Keeping your hair healthy and stylish at the same time can be a balancing act. With the right approach, you can keep your look natural and beautiful without a ton of styling products every day. Read through some of these tips to change your beauty habits and make your hair look amazing!

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Concentrate your shampoo on your scalp.

  1. There’s no need to get shampoo over every strand of hair. When you’re in the shower, get your hair wet and put a glob of shampoo into your hands. Rub the shampoo onto your scalp, and use your fingers to gently massage the product into your hair.

    When you rinse, the shampoo will run down to the ends of your hair and make sure it’s all squeaky clean.[4]

    Putting shampoo straight onto the ends of your hair can dry them out and cause damage. Plus, the ends of your hair are very rarely dirty or greasy.
    • While it might feel good, try to avoid the temptation to scratch your scalp with your nails as you shampoo. This can damage your scalp and lead to issues like dandruff and irritation.
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Do a hair mask once a week.

  1. Give your hair a little extra love every week or so. When you’re still in the shower, rub a hair mask or a deep conditioner onto the ends of your hair and let it sit for about 10 minutes.

    Wash the product away before you get out of the shower to give your hair extra moisture and shine.[5]

    Look for hair masks and deep conditioners with avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or olive oil in them for natural hydration.
    • You can make your own hair mask by combining 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of coconut oil, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil, and 1/2 cup (120 mL) of honey.
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Wrap your hair in a towel to dry it.

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Use heat styling tools sparingly.

  1. Aim for once a week at most. Hair dryers, straighteners, and curling irons can really dry out and damage your hair. When you do use them, make sure you spray a heat protectant onto your hair to keep it from getting too damaged.[7] [8]
    • Try using no-heat hairstyles, like braiding your hair while it’s wet to create soft waves.
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Wear a swim cap while you swim.

  1. Protect your hair from harsh chemicals. When you go swimming, put on a swim cap and make sure all your hair is tucked tightly underneath. When you get out of the pool, take a quick rinse to avoid drying out your hair with chlorine.[11]

    If you have blonde hair, it’s especially important to rinse afterwards. Chlorine can turn blonde hair green if it’s left in long enough.

Community Q&A

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    Can a 2 in 1 shampoo work too?
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    2 in 1 shampoos are okay in a pinch, but they aren't the best products for long hair. Actual conditioner is much better at hydrating and moisturizing your hair, while 2 in 1 shampoo can leave your hair feeling a little dry.
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    My hair is short and I don't think I should use conditioner. What should I do?
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    If your hair is too short for conditioner, you don't have to use it. You can add some moisture back in with a leave-in conditioner if you'd like to. Simply spray it all over your hair when you get out of the shower to leave your hair feeling hydrated and moisturized.
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    How do I make my hair grow faster?
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    Make sure you're eating a balanced diet and getting all of your vitamins and minerals. Taking a daily vitamin can help your hair grow faster and longer. You can also avoid heat styling tools and let your hair air dry as much as possible to avoid damage and breakage.
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Matt King
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Director of Education, Fox and Jane Salon Group
This article was co-authored by Matt King and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Matt King is the Director of Education at Fox and Jane Salon Group. With over 15 years of experience and expertise in cutting and coloring hair, he specializes in crafting trend-forward and technically savvy training and development materials for hairstylists. Matt received his cosmetology education from The Blaine Beauty School. This article has been viewed 105,755 times.
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