Your Skin and Your Hair
Sometimes, the type of skin you have affects your hair type. If you have dry skin, you probably have dry hair. The same goes for oily skin and oily hair.
While there are a ton of products on the market to
help teens take better care of their skin and hair, many hair products
do more harm than good. Let's look at some of the causes and treatments
for dry and oily hair.
Dry Hair Care Tips
Dry hair looks brittle and feels "crunchy" to the
touch. There are many causes of dry hair, ranging from genetics (if mom
and dad have dry hair, you probably will, too) to hair treatments.
Inactive oil glands can cause dry hair. If you have dry hair as a result of dry skin, consider washing your hair fewer times each week (every two or three days).
Also, pay attention to the type of shampoo and
conditioner you use to make sure it replenishes your scalp with
essential oils. Words to look for on hair care product labels are
"hydrating" and "moisturizing."
Be sure to take care with heat and chemicals, especially if you have dry hair.
Although electric hair straighteners (flat irons)
and curling irons are popular, they can cause serious damage to hair.
When used on high heat, hair dryers can damage hair, too. Decreasing
your use of these hot devices (or at least using a setting that's less
hot) will help keep your hair healthier.
If you're not sure whether an appliance will damage
your hair, think about your hair the way you think about your skin.
Would you blast your face with 1875 watts of hot air every morning?
Probably not!
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