Hair Care Products Buying Guide

We've all had our fair share of bad hair days. And hopefully, with the help of this guide, you won't have one again. In order to get your hair to go from dull to gorgeous, your luscious locks are going to need some TLC and some simple hair products. Read up to find the best shampoo ,mousse , and all of those other hair care products that you need to look your best and feel great. Be sure to check out Health and Beauty Products Onboard to find out what you can and cannot fly with.

Cleanse and Condition Whether you have curly or straight hair and whether it's manageable or not, we've got everything you need to get your hair squeaky clean. The guides below will give you the basics on what you need and what you don't, as well as specific tips for your hair type. Shampoos Conditioners Deep Conditioners Leave-In Treatments	Styling With all of the styling tools out there, it's hard to choose which one is best for you. These guides will help you pick out the best bang for your buck so you can look as good as you feel. Styling Products Curling Irons Flat Irons Hair Dryers	Tips and Trends If you're looking for a change or you just want to update your look, click below for some ideas. We'll tell you what's hot and what's not. We also have tips and directions for DIY hair and how to fix a mistake. Hair Trends Hair Colouring How To's Hair Dilemmas & Solutions

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Hair Care Routine

What's your daily hair care routine? We all have different ways that we like to get ready and start our day. Some of us shower  at night, others in the morning. We may choose to use conditioner, or special serums  when blow drying our hair. Below, a few things you might already know about taking care of your locks, and some things you might be surprised to find out.

• Depending on how oily your hair is, you may need to wash it every day. Some men or women find that washing it so often dries it out. If you aren't sure what to do, take a day off from washing your hair (it may sound gross, but really it's okay!) and see how your hair feels after a few hours.
• When washing your hair, you really only need to use a teaspoon's worth of shampoo. Then, massage it in small, circular motions on the scalp as this will help to encourage growth and produce shiny hair.
• When rinsing, make sure shampoo is completely out of your hair - you don't want lingering residue when you get out of the shower!
• Conditioners can vary, as most need to be left in hair for a few minutes, and some leave in conditioners  need to stay on all day. Either way, using conditioner is a good protectant after shampooing.
• Obviously air drying is the best thing for your hair, but most women choose to style it. When doing so, waiting until hair is at least 3/4 dry before blow drying is the best way to keep it looking good without causing a lot of damage.
• When getting out tangles, start at the ends of the hair and work your way up towards the scalp.
• Your diet can affect your hair's texture. A healthy diet with less greasy or oily foods will produce healthy hair.
• Running your hands through your hair can make it greasy and oily faster.
• Putting your hair back in a ponytail  at night will avoid breakage and tangles while you sleep.

Hair Types

Before you figure out which beauty products to use, it's good to determine your hair type. Check out the overview of hair types below.

• Dry Hair : Chemically treating hair often or overexposing it to sun can cause dry hair.  If it's feeling brittle and lacks lustre, try a moisturising shampoo to restore the damage sustained.

• Normal Hair : This type of hair needs to be washed every or every other day, and can hold style well. Hair that hasn't been permed or colour treated often will tend to be normal.

• Oily Hair : This type of hair is usually limp and needs to be washed every day. It's hard to style oily hair as it tends to lack volume. Using a good cleansing shampoo  will help improve hair's condition and dry it out at the tips.

Solutions

A few specialty shampoos for any hair type.

Clynol Colour and Care Enrich Colour Protection Shampoo : You guessed it, this shampoo works well with colour treated hair by helping it to retain its hue and protecting it from UV rays.	John Masters Organics Evening Primrose Shampoo for Dry Hair : This is a completely natural shampoo free of chemicals that uses herbs, plant extracts and oils to moisturise hair.	Lavera Lemon Milk Shampoo for Oily Hair : This uses lemon and lime extracts to leave hair feeing smooth and not weighed down.	Redken Extreme Shampoo : This can be used on all hair types as it prevents further damage to hair and repairs split ends while it nourishes.

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