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Love
your hair. This may sound obvious,
but it often isn't to a lot of
people. Hair has energy and spirit
just like every other part of
your body and it responds better
to kindness and love than neglect
and anger. If you hate your hair
and ignore it, it will be like
a flower that you don't water.
It will wilt and die. Show your
hair total love and respect and
it will blossom and grow and be
beautiful.
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Accept
your hair for what it is. If your
hair is thin, wavy, curly or stick
straight, try to accept that and
not torture it by using strong
chemicals that may damage it just
to straighten it or curl it. If
you decide that you want your
hair to be different, make the
changes as kindly as possible
to your hair. Condition your hair
before you straighten or perm
it and make sure that you use
the best products and get the
best advice for your hair.
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Maintain
your hair with pride and consistency.
Depending on the length and style,
have it trimmed appropriately.
If you wear your hair short, have
the style refreshed every 3-4
weeks. If you are growing your
hair longer, have it trimmed every
6-8 weeks to remove split ends.
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Find
a stylist you trust who treats
you and your hair with respect.
No matter how famous or great
a stylist is, if they don't respect
your hair needs, wants and desires,
you will not be happy with the
results. Ask people for the name
of their stylist and why they
like them. Select a few that have
a reputation of concern for the
customer and check them out.
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Treat
your stylist with total respect
and consideration. A good relationship
with a stylist is a two-way street.
Always arrive promptly on time,
be prepared for the visit (bring
photos of any styles you want
to try or new hair colors to experiment
with). If you are going to be
late, call in advance. If you
have to cancel, give as much notice
as possible. Always thank your
stylist and tip them well to show
your appreciation for the care
they took with your hair.
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Invest
in the best products for your
hair. Everyone has a budget they
must adhere to, but with the money
you have, buy the very best you
can for your hair. If you can't
afford salon quality products,
buy the best you can afford. Make
the extra effort to shop for products
on sale or on the Net to save
money and afford you a better
product.
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Choose
healthy habits for your hair.
Any habits that damage your body
also damage your hair. Exercise,
eat well and avoid smoking and
alcohol, or at least cut back.
Your hair is just one part of
the holistic you.
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Knowledge
is power. Learn as much as you
can about your hair. Visit hair
care websites, read articles that
you see and flip through the magazines
while you are waiting in line
at the grocery store checkout.
Observe what other people do that
have gorgeous hair and ask them
for advice. People love to share
knowledge.
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Pay
close attention to your hair and
listen to its needs. If you notice
a change in texture or condition,
take time to evaluate what may
be happening and make adjustments.
Your hair, like your body, sends
you signals about what it needs.
Is it drier or oilier or frizzier?
Is it breaking or falling out
or acting unusual? Get to know
your hair and understand what
it needs.
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Pamper
your hair at least once a week.
This can be as simple as giving
yourself a hot oil treatment or
taking extra Essential Fatty Acids
(EFAs). Give yourself a relaxing
scalp massage or apply a special
deep conditioning pack. Do something
for your hair that makes it feel
special. Your hair will respond
in kind.
