Article for Women Issues

If you watch the tabloids
you know that even the stars have bad hair days. It just seems that when the professional stylists are out of the picture
it is inherently human to have a less than glamorous mane. But you can do your part to stay ahead of the battle by following these great tips for hair care.

1. Use a professional conditioner that is formulated for your specific hair type. While you can skimp a little on the shampoo
a good
professional conditioner is a must have. Look for products in salons that are customized for your hair type. For instance: If you have color or a perm
choose a conditioner that is for chemically processed hair. And stay away from those all-in-one shampoo and conditioner combos.

2. Choose a cut tailored to your face and body shape. The number one mistake that people make when choosing a new hairstyle is to pick a style based on popularity rather than how it will enhance their features. Always choose a new cut based on how it will enhance or detract from your facial features and build. If you have broad shoulders
choose a full-bodied cut over a close cropped head hugging doo.

3. Don’t forget your UV protectants. Just as your skin gets damaged by wind and sun
so does your hair. To combat this
look for finishing products such as mousses
gels and sprays that block UV rays.

4. Keep your appointments. Did you know that your hair will split faster than it will grow? You need to get a trim every 6 to 8 weeks
even if it’s just a micro trim. A good hairdresser makes them good because they know what to leave on the head
not take off.

5. Leave chemicals to the professionals. There is a reason why beauticians need to go to school to learn how to handle chemicals and hair processes. You can do irreparable damage with these products even if the package says that it’s way easy. And even if you don’t make your hair fall out
you could end up looking like a clown and paying a stylist big bucks to fix your mess. (Note: Most stylists charge double the rate for corrective color than they do for normal color processes)

6. Get color for interest and body. Every cut needs a little bit of color to make it truly breathtaking. No matter whether your taste is subtle or dramatic
you can add interest and volume to your tresses with a color process. Highlights
lowlights
all over color
gray coverage
you name it
it’s all good for your look.

7. Do weekly conditioning treatments. Even if your hair is extremely healthy
it is constantly on the attack from wind
sun
cold and heat. During the summer months
your hair is battered even more when it absorbs chlorine and other chemicals from your pool.

8. Get an ionic ceramic flat iron. Instead of frying your hair with a conventional metal plated flat iron. Straighten your tresses
add shine and infuse moisture with one of the a negative ionic flat irons. We personally use T3 irons for all our work.

9. Choose your styling products wisely. Avoid products that leave build-up on your hair. If you see white gunk
that means that your product is not water-soluble and may be coating your hair shaft. Build-up causes limpness
breakage and inability to curl not to mention the white flakes.

10. Did you know that if you use a towel after your shower to dry your hair you are causing split ends and adding static electricity to your hair. Don’t rub the towel back and forth over your hair
scrunch the towel around your hair like your would scrunch crackers in your soup.

While all of these tips won’t make you look like you’ve hired a personal hairdresser
they will help you look the very best that you can each and every day. When it comes to hair care
remember that you wear your hair everyday. Now isn’t it worth the time
effort and money that it takes to keep it looking spectacular?