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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Hair Care Tips For Dry Hair

There are many causes of dry, frizzy and brittle hair. The sun and humidity, both are responsible for damaging your hair. Some other responsible factors are environmental exposure and lack of sebum production.
If you are with natural wavy, curly, or chemical treated hair then you need to give your hair some extra doses of nutrition and moisture. Try to use a good quality hair protection sunscreen with highest sun protection factor, if you are lining in hot, sunny or arid climates. Here is one great remedy for those who want silky and manageable lock. Take 6 ounces sesame or soy oil and add 6 drops each of lavender, bay and sandalwood essential.
After making your mixture, divide your hair into one-inch sections and apply the mixture to the scalp with the help of cotton. Use towel to wrap your head. Leave it on for at least 15 minutes and rinse it off with shampoo and water.
If you are suffering from brittle hair problem then try to avoid alkaline or alcohol based shampoos. One of the best remedy for your tresses is to protect them from the sun and heat appliances as, because they are the biggest contributing factors. If you are suffering form split ends problem then try to go for a trimming on a regular basis. Aside from that, try to use a good quality leave-in conditioner frequently and deep conditioner at least once a week.
Use a swimming cap in order to protect your tresses from chlorine and do not forget to rinse before and after going into a pool. This action will help you to protect your locks from chlorine by minimizing its absorption. Lastly, try to drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet by including plenty of good proteins, fats and carbohydrates in to your diet menu. Vitamins A, C, E, and calcium are all good for treating dry hair.

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