3 Easy Tips for Better Hair Care

As they say,  most of the problems have really simple solutions. Ironically, we tend to look to complicate things. Hair care has some simple solutions on a long-term basis. Here are some tips on how to make your hair last longer, smell better, look like a million dollars and much more:

1. Use the right products : You thought that was obvious? Of course, it is. But it is often over-looked. If you have oily hair, you would do well to use products that are custom made for oily hair. Dry hair has a range of products best suited for this hair type. Not using the right products is disastrous for hair management.

2. Don’t Rub:Each time you take a shower, never do the mistake of rubbing your hair vigorously. Blot, instead. Gently pat your hair with a towel and that should do the job well enough. Also ensure that if you have dandruff and feel like scratching your scalp, do it with finger pads instead of using nails.

3. Use wide teethed combs:An average human already loses a lot of hair follicles per day and this is considered normal. But then, you don’t want to add to this, do you? Using tight-teeth and narrow-spaced teeth combs, you are just adding to the trouble of hair loss. Use wide teethed, well-spaced combs for everyday use and this should drastically reduce your hair loss.

LUSH Jumping Juniper Shampoo Bar For Oily Hair

Give oily hair and scalp a deep cleanse they won’t soon forget with LUSH Jumping Juniper Solid Shampoo Bar ($9.95). This eco-friendly (low waste, long lasting) shampoo uses balancing lavender to even out a scalp that is overproducing oil. Juniper decongests the scalp so no stray oil or dead cells are left behind, and lemon and lime oils put their antiseptic properties to work to clean hair and leave it shiny and manageable. Just a few swipes across damp hair lets you rid yourself of excess oil and bring on beautiful, squeaky clean hair!

Make A Little Go A Long Way

Trying to get the most out of that expensive conditioner that you finally splurged on? Or, are you saving the tiniest bit of your now discontinued favorite product? Make conditioner go farther by trying these tips:

• Before applying conditioner, squeeze out as much excess water from hair as possible. Otherwise, the conditioner will be diluted, and may drip off of hair rather than being absorbed.
• Apply conditioner only to your “trouble spots”- for example, your ends- rather than all over your hair. Unless your hair is very dry, the midsection of hair will probably not need much conditioning. And if you have oily hair, conditioner applied to the roots might actually be making your hair more flat. Experiment with applying conditioner to certain sections of hair and observe the difference.

• Have a great scented conditioner that just gets covered up by other styling products? Use it to replace anti-frizz or shine serums to get amazing smelling (and looking) hair. Rub a small amount between your palms and smooth over hair. Use a small travel shampoo bottle like these to take it wherever you go for a scent and style touch-up!

A Gentle, Tropical Cleanser For Soft, Healthy Hair

Overwashing even oily hair can cause major damage. Try Leonor Greyl Lait Lavant a la Banane Everyday Banana Milk Shampoo ($31.00) for gentle, everyday cleansing without disrupting normal sebum production. This formula is based on proteins and collagen, so it adds moisture and nourishment to hair while removing buildup. Fine, limp or oily hair will be soft, full and bouncy thanks to banana tree sap and keratine. Use this lightly foaming shampoo everyday for a gentle, healthy clean.

A Minty Blast From The Past

A favorite of the Retro line and one of the original bestsellers, you will wonder how LUSH Ice Blue Shampoo ($16.95) ever ended up on the cut list! It’s back, for at least a short time, to wake up your sluggish scalp and invigorate your tired hair! Peppermint and Spearmint oils cool you down while revving you up for the day ahead. Sea salt purifies your scalp and removes buildup that can make hair dull and flat. An especially great shampoo for those with oily hair, Ice Blue works well for normal or even dry hair, too! Lather up, and let this sweetly minty wake up call transport you from your shower to a polar paradise!