How To Take Care Of Dry HairWritten by Marquetta Breslin
For many, dry hair becomes a big problem. Loss of moisture in hair leads to this problem. The normal moisture content in hair is approximately 10%. When it drops below this, hair becomes rough, cracked or even it may wear off. Some people may have naturally dry hair, while some may develop dryness due to several reasons. Washing too frequently or vigorously may damage hair. Even constant combing and brushing are not good for hair. Blow dryers and other similar styling implements, dyeing, bleaching, perming and straightening contribute to dryness in hair. Regular swimming in saltwater can also cause dryness in hair. The key to bring back life to dry hair is to increase hair’s ability of attract and retain moisture. You can do it by using moisturizers. Good quality moisturizers contain "humectants" that effectively replaces lost moisture. It also attracts moisture and retains it in cortex of hair. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) work great as moisturizers. An easily available and cost-effective option is safflower oil, which is rich in EFAs. You do not need to apply a lot of safflower oil in your hair. Just place 1 or 2 drops of it in your palms and rub them together. It is enough if it makes your hands "shine" in light. Then "scrunch" small amount of oil to ends of hair first and work toward scalp.
| | How To Get Great Healthy and Stylish HairWritten by Marquetta Breslin
You often lament that your hair is unruly with problems like split ends, knots and excessive dryness. A streak of longing may suddenly grip you when you see beautiful hair of a model. You think healthy hair is nothing but nature’s doing bestowed over privileged few you may not be able to see underlying hard work behind such beautiful mane. Winter is one of worst enemies of hair that makes it dry. In winter, dry heat and low indoor humidity also affect hair. In such conditions, it becomes difficult to keep hair silky, smooth and moist. While you might think use of hot rollers, straightening irons and curling wands are necessary to keep your hair in right shape their prolonged use can wreak havoc to texture of your otherwise beautiful tresses. Sometimes you heat your hair to such an extent that smokes start to come out of it burning natural oils present in hair. Never let this situation occur as it may harm hair irreparably.
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