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Women want to find aesthetic perfection, and hair, which is the frame of the face, occupies one of the first places of aspects to be treated in that eager search. In this sense, both the specialists and the myths of the grandmothers have agreed that many of the routines to which we submit our hair, in order to look more beautiful, are irrefutable guilty of losing quality of our hair.
Next, we tell you what under no circumstances should you do so that, once and for all, your hair looks and is truly fantastic. Taking care of it does not mean subjecting it to great abuse, but knowing very well its particular characteristics, how you should treat it, paying attention to it when it is weakened or dehydrated and above all, knowing how to show it off with great style.
1 Wash it daily
Cleaning our hair is very important, but wait! no need to wash it every day. In fact, it’s wrong if you do. Our hair generates a natural fat that covers it in order to avoid dryness and breakage. It is best to wash it every two days, only if it is extremely greasy; If, on the other hand, it is dry, wash it with more days in between. Remember to use a shampoo that suits the needs of your hair.
2 Consistently use flat irons and curling irons
Women tend to be dissatisfied with this issue, because if they have straight hair, they crave it curly and vice versa, so they resort to tools that, although at the moment they make an enviable hair look, in the long term it visibly deteriorates. Making flat irons and curlers your constant allies will only make it look very dull sooner rather than later.
3 Bad choice of products
In the market there is a wide variety of products that adjust to each type of hair and its particular needs. Far from acquiring them on a whim, choose the ones that best suit your hair. Take into consideration its type, if it is dry or oily, smooth or curly, chemically treated or not. “Every hair is unique”, so don’t forget any details when choosing the products.
4 Brush it frequently
While brushing your hair to stimulate growth is recommended, don’t go overboard. It is suggested to comb it once or twice a day in order to distribute all the oil that it produces, and to keep it healthy and manageable. But if you do it too often, you get hair that is vulnerable to external agents.
5 Use elastic bands (pigtails) daily
If you want to clear your face of hair, use elastic bands in a solution; but keep in mind that it must be in good condition and must be covered with a soft material so that it does not mistreat it. When placing it, try not to adjust it excessively, since you will manage to split the hair. causing tips to be seen throughout your mane.
6 Leave the scalp aside
To have beautiful hair, you need to take care of all the parts involved; therefore, the scalp cannot be left to one side. In this area are the hair follicles; These must be clean and healthy to produce strong hair. Rinse any product that you apply on the scalp with plenty of water so as not to obstruct its growth.
7 Comb it wet
If when combing our hair dry, around 100 strands are lost, doing it wet could triple that figure. When wet, it is more vulnerable than normal and breaks more easily. It is advisable to wait until it is wet and proceed to comb it with a coarse tooth comb, so as not to cause damage.
8 Not cutting it is another of the bad habits that damage the hair
Most women prefer to have long hair and, in that desire, they choose not to cut it for a long time, but the truth is that it is important that you go to the hairdresser at least every three months so that they cut two to three fingers of tips and can also give you a versatile cut. You will also subtract the formation of haircuts and your hair will grow healthier.