the following.

How thick or thin your hair is depends on heredity. Thick or thin hair can still grow long and healthy but its length will also depend on what genes you have. Some women have genes for really long hair and others can only grow hair to their shoulders. I've seen some women with thin hair that is down to their knees too. Most women can grow their hair to about the middle of their back before it starts to get wispy and thin looking.

How often you trim your hair is another choice. You don't have to trim you hair at all if it's healthy. The only purpose of trims is to keep the hair shorter and thicker looking and to get rid of split ends if you are prone to them. If you do not have split ends and want longer hair you do not have to trim your hair. Remember, salons are in business to keep you coming back and most will tell you that your hair needs a trim every four to six week to grow which isn't true. Hair is dead and the grow rate has nothing to do with the bottom ends.  However, split ends should be trimmed off because they cannot mend with even the best of products and will make your hair look frizzy.

What you eat is more important for healthy hair than what you put on it. A well balanced diet and exercise keeps the body healthy and the circulatory system working, as it should. Circulation is important for your skin and hair follicles. Drink plenty of water too. The healthier your skin is the better off your hair will be. Biotin has been proven to be a great vitamin for enhancing healthy skin and hair growth. Many new hair products have biotin in them but taking the vitamin will do more for your hair than putting it on your head. Other important vitamins are A, B1, B12 and C.

Less is more. This is very true for long hair. The less you do with it the better off it will be. You can get away with washing your hair every other day or less. I wash my hair twice a week. Long hair does not need to be washed as often as short hair because it needs the moisture from your scalp to be brushed down onto its length. In fact if you wash your long hair too often your scalp will produce more sebum (oil) leaving you with greasier looking hair. If you are used to washing your hair everyday it may take a couple of weeks to slow down the production of sebum so your hair won't rely on those daily washes that dry out your length.

Long hair should be brushed no more than twice a day with a high quality vent brush. Leave in oils such as jojoba make a nice hair conditioner the night before you wash. Put some jojoba oil into your palms and rub together then smooth down the length of your hair. Using a high quality soft boar bristle brush to distribute the oil. Braid your hair and leave in for at least an hour or overnight if you are going to wash your hair the next day. You can add some essential oils to your jojoba to boost the conditioning properties. Rosemary, lavender, cedar wood oil and Juniper berry are excellent for your hair and scalp. Just add a couple drops each to a 2oz bottle of jojoba oil.

Products for every hair type are easily available on the market. I suggest using a simple and basic shampoo followed by a light conditioner. My favorite brands are Bed Head, Avalon Organics, and Paul Mitchell. Don't be afraid of generic brands either if you are on a budget. Select the type of shampoo that is the most compatible with your scalp type. If you have oily skin then use a clarifying shampoo. If you have dry skin then use a moisturizing shampoo. I like the Avalon Lemon Verbena shampoo. Shampoo only your scalp and not the length of your hair or you will be stripping it of its most needed natural oils. To keep hair from looking too greasy use a lightweight conditioner on a regular bases. I like the Paul Mitchell Detangler because it is lightweight and makes the hair tangle free. A deep condition is also good to use once a month or whenever your hair feels dry. Most companies make deep conditioner packets that you can purchase in any drug or grocery store.

After you have washed your hair you need to be careful with how you handle it. Wet hair is more fragile than dry hair and will break easier. Try using a large tooth comb and comb your conditioner through your hair while in the shower to detangle. Then gently bring all the hair to one side and carefully wring out the excess water. Gently wrap into a towel and let the towel absorb the water while you dress.

Blow-drying long hair is not something I recommend on a regular basis. If you are going to blow dry your hair use a heat safe product to protect against heat damage. Just about every company on the market these days makes a leave in heat and iron safe product. Rub the product between your palms and smooth onto your wet hair before drying. Use a large wide spaced toothcomb to distribute the product. Keep the blow dryer on a cooler setting and use your fingers to comb the hair as you dry. For special nights out when you are going to use a curling iron or flat iron make sure you get a good distribution of the heat safe product on your hair. If you hair is on the oily side use the type of product that is thicker and looks like a lotion. If you hair is kinky and prone to be dry and frizzy use the spray on type of heat safe product but spray it onto your hand and not your hair or you could end up with too much product on one area. I like the Tigi Catwalk Fashionista Smooth & Shine Heat and Iron Safe product.

Product build up can happen to hair causing your favorite shampoo or conditioner to not work the way it once did. To prevent this all you have to do is a simple vinegar rinse whenever you feel your hair is becoming limp or not responding as normal. I use equal parts white vinegar with water and pour it onto my hair after I shampoo. I let the vinegar sit on the hair for about five minutes and then rinse and follow with my lightweight conditioner. If you have oily hair you can do your rinse last after you condition. For blonde hair add a cup of chamomile tea to your rinse for added golden shine. If you have dark hair apple cider vinegar works too but it does have a strong smell that you will have to put up with for a couple of minutes. The smell goes away after you rinse it out.

Caring for Long Hair

Long, loose locks are the trend on the runway and red carpet this season. Long hair is beautiful, sexy, lush, but it can be hard to maintain. When healthy and well cared for, long hair looks spectacular whether loose, pulled back, worn in an updo, or any combination of styles. But unhealthy, messy, or damaged, long hair looks terrible any way you wear it. Prone to damage, breakage, split ends, unruly in the summer or dry in the winter, long hair needs special care to stay healthy and gorgeous. Here’s how to care for long hair.

• Wash your hair gently but thoroughly several times a week. Use a top quality shampoo that is formulated for your type of long hair — dry, normal, combination, or oily. Scrub the hair on your scalp and massage down to the ends of your long hair.
• Use a top quality conditioner on your hair every day. Pay special attention to long hair’s ends, adding extra conditioner and pressing into the ends of your long hair gently
• Rinse long hair with warm, then cool water — not hot. Hot water can damage your long hair, causing it to look frizzy and become difficult to manage and style.
• Dry your long hair gently with a soft towel or cotton T-shirt, squeezing out excess moisture. Never wrap long hair in a towel, twist, and place on top of your hard to dry, as this will cause hair to become damaged and rough.
• Consider using a leave-in conditioner or detangler. If your long hair is curly or thick, these leave-in styling products can keep hair soft and manageable.
• Invest in a top quality hairbrush with natural bristles and wide toothed comb to detangle your long hair. Comb through wet hair from roots to tips, making sure the ends are completely tangle free without pulling on the ends to make them so.
• Dirty brushes make dirty long hair. Be sure to remove hair that gets stuck in your brush or comb every day. Then wash and dry your brushes and combs once a week. To clean hair brushes and combs, soak in warm water and shampoo for 5 minutes, rinse, and let dry on a towel overnight.
• Make every attempt to let your long hair dry naturally, but if you must use a blow dryer, keep it on a cool setting and avoid pulling long hair while you dry it.
• Choose hair accessories wisely-not all of them are suitable for women with long hair. Avoid elastic bands and opt for soft cloth ‘scrunchies’ instead. Use styling combs and bands with strong teeth, as week ones will break off in. your long hair and get tangles. Experiment with updos, braids, and other hairstyles that suit you, but be sure you don’t tug, pull, or wrangle your long hair in any way that can cause damage.
• Trim your long hair every 6-8 weeks to remove split ends and excess hair weight that can make hair oily, frizzy, or dry.
• Protect long hair from perspiration when you exercise, chlorine when you swim in a pool, and the sun when you are outside in the summer months. Pull long hair off face and neck, apply extra conditioners when needed, cover hair in a hat, and cleanse hair thoroughly after it has been exposed to excessive sun, salt water, chlorine, sweat, or other elements.
• Your lifestyle shows in your long hair. Excessive stress, lack of sleep, smoking, and poor eating and exercising habits make it harder to keep your hair healthy. Eat a nutritious diet rich in vitamins and protein, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, get some rest, avoid cigarettes, and your hair will boast its health.

Want beautiful, head-turning tresses? Take care of your long hair and look beautiful every day!

Caring for Thick Hair

You have naturally thick hair — lucky you! But keeping it looking great isn't always easy. For tips and techniques that'll help your locks look fantastic, read on.

So you’ve got a head full of thick hair — congratulations! You’re likely the envy of your fine-haired friends. But thick hair isn’t maintenance free. Those luscious locks can be prone to frizz without proper care. These tips and techniques for caring for thick hair will help you keep that mane full, shiny, and free of frizz.



Keep it clean. Shampoo regularly, but not every day. Two or three times a week should be plenty for thick hair. If your hair is prone to frizziness, try a cold-water rinse after you rinse out the shampoo. Shampoos designed for dry hair can also help keep frizz at bay, especially in thick, curly hair.

Stay in condition. When you shower, rinse your hair with warm water and condition it. Try a leave-in conditioner periodically and a deep conditioner once a week or so.

Pick your product. There are lots of gels, pomades, and mousses that can help control the frizz that can plague thick hair. Experiment to find one you like, or ask your stylist what he or she recommends. When you apply it, rub it between your hands a bit to make it easier to distribute through your hair, and apply first thing after your shower, when your hair is still quite wet.

The right way to dry. Towel dry your thick hair by patting, not rubbing, from the scalp to the ends. Air-drying is best, but thick hair can take a long time to dry. Try washing and conditioning your hair in the early evening so it has time to air-dry while you’re home. Then put it in braids or a ponytail overnight. If gel or mousse leaves your hair looking slick, scrunch your hair with a towel or an old T-shirt to loosen your locks without adding frizz. If you choose to blow-dry, dry your hair until it’s damp, not bone-dry, and use a diffuser.

Steer clear of brushes. Brushing your hair will likely lead to frizziness. Use a wide-toothed comb instead.

Beat back dryness. Thick hair can be prone to dryness, since it’s harder for the scalp’s natural oils to travel down the strands. To keep dryness to a minimum, avoid these drying products, treatments, and exposures:

• Harsh or frequent shampooing
• Heated styling tools such as blow-dryers, curling irons, and straightening irons
• Styling products that contain alcohol
• Coloring or perming your hair
• Sun and wind
• Chlorine

Get protection. You can’t always avoid exposure, but you can minimize its effects. Use conditioner with sunscreen, and protect your hair from dryness and tangles with a hat or scarf on windy days.

Trim on time. If thick hair gets dry, it can be prone to split ends. Trim them regularly to keep them under control.

Talk to your stylist. Thick hair can cover your face and overwhelm your appearance. A stylist with experience cutting thick hair can suggest flattering looks and cuts that require minimal blow-drying and maintenance.

With the right style and hair-care routine, you’ll be proud to show off your thick, full, gorgeous locks.

Solutions for Dry Hair

Do you swim, spend time in the sun, heat your home in the winter, or sweat? Do you get your hair colored, curled, straightened, highlighted, or chemically treated? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may suffer from dry, brittle, unruly hair. Try these remedies to add life and shine to dry hair.



Dry hair is caused by a lack of moisture and humectants, which leaves hair dull, rough, and riddled with split ends. But the solutions for dry hair are easy. Try these remedies to add life and shine to dry hair.

• Get a haircut. Go short if you can so that new, healthier hair can replace dry hair.
• Be careful when your hair is wet. Wet hair breaks easily, and this damage can make your dry hair even more difficult to treat.
• Avoid thin-toothed combs, as these will tear your hair. Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle wet hair. The wide teeth will prevent the hair from being pulled too hard.
• Brush your hair with only a soft-bristled hairbrush. Baby brushes work the best, as they distribute the natural oils from your scalp throughout the hair follicles. This helps coat dry hair, making it look silkier and shinier.
• Wash your hair less often, not more. Shampooing every day makes dry hair drier, since it can irritate your scalp and wash away the natural oils in your hair that help combat dryness.
• Make sure your shampoo contains extra proteins and humectants to repair and enrich dry hair. Use a mild, acidic shampoo that’s formulated for dry hair and contains ingredients like zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, or coal tar.
• Condition after every shampoo, and don’t overrinse. A little leftover conditioner helps dry hair shine and be more manageable.
• Use a heat-activated moisturizing conditioner or over-the-counter oil treatment once a week. Apply generously to your hair and cover your head with a plastic cap. Sit under a hair dryer for 20 minutes or more, since the heat locks in the deep conditioner so that it penetrates the hair.
• Avoid hair dryers and hot irons. Hair dryers and curling or straightening irons fry the hair, especially when set to high heat. Try rollers instead, or if you must, use a hair dryer on the coolest setting.
• Reduce or eliminate your use of hairspray, mousse, hair gels, and chemical styling creams. They all make dry hair drier.
• Use coconut oil to repair dry, brittle hair. After washing your hair, spread coconut oil on the ends of your hair and do not rinse out.
• Rub a few drops of safflower oil into dry hair and leave in for extra moisture.
• Massage warm olive oil through dry hair, wrap hair in plastic, and leave in for 30 minutes. Then wash out with a shampoo especially formulated for dry hair.
• Visit your salon for a professional dry hair treatment.

With some smart strategies and a little tender care, dry hair can be managed and made to look softer and silkier while healthy hair grows in.

10 Home Remedies for Dry Hair

Learn several effective home remedies for dry hair, everything from ways to wash and dry to spa treatments using items from your refrigerator.

Oily hair is a drag, but dry hair is no picnic, either. Dry hair is dull hair, and it looks the same after you wash it as it did before. Everyone has bad hair days, but with dry hair you may have those days more often than not.

Along with dry hair, you may also have a dandruff problem. Although it's more often a condition associated with oily hair, people with dry hair get dandruff, too. Common dandruff is simply a layer of skin shedding from your scalp. When the skin cells get trapped on your scalp by your hair and clump together, you have dandruff. And dandruff can make your hair look dull.

Dry hair can result from external factors, such as exposure to harsh chemicals, or from internal causes, such as an illness. These are the primary external factors for those lackluster locks:

• Harsh shampoo
• Shampooing too often
• Hair dye
• Hair perms
• Chlorine in swimming pools and hot tubs
• Overuse of the blow dryer or curling iron
• Too much exposure to sun and wind
• High mineral content in local water supplies

External factors are easy to remedy. You just need to be careful about how you treat your hair, cutting back on activities that cause it to become dry. Switch products. Wear a cap when swimming. Cover your head when you're outside in the sun for prolonged periods. And use the kitchen cures in this profile.

Internal factors, though, don't have quite such a quick fix. Internal factors that cause dry hair include:

• Cancer treatment
• Certain medications
• Nutritional deficiency
• Prolonged illness

Before you start to panic, go to the next page and read all the simple home remedies for dry hair. Chances are you'll find something that will put the luster back in your locks.

This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Editors of Consumer Guide (R), Publications International, Ltd., the author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.

1: Be Careful With Shampoo
Shampooing too often is one of the most common causes of dry hair. Many people believe that squeaky-clean hair is healthy hair, so they wash it one or more times every day. But shampoos often contain harsh cleaning agents that can strip away your hair's natural oils, which help hold in moisture. On the other hand, a gentle shampoo will stimulate the oil glands, so you probably shouldn't go longer than three days without a good lather.

The ideal shampoos for dry hair have a pH of between 4.5 and 6.7, but here's a good rule of thumb: Don't use any hair cleanser that you wouldn't put on your face. Some people recommend baby shampoos, but their pH is usually far too high; such alkaline shampoos dry out the hair. Acidic shampoos are better for your hair.

2: Be Kind to Your Hair
Dry hair is the most fragile type of hair and is subject to breakage, so it must be handled with care. When lathering, be gentle. Avoid any pulling or yanking on your hair in any way, which strains the hair shafts. Don't scrub with your fingernails, which can not only break the hair but irritate your scalp. Work up a lather using your fingertips, instead. Gently rubbing your scalp with your fingertips will also stimulate the oil glands.

3: Pour on the Conditioner
Strawlike hair needs conditioning. Look for products that contain little or no alcohol, which will dry out hair even more. Reading labels will help, but it might be simpler just to take a whiff before you buy: Conditioners with little or no fragrance tend to be low in alcohol or contain none at all. If your hair is really dry, consider using an overnight conditioner, which you apply before going to bed (you sleep wearing a shower cap) and rinse off in the morning.

4: Use Hot Oil
Hair-care professionals often recommend hot-oil treatments to repair dry, damaged hair. Over-the-counter hot-oil products are available that you heat and place on the hair for 5 to 20 minutes (according to package instructions). Wear a plastic bag or shower cap over your hair while the hot oil is on, then wash the hair thoroughly with a gentle shampoo.

5: Brush Less
Despite what you may have heard, too much brushing can actually fracture the hair, causing it to fall out. Fragile, dry hair is even more vulnerable to excessive brushing. Always brush hair gently and never when it is wet (use a comb, carefully, when hair is wet). The type of hairbrush you use is important, too. Boar-bristle brushes or "vent" brushes are good choices, since their rubberized tips don't pull the hair excessively.

6: Hold the Heat
Using hot combs, hot rollers, and blow-dryers is asking for dry hair. Hot rollers are the worst because they stretch the hair while the heat shrinks it. Hot combs also tend to stretch the hair while exposing it to heat. If you must use artificial heat, keep your blow-dryer on a low setting and avoid pulling or stretching the hair while drying.

7: Pace Your Hair Treatments
If you perm on Tuesday, dye your hair on Thursday, and put it in hot rollers on Saturday, your hair is destined to be dry and damaged. You don't have to abandon styling practices such as dyes, permanent waves, or hair straightening if you have dry hair. Just keep in mind that it's important to space those treatments out as much as possible.

8: Try Vinegar
There are several ways you can help your dry hair with vinegar. Vinegar is a great conditioner and can improve cleanliness and shine. Just add 1 tablespoon vinegar to your hair as you rinse it. Keep a travel-size plastic bottle of vinegar in your shower for this purpose, and take one when you travel, too. Since dandruff can make your hair look dull, use vinegar to make dandruff disappear. Massage full-strength vinegar into your scalp several times a week before you shampoo. Or, a brief soak in vinegar and water before you shampoo can help control dandruff as well as remove the dulling buildup from sprays, shampoos, and conditioners.

Add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar to a small basin of water and drape your hair into it. As an alternative, you can put the concoction in a spray bottle and apply it to your hair. A conditioner that controls dandruff and gives your hair a healthy shine can be made by mixing 2 cups water and 1/2 cup vinegar. Apply the conditioner after rinsing out your shampoo, and let it stay on your hair for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly with water. If you need a stronger treatment for dandruff control, use this same method, but keep the rinse on your hair for 1 hour, covered with a shower cap. Then rinse it out. This vinegar rinse will also help control frizziness in dry or damaged hair.

9: Use Eggs for Shine
To clean hair and give it a super shine, whip an egg into tepid water (not too hot or you'll be dealing with a poached egg), then lather it into your hair. Rinse it out with tepid water or that egg will poach right on top of your head. To deep-treat damaged hair, give it a healthy sheen, and cure dryness right down to the roots, use this pre-shampoo conditioning treatment: Mix together 3 eggs, 2 tablespoons olive oil or safflower oil, and 1 teaspoon vinegar. Apply it to your tresses, cover with a plastic cap, and leave it on for 30 minutes. Then shampoo as usual.

10: Look in the Cupboard
Nuts and seeds. Try snacking on some seeds and nuts. They contain essential fatty acids that can pop that sheen right back into your hair.

Avocado and banana. Mash a little overripe banana and avocado together, spread in your hair, and leave it there for up to an hour. Then rinse with warm water.

Beer. After your shampoo, rinse your hair with a little beer. This can help restore shine.

Mayonnaise. You'll need the full-fat kind, not a diet or low-fat version. Slather 1 tablespoon or so onto your hair, rub it in down to your scalp, then cover with a plastic cap and wait about 30 minutes. Rinse it out thoroughly or you'll be craving tuna salad the rest of the day.

Oil. Rub a little oil into your scalp. Olive oil works well, as does coconut oil. After you rub it on, cover your hair with a cap and leave it on overnight, then shampoo and rinse the oil out in the morning.

Prep Your Hair for Autumn

Now that summer is coming to an end, it's time to figure out what to do with your easy, breezy hair. Below, we've provided 50 essential tips that will help your hair look good long after the warm weather is gone.

Safeguard Your Strands
1. Wash your hair every other day. To absorb excess oil between washes, apply a dime-size amount of baby powder to your roots at the crown and massage it into your scalp.

2. Get a trim every six to eight weeks to rid hair of dry, split ends.

3. Moisture loss causes split ends, so keep hair hydrated with Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths Split End Prevention Leave-In Cream from mid-shaft to ends. ($4.49; at drugstores)

4. Deep-condition hair twice a month to restore health and boost radiance.

5. Be honest! Tell your stylist about any previous chemical treatments. This will ensure nothing is used on your hair that will cause a bad reaction—like hair loss.

6. Avoid pulling or tugging at tangled wet hair. Hair is like an elastic band—it can snap off and break if stretched too far. Instead, use your fingers or a widetooth comb to separate wet strands.

7. Hot water is the enemy! High temperatures can damage your hair and will promote frizz.

8. Use a clarifying shampoo once a month to remove protein buildup along the scalp caused by oral medications, fatty acids and product use.

9. Create your own clarifying rinse: Mix 1 oz apple cider vinegar with 8 oz water and apply to wet hair. Let sit for 5 minutes, then rinse clear.

10. Buffing your hair with a towel when wet causes it to tangle. To absorb water, gently blot with a towel.

11. Want a quick hydration boost for hair? Apply olive oil to ends.

12. Always rinse out conditioner with cold water to seal the cuticle, which promotes shine.

13. Comb your hair from root to tip each night to increase blood circulation, loosen up dry skin on your scalp and distribute your hair’s natural oils, which will moisturize the hair shaft.

Preserve Your Color
14. Kiehl’s Sunflower Color Preserving Deep Recovery Pak locks in moisture and extends the vibrancy of your color.

15. Believe it or not, color fades faster on air-dried hair. So use a hair dryer on the lowest heat to get hair at least 80% dry.

16. Look for “sulfate-free” on haircare product labels; it means they don’t contain harsh detergents that strip color.

17. Is your color fading too soon? Be sure to use color-preserving shampoo and conditioner to keep it lasting longer between salon visits.

18. Avon Advance Techniques Age Retreat Foaming Shampoo forms a water-resistant shield on the hair shaft to keep your color true.

19. These days, we all need to be kind to our wallets. Try highlights instead of a single-process color—you’ll find that they require less upkeep.

20. Ask your stylist to add highlights in two complementary shades to blend in perfectly with your natural color. Doing this will make your roots less noticeable as they grow out.

21. Between color appointments, apply a clear gloss treatment like Zotos Diamond Shine Rinse- Out Shine Boost Glaze to refresh your hair color and add shine.

22. Tired of coloring your hair to hide gray strands only for them to show up days later? Break this pattern by adding No Gray to any at-home coloring kit. It helps evenly cover gray hair. ($5.75; at Walgreens)

23. For the most natural finish, only go two shades lighter or darker when coloring your hair.

Tricks of the Trade
24. Avoid frizz—never brush curly hair, especially when it’s dry.

25. Use a steel brush when blowdrying; it will absorb heat, speeding up drying time.

26. Keep a shine serum in your arsenal of hair products to combat frizz flare-ups.

27. A drop of L’Oréal Paris EverPure Smooth Frizz-Free Serum is all you need to calm down wild hair. ($8.99; at drugstores)

28. Use a heat-protecting spray before blow-drying, flat-ironing or curling to add shine and shield hair from damaging heat.

29. Apply Oscar Blandi Seta Silk Polishing Cream from mid-shaft to ends to finish off a DIY blow-dry. It’s formulated with aloe vera and green tea to moisturize and protect your hair.

30. Got frizz and no product? Rub a dime-size amount of Vaseline between hands and lightly smooth over the top layers to quickly settle hair.

31. In a pinch, use beer (light beer has less of an aroma) as a setting lotion.

32. Ask your stylist for a how-to lesson on styling your hair so you’ll be able to create the same look at home.

33. Keep a blowout lasting days longer by sleeping on a silk or satin pillowcase.

34. Wear your everyday look to the salon. This will help your stylist understand your style as well as what you’re comfortable with.

35. Learn the lingo— you’ll be happier with your color results if you know what to ask for.

36. Determine if demi-permanent or permanent color is best for you with help from Clairol Professional.

Freshen Up for Fall
37. Thinking about a change? The onelength bob gets updated with face-framing layers (think Debbie Harry from the ’80s). It’s versatile, sexy and easy to style.

38. To add texture, definition and shine to this season’s cropped styles, apply a shine wax like Matrix Vavoom Design Pulse Glow to Pieces on ends to separate layers. 

39. Even if your beach days are coming to an end, loose waves still work for autumn.

40. To create a wavy style, divide wet hair into several sections, apply Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Spray Gel and scrunch. Then use a diffuser to dry hair wavy. ($2.99; at drugstores)

41. Spending less time outdoors means your skin tone will lighten up. Warmer shades of brown will make pale skin look radiant.

42. Try wearing bangs. Side-swept versions help frame the face and are universally flattering.

43. A sleek updo always looks chic.

44. Create this simple look: 1. Make a high ponytail and section out the top layer (hair from temple to temple). 2. Backcomb roots to add volume to this top section. 3. Sweep it back and wrap it around the ponytail to hide the elastic band. 4. Secure in place with hairpins and spritz on hairspray for hold.

45. The bohemian vibe is influencing clothing and hair color this season. Try an eye-catching color like caramel, rusty brown or a reddish tone.

Bad Hair Days Happen
46. Use a curling iron to create body or a flat iron to smooth frizz and flyaways quickly.

47. You Style by Conair is a straight and curling iron in one. ($50; at drugstores)

48. Flip your head over and spritz roots with a light-hold hairspray, then flip hair back over to build volume.

49. Reach new heights with Daisy Fuentes Style Pro Volumizing Hair Spray.

50. Keep unruly strands under control by pairing a ponytail or bun with a headband.

Hair Care Tips For Autumn

As the autumn season starts and the leaves began to fall down from the tress in the same way the hairs also gets into the same trouble and they starts getting away from our hair scalp. Hairs are an essential feature of human body and they demands for gigantic attention during the all seasons. When a person get into the hair fall problems then his or her entire personality gets disturbed and he simply get a hold over the disconnection with the outside world as the hair fall merely gives him a hesitating feeling. But the men and women need not to feel shy anymore because in this article we are putting forward some of the notable and important hair care tips for protecting the hairs during the autumn time phase.



1. Firstly is the advantageous Avocado mask that contains oils and enzymes that make the hair scalp much stronger and firm for the growth of greater quantity of hairs. All you need is to make the blend of Avocado mask and let it get thick for sometime and afterwards apply the paste on the hairs for 15 minutes and wash it with normal water. You will see that it just one use your hairs have appeared to be shiny and healthy too.

2. Second is the starch rinser. Starch is founded in the potato that gives strength to the hairs. In case of application just boil up the potatoes in hot water and let the water cool down for sometime. As it gets cool just wash the hairs with that water after drying your hairs.

3. Last is the honey mask that gives a new shape to the hairs in beautiful tone. Take two small spoons of honey in water and apply the paste on the hairs for 20 minutes.

We are sure that by applying these hair care tips you will start living a new life with your hairs and enjoy the autumn without any trouble.

First Aid To Your Hair: Hair Care In Autumn

In summer we try so hard to take care about our hair and protect it against harmful effects of dry weather, hot sun and salty water. However, it is hardly possible to be 100% successful and keep our hair in idea condition all summer long. That is why in autumn, many of us start experiencing hair loss, weakness and brittleness. It is absolutely essential to continue doing various hair care procedures in autumn as well. Below, you can find several recommendations on hair care in autumn.

Choose 2-3 effective hair masks, both nourishing and moisturizing, which would be the most suitable for your hair. Those can be all natural home-made masks, special commercial mixtures for hair treatment or even special regular spa procedures. Apply your mask and keep it for 20-25 minutes on your hair, then wash it first with warm water. After this, wear a head-towel on your hair and keep your hair wet for 20-30 minutes. It will rest and keep the moist for this time.

You can use one effective and safe natural mixture to treat your hair as an element of your program for effective hair care in autumn. Mix 2 yolks with 1 table spoon of lemon juice and add 10 drops of jojoba, almond, avocado, tea tree or another oil. Spread the mixture along your hair, keep for 30 minutes and then rinse your hair with warm water.

In order to prevent brittle hair and split ends, it is very effective using burdock root tincture. Steep 75 g of dried burdock root in 200 ml of vegetable oil and keep in a dark place for 24 hours. Then boil the mixture on a medium fire for 15 minutes and let it cool down. Strain out the pieces of roots and rub the mixture into your scalp. Cover with a head-towel, keep for 1-2 hours, then wash it away with warm water.

Your hair will look healthier and shine if you will rinse it after washing with some high quality water. The best idea is to boil 30-50 g of dried flowers of chamomile, lime-tree blossom or dried nettle leaves in 3-4 liters of water, and use this tea for rinsing your hair.

Remember that it is necessary to pay a lot of attention on your hair condition in this time of the year and create an effective strategy for hair care in autumn. This will help you to look beautiful and feel confident, as well as to prevent hair loss and thinning. Use all natural remedies you have in your house to help your hair look gorgeous!

Summer Hair Care Dos And Don’ts

Do go sulfate-free. People tend to wash their hair more during the hot summer months, but the heavy detergents in most shampoos can dry out strands, a problem that is then exacerbated by the frying effects of a hot sun. Using a sulfate-free shampoo is a gentler option, or you can try this recipe with products you already have at home. “My DIY cocktail is to combine three parts conditioner to one part normal shampoo. The added conditioners will diminish the power of the shampoo, which is likened to what a sulfate-free shampoo does. This is especially great for dry, colored and frizzy hair, but may be too heavy for fine and thin hair,” says Garrison.

Don’t color your hair before a beach vacation. Dropping big bucks at the salon or spending valuable time at home touching up color is a waste of your resources, as UV rays will likely change your color, warns Abramite. The dryness caused by something like a fresh highlighting job may also be intensified by the harsh rays of the sun. So clip it up and just enjoy yourself — the glow you’ll have from relaxing on vacation sure beats out a new color job, anyway!

Do rock the ombré trend if you want color. “Ombré hair color is still all the rage, and will continue to trend into summer,” says Garrison of the gradual dark-that-fades-to-light color technique. “Girls with color-treated hair can easily wear baseball caps in the summer to protect their roots, while pulling their pony through the back of the hat, letting the sun hit the ends of the hair, and oxidizing the color. You’ll have ombré in no time!” adds Garrison.

Do carry dry shampoo. It happens to the best of us — you get caught in an elevator, bus or store with no air conditioning, and suddenly your hair is flat and greasy with perspiration. Gross! “If you’re on the go, refresh and cleanse your style with dry shampoo,” advises Abramite. Aim the can about a foot away from the scalp, and spray in 1-inch sections that go against the grain of hair growth. Allow to absorb for a couple of minutes, and then brush out any remaining powder.

Don’t cut bangs on curly hair. During the most humid summer months, it’s a good idea to refrain from cutting bangs on curly and coarse hair types. “The ‘boing’ — or shrink up factor — is just too great!” warns Garrison. Instead, curly hair types should keep bangs longer during this time of year, to both look sleeker and save your sanity. When the heat hits, you can sweep longer bangs out of your way, and fasten with a pretty pin for a neat and polished look.

Do blow dry hair plagued by pouf. “Clients say they blow-dry their hair in the morning, and the second they step out the door, they can feel the frizz creeping back in. They say they can actually feel their hair growing larger with every passing minute!” shares Abramite. Oh yes, you bet we can relate to that. Abramite says the cause of the pouf monster is lingering moisture hiding out in the hair. A strong blast with a hair dryer will push frizz out and bring smoothness back.

Do use hair conditioner as a styling product. Manes of thick waves and curls can retain definition without getting crunchy by using this recipe. “The ideal concoction is a mixture of gel and hair conditioner or mask,” says Garrison. Swirl the blend into the palm of your hand, and then apply to wet hair and allow it to dry naturally. “The gel gives curls hold, while the mask retains flexibility,” explains Garrison. You can finger curl strands around the face and top of your head for more definition as you apply the product.

Don’t think head scarves are dowdy. If you have a wedding or other special occasion coming up that requires hair perfection, go Jackie O with a touch of sensible French chic to protect strands from the damaging effects of the sun. “I love hair pulled into a chignon and wrapped with a colorful scarf,” says Garrison. The elegant combination will ensure that UV rays don’t mess with the shade and finish of your hair, and you’ll look stylish while keeping cool to boot.

Do learn how to style a polished pony. “Too often, I see ponytails that are thrown up hastily with no care. Aponytail worn to work should not look like the ponytail you wear to the gym,” says Abramite. For a pony that means business, take the time to brush hair back smooth with a natural boar bristle brush to eliminate bumps. Secure at the point of the head where you want your pony to flow from using an elastic or bungee — the latter of which is a popular fashion week hair tool — and can be purchased according to your hair color at Rickys NYC or your local beauty supply shop. Control flyaways with a touch of pomade smoothed over with your palms. Optional: Add a headband to keep strands in place if frizz is an issue.

Do wash your hair at night. If you don’t want to fight your strands all summer long and instead want to work with the beautiful texture nature gave you, the secret is to wash at night. Shampoo and condition before bed, and allow locks to air-dry overnight, so that you don’t have to get sweaty while brandishing a blowdryer in the morning. Upon waking, use a sea mineral spray and scrunch hair to accentuate waves and bring out texture. Spritz a shine spray for a polished look, and you’re good to go. If you want a gently styled look, you can run a flat iron or curling barrel on just the ends for smoothness.

Wavy Summer Hair Care

Alyssa talks about how she switches up her wavy hair care routine for summer.

The summer months can pose interesting problems when trying to figure out how best to do your hair. If you live somewhere where the average temperature is 97 degrees or higher (like it is here in Austin) and the humidity rarely falls below 97 percent, finding a summer hair care regimen to fit your needs can be an adventure.

I will admit that once I find products that I love and know will work, I tend to stick to them, which makes the summer even harder, because I typically have to switch it up. My one and only disclaimer is that I am between a 2B and 2C, so a lot of the products that I use don’t necessarily work for other hair types.
Wavy Summer Hair Care

Below is my current summer hair regimen that I rely on every other day. Its gotten me through the last month and a half, and I typically tweak it every summer, because what good is a summer day if you don’t love the way your hair looks? 

Style: During the cooler months of the year (whatever that means here in Texas) I use either a foam or mousse to hold my wave and keep me as frizz-free as possible. During the summer, however, I need something that is heavier like a gel. My go-to gel is the DevaCurl AnGel because it’s not too heavy, smells delicious and keeps my curls frizz free for the entire day. I usually use 3 pumps on the under side of my hair and 3 and scrunch away. 

Spritz: One of my best friend’s is the John Frieda Frizz-Ease Dream Curls Curl Perfecting Spray. I discovered it last year when I was on vacation and needed something I could easily use after some time at the beach to spruce up the locks. I spray it all around my hair after using my gel, give my hair a good flip upside down and do a final scrunch. 

Air dry: When it’s cold out, I use a diffuser because my hair is never dry by the time I’m ready to leave in the morning, and I’d rather use heat than get sick. One of the benefits of 101 degree weather is that my hair dries pretty quickly, especially when I am going to spend the day outside. I skip the diffuser on most days during the summer and give my hair a break. 

Sleep on silk: During the process of embracing my natural hair, I have made many new friends. One of my softest and most effective is my silk pillowcase. I use that thing every night and if I’m leaving the house for whatever reason and am going to be sleeping elsewhere, I take it with me. It is the only way I can wake up and just use a little water to refresh my hair. My silk pillowcase is responsible for my excellent second day hair, and I’m eternally grateful.

One of my favorite things about my summer regimen is that it doesn’t take more than 10 minutes. For me, summer means quick and easy while still being able to go out in public and look like I did at least take some time getting ready. Finding a good leave-in conditioner is also key for me on day when I’ll be swimming a lot, and throwing a deep conditioninto the mix also never hurt a gal.

8 Tips for Summer Hair Care for Your Natural Hair by Trichologist, Dr. Kari Williams

The seasons change every year and so should your hair routine. During the summer there are more water activities, long days in the sun and travels to hotter, dryer and sometimes more humid places. We know what to do to protect our skin but what about protection for our hair? I’ve come up with a few quick tips to make sure you are ready to keep your hair healthy and protected during the summer months.

1. Braid it up: Give your hair a break from mechanical and chemical damage during the summer by experimenting with braid and twist styles, with or without extensions.
2. Set your hair for a new look: You want to take a break from chemical and heat application in the summer when your hair is exposed to dryer temperatures. Try braiding or twisting the hair to give it a wave or crimp. Is your hair relaxed or straight? Set your hair with a light setting foam to give your straight hair some volume, texture and flavor.
3. Protect your hair before you swim: Coat you strands with conditioner before diving into that chlorine filled pool or salt water ocean. It’s better to fill your hair strands with proteins and moisturizers than water, especially if your hair is chemically processed with color. Chlorine and salt can change the color of your hair and cause it to become excessively dry and susceptible to breakage.
4. Opt for products with silicones: Hair tends to be more moisture deprived in the summer. Silicones are great for sealing moisture into hair strands.
5. Protect your hair from the sun: If you know you’ll be in the sun and don’t have a hair cover up use products that have SPF protection in them. These products are often labeled as heat protectants or contain a glycerin (which is a natural sunscreen). This will give your hair extra protection from the sun.
6. Switch your shampoo: During the summer months use more moisturizing or light shampoos. In hotter climates the key word is MOISTURE. Make sure you are using products that will give your strands more moisture and cleanse the hair more gently so sun exposed strands won’t dry out.
7. Deep condition more often: Make sure you are using deep conditioners for your hair to restore proteins to your strands for strength and to replenish moisture. Deep conditioning requires using a plastic wrap or a plastic cap to allow the conditioner to penetrate your hair strands.
8. Give hair moisture from the inside out: Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking more water. The water you consume will benefit your hair from the inside out.

Summer Hair Care Tips

Introduction
Summer may bring glorious visions of natural highlights and long windblown hair.

The reality? Summer sun, spiraling hot temperatures and related humidity may damage your hair's cuticle resulting in dry, drab, split, brittle or frizzy hair and ragged ends.

Sun exposure can be just as damaging to unprotected tresses as a super hot blow dryer.

All types (fine, medium, thick), textures (straight, wavy, naturally curly, coiled) and conditions (healthy, damaged) of hair can suffer from too much summer sun which can result in dryness, frizz and moisture loss.



Note: For related Summer Hair, Beauty & Skin tips, blogs and articles refer to:

- Summer Sun, Summer Fun, Summer Safety For Skin And Beauty
- 1 Million SPF Sunscreens For Beautiful Skin?
- Summertime Environmental Factors Cause DNA Changes In Skin Plus Advanced Aging
- Matching Hair Color With Yellow Summer Fashions

Summer Hair Care Tips
Consider some of these basic tips for preventing unnecessary damage and having great summer hair:

1. Give your tresses a summer shampoo break
Shampoo less often to allow tresses to absorb natural oils. Or switch to more gentle cleansing methods which won't dry out sun exposed strands. Opt for Conditioner Only (CO) or Diluted Shampoo (DS) washes.

Hair needs to be treated more gently during the summer. Consider switching to a more moisturizing and overall gentle shampoo formulas like Phytojoba or similar.

When possible, finish with a cool to cold rinse to seal the hair cuticle and impart natural shimmer.

2. Go natural

During summer months when hair tends to be moisture deprived, limit use of hair chemicals (bleach, hair color, relaxers, chemical straighteners) as much as possible.

Celebrities like Eva Longoria understand the importance of protecting their hair in the summer.

Depending on your hair type, texture and condition you may wish to consider avoiding hair care products which contain known ingredients (some forms of alcohol) which may be drying to some type, textures or condition of hair.

Consider switching to hair care products which are as natural as possible. 

3. Back off heated hair styling tools
If you normally use hot styling tools (blow dryers, hot irons, rollers), give your hair a rest during summer months. Air dry whenever possible or opt for easy chic styles.

Braid damp tresses waves which create natural waves as the hair air dries. Play with half up/half down styles or Boho side braids.

If you're attached to your blow dryer and can't give it up, use a leave- in conditioner designed to protect your hair against dryer heat. When you do blow dry, dry on high heat.

Why? It's actually much better to dry with high heat because you expose your hair to heat for a shorter period of time than you would if you used medium heat.

4. Amp up rinse-out conditioning treatments
When you cleanse be sure to apply a rinse-out conditioner appropriate for your hair, type, texture and current condition.

After towel blotting tresses apply a drop or two of a great leave-in product,  to the palms of your hands. Rub hands together and then distribute leave-in products completely through your strands.

5. Schedule deep conditioning treatments

Hair regularly exposed to the sun needs regular deep conditioning treatments and moisture replenishment.

Utilize hair repair products such as Phytokarite Intensive Treatment, Phytocitrus Mask, Rene Furterer After Sun Repair Mask or similar.

For extra conditioning treatment apply deep conditioner to tresses (damp or dry) then wrap in plastic wrap or a shower cap.

Allow conditioner to soak into damaged hair sections for an extended period or overnight for extra repair and re-moisturizing benefits.

Keep in mind some hair care products designed to add shine, may only add shimmer, but not necessarily add moisture.

Be sure to read all ingredients on the hair product labels to understand what benefits the product is designed to provide to your strands.

6. Treat fragile ends with TLC
Jojoba oil applied to the ends of your strands will help soften them. Jojoba oil works wonders on frizzy hair. Jojoba oil can also be utilized as a pre-shampoo treatment or applied to dry strands for protection throughout the day.

Prevent static electricity from occurring which is more prevalent when your shampoo during summer months. Keep static at bay during hot months by applying a rinse out or leave-in hair conditioners which instantly adds back moisture and shine.

7. Use protection
Hanging out in the sun without protection for your hair and scalp is the worst thing you can do. Use leave in hair products with SPF protection when you know you will be at the beach if you're unwilling to wear a hat or a cover-up.

If you don't have specific leave-in or protective sun care products for your hair and scalp slather a regular SPF product on your tresses. Make sure to concentrate the product onto your scalp as well. Although not a perfect solution, it will help save your tresses from major sun damage.

8. Cover up
When you find yourself out in the sun, the beach or at the pool without pre-planning, reach for a hat to cover delicate strands.

With all the sizzling fashion options you can opt from a sassy floppy straw hat or go with a cute baseball style cap turned backwards.

Remember to buy a hat which allows for proper air circulation and blood flow. If you buy a hat that doesn't allow for air flow you will get too hot to endure keeping the hat on.

9. Be religious about trims
Be religious about your trims. Since summer sun can rob moisture from your tresses, make sure you have your ends trimmed every 4-6 weeks during the summer months. When your ends are fizzy, its a sure sign that they are either damaged, split or both.

Hair can get sunburned just like the scalp. The only way to deal with severely burnt hair is by trimming the damaged sections off. Prevention is the safest plan. Frizzy hair is often the result of too much sun time.

10. Block frizz
When the summer heat is hottest contain potential frizz by wearing hair up in a knot, bun or braids. Or combine a cute side braid with a chic cap or hat to keep tresses covered.

Depending on your hair type, texture and condition you may be also be able to use shine products as a quick fix to control frizzies. Remember that a little bit goes a long way.
11. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

While it's important to amp up your moisturizing and conditioning duties during summer months, remember to keep your roots and hair hydrated from the inside out.

Drink plenty of liquids to keep roots and strands flush with fluids. Water will also keep your skin soft and plump. While it's tempting to drink ice cold alcoholic drinks keep in mind that they can dehydrate skin and strands. Water is always the best choice for your tresses.
Summary

Prevention is always the best action for your tresses. Take care of your hair during the summer and you won't have to spend the Fall and Winter working to repair your hair.

Spring Hair checkup

Chances are many of you that live in colder climates put your hair away during the winter. During these months most likely you are relying on more protective styling, choosing to wear half wigs or braids to protect your hair from the colder elements. Now with the spring season in full swing, now is the time to observe your hair and analyze any difficulties you are experiencing and work on correcting these problems.

Issue 1 - Breakage
After washing your hair, do you find clumps of hair in your hands? It does depend on how often you comb and detangle your hair, so don't be overly alarmed. Try picking up individual strands and study them. Do you find that most of the length of your own hair has a small bulb attached? Keep in mind this is normal and the bulb represents that you have healthy hair.

Do you find broken pieces and split ends? If this is the case, I would consider this is to be an area of concern. I would highly recommend that you need to figure out what your hair needs are. One particular area to be pay close attention to; is making sure you are getting the proper balance of moisture and protein.

To help breakage and rebuild hair structure, try Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment which is a hardcore protein treatment which is only meant to be use at least every 6 weeks.

Issue 2 - Tangles
Does your hair easily tangle when trying to finger comb or section your hair off with your fingers? Natural African-American hair may form knots at the ends of the hair which may causes tangles.

Take your time when combing your hair. Detangling with damp/soaking wet hair with a lot of condition and a wide tooth comb works well for my hair. Comb from the ends of your hair to your scalp.

Issue 3 - Dryness
Dryness may occur from using excessive heating items such as flat irons or blow dryers, which could be a culprit, or by simply neglecting your hair. When your hair becomes damaged it makes it difficult to retain moisture.

Try using a moisturizing deep conditioning treatment once or twice a month. Avoid using harsh shampoos and only use natural based shampoos or cleansers. Even after applying moisturizing deep conditioning treatments or caring for the ends, you are noticing that they are still dry. At this point trimming them might be your only solution.

At night, twist or braid your damp hair and seal the ends with a bit of castor oil or olive oil. Also make sure you to tie your hair up at night or use a satin pillowcase. One other area not to overlook is keeping hydrated by ensuring that you are drinking enough water. This will help promote healthy hair by staying moisturized and keeping your hair from drying out.

Issue 4 - Frizzy Ends
When your hair is dry, do you find your ends bushy or crispy?

When there are split ends, knots or damage frizzy ends most likely will occur at this time. Using products with too much protein can lead to dry and brittle hair. It’s important to use a balance of moisturizing products and items containing protein such as reconstructions. When you cannot get rid of the ends, it might be time for a trim

If you observe any problems with your hair, now is the time to correct it, This way when summer time rolls in, you will be all ready to show off your beautiful, healthy hair!

Proper Hair Care in Spring

Spring brings with it an additional set of problems for any hair. Repair hair damage with proper hair care and conditioning.

Once winter is over, with proper hair treatment the hair follicles should start to become revitalized again. Many people, however, have not taken good care of their hair during the harsh winter months, so they tend to notice brittle and dry hair with split ends that now need to be taken care of.

Factors That Can Damage the Hair In Spring
Some of the main factors that contribute to damaged hair in spring, besides the obvious winter leftovers, are wind, humidity, moisture and even heat. The wind is in full force in many parts of the world during spring and this tends to create loads of split ends and the static hair look that everybody hates. This of course greatly contributes to damaged hair. If the hair happens to be naturally coarse, it will become even more so.

The humidity that comes after the dry winter does not help the hair one bit. It tends to leave the hair flat and boring. Particularly straight hair tends to suffer under the spring humid weather.

Spring is a season of rains, which means increased moisture. As it is constantly pointed out at various high quality hair salons and by hairdressers, high levels of moisture give the hair a very frizzy look. This is exactly the same results as some older types of hair dryers used to do.

Heat is another danger to the hair after the cold winter temperatures. While spring is not usually known for heavy bouts of heat, the air tends to be much hotter than the hair is used to from the previous months, and this will open the hair cuticles, contributing to split ends as well. The hair becomes duller and more brittle.

Proper Hair Care In Spring
If the hair has been neglected during winter, it can always be fixed in spring with a bit of care. Most probably by now the split ends are breaking havoc on many scalps and the best way to deal with that is simply have a hair cut in order to get those split ends off. The individual damages to the hair might warrant different lengths to be cut off. As a side note, it is said that short hair is in style again this spring.

After the heavy and harsh winter months each hair type needs a revitalizing deep moisturizing treatment that removes the winter dryness from it. The same applies to the skin as well. The skin looks dull after the cold months, but a fresh peeling mask will bring back the glow to every skin type.

Hair static can be countered with some leave-in detangler and conditioner. The detangler has the effect of protecting the hair and calming the static ions. The added conditioner will increase the level of moisture to the hair cuticles to freshen and revitalize the hair. At the same time it will bring back the hair shine that was lacking throughout winter.

After washing the hair it should be dried with good hair blow dryers. Avoiding the old traditional hair dryer models is a must. Mostly hair dryers with negative ions and with tourmaline added to them should be used. These have the effect of giving the hair that much needed shine, while making it more manageable at the same time. Sadly the traditional hair dryers tend to give positive ions which damage the hair as they open up the hair cuticles leaving the hair fizzy and fizzled.

Of course, the best tip on proper hair care in spring is to actually follow the winter hair treatment tips as these will ensure the hair will keep its shine and health all throughout the heavy, cold and dry temperatures.

Spring Hair Care

While springtime brings beautifully bloomed gardens and 70-degree temperatures, it’s also the season when frizzy hair and flyaways are rampant.

Here are some causes of the most maddening effects spring weather can have on your hair and what you can do to keep your locks luscious from February to May:

The Culprit: Humidity
Spring’s influx of humid weather can leave hair flat and squelch even the most zealous efforts at styling. No matter what texture your hair has naturally, this isn’t the time of year to force your tresses into an unnatural style.

If your hair is curly, find a 'do that embraces your curls. If your hair is straight but tends to curl up in humid weather, incorporate loose, light curls into your style.

Consider applying a humidity-resistant product like Hana Shine Shield to towel-dried hair for added humidity protection.

The Culprit: Wind
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May – not to mention creating some massive flyaways! Windy gusts grab at split ends and create the static-y look, and damaged or naturally coarse hair has it worse because they have rougher hair cuticles, giving the breeze something to hold onto.

Windy times call for hair accessories: headbands, ponytails and clips are a must. Also try products specially formulated for blustery days like Corioliss Glossy Mist, which tames and smoothes unruly tresses while conditioning frazzled ends.

The Culprit: Moisture
April showers bring more than May flowers – they also add constantly changing moisture levels in the air. The problem? Frizz is caused by hair trying to soak in moisture from the air, so chances are you’ll end up with a frizz problem at some point during springtime shifts in the weather.

If you find that blowdrying makes your hair look frizzier, gently blot it dry with a towel instead – but don’t rub. Rubbing hair dry can cause further breakage on already weak strands, increasing your chances of frizz. After you've towel-blotted, apply an anti-frizz serum or hair gel to your damp hair and comb it through so the product is distributed evenly.

Finally, consider keeping a little product on hand throughout the day to use for smoothing down any strands that may curl up. (You can always toss it in an extra container and keep it in your purse.)

The Culprit: Heat
Spring’s refreshingly temperate weather can be a cleverly disguised cause of hair havoc. Why? Hot air opens the hair cuticle, which leads to split ends, breakage, and duller hair color. Plus, most hair products make your head feel like an oil slick when exposed to hot weather.

To beat the heat, give your hair a blast of cool air using the "cool" setting on your professional hair dryerwhen you’re almost done blow-drying. Cold air closes the hair cuticle and seals in the moisture. Also consider trying a weather-friendly product like Blow’s Weather or Not Climate Neutralizer, a weightless hair serum that protects hair from the elements without leaving a greasy residue.

Hair care Tips for Autumn

Prepare yourself for the fall season by adopting these hair care tips.

The arrival of new season practically brought many new challenges and difficulties related to your skin andhair care, which we all have to face. The intensive skin and hair care in summer season is not enough for welcoming autumn. Due to the less protection from harmful UV rays and damaging effects of hot sun and dry weather, most of us experience hair fall problem with the beginning of autumn. 

To overcome the weakness and brittleness of hairs,daily hair care is very essential in autumn. With oursmart hair care tips you would definitely prepare yourself to deal with the new hair related problems that comes with the seasonal changes. You can effectively fight with the hair care problems in autumn, by adopting a good hair care routine. 

Hair care in the fall season is very significant, as it will protect you from further issues like hair loss, hair fall, anddamaged hairs. If you want to achieve healthy looking hair, it is very important to continue doing the following beneficial hair care procedures in autumn. 

Hair Care Mask with Avocado 

After summer, hot sun and salt water damage your hair which need special hair care in the fall season. To make an amazing hair care mask all you need is a fruit called Avocado, which is rich in oils, enzymes and vitamin E, which are extremely ideal for hair care. 

The Avocado hair care mask will give life to your lifeless hairs, moisturizes the scalp and roots and strengthens hair texture. 

Method: All you need to make this hair care mask is 1 mashed Avocado. Apply this mashed mixture on the hair and wash it with warm water after 15-20 minutes. 

Hair Care Rinser 

To make your hair healthy and heavier in volume, starch is the best hair care recipe. The starch present in potato will thicken and strengthen your damaged hair and solve your hair fall problems. 

Method: To make this hair care rinser, boil potatoes in water. Let the water cool down and rinse your hair with this water, after your usual hair wash. The smell of potato broth will go, when your hair comes dry. 

Hair Care Mask with Honey 

Honey has amazing benefits and advantages, when it comes to skin and hair care. This special hair care mask will make your hairs shinier and silky. 

Method: Mix a glass of milk with 1 tablespoon honey and pour the mixture in sprayer bottle. Apply this hair care mask evenly to your wet hairs and wash it after 20 minutes. 

With our helpful hair care tips, you can easily get rid of hair problems in autumn.