Choose a shampoo that suits your hair type. Don’t just go for any old shampoo; go for the shampoo that works for your hair type. Typical types include (but are not limited to): Curly or Afro-textured hair probably wants frizz-minimizing or softening shampoo that is creamy and has natural oils in it. Straight or oily hair probably wants a gentle shampoo designed for daily washing. Coloured or treated hair probably needs a shampoo that’s fortified with extracts or amino acids, because treating your hair is essentially damaging it. Dry hair probably needs shampoos with glycerin and collagen to fix dryness and help restore some moisture into the hair.

Vinegar has a strong smell, but it will go away after you shampoo your hair.

Deep condition once a week. If you have afro-textured hair, use deep conditioner every time you wash your hair. Use a store-bought hair care product, or venture out on your own and try a homemade solution. Deep conditioning is very good for your hair. It keeps hair soft, healthy and moisturized. Wash it off your hair after 15-30 minutes.

For fine hair: If you have very limp hair, try a botanical oil treatment before you shampoo. Use lavender or tea tree oil, for example, and work it under your cuticles before shampooing. Wash shampoo away and apply conditioner from the mid-shaft down to the end. Leave in for a minute before washing. For medium to thick hair, use a moisturizer with natural hydrators. Keep your conditioner light. Apply conditioner all over your head and let stay for 2-3 minutes. If your hair is afro-textured, you can keep it on for about 10-15 minutes before washing it off, or you can leave it in.

As an alternative, you can use your fingers. Start combing from your ends and work your way to your scalp. Don’t try to pull your comb through the entire hair shaft until the ends are detangled. If your hair is afro-textured, make sure that your hair is damp and slippery with conditioner before detangling. Then, work in small sections.

You can even use a microfiber hair wrap, which doubles as a towel for your hair and a wrap to keep your hair out of the way while it dries.

Try not to use a blow-dryer, if the style doesn’t require it. Heat from hair dryers can cause damage to hair. [5] X Expert Source Jenny TranProfessional Hair Stylist Expert Interview. 31 August 2020. If you shower before you sleep overnight, put your hair up in a bun and let it air-dry overnight. Your hair should be dry in the morning. However, this may not work for hair that is very thick or very long.

Always spray your hair with a heat protectant product before you blow dry your hair. This helps prevent heat damage.

Make sure you do not use too much, as this can dull your hair. Wash once a week with a a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo to avoid build-up, which will leave hair looking dull and flaky.

Avoid perming, crimping, straightening, curling, and bleaching or repeatedly coloring hair if at all possible. So you want to go out on Saturday night and need your hair straightened. That’s fine. Just make it an occasional treat, not a permanent thing. Don’t use rubber bands to pull back or otherwise style hair. Rubber bands will encourage your hair to get snagged, ripping it out of the follicle. Try not to use hairstyles that tightly pin or pull the hair back. Styles such as cornrows or tight ponytails can cause damage at the roots, or put stress on the follicles. Instead, experiment with up-dos: a simple ponytail or chignon looks clean and requires very few hair products. You could also just keep your hair down and wear a headband.

If you do dye your hair, try it every once in a while. Take a break from dyeing and give your hair a little breather. It should respond favorably.

Give your hair some time to show new brilliance. What you eat will not have an immediate difference on the hair you already have, but it will help with hair that is newly growing.

Water is the best choice, but you can also keep hydrated with tea, juice, and other beverages. Drink more water if are active.