15 NEW SPECIAL SECRET HAIR CARE TIPS

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The how, when, and what of brushing are fundamental questions to show a healthy and beautiful hair. Hence Philip B (one of the great hair gurus in Hollywood whom Madonna asked for help in the 80s with her oxygenated mane)

Devoutly recommend brushing your hair every night “between 10 and 20 passes, depending on the thickness of the hair,” he explains. The motives? Brushing exfoliates the scalp, removes product residues, stimulates blood circulation,

                                                  favors their growth, and enhances their shine, explains Eduard Moldova, technical manager of the Termix brand of professional hairdressing products. “Thanks to brushing, the hair is eliminated in the telogen phase (in the process of falling out), giving way to the hair in the anagen phase (the moment of hair birth), explains the expert.

Before washing

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Before washing.

Another gesture that helps (and a lot) to maintain the health of your mane is to brush your hair not only at night but also before washing it. This way you avoid tangling in the wet, you untie knots that could hinder the penetration of the shampoo and also facilitate the subsequent detangling (precisely when the hair is wet it is in its weakest state and with a greater tendency to break). María Baras says it,

Cheska's stylist, who fondly remembers what was one of her mother's first beauty tips. “I remember her combing our hair before bathing me and my two sisters, one after the other. He did it with the natural bristle Mason Pearson brushes he bought in Paris. Go figure, It was a lot of work with three girls, but it is very important, and more so when it comes to a girl's fine hair, ”she explains.

The water's temperature

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The water's temperature.

Whoever has not heard (more than once) how good it is for hair to do the last rinse with cold water. And although this gesture is more than recommended and true (cold water stimulates blood circulation and closes the cuticle, which translates into brighter hair) the temperature of the water with which you do all the washing is also important.

 And although it is not necessary for all the washing to be done with cold, it is necessary for it to be warm since, as Rafael Artero explains to us, Pantene shampunier, "the cold one does not dissolve the fat and the hot water damages the hair".

Don't rub (please)

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Don't rub (please).

Although it is a general belief (that of rubbing the hair vividly believing that the more lather, the more effective the washing will be) e_l shampunier_ de Pantene confirms that it is wrong and counterproductive. 

                                                           The motives? "By rubbing the scalp you will activate the sebaceous glands and there will be a rebound effect. What really clean the hair is the shampoo. The function of the fingers is only to distribute the shampoo all over the scalp ”, he explains. So the way

The correct way to wash the hair is to apply the shampoo only at the roots and without raising the rest of the mane to the top of the head (a gesture that, surely, do frequently). It is also important, before applying the shampoo, to wet the hair with warm water.

A wide-toothed comb

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A wide-toothed comb.

Although it is necessary to detangle the hair when it is wet, it is important to remember that this is the most fragile state. Hence it is essential to know how to choose the type of brush to use. 

                                        At this time, Eduardo Sánchez, from Maison Eduardo Sanchez, recommends betting on wide-toothed combs. "Start combing the ends and go up to the roots," he explains. Reserve the brush (much better if it is made of natural bristles) “for when the hair is completely dry ”, explains Philip B.

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Change shampoo ?.

Another popular belief that you may be playing a trick on you: changing shampoo "so your hair doesn't get used to it." As María Castán explains, Wella's global scientific expert, this belief that hair becomes immune to the benefits of the same shampoo is wrong. "The truth is that there is no scientific evidence to prove this belief. 

                                               If we speak from a biological point of view, the hair (the hair fiber) has no life, therefore, it does not hurt when we cut it off, and this is why you can't get used to something. It is just the perception of how the hair responds to a known product or to

a new one ”, he explains. So if it works for you, don't change it.

An oil, please

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An oil, please.

The masks and the conditioners help but, without a doubt, the treatments that manage to repair the hair without having to cut it are the oils. They say, two great gurus, Eduardo Sánchez, an absolute fan of oil treatments to repair the hair fiber and its breakage. 

             And Philip B, who recommends them with fervor “If you are a slave to the dryer or the irons. Or if your hair has been damaged by chemical treatments. Healthy hair starts at the root. The root

It is the healthiest part of the hair, which becomes more dehydrated the further it is from the scalp. The oil restores the content of each hair fiber making each one become translucent again, producing that wonderful shine that healthy hair looks ", explains Philip B. Is the way of applying oil treatments? Twice a week, lock by lock, and, if you can, leaving it to act for 20 minutes to several hours. 

                                                             "You can enhance its effect adding some heat source such as a dryer, a film wrap, or a hot towel ”, he explains. Another alternative? Do like Eugenia Silva and smear your hair (from medium to ends) in olive oil, collect it in a bun and leave it to work overnight. Then, wash normally.

Not clear at all

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Not clear at all.

Agree. We assume that you know (and practice) the importance of applying the mask once or twice a week. But you may do it quickly and without let her act long enough. It is important that, whenever you can, let it act longer than usual, especially in summer, when the hair is drier. What is recommended? Between 5 and 20 minutes. 

                                                             How? "It should be done after washing, after drying the hair with a towel and without detangling it, spreading it strand by strand. And applying heat with a transparent film or with a damp hot towel ”, recommends María Baras. And if you are going down to the beach Or go to the pool afterward, write another trick: do not rinse your hair completely and leave some mask to act as a barrier and prevent chlorine from penetrating

directly.

Know how to choose

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Know how to choose.

The health of your hair depends a lot on the quality and the type of products you use. Hence it is essential to know the state of your leather.hair and your hair to be able to correctly choose the shampoo you need. To find out, you can carry out a very simple but very efficient check:

                                   open a stripe on your scalp and notice its color. If the color is pink, it is healthy (with which you can use a normal shampoo depending on the result that

you want to choose: more volume, smooth ... On the other hand, if the scalp is dull or grayish, you may have a problem with blood supply and dry hair. And if it is a yellowish color, they are indications of a fatty tendency. In these two cases, choose a specific shampoo for each problem.

Are you sure it's fatty?

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Are you sure it's fatty?

Having fine hair that loses the freshness of washing with the passing of the hours can mislead us and make us think that we have oily hair and use a purifying shampoo that you may not need. And it is quite common to confuse fat with hyperhidrosis. But it is also very simple to clear the doubt. How? As the Pantene expert explains, putting a piece of tissue on the root so that it is impregnated. 

                                                                              Once That paper has dried, if a yellowish stain appears, it is grease. If not, it is excessive sweating, and therefore you should not treat it as excess oil or use purifying or specific shampoos for oily hair.

Start at the tips

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Start at the tips.

The way you untangle your hair dry when you wake up is also extremely important. "The idea is to brush completely dry and gently, starting with the tips, following with the media and ending at the root ”, explains the technical manager of Termix, who points out another fundamental gesture:

 “Making brushing a gentle massage for our scalp facilitates the supply of nutrients to the hair bulb. You will notice that your hair becomes more shiny and thick, ”he explains.

A professional dryer

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A professional dryer.

Although one of the best treatments that you can give your hair is to let it air dry, if you frequently use the dryer (one of the gestures that most dehydrate your hair) try to make it a professional blow dryer. 

                                                      As Eduard Bologna explains to us, “the great difference between a non-professional dryer and one professional is power ”. And it is that a professional dryer "helps to reduce the drying time", and therefore, also reduces the damage to which we subject it.

And if you go swimming ...

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And if you go swimming ...

If you go swimming, a gesture that can also help prevent damage to your hair is knowing how to correctly choose the cap with which you are going to protect your hair.

of chlorine. The key is to make it lycra. 

                                                                  Discard the rubber or silicone ones because they can damage your hair, as María Baras remembers. Yes, in addition to the hat, you are going to collect your hair, keep in mind another maxim: choose fabric rubbers and avoid hairpins and plastic rubbers because you could break it.

Marine proteins

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Marine proteins.

Says a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology: dietary supplements based on marine extracts guarantee the growth of the hair and reduce its fall. How to include us in our diet? According to the same study, taking them twice a day. And is that the women who included it Thus, in their diet, they observed an improvement of 75% in the general volume of their hair and a decrease in hair loss of 81%. A recommendation from supplements containing marine proteins? Viviscal Máxima Fortalece, a food complex with marine extracts and vitamin C too which many are addicted celebs (including Gwyneth Paltrow).

And animal proteins

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And animal proteins.

In addition to nutritional supplements, it is very important to take care of what you eat to maintain the health of your hair. Miracle diets and sudden changes in Weight directly affect the appearance (and health) of your mane. 

Therefore, in addition to eating in a balanced way, it is important to consider another maximum: the proteins we ingest in our diet are directly involved in the formation of keratin. So it is essential not to delete the consumption of proteins (present in eggs, milk, cheese, fish, and meat) and also boost that of linoleic acid, B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. The consumption of vegetable proteins (present in legumes) and of red fruits, possessing high levels of antioxidants, is also essential.