--Guest Post By Beverly Houston
Yes, fall is here and winter is fast-approaching. Looking good as the seasons change can be a bit of a challenge. You have to follow the latest fall fashion trends and more importantly, you need to keep your body healthy and nourished. Taking care of your looks is more than just skin care; you also need to give the attention that your hair needs. Here are just some of the things that you can do to keep your crowning glory healthy:
1. Use the best shampoo that fits your hair type.
Regardless of seasons, this practice can go a long way in helping to protect your hair. If you have dry hair, use a shampoo that’s perfectly formulated for it. This way, you can keep your hair clean and properly nourished all the time.
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2. Do some regular deep conditioning.
More than keeping your hair clean with a shampoo, deep conditioning your hair once in a while helps keep it hydrated, negating the drying effects of the cold weather.
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3. Use a clarifying treatment every now and then.
Whenever you style your hair, you use various products that help make it behave the way you want it to be. Somehow, shampoos and conditioners may not be enough to wash them off, causing some buildup of these chemicals and solutions. Instead of using shampoo to clean your hair, use a special treatment formula at times to help cleanse it well.
→ Buy the Carol's Daughter Rosemary Mint Clarifying Sulfate-Free Shampoo, $13.00, at sephora.com.
4. Never leave your house when your hair is wet.
While you normally do this during the hot days of summer, the cold weather brought about by the season can be detrimental for your hair. Temperature levels that are too low can cause breakage on your hair and going out while it is still wet can only make things worse. Make sure that you carefully and thoroughly dry you hair before leaving the house to lessen these bad effects of fall and the coming winter.
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5. Use serums to tame your hair down.
The cold can leave your hair with a lot of static and this could cause frizz-like static that are just too irritating. Smooth it with a serum and control it using hairspray.
→ Buy the Phyto Phytolisse Finishing Serum, $30.00, at sephora.com.
Keep your hair nourished and protected through the harshest cold that fall and winter brings. Just follow the tips mentioned so your hair can stay beautiful and healthy all year-long.
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Blogging about the latest fashion and beauty trends is Beverly Houston’s forte. She has written and contributed to various fashion, beauty, entertainment, and shopping blogs for the past few months.