Last one, I promise.
In all seriousness, though, I do hope that this miniseries regarding how to take the best care of your hair possible has provided some useful information to someone out there. I figured I was relatively savvy when it came to haircare knowledge, but I’ve learned a thing or two from writing these posts.
Again, this information comes from evalectric.com.
“Don’t: Be Rough With Your Hair When it’s Wet
“Did you know that wet hair is so much weaker than dry hair? Each time you cause a wet strand of hair to stretch, its cuticle edges lift and crack. This leaves the hair feeling rough to the touch. Even worse, wet hair swells up, which can cause damaged cuticles to break while contributing to split ends. This is why, when carrying out your hair care routine, you need to make sure that you’re always being extremely gentle with your locks while they’re wet. By all means, gently squeeze excess water out with a soft towel to speed up the drying process. However, avoid brushing, rubbing, or tugging at your hair in any way until it is dry.
“Do: Protect Your Hair From Sun Damage
“You probably already know how important it is to protect your skin from sun damage. However, did you know that your hair can also be affected by UV rays? They weaken the protein structure in each strand while also drying the hair out and reducing elasticity. Symptoms of sun damage vary from dryness and brittleness to split ends, thinning, and frizz. Sun-damaged hair also feels harder to control and manage, especially when styling. While there are a few hair sunscreens out there, these aren’t strictly necessary when it comes to protecting the hair from sun damage. Instead, all you need to do is create some sort of protective shield between your hair and the sun’s rays. Whether it’s a head scarf, a sun hat, or anything else, simply blocking the sun from accessing your strands will help to encourage healthier-looking hair.
“Don’t: Tie Your Hair Back Too Tightly
“If a tight ponytail or bun is a hairstyling go-to of yours, you may want to start mixing things up a bit. Wearing your hair tightly tied back on a regular basis puts unnecessary pressure on the roots, causing damage and breakages. High ponytails tend to be the worst of the offenders since these are usually extremely tight. However, any sort of hairstyle that pulls at the hairline stresses the scalp. In the long run, this can lead to hair thinning and even bald patches,” the web page states.
The more you know, my friends.
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