The hair is the crowning glory not only because it is at the top of the head but because it makes a lot of difference to a person’s appearance. In fact, the hairstyle of a person can completely change a look the same way that an outfit can. Unkept hair for instance can signal someone who is untidy and disorganized while properly maintained hair shows a person who is in control of life and who is organized and easy to work with.

Although the hair is actually dead cells that are continuously growing, this does not mean that we don’t have to take care of it or that we should just take it for granted. Generally, the condition of the hair is inborn. Some people are just born with hair that can launch a thousand shampoo commercials the same way that there are people who were born with thick hairs while others have thin manes.

Just because you are not given great hair does not mean that you should complain and not do anything about it. The same can be said of people who are given shiny hair. Both should take care of their hair.

One of the main problems of the hair is breakage and split ends. This is mainly due to the lack of nutrients and also the frequent styling and the chemicals that are being applied in the hair. Another reason for hair breakage is improper maintenance of the hair, from the way one brushes or combs the hair to the shampoo and the conditioner that we use.

Below are some of the things that one should do to make sure that the hair remains healthy and becoming one’s crowning glory.

Untangle Them

The moment that you wake in the morning, use your fingers to untangle the snarls and tangles in the hair. Do not force it and make sure that you use the gentlest possible way.

Proper Brushing

Improper brushing cannot only hurt the scalp but can also lead to breakage and falling hair. when brushing the hair, bend forward and allow the hair to fall. Use only brushes that have wooden base natural bristles as these are very gentle on the scalp and rarely cause tangles. Brush from the nape of the neck to the head then all the way to the ends of the hair strands. Repeat this in the hairline areas. Be observant though and make sure that you check your scalp for oiliness. Brushing tends to release the scalps natural oils. But although this is actually good, too much oil can lead to bacterial growth.

Another reminder is to never brush your hair when it is wet. Use comb, a large-tooth comb to manage the hair when you have just finished showering.

Proper Combing

When combing, it is good to separate the hair in several sections. Work from the roots downward. Be careful not to scrape the comb on the scalp as this can lead to irritation and sometimes wounds.

When you encounter tangles, patiently untangle the hair strands one by one. Never pull or force the comb through.

Drying

If you must dry, dry the hair the natural way. Using the blower all the time can lead to damaged hair as the hot air can easily dry up the hair. The same goes with the use of the blower in styling.