The 10 DONT'S For Your Hair

Hi Ladies,


I was in the salon 2 days ago and this poor girl walks in with the most disasterous looking hair do... She looked so desperate and was pretty much begging for her hair to be redone for some function she had to attend... Poor little soul.. I really felt sorry for her... She was cursing and swearing the salon operator and staff who screwed up her hair so badly.. I am a regular at this salon and the owner was having a chat with me... she was saying that how these girls keep changing salons just because of the crazy discounts the new ones offer and they have to pay the price if things go wrong... Due to this i decided to write an article on the DONT's for your hair...  

You know girls.. if the amount of money consumers spend on hair care products annually is any indication, most people are concerned about the appearance of their hair and strive to attain beautiful, healthy and stylish locks.  In fact, most will go to any lengths to achieve their desired look. From professional salon treatments to over-the-counter serums, hair care is a big business. I bet you girls will agree with me on this... we all know to what extend we can spend for the sake of our hair... 

The only problem is that while many people are buying the right hair care products for their hair, they forget to follow basic hair care regimens that will guarantee the health and beauty of their tresses. Additionally, many are also causing needless damage to their hair by participating in unhealthy hair care behavior.

So, what should you do to make sure that your hair stays healthy, shiny and strong?

To avoid all hair care disasters, follow these 10 absolute don'ts of great hair care.

 HAIR CARE DONT'S

1.         Avoid unprofessional and over-the-counter hair care products whenever you can. Many of these only offer false hopes and promises.

2.         Do not cut your own bangs. Leave all of your cutting needs, even bangs, to your hair care professional.

3.         Avoid excessive sun, chlorine and salt water. Excessive exposure can cause severe damage that is irreversible even if you use the best hair care products.

4.         Do not use clarifying hair care products on your tresses more than one time per week. They can strip hair of moisture and essential oils.

5.         Do not visit a hair care salon without first getting a referral from someone you can trust. Choosing a salon based on an advertisement or sale alone is very risky.

6.         Do not purchase hair color that comes in a box.

7.         Never stick with an outdated look because you are afraid of looking different. Styles change for a reason. Ask your hair care professional to bring you into this decade with a new style.

8.         Do not straighten your hair with a clothes iron. C'mon, this was so over in the 70s. We have straightening irons that won't damage your hair for this now. Look in the hair care isle. (Don’t laugh… Many people still do this..hahaha)

9.         Don't brush your hair or put too much tension on it while it is still wet. This will cause breakage. Also, do not wear tight styles such as corn rows for extended periods of time unless you have ethnic hair.

10.       Never use sun-lightening products such as lemon juice or over-the-counter hair care products designed to lighten hair with the sun unless you want a very short hair cut in the future.

In the end, hair care is a very individualized and personal thing. Feel free to add your own flair and style to your hair care routine, but remember to include hair care principles that will benefit your hair and avoid those that damage it.


That's all for now girls... Till our next post.. adios..