Hair Tips

How to Maintain Smooth, Shiny, Healthy Hair

How you wash your hair and the products you use can go a long way toward maintaining smooth, shiny hair. Follow these simple tips from dermatologists to maintain healthy hair.

I. Wash oily hair more frequently.

How often you wash your hair should be based on how much oil your scalp produces.

• If your scalp is oily, you may need to wash it as often as once a day.
• If you have chemically treated hair, your hair may be drier, so you may want to wash it less frequently.
• As you get older, your scalp makes less oil, so you may not need to shampoo as often.

2. Concentrate shampoo on the scalp.

When washing your hair, concentrate on cleaning primarily the scalp.

3. Use conditioner after every shampoo.

Unless you use a "2-in-1" shampoo, using a conditioner can significantly improve hair health.

4. Concentrate conditioner on the tips of the hair.

Conditioner should be used on the tips of the hair and not on the scalp.

5. Choose a shampoo and conditioner formulated for your hair type.

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