Everyone wants shine, softness, manageability and hair strength - all key factors in healthy hair. Lots of things can damage hair, but you can avoid, and repair, some of hair's most common problems:.
Breaks easily.
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Fly-aways and frizzies up and down the hair shaft.
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Split ends.
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Dull hair with little sheen.
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Rough feel, all over or in spots.
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Don't despair. There's a lot you can do to manage the damage!.
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Wet Head Dangers.
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When your hair is wet, it's at its most vulnerable, weakest state. That's because the hair's strength-providing inner bonds can be loosened when wet. Rough treatment of wet hair can strip the protective cuticle layer away from the hair.
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Be kind to wet hair:.
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Shampoo and towel dry gently.
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If hair tangles easily, apply a clean-rinsing conditioner in the shower and then immediately comb with a wide-toothed comb before rinsing out the conditioner.
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Comb wet hair gently and slowly with a wide-toothed comb, do the bottom two inches, the next two inches up, continuing in two inch increments until the scalp.
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Take time to detangle knots. Don't yank at them.
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Never brush wet hair. You will stretch it too much and cause breakage. Avoid tying back wet hair. The area held by the elastic can be weakened and may result in breakage.
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The Great Outdoors .
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Just like your skin, your hair is vulnerable to the damaging effects of environmental elements. UV rays can actually dry hair, making hair brittle, rough and more easily damaged. .
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Cover up! If you are going to be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time, wear a hat. If you're not a fan of hats, use styling products containing a cosmetic sunscreen to protect the beauty of your hair. .
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"Wind in your hair" can also be a culprit. A brisk breeze can rob your hair of important moisture and cause hair to rub together roughly. This friction can crack, break or even strip the protective cuticle from your hair. Since windy days can't be avoided, your best bet is to use protective conditioning products that help prevent the damage.
