IS JUST A SHAMPOO ENOUGH?

• IS JUST A SHAMPOO ENOUGH?

  By Yahoo! India Tuesday 1 February 2011 02:25 PM IST

  You protect your skin with a sunscreen, but have you ever wondered if you're doing enough to keep your hair healthy and happy? Over a period of time, hair tends to lose its original sheen, owing to a lot of factors like pollution, stress, dietary changes, climatic conditions, etc. Here's a post-wash hair care regime that ensures your hair stays healthy always. read more ...
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IS JUST A SHAMPOO ENOUGH?

By Yahoo! India

You protect your skin with a sunscreen, but have you ever wondered if you're doing enough to keep your hair healthy and happy? Over a period of time, hair tends to lose its original sheen, owing to a lot of factors like pollution, stress, dietary changes, climatic conditions, etc. Here's a post-wash hair care regime that ensures your hair stays healthy always.

Everyone needs a conditioner!

Yes, that's a fact. After accepting that, the next step is to choose the right conditioner for your hair type. When choosing a conditioner, don't just think of your hair texture, but also identify what is your specific hair requirement - do they feel too dry after a wash, or do they break easily, or is there notable hair fall? With a conditioner that matches your hair care requirement, you can experience the transformation of your lovely locks in just a few weeks.

What does a hair conditioner do?

A hair conditioner has 3 essential functions - Moisturising, Repair and Protection. It acts like a moisturising agent on your hair, making them softer. While your shampoo gets rid of dirt and grime, your hair conditioner repairs hair damage due to pollution, hair treatments, etc., making them stronger and elastic. It also coats your hair to make them look smooth and shiny.

Remember: A shampoo with a built-in conditioner is simply not enough to do the job!

What are the benefits?

Conditioning your hair after a wash helps keep your tresses healthy and manageable, thus preventing breakage. The instant benefits are quite visible - your hair feels softer and looks smoother. But regular use assures long-term advantages - protection of your strands, making them stronger, which results in lesser hair breakage, and a fuller mane. It is a good practice to condition your hair every time you shampoo it.

What's the right way to apply a conditioner?

After washing off the shampoo from your hair, use a towel to pat-dry it gently. Typically, the roots of the hair do not need extra conditioning, so apply your conditioner from half-way down your hair shaft and extended downwards to the tips. The quantity depends on a number of factors like the length of your hair and how often you condition. Do check the instructions on the pack as well. Usually, a dollop of the size of a walnut should be enough.

Complete your hair care regime, choose the right conditioner and be the envy of the town with silky soft tresses that shine!