Woman & Family

How Much To Use

 Be liberal. The hair should feel heavy. However, you don’t want to see white blobs of product sitting on your hair. Don’t over apply it at the roots because you are very unlikely to need much of it here.

 How To Apply Intensive Conditioner

 Here’s a quick and easy way to apply intensive conditioner:

 ·       Squeeze the conditioner into the palm of your hand and rub your palms together.        

·       Using the whole flat of your hand, massage the conditioner into your hair working from the scalp downwards.     

·       Wrap your head in a towel (if you’ve got long hair, tie it back in a loose knot first). 

·       This works by keeping the head warm and helps to prevent moisture loss from the hair.

      When you’re ready to wash intensive conditioner out, remove the towel, comb through the hair again with a wide-toothed comb and rinse thoroughly.

 What Brushing Does For Your Hair…

Yes, the simple practice of brushing your hair can do lots for your tresses:

      

·       Brushing stimulates blood circulation. This guarantees that each root gets plenty of oxygen which leads to better hair growth.

·       Brushing also removes the loose scales accumulated on the scalp and distributes the sebum evenly through the hair, giving it the shine of good health!

 Brush Basics

 ·       Wooden brushes with natural bristles are easier on the hair and also provide a gentle massage for the scalp and a smooth finish for the hair shaft.

·       For medium to fine hair, soft plastic brushes are best. Choose one with knobs at the bristle ends they’re gentler on the scalp.      

·       Rubber base brushes with dense, durable bristles are great for all hair types. The rubber base flexes so there is less pulling at the roots.    

·       For styling, round brushes are best but can snag hair. Try the largest size appropriate for your particular style.

 The Best Brush…

 The best kind of brush is one with rounded bristles and of course, natural bristles are the best. However, to prevent hair damage, take care to select a brush with soft, widely spaced bristles. If your hair is thick, use a thick bristle brush and if your hair is soft, use a soft bristle brush. A rubber cushioned brush is also good because it will not pull your hair. Instead, it will help prevent both hair breakage and hair loss.

The 100 Strokes A Day Theory—Myth Or…?

It’s not just about how many times, but about HOW you brush your hair. Excessive and rough brushing can strip away your hair’s cuticle – even cause it to break. It can also make oily hair oilier and dry hair more brittle. If you have longer hair, don’t comb straight from the root to the tip – because if you have any tangles this would force them one on top of the other. Instead, comb the bottom third of your hair and when this is tangle free comb from root to tip. This method applies whether the hair is wet, dry or during conditioner application.

 Brush Maintenance

A dirty brush will make your hair even dirtier and may also result in scalp infections. So you need to make an effort to keep them spotlessly clean. Dirt and hair can be loosened from the brush by running a comb through its bristles. Then swirl it warm, soapy water and rinse it thoroughly under running water. Avoid lending your brush to others. You could be exchanging scalp infection along with the brush!

 Thumb Rules For Combing Your Hair

 ·       Always comb your hair gently because vigorous or excessive combing can lead to over-stimulation of the sebaceous glands and even result in hair breakage

·       Combing not only removes surface dirt and tangles, but also distributes the natural oils (sebum) from the roots of your hair to its tips.

 The Ideal comb

       It should be a wide-toothed comb.

       The individual tooth should be rounded.

       There should be no sharp edges.    

       A hard rubber comb is better than a plastic one.

       NEVER use a metal comb.

 On Combing Wet Hair…

It is good to comb your hair…GENTLY! If you let it dry without running a comb through this will lead to the most monstrous tangles and snarls. This allows your hair to dry out smooth and straight.

Untying Those Knots?

If you have longer hair, don’t comb straight from the root to the tip – because if you have any tangles this would force them one on top of the other. Instead, comb the bottom third of your hair and when this is tangle-free comb from root to tip. This method applies irrespective of whether the hair is wet, dry or during conditioner application.