Shampooing and Conditioning

So the term beauty is skin deep is pretty true.. although an ambiguous statement at best.
I am not a professional nor do I claim to be.
I am just sharing my favorite tips.
So now that that's settled let's start!

Blow drying VS Air Drying

Air drying is recommended if you have curly or wavy hair because hair of this type can become frizzy and unmanageable quickly.

I myself have wavy hair and I rarely use a blow dyer because of all the damage it can cause.
It can make hair dry and brittle if not done correctly.

- You should wait until hair is about 75% dry before you blow dry
- Always hold the blow dryer about half an arms length away from your hair (too close burns hair)
- Blow dry in the direction that your hair grows to keep frizzies away
- Always use a heat protectant before you blow dry to create a barrier for your hair
- Use the lowest heat setting on your blow dryer to minimize split ends and damage
- Now, washing your hair is a separate story. You should do your homework and read reviews before you purchase a shampoo. Here are some tips for shampooing and conditioning for optimum shine.

Shampoo and Conditioner

Pick a shampoo and conditioner that is right for your hair. If your hair is wavy and you want to bring out the waves then purchase a wave enhancing shampoo and conditioner set. If you want straight hair then buy the straight set.

Something a lot of people do not know is that you can purchase a relatively cheap shampoo and follow with a really good conitioner. The reason for this is that the cheap shampoo dries the hair out and then the expensive conditioner repairs and corrects the shaft bringing out softness and shine.

Try to use a set that has natural ingredients such as Biolage. In my experience Biolage is the leader for softness and shine. It also has a great smell.

Use more shampoo on the top of your head than on the ends. The reason for this is your hair has more oil the closer it is to your scalp. When you use a lot of shampoo on the ends of your hair you can dry them out and cause spilt ends and breakage.

A quarter size amount of shampoo should be sufficient for most hair unless your hair is past the middle of your back.

Apply conditioner mainly to the ends of your hair. Think of putting your hair in a low pony-tail and then apply there. You can use a very small amount on top to keep frizz from coming.

Wash hair with warm water to open the hair shaft and rinse with cool water to close it and bring out your shine!

Once you have washed your hair DO NOT twist it up in a towel. I know this is something a lot of women do but it damages your hair and causes breakage and weak spots. Instead, blot the wetness out with a towel.
After you towel dry your hair spray on a leave in conditioner. This does not have to be expensive. I use Equate brand and it works just fine. This weighs the frizz down a bit and enables you to brush your hair without breakage.

I hope you guys enjoy the tips and they work for you!