Want beautiful-looking hair? Whether your tresses are long and curly or short and straight, keeping your hair healthy and shiny is not as difficult as you might think. Although your hair care regime will depend largely on your hair type, there are some general tips everyone can follow for a healthy, shiny mane.
  • Trim your hair regularly to avoid split ends (short hair should be cut every 6 weeks, long hair every 8 to 12 weeks).
  • Use real bristle brushes. Throw away combs with missing teeth.
  • Go easy on relaxers, perms, and colors. When done in excess, these processes can cause dry brittle ends.
  • Always use conditioner in hair longer than 4 inches.
  • Choose hair care products that match your hair type.

    • Different Hair Types and Proper Care Greasy Hair :
    If both your hair and scalp are greasy, make sure you are not using a shampoo or conditioner that is too heavy for your hair. If only your scalp is greasy, try using a shampoo for oily hair and a conditioner for dry hair for balance. Other tips for controlling greasy hair include:
  • Cleaning your hair every other day. You may be tempted to wash your hair frequently, but the oil glands on your scalp are actually stimulated by massage so the more you wash your hair, the greasier your scalp becomes.

    • Dry Hair :
    Too many coloring jobs or perms can weaken your hair structure and cause damage, as can excessive exposure to heat from hairdryers, curling irons, heated rollers and other electric styling tools. Being out in the sun or swimming in a chlorinated pool can also deplete hair of its life.
  • Use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners designed for dry, damaged hair.
  • Treat your hair with a deep conditioner once a week.

    • Fine Hair :
    Thin hair doesn`t have to look lifeless. Follow these simple techniques to create the illusion of having thick hair:
  • Get a blunt or one-length haircut to make hair look fuller and thicker at the ends.
  • Apply conditioner to the lengths and ends of your hair, not the roots.
    • Thick Hair :
    Many people with thick hair complain of having an itchy, flaky scalp. This is usually caused by in sufficient rinsing after cleaning your hair: the shampoo soap leaves a residue which is sealed onto the scalp by the conditioner, causing dryness and irritation.
    Curly Hair :
    One of the biggest problems with curly hair is its lack of shine. Unlike straight hair, which tends to have a natural sheen, curly hair has an uneven surface that does not reflect light very well. That means the curlier or wavier your hair is, the duller it appears. To remedy this problem, try these simple tricks:
  • Wash your hair with moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to help seal and smooth the surface of your hair (this allows it to reflect more light).
  • After washing, gently pat your hair dry with a thick, absorbent towel.
    • Straight Hair :
    Unfortunately straight hair lies flat against the scalp where it can accumulate grease, leading to a dull, stringy appearance. To avoid this, use a deep-cleaning shampoo every day and a clarifying gel treatment once a week to prevent oil buildup.