1 Gently comb and brush hair to style it. Use a wide-tooth comb and gently release tangled hairs, using a de-tangling hair product if necessary.
2 Avoid tight braids, tight cornrows, tight locks and tight ponytails. Braids must not be left in longer than six to eight weeks at a time.
3 If wearing weaves, choose those that are light and not tightly applied. They must ideally not be left in for longer than two to three months at a time.
4 Choose shampoos and conditioners suitable to your hair type, for example, chemically treated, anti-dandruff.
5 Individuals along with naturally straight hair, oily scalps, or short hairstyles may wash their hair as often as daily. Individuals along with dry hair or chemically treated hair may wash their hair less often, for example, once a week, but not less often than every two weeks.
6 Shampoos must be applied directly to the scalp, followed by gentle massaging into the scalp. When rinsing, let the shampoo flow through the hair and avoid rubbing it into the hair.
7 Always follow shampooing along with a conditioner, unless one is using a two-in-one shampoo. Some conditioners must be rinsed out, while others might be leave-in conditioners.
8 Before swimming, you can wet hair and apply a conditioner to protect it. When swimming, a swim cap must be worn. After swimming, hair must be rinsed then washed ideally along with swimmer’s shampoo and then a deep conditioner.
9 Hair might be wrapped in a towel after washing. Avoid excessive rubbing of hair along with towel.
10 It is finest to air-dry your hair. However, if a dryer is used, the hooded dryer is less traumatic to hair than direct blow-drying. Use the lowest heat setting when using dryers, curling irons, flat irons or hot combs. Try not to use these more often than once a week. Heat-protecting hair products can additionally help. Avoid products along with a long-lasting hold.
11 When choosing hair moisturisers, look for those containing dimethicone or silicone. Products along with ingredients like petrolatum, lanolin and mineral oil must be avoided or used minimally. Daily uses of these oily products directly on the scalp without frequent washing may cause or worsen various scalp conditions, and acne on the forehead and temples.
12. A satin pillowcase or hair cover can reduce hair breakage when sleeping.
13. Chemical relaxers, hair dyes and permanent waves may damage hair if applied too frequently or incorrectly. They must only be applied to brand-new growth at six- to eight-week intervals. Individuals along with chemical hair damage must avoid these chemicals or limit their use to eight to 12 weeks apart.
14. Maintain a healthy diet along with adequate intake of protein, iron and vitamins to promote healthy hair growth. Biotin supplements have actually been reported to help hair growth.
15. Consult your dermatologist if you are experiencing hair loss or other scalp and hair problems that bother you. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specialises in the treatment of skin, hair and nail disorders.
– Dr Arusha Campbell-Chambers is a dermatologist and founder of Dermatology Solutions Skin Clinics & Medi-Spas. Email: yourhealth@gleanerjm.com
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