Many people do things to their hair to achieve the style they want. Unfortunately, the practices they often use are not good for the overall health of their hair. Anyone can have the hairstyle they desire, while still maintaining proper hair care, as you will see in the following article.

Go ahead and forget the old adage about brushing your hair 100 strokes a day. Over brushing can actually lead to hair loss, breakage of strands and increased oil production. Normal brushing of your hair once or twice daily is sufficient to keep it healthy and free of tangles and build-up.

If your hair is damaged, don’t use appliances on it for a while so that it can recover. Curling irons and blow dryers can seriously dry your hair, and can make it nearly impossible to control frizz and restore condition. Periodically, don’t heat your hair and give it a rest!

Begin by combing out any tangles with a wide tooth comb starting at the ends before you use a brush on it. This will minimize any damage you do to your hair by brushing the tangles out instead of combing them. Remember to start at the ends and work your way up.

Your hair must stay moist otherwise breakage occurs when your hair becomes brittle and dry. Water temperature can help with shampooing. Rinse with cool, rather than hot, water once the shampoo part of your routine is completed. This can keep your hair moisturized.

If you have curly hair, put down the brush and comb! Curly hair should only be brushed or combed while it is soaking wet. For the best results, apply conditioner to your wet hair before you comb through it. Be sure to only use a wide toothed comb so as to not cause any damage. This will keep your curls looking their best.

When you are in the shower and washing your hair, make sure you turn your hot water down, whenever you are doing your washing and conditioning. Hot water can dry out and irritate your scalp and this can cause flaking and dandruff that is unattractive and also, hard to get rid of.

Give your dried out hair a treat with a simple and inexpensive deep-conditioning treatment. Simply wet your hair and slather on a generous amount of your regular conditioner. After you have applied it, wrap your locks in plastic wrap so that the heat is trapped. Then, let it sit for at least thirty minutes before washing the conditioner out with your favorite shampoo.

Do not forget sun protection for your hair. Over-exposure to UV rays can dry out the natural oils in your hair, leaving your hair dull, brittle, and unattractive. Be sure to wear a hat when you plan to spend a length of time in the sun. This will protect your face and your hair.

So there you have it, no one has to sacrifice the health of their hair for the hairstyle they want. Any practices do currently do that may be harming your hair can be cast aside if you adopt the hair care techniques from this article. You’ll notice that your hair looks better in no time.