There are many different types of hair. There are thick types and
there are fine types of hair. There are curly ones and straight-falling
ones. Some hair types are more prone to the accumulation of sebum (the
natural oils that our skin secretes) than others, while some hair types
are just naturally dry. There are various ways of taking care of hair
according to its various types.
But what if your hair happens to be a combination type of hair?
What if your hair is very oily near the scalp but has the tendency to be
dry to the point of brittleness as the strands reach the ends? How do
you take care of hair like that?
Fortunately, there are a number of ways to care for the
combination type of hair. With the appropriate use of the right
products, you can prevent
damage to your hair, protect it, keep it
healthy and even enhance its beauty. So how do you effectively care for
the combination type of hair?
It all starts with the proper washing of the hair. In shampooing,
never use hot water to wet your hair. Hair strands are susceptible to
extreme heat and hot water will only damage it. Instead, just use
lukewarm water.
Be choosy with the products that you use for your hair. If you
have the combination type hair, avoid using shampoos formulated for oily
hair. It might worsen the condition of the dry tips of your locks.
Instead, opt for
shampoos specially made for normal hair.
Do not use too much shampoo to wash your hair. Just a dollop the
size of a quarter will do. Apply the shampoo directly on the scalp and
just let the suds flow to the ends of your hair. Never apply the shampoo
directly to the tips because the shampoo will wash off the oil that
your hair tips need so much. If you must, just scoop some suds from the
top of your head and use it to wash your hair�s tips. Never overclean
your hair�s ends and be careful in handling them. Rinse the shampoo off
carefully and thoroughly until it is not slippery any longer.
After shampooing the hair, apply
conditioner. Just as
you should never apply shampoo directly to the tips of your hair, you
should never apply conditioner directly to your scalp either. The
moisturizing agents in the conditioner will cause the scalp to produce
too much oil. Instead, concentrate the application of the conditioner to
the tips of your hair strands, and then rinse your hair thoroughly,
this time with cold water to lock in the moisture and to discourage your
hair from secreting too much oil.
For added TLC for your combination type hair, indulge in deep
conditioning treatment once a week. Apply moisturizing conditioner to
the dry parts of your hair, wrap it with a towel and let it be for a
couple of hours before washing it off completely. You can substitute
olive oil for commercial conditioner if you wish. Also, make it a habit
to have your hair trimmed once every two months to get rid of your
hair�s brittle ends.
The combination type of hair need not be a hair care nightmare. All it needs to keep healthy and
beautiful is the know-how for its proper care.
