| Up-Dos: Yep, that's right - if you have long hair and | | | | fingertips (not your fingernails). Move fingers from |
| want to keep it that way - put your hair up when | | | | one area of your head to the other by lifting the |
| possible. I'm not suggesting you look like an librarian | | | | fingers and then placing them elsewhere on your |
| every day, but one of the reasons that women | | | | head. Do NOT drag them through your hair. |
| grew such long beautiful hair back in the "old days" is | | | | Remember, hair is the most vulnerable to damage |
| because they wore it up all the time. The weight of | | | | and breakage when it is wet. If your hair is |
| your hair can stimulate the start of the telogen | | | | particularly dirty or oily, you can work the shampoo |
| phase. When hair is weighed down and very long, it | | | | through to the ends. If your hair is very dry or |
| stops growing and falls out, or simply breaks off. | | | | processed, you may just want to wash your scalp, |
| Putting your hair up frequently will keep that weight | | | | and let the shampoo pick up any dirt or oil on the |
| off the root of the hair. You can pin it up gently with | | | | ends as it's rinsed out. |
| bobby pins or a banana clip when running errands, | | | | 5. Rinse hair thoroughly with lukewarm water. Ensure |
| doing housework, cooking dinner, doing yard work, | | | | that you allow it to hang naturally. You may spread it |
| messing around on your computer, watching TV, etc. | | | | out gently with your fingertips if it's long and needs |
| Now, this depends on your hair style and hair length. | | | | extra help getting out the shampoo. |
| If you have a short hairstyle, this step is not only | | | | 6. If you chose to use a rinse-out conditioner, this is |
| unnecessary - it's impossible. However, if you have | | | | the time. Unlike shampooing, apply conditioners to the |
| shoulder length or longer hair, and want it to be as | | | | ends of your hair, and if your hair is generally dry, |
| thick and healthy looking as possible, make it a point | | | | apply the remainder on your hands gently to the |
| to put it up and keep the weight off your scalp. The | | | | roots. Repeat the rinse. |
| other upside is that it will help keep the hair out of | | | | 7. Towel dry gently. The new hair towel wraps are |
| dinner. | | | | excellent, keep hair in place and aren't heavy like a |
| How to Wash Your Hair | | | | towel wrap so there's less risk of breakage to your |
| Believe it or not, there is a right way to wash your | | | | hair. |
| hair. Treat it like the finest silk! If you've ever made | | | | 8. Once hair is towel-dried you can apply a leave-in |
| the mistake of running a pair of expensive silk hose | | | | conditioner. |
| through your washing machine, you'll know what I | | | | 9. ALWAYS comb wet hair with a wide-tooth comb- |
| mean. | | | | NEVER brush wet hair. |
| Here a few tips for avoid causing any excess | | | | 10. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER sleep on wet hair - it is |
| damage to your hair while washing it: | | | | vulnerable when wet, and can break easily as you |
| 1. Let your hair hang naturally when you wash it; | | | | turn on your pillow. Even if it doesn't break, it roughs |
| either standing in the shower or with your head | | | | up the cuticle and makes it look dull. |
| leaning over the bath, or in a shampoo sink. NEVER - | | | | 11. Air dry hair whenever possible. |
| NEVER - NEVER - pile it up on your head to wash. | | | | With just a little care and attention, you can have |
| 2. Wet your hair with warm water (not hot) to | | | | the lush and lovely locks you deserve. Treat your hair |
| prepare it for shampooing. Keep the pressure on the | | | | like the finest silk and it will reward you with shine, |
| showerhead gentle enough to avoid excess water | | | | body and brilliance. |
| pressure on your hair. | | | | Want to find out about azalea flowers, azalea tree, |
| 3. Pour shampoo into the palm of your hand. | | | | azalea care, pear facts, comice pears , types of |
| 4. Work the shampoo into a lather in your hand, and | | | | pears and other information? Get tips from the |
| apply to your scalp. Work the shampoo into your | | | | Gardening Central website. |
| scalp all over your head by massaging with your | | | | |
