Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Deep Conditioning

The hair normally gets damaged due to chemical treatments, hair coloring, use of electrical hair styling equipment, sun’s heat and other environmental factors. The damage caused to the hair due to the above said factors takes away the moisture and the shine from the hair. It is very important to protect the hair from such damage.
Here comes the need of deep conditioning. Deep conditioning of the hair would help to control the damage caused to the hair and would also help in restoring the lost moisture, thus bringing back the shine and luster in the hair.
How to deep condition the hair
*Assess your hair's needs and the time you have available. Different formulas offer different levels of conditioning, and treatment time can range from 2 to 60 minutes.
*Select a formula that best suits you, then consult your stylist to insure that the conditioner you've chosen will not interfere with your color treatment.
*Shampoo your hair. Towel dry, absorbing all excess moisture.
*Place a quarter-size amount of conditioner in the palm of your hand. Use more conditioner for longer hair.
*Rub hands together gently to distribute conditioner.
*Begin at the hairline and apply conditioner from forehead to ends. Comb through hair for even distribution, applying a little extra to the ends of long tresses.
*Massage scalp, Once the hair has been saturated with conditioner, cover with a plastic cap and sit under a hooded dryer for 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, warm a wet facecloth in the microwave for about 30 seconds then apply this on top of your plastic cap. Let this heat and your own body heat help the conditioner penetrate for about 30 minutes or as long as you would like.
*Rinse thoroughly and style as usual.
Tips & Warnings
*For a quick deep-conditioning in the shower, gently squeeze any excess water from your hair and distribute the conditioner evenly throughout your hair. Shave your legs or suds your body to give the conditioner time to work.
*For a spa-like experience, light a candle and draw a bath prior to the application of conditioner. Clip your hair up or tuck it under a shower cap and relax in the tub for 20 minutes.
Conditioning of the hair is very important to make the hair soft and shiny. Lack of conditioning would result in dry hair and would cause itching in the scalp. Just follow the above listed simple steps to deep condition the hair, so as to regain the lost moisture and shine in the hair, thus making them look beautiful and healthy.

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