Q&A for How to Start a Hair Care Routine

Apply heat protectant to wet hair. If you're going to blow-dry or heat style your hair, you should always apply a heat protectant, as well as any styling products you're going to use. For instance, if your hair is very fine, you might use a product at the roots to give you more volume.

Take your hair down out of whatever style it's in and detangle it. This helps prevent breakage when you're washing your hair. Then, shampoo with products formulated for your hair type. Clarifying shampoos work for most hair types, especially if you don't wash your hair every day. You can also use a clarifying shampoo if you have a lot of product buildup or dandruff. However, if your hair is dry, follow the clarifying shampoo with a moisturizing shampoo. Finish by conditioning and rinsing your hair. Use a deep conditioner instead of regular conditioner if your hair needs extra moisture. Opt for a product that's heavily emollient, like a mask or treatment with shea butter, honey, or avocado base. For added hydration, allow the deep conditioner to soak in for 10-15 minutes under a steamer or 15-20 minutes under a dryer, then rinse it out.

If your hair is very oily, you might need to wash it once a day, but if you can push it, try to wash it every other day. However, for most hair types, it's fine to wash your hair every week, or even every 2 weeks for African-American hair.

A hair serum is a styling product, while a hair tonic is a nourishing scalp treatment. Typically, hair serums are used to create shine while curling or straightening hair. Meanwhile, a hair tonic is applied to the scalp to encourage hair growth.

Wash your hair whenever it's best for you and your schedule. If washing your hair every day makes you feel the cleanest, then do it! Remember, your hair care routine all depends on your lifestyle.

Wash your hair less frequently. Try rinsing with room temperature green tea, and apply a hair mask like olive/coconut oil once a week. Brush your hair everyday to promote blood circulation.

Yes. You can use any type of store-bought hair oil, or natural food-grade oil. Keep in mind that many hair oils sold in salons contain other ingredients which may harm your hair. In terms of natural, food-grade oils, coconut oil is often recommended because it reaches deep into the hair shaft.

A great way to thicken hair is to apply olive oil a couple of times a week. You can also create an avocado and olive oil hair mask to restore its thickness.

Yes. The egg will add protein to your hair which can improve strength and shine.

Use vinegar for hair, but one to two drops a year is best for dandruff. For dry hair, use an egg and honey hair mask.

Honey adds extra moisture but there won't be any problem if you skip it, the egg (especially the yolk) and olive oil are good for your hair by themselves.

You can use amla oil, which is found in Indian grocery stores. It naturally darkens hair after a few uses. You can also use natural henna to dye your hair.

Batiste Dey shampoo for brunettes or Pantene Pro V alcohol-free. If you would like make your own: 1 Tbsp of baking soda, 1/4 cup of corn starch, and 2 Tbsp or more of unsweetened cocoa powder.

It's best if you brush your hair twice a day. If you brush it more than that, it can lead to your hair falling out.

Apart from dying your hair, buy hair oil and put it on your hair everyday, as a part of your daily routine. The hair oil will make dark colored hair look black.

You should oil your hair 3-4 times a week with coconut oil or olive oil. It will leave your hair looking smooth and silky after you wash. Oils nourish hair roots which trigger hair growth. Try applying egg to your hair once a week as well.

Wash it only with water. Massage your scalp in the process. When almost dry, apply just two drops of oil to the hair to prevent it from becoming frizzy and dry.

Use a hair clip or braid your hair, then sleep on a silky pillowcase or spread a silk scarf on your pillow.

Go to Walmart and get Tresemme keratin heat spray! Spray it in when your hair is wet, then brush your hair, let it air dry, then straighten or curl it.

Applying lemon juice to your hair will lighten it. It works best if you sit in the sun for awhile after applying.

Maybe you could try using a volumizer, or use a shampoo and conditioner that helps with hair fall. Keep in mind that your hair type changes every 7 years, so this might not be because of the olive oil.

No, guava leaves won't treat hair loss.

Hair growth is triggered by a substance called biotin, which is found in egg yolks and various nuts. Include these in your diet, and check into making DIY hair masks with biotin-rich ingredients.

Before you brush your hair, run it under a sink with water temperature that you shower in. Brush right after rinse before the water drys. Also be sure to clean your hair brush daily. And replace it when the bristles start wobbling.

Yes you may apply the hair mask after oiling your hair. If your hair is sensitive and thin though, do not do this as it may be too much for the hair. If this remedy does not work, contact your hair stylist.

Try the methods in Prevent and Treat Dandruff .

Use anti-dandruff shampoo, like head and shoulders, and only apply conditioner to the ends of your hair. Try to limit washing your hair to every 2-3 days, as over-washing can cause an increase in natural oils.

You can use volumizer once or twice a week if want to use it to make your hair voluminous but too much of it can be harmful. So try to use only when you are going out or once a week or twice at most. Serum is really nice; I use it and I have super long and glossy hair, serum will make your hair healthy.

Don't wear tight hairstyles. Do a loose ponytail. Protect it from dust, pollution and sun. Look for products which help in hair loss. But as you cross 35 to 40 age, you may experience hair loss naturally.

Try to brush it more carefully and use hair thickening shampoo. If that does not work, see your dermatologist for help, or your hair stylist for basic advice.