skin care

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.

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 don'ts

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 during the summer months. 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 Never stick with an outdated look because you are afraid of looking different.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.

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.