7 HAIR "RULES" YOU HAVE TO BREAK

We always remain concerned about our hair like which shampoo to use, should I go for colouring or not, should we go the same stylist or change it and go to another etc etc. So today I am bringing you some "Hair rules" No, you don't have to follow them but Break :)


1]  BREAK THIS RULE: APPLY STYLING PRODUCTS  
BEFORE YOU BLOW DRY

If you just got out of the shower, don't apply products to your hair when it's sopping wet. Experts says doing this will dilute your hair products and make them less effective. A better option: Blow dry your hair until it's damp (or if you have time, let it air dry), and then apply your styling products and finish drying. However, short hair is an exception, since it dries so quickly.

2] BREAK THIS RULE: ALWAYS USE CONDITIONER  

AFTER SHAMPOO

This is one that depends on your hair type. If you've got thick or dry hair, you'll definitely still want to use conditioner post-shampoo. But baby fine hair responds better when you switch the order. It is recommended to first apply conditioner and then warming hair with a blow dryer for five minutes to let it soak in, then shampooing to lift any excess product from your hair. "You'll end up with perfectly conditioned, clean, bouncy hair with no residue to weigh it down or make it fall flat.

3] BREAK THIS RULE: HIGHLIGHTS ARE YOUR BEST 

BET FOR NATURAL-LOOKING DIMENSION

"Highlights are the ugliest form of color, they're so overused"."Visualize it: A center part with stripes on each side symmetrically? It looks like a zebra." And while zebras are cute, they're not exactly what comes to mind when you think great hair. Instead you're better off taking inspiration from people with naturally sun-kissed hair, like a kid who's spent all summer on the beach. "They'd have lighter ends and darker roots, that's more natural. It is suggested to aim for a seamless transition from darker roots to lighter ends, and skip the streaky highlights. "Not even zebras have such defined stripes.

4] BREAK THIS RULE: BRUSHING 100 STROKES A DAY 

HELPS YOUR HAIR

That image of Models brushing their shiny blonde hair seems to have stuck with a lot of us. Sadly, doing the same with our own hair will only cause breakage, says experts. Plus, it can activate your oil glands and make your hair greasier. "Proper brushing is essential, because it helps to move the natural conditioning oils from your scalp down to the mid-shaft and ends of your hair."But a few strokes with a gentle, fine-quality brush is perfect."

5] BREAK THIS RULE: HAIR COLOR DAMAGES YOUR 

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This is one rule we can be happy about is wrong. "This answer may have been different 15 or 20 years ago, but today hair coloring products (home or in a salon) are loaded with extra conditioners." Even bleach can be gentle, if it's properly used, says experts. So don't be afraid to color, but do make sure you either see a qualified professional or very carefully follow your at-home instructions.

6] BREAK THIS RULE: ONLY THICK, DRY HAIR NEEDS 

DEEP CONDITIONING

Thought you could skip the weekly sitting-with-goop-on-your-head ritual because you have thin hair? Nope. Experts says "If you have fine hair you still need to deep condition. If you don't [deep condition your hair] it will break and become even finer." 
The key to conditioning fine hair is to get the right formula, says L'Oreal Paris Consulting Hair Expert. "Using a protein-based conditioner rather than a moisturizing one will keep fine hair healthy without being weighed down," he says.

7]BREAK THIS RULE: ALWAYS USE A COMB ON WET 

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Brushes get a bad rap when it comes to detangling, but experts say brushes are actually "much quicker and easier on the hair than wrangling through tangles with a comb." The trick is to mist a leave-in conditioner or use a few drops of argan oil to coat the hair shaft and let your brush slide through easier.