Rachel Broune asked:


In the winter season, the hair becomes dry due to cold winds and indoor heating. Thus, it’s very important that we take proper care of our hair during winters to prevent them from damage. It’s much easier to maintain short hair as with the long hair. In fact, even if you live in a moderate climate, experts say you're still susceptible to hair-raising changes as the seasons pass. Diet and lifestyle are two major factors that influence the health of the hair. Poor diet, illness and deficiencies of any particular vitamin and mineral affects the quality of hair and problems like dandruff, thinning hair, balding, premature graying etc. spoil the hair.

Tips for winter hair care

Do not dry your hair using blow dryers as this can be very damaging. Also do not subject your hair to harsh treatments like ,perming crimping, coloring or streaking just to look good.

An easy way to combat static is to spray a small amount of hair spray on your hairbrush when you are done styling and brush it through from top to bottom.

Avoid exposing your hair to frequent coloring, streaking, or ironing as they can rob your hair off its moisture and it is advisable to avoid heating appliances on your hair.

During the winter months, you wash your hair less often (your hair gets oily and sweatier in the summer, then in the cooler seasons.) You also make sure to not go outside with my hair wet, if one goes outside with their hair wet they are taking the chance of freezing your hair, causing breakage as a result.

With the onset of cooler temperatures and the diminishing hours of sun comes a new set of hair care demands.

Wash your hair less frequently. Daily washing can have a very drying effect so try washing your hair every other day and use a good quality shampoo (not a harsh shampoo) that is suitable for your hair type and a good hair conditioner. A final rinse in cold water can add shine.

To condition and moisturize dry, brittle hair, mash an avocado and apply to damp, clean hair. Leave on about 20 minutes, wrapping hair in plastic wrap and heating with blow dryer. Rinse and wash.

Put on hand cream, touch the ends of your hair and scrunch to help deposit a bit more moisture where it's needed most.

This thick and uber rich emollient is great for parched dry hair. Melt Shea Butter, and apply to hair as a hot oil treatment after shampooing. Comb thru and rinse for silky soft tresses.

Pamper strands once a week using an intensive repair treatment like Redken All Soft Heavy Cream. This contains avocado oil for that silky softness and is an excellent way to inject moisture into your hair and keep it looking and feeling glossy.

Apply a paste made from 2-Tsp. henna powder, 1-tsp. curd, 1-tsp. fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp. coffee, 2-tbsp. mint juice and 2-tbsp. basil juice. Apply this paste to the hair for two hours. For a darker color, leave this paste in for 3 to 4 hours. Wash hair with any natural shampoo.

To massage hair with aloe vera gel for a few minutes for a deeper conditioning. This helps to soften your hair significantly. As this is time when hair mostly tends to split, you trim your hair once in a week (your hair grows very fast) to prevent split ends from working their way up the hair shafts.

Treating hair with an oil massage once or twice a week is something which one should never forget.Then dip a towel in hot water, squeeze out the water and wrap towel around your head. Keep it on for 5 minutes. Repeat the hot towel wrap three or four times. This helps the hair and scalp absorb the oil better.

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Rosie Fletcher asked:


The common presumption is that the hair dryer is the arch enemy of every woman's hairdo. Using a dryer too much can be a source of dull, frizzy hair, static, and even split ends. Follow our ultimate guide and you'll soon make peace with your hair dryer - and your hair! The first step is ensuring you get your hands on a quality dryer, but not all dryers are built the same.

What different kinds of hair dryer's are available?

1. Brush hair dryer

Combines drying and a brush for easy hair styling. Warm air flows through the brush, so while brushing your hair, you also warm it to the style you want it in one easy step.

2. Handheld hair dryers

The most common type of hair dryers used to dry one's hair with a brush or other styling aids.

3. Bonnet hair dryer

This works by putting on a helmet like in the oldtime salons. These dryers are used with hair that is set in curlers or conditioning hair treatments and can be operated hands-free. Today, they come in portable and light versions with heat settings that can be adjusted.

4. Wall mounted

They are similar to the handheld hair dryers but come in a wall mounting design for safety, eliminating electrical shocks in wet bathrooms, as they can be mounted to a wall within one's reach but off of the countertop. Usually they are a lot smaller than the handheld units and may not have a lot of features.

5. Ionic hair dryers

This has a fitted ion generator that releases negatively charged ions which penetrates each hair and hydrates it from the inside reducing static charge that can cause frizzy hair. This results in smooth and glossy hair that rests flatly.

6. Professional hair dryers

These are durable compared to retail hair dryers and offer many features such as ion and infrared heating technology. This also means they are more complex, having a variety of speed and heat settings. A professional hair dryer can handle long hours of professional use in beauty salons.

Professional hair dryer versus standard hair dryer: What's the difference?

Professional:

- Has several power settings, or a dial that goes from off to full power for maximum control

- Has a full range of heat settings

- Designed to tolerate frequent use

- Come with an AC adaptor motor which provides the dryer with extended life

- Often designed with a narrow barrel nozzle that, along with the AC motor, deliver a faster flow of air.

- True cold setting that actually cools air, not just takes

- Gentler to the hair because they have lower wattage output

- Less energy needed = less electric bill!

Standard Retail:

- Often has only one power setting, sometimes more

- Often has no cold air setting or limited heat settings

- Will not sustain long hours of every day use

Regardless of which model you choose, make sure that your hair dryer has at least the following specifications:

- Wattage of about 1,600

- Light weight

- Features different heat and power settings

- Auto shut off

- Nozzle to direct better heat flow

- Cool air setting to set hair into place

- Removable filter

Blow dry your hair like a pro:

1. Shampoo and condition your hair well.

2. Dry your hair by wrapping it with a towel and squeezing off excess water. Never rub your hair with a towel as this can cause split ends.

3. Comb your hair carefully making sure that you comb all the knots and tangles out.

4. Face the mirror.

5. Apply and massage onto hair any styling product that you have chosen.

6. If you want added volume. Bend your head down, brush hair downwards while drying the hair. After which you can then go back to your normal position, and continue drying your hair in sections.

7. If you have long hair, use a clip to separate hair into sections, drying the bottom sections first.

8. Starting at the back, dry the hair section in the nape of your neck first.

9. Directing airflow from the root of the hair to the end, work your way up at the back of your head. Drying from the roots to the ends will prevent the hair cuticle from wearing out so as not to give your hair a dull look.

10. Keep on drying the hair until you reach the crown of your hair.

11. After the back, blow dry the sides and the front of your hair into sections. To create a style and body, hold the dryer on the curling brush for a couple of seconds and remove the heat. Leave the brush in place until it cools, then take it off.

12. When hair is completely dry, brush and style as you desire.

Prevent split ends! Here's how:

- Towel dry the hair first

- To protect your hair, use thermal hair products or leave on conditioners every time you blow dry your hair

- Point the airflow down to the hair shaft to smoothen the cuticles

- Do not hold the dryer too near to the scalp. Instead, hold it at least six inches away from your head while moving it continuously

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Louise Jones asked:


It is saddening to know that people especially women are living with misconceptions regarding their hair styling tools. When asked why they saved their hair styling tools for special occasions says that they afraid that frequent use of their tools may damage their hair in the end if not now and many would say that they thought it was special if they reserved the looks that hair tools gave them for nights out.

Well, then they need to wipe out the mist from the real fact and the fact is that hair tools will damage your hair if you use them daily, is absolutely false, unless of course you are using cheap, low quality hair tools. If you use high quality, professional quality hair tools then there is no chance of damage to your hair even if you use it frequently. In fact, hair straighteners from CHI and GHD are ceramic-coated hair tools that infuse your hair with moisture giving it a shiny and healthy look. Hair tools with tourmaline are also good for your hair as they discharges the negative ions that will seal each hair cuticle allowing your hair to lay flat against your head and protecting it from damage and a bad case of the frizzes.

The solution to the second misconception is that hair tools are great at creating both daytime and evening looks. You can use your hair straightener every day should be an occasion or not. If you want to keep it simple during the day, use your straightener to flatten your hair out and give it a sleek look. If it is the time to attend a party or to go out for that special date, or a nice dinner, then give yourself a few sassy curls, or some flips out for the ends of your hair with your hair straightener. Use your hair tools to create versatile looks that are good for both day and night and must remember to follow the guide that comes with the product.

It is true that everyone wants to look fabulous and are you, so why don’t you have the professional hair straightener for yourself and turn fabulous. And if you already have one with you then why do save your hair styling tools only for the special occasions. If you have the professional hair straighteners then it is the time to get your use out of it instead of living with the wrong conceptions as mentioned above. Always remember that hair damages like split ends, drying, snagging, pulling etc can happen only when you use a low quality, inexpensive hair tool that uses metal plates or a metal barrel. Therefore, there is nothing to fear if you are using professional hair straightener. Such ceramic-coated hair straightener or tourmaline hair styling tools can be used without any doubt everyday creating different hairstyles that suit your requirements at your own time. So make one time investment and get one professional hair styling tool that will give you the desired hairstyle with no damage.

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