Cómo cuidar el cabello normal
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Piensa en tu rutina de cuidado de la piel. Lo más probable es que hayas identificado tu tipo de piel y (con suerte) sigas un régimen adaptado a esto. Lo mismo ocurre con el cuidado del cabello. Para conseguir los mejores resultados posibles, es importante identificar tu tipo de cabello (normal, grasoso, seco o una combinación) primero.
Digamos que tienes el pelo normal. (Probablemente sea una buena suposición si llegaste hasta aquí en la historia, pero no nos vayamos por las ramas). El cabello normal suele caracterizarse por un brillo saludable que no se asocia del todo con el pelo grasoso. Suele ser suave al tacto y fácil de manejar. De hecho, algunos dirían que es una gran suerte tener este tipo de cabello. Aunque las personas con tipo de cabello normal tengan las cosas fáciles para el cuidado del cabello, no se han librado del todo. Sin un cuidado y mantenimiento constantes del cabello, y un seguimiento de los buenos hábitos de cuidado, también pueden sufrir los problemas que suelen asociarse a otros tipos de cabello, como el frizz, la pérdida de hidratación y el exceso de volumen. A continuación, compartimos consejos sobre cómo cuidar el cabello normal… de la manera correcta.
1. SHAMPOO HAIR SPARINGLY
Traditional shampoos can strip the hair of moisture, especially when used too often. Instead of lathering up every day, stick to a schedule of two to three times per week. Since normal hair is typically not prone to excess grease the way oily hair is, this should pose no issue.
2. CONDITION YOUR HAIR
After shampooing, be sure to apply conditioner to your hair strands to help reintroduce any lost moisture, and increase hair shine and softness. Bonus points if you use a conditioner from the same range as your shampoo. Just make sure to rinse out any shampoo and/or conditioner residue thoroughly.
3. APPLY A WEEKLY HAIR MASK
With all the aggressors your hair can come in contact with daily—think: pollution, UV rays, chlorinated water, excessive styling—we recommend giving your strands a little extra TLC every now and again. To help improve the overall quality of your hair and address specific concerns, think about using a hair mask. Hair masks are easy to use, take very little time, and can be worn while multi-tasking. Win-win-win.
4. TAME FLYAWAYS AND FRIZZY HAIR
Just because your hair is normal, doesn’t mean it’s immune to bad hair days, unwanted frizzy, or flyaway hairs. As a recap, frizzy hair is caused by a loss of moisture in strands. To help keep hair frizz at bay (especially on extra humid days!), hydrate your hair so as not to seek moisture from the air around it. If you’re in a pinch, reach for a hair oil or hair serum that can tame frizzy and flyaway hair immediately.
5. BE GENTLE WHEN BRUSHING HAIR
Forget what you may have heard. You don’t have to brush your hair strands 100 times a day for perfect hair. In fact, you’ll probably be best served not to. Unless your hair is curly, brush your hair when it’s dry. Hair that’s wet and filled with moisture is more fragile than hair that’s dry, which can result in hair breakage and snapping when brushed. Also, be gentle! Start a few inches off the bottom and slowly work your way up the strand in small sections using short strokes. Removing hair tangles this way is much more efficient at keeping unwanted hair damage at bay.
6. GET REGULAR HAIR TRIMS
The easiest way to remove split ends is to get—yup, you guessed it!—regular hair trims. Visit your hairdresser for a trim every six to eight weeks. The longer you wait, the more hair damage can ensue as the split travels further and further up your hair shaft.
7. LET HAIR DRY NATURALLY
Are blow-dryers, curling irons, and flat irons staple tools in your hair styling routine? Perhaps it’s time to reconsider. Excess heat can wreak havoc on your hair, especially when used daily. We recommend dialing back on your use of hot styling tools in favor of air-drying. If you don’t want to leave the house with hair that’s sopping (we don’t blame you), use a microfiber towel to get as much water out of your hair as possible. If you absolutely must use these hair tools, apply a heat protectant product and use the device on the lowest temperature setting.
