Proper hair care by type

Hair care must be correct, otherwise all efforts can go to waste, and instead of the desired result, you will get the exact opposite effect. When composing a care program, you must first take into account your hair type, because what is good for dry hair will turn out to be fatal for oily hair. In this article, we will talk about how to properly care for your curls and what you need to know about them.

Oily hair care

Oily hair, especially those that become dirty by the evening, are a real problem for their mistress. They can become such for many reasons, the main ones being improper care and hormonal disruption. The hormone testosterone is responsible for the production of sebum. If levels in the body are elevated, hair and skin quickly become oily. As for improper care, first of all, it is worth noting the frequent washing of the head, which contributes to the complete removal of sebum, which acts as a protective barrier against microbes. Thus, the body, trying to defend itself more strongly, begins to produce even more sebum. Moreover, this is one of the most common reasons for the appearance of such a problem, when the roots of the hair are oily and the ends are dry, because the hair itself dries out from frequent washing.

Of course, it is necessary to take care of oily hair, make masks, follow some rules, but still it will not be superfluous to be examined by a qualified specialist. This will help eliminate the fact of hormonal disruption and understand that oily hair in your case is a feature of the body.

So what to do if your hair tends to be oily:

• Review your diet and make your diet rich in vitamins A, E, C and B and minerals - zinc, sulfur, magnesium, etc. If it is not possible to consume foods with their high content, then purchase and drink the course good multivitamins.
• Try to mess with your hair less with your hands, especially with dirty hands, this makes the hair greasy faster.
• Eat less sweet, salty, fatty, fried and spicy foods - all this directly affects the production of sebum. Nobody says that such delicacies should be discarded, you just need to reduce their number to a minimum. A little time will pass and you will see that in addition to the condition of the hair, the skin of the whole body and face will also improve.
• Drink more clean water - this will seriously improve not only your hair, but also the body as a whole.
• Try to minimize the effects on the scalp, which can lead to increased sebum production. This includes frequent brushing, scalp massage, using hot water to wash your hair, and using masked oils. Of course I have, oils that have a beneficial effect even on oily dermis, but they need to be chosen very carefully.
• Wrong hand-picked shampoos and styling products, frequent use of a hair dryer and iron are also often the culprits of excessive oily hair. Therefore, if you need to use a hair dryer, then turn on the cold blower on it, not hot. Select hair products that are labeled accordingly.
• When applying balm to your hair, do not apply it to the roots closer than 10 cm.

This is a basic summary of the rules for caring for oily hair. Another good result in the fight for beautiful curls is shown by various masks that correspond to your hair type. Speaking of compositions that are compatible with oily curls, it is worth saying that first of all they should be light. If oils are used, it is better to give preference to the following bases and esters:

• jojoba;
• sesame;
• grape seed oil;
• macamia;
• almonds;
• tea tree;
• eucalyptus;
• lemon;
• mint;
• sage;
• cypress;
• cedar;
• Pine.

Clay dries well, which can be included in homemade masks. A green product is especially beneficial in this matter. In a similar way, henna affects the curls. If you don't feel like dyeing your hair, you can purchase a colorless version.

Tinctures on alcohol and vodka also help fight the problem. They are prepared at home and rubbed into the hair roots regularly. Pay attention to the calendula and parsley tincture.

After washing, rinse your hair with decoctions of medicinal herbs. For example, from linden, oak bark, nettle, St. John's wort, coltsfoot.

You need to be especially careful when choosing a shampoo. Avoid products that contain silicone. It builds up in the pores, clogging them up and contributes to the increased formation of sebum. Mass market shampoos are very aggressive even for oily hair, so it is preferable to purchase products from professional series. If your hair is washed daily, which, by the way, is very bad for them, you need to buy shampoos that are suitable for frequent use.

Dry hair care

The problem with such hair often lies not only in dryness, but also in porosity, cross-section and brittleness. There are several reasons why hair becomes dry and problematic. One of the most popular is the hereditary factor. The second most popular reason is improper care. This is the use of destructive dyes, complete drying with a hair dryer and frequent use of a hair dryer and iron. All this dries the hair very strongly, which later turns into straw. Proper care for dry hair is to eliminate the factors that provoke the problem, and then you can do the treatment. Tune in to the fact that this is not a quick process, and in some cases only growing hair will help.

Look closely at your hair, is it really dry? The hair can be dry, but the roots can quickly become oily. This situation complicates the process of leaving a little, because it must be double. So, for example, shampoo is more suitable for oily hair, but conditioner should be taken for dry. The same goes for hair masks. For the roots, it is necessary to prepare formulations intended for the oily type, and for the hair itself for dry curls. At the same time, the compositions must also be applied to your area, without affecting the other.

If, in addition to hair, the scalp is also dry, then here you need to use a line of products released specifically for dry hair. Dry curls should be washed no more than once every four to five days, and the water temperature should be warm or cool. You need to complete the cleansing procedure with water acidified with lemon juice or water with vinegar (a large spoon of 9% of the composition is diluted in a liter of water). This rinsing makes the hair healthier and shinier.

In order for dry hair to please with its appearance, you need to regularly do wellness procedures with the participation of masks. The latter can be bought at a professional cosmetics store, or you can make it yourself. Here are some helpful recipes:

• Mix a couple of spoons of castor oil with a small spoonful of vinegar and glycerin and one yolk of a chicken egg. Mix everything very well and apply to hair along the entire length for an hour.
• Mash small pieces of rye bread, previously soaked in water, with three large tablespoons of olive oil and distribute the composition through the hair. Wrap your head with plastic wrap and a towel. Keep on hair for at least half an hour.
• Half an hour before washing the hair in the roots and all over the hair, you need to apply simple burdock oil, and then warm your head. At the end of the procedure, wash your hair with shampoo.

Finally, a small life hack for those who inherited such wealth from their ancestors. Buy a good cream from the store that is designed for very dry skin. Yes, it’s faces! One hour before washing your hair, massage the composition vigorously into the scalp. When finished, wash your hair as usual.

Curly hair care

Curly hair is not a problem at all, but rather a gift. However, in order for them to look beautiful and attractive, they need to be properly cared for.

Against the background of the general care of curls, we will tell you about the five means, without which it is simply impossible to do in this case.

• Sulfate-free detergent. Few people attach importance to the presence of SLS in the composition, but it has a very bad effect on the hair. This chemical washes natural oils and water out of the cuticle on a regular basis. And if oily hair can somehow withstand all this, then curly hair, due to its structure, from such a shampoo begins to stand on end, look lifeless and ruffle.
• Have you ever heard of such a hair washing technique as coowing? He will help save hair and bring it back to life. The whole point of the technique is to completely abandon shampoo and switch exclusively to conditioner. You need to use the latter as a detergent. Apply to roots and hair, massage for about five minutes, then rinse and repeat the procedure. Yes, you will have to endure for some time until the hair gets used to it, but as soon as the habit is formed, the result will certainly please.
• A lot of silicones have a conditioner in their composition, which gives the hair shine. Only sulfate shampoo removes this silicone from hair. Therefore, if you use a sulfate-free type of detergent, then the balm should be bought without silicone.
• Cut your hair regularly. Unlike straight hair, on which the signs of section are not so noticeable, on curly hair this is conspicuous and very much spoils the appearance.
• For curly hair, leave-in conditioners can be used instead of styling products. The curls will look good, but leave-in balms won't hurt that much.

Otherwise, curly hair care depends on the type of hair itself. Indeed, regardless of the shape, the hair is still oily, dry and normal, which means that the care for them should be appropriate.

Damaged hair care

Damaged hair requires special attention, and it takes a lot of effort to restore it. The main thing here is not to give up, do regular procedures and follow some care rules.

• Each time after washing, rinse your hair with a decoction of herbs or water, in which you first dilute the lemon juice. This will make the curls look beautiful and shiny.
• For damaged hair, a composition made from infusion of linden and yogurt is very suitable. To do this, the products must be arranged in the same volume and distributed over the hair, leaving for half an hour.
• Various elixirs are very well looked after for damaged hair, which, by the way, also help to stop hair loss. Their formulations contain a high concentration of nutrients that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair.
• A mask of burdock, castor oil and flax oils perfectly nourishes lifeless hair. Take as a basis the yolk of a chicken egg, the listed oils in the amount of half a small spoon and a spoonful of brandy. Knead everything very well and apply to hair. Wrap under plastic wrap and a towel for at least half an hour.
• Silicone shampoos and conditioners are harmful to hair, but not in the case of damaged hair. Here, silicone will act differently on the hair, covering it with a film, making it smooth and shiny. However, this does not mean that they need to be used constantly. It is allowed to use it approximately once in the interval of 3-4 washings with ordinary shampoo.

In addition, damaged hair must be combed correctly. To do this, you need to choose a tool with sparse teeth. It is useful to use combs where the bristles are mixed and contain not only natural, but also artificial bristles. Combs with wooden teeth have a positive effect on the hair. The brushing procedure should be carried out twice a day, slowly brushing the comb 60 times. Always start combing your hair from the ends, working your way up to the top, especially if the hair is very tangled.