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  • Question
    Is it best to use warm or cool water when shampooing your hair?
    Jenny Tran
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Jenny Tran is a Hair Stylist and the Founder of JT Hair Lab by Jenny Tran based in the Dallas, Texas metro area. With over seven years of professional hair styling experience, Jenny specializes in hair coloring, haircutting, and hair extensions. JT Hair Lab is an authorized carrier of R+Co and of Milbon and is committed to using products with quality ingredients.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Use warm water when you're shampooing your hair. This will open your hair cuticle so the shampoo can fully work.
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    Should you rinse your hair with warm or cool water?
    Jenny Tran
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Jenny Tran is a Hair Stylist and the Founder of JT Hair Lab by Jenny Tran based in the Dallas, Texas metro area. With over seven years of professional hair styling experience, Jenny specializes in hair coloring, haircutting, and hair extensions. JT Hair Lab is an authorized carrier of R+Co and of Milbon and is committed to using products with quality ingredients.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Rinse your hair with cool water to close your hair cuticles. This will lock in moisture and oils.
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    How do you use a hair mask?
    Jenny Tran
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Jenny Tran is a Hair Stylist and the Founder of JT Hair Lab by Jenny Tran based in the Dallas, Texas metro area. With over seven years of professional hair styling experience, Jenny specializes in hair coloring, haircutting, and hair extensions. JT Hair Lab is an authorized carrier of R+Co and of Milbon and is committed to using products with quality ingredients.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    First, rinse your hair with warm water to open your hair cuticles. Then, apply the hair mask and leave it in for the recommended amount of time. Afterwards, rinse your hair out with cool water to seal the moisture into your hair.
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    Do I need to wash my hair after working out?
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    You can, but you don't have to. When you wash your hair too often, you risk stripping it of its natural oils.This can lead to dry, brittle hair. If you washed your hair the day before, you don't need to wash it again. If it feels greasy, consider using a dry shampoo.
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    Will this help keep my face from becoming oily and greasy?
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    It can to some extent. When you wash your hair, you remove some of the oils on it. This means that if your hair touches your face, there will be fewer oils brushing off against your skin. Keep in mind that in order to keep an oil-free face, you also need to wash your face daily, drink lots of water, and eat healthy.
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    What can I do to stop my hair from being frizzy?
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    Brush your hair before you wash it, and don't apply shampoo and conditioner roughly. Massage the shampoo and conditioner in circles, and wash with cold water to prevent unhealthy hair.
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    I can wash hair if I don't have a shower?
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    Wash your hair over a basin or a large bowl with a pitcher/jug or other item to pour water over your hair. You can also use a bath with a container to pour water over your head. Another option is using a dry shampoo that doesn't require water but still removes greasiness.
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    My mom wants me to wash the roots of my hair every day because it looks oily if I don't. I don't think this is good for it though. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    I'd tell her that it's not good for your hair to wash it every day and that it's okay for it to be a little oily. There is plenty of research to back this up, just show her a couple of articles.
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    Besides cutting my hair, what else can I do to get rid of dry tips?
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    Avoid heat styling tools, harsh hair styling products and tight hairstyles like a ponytail or a bun.
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    I'm trying to grow my hair, but I have lots of split ends. What should I do?
    Anjali Bhatt
    Community Answer
    It is normal to have split ends. Cutting the split ends is part of the hair growth process. Trim them off and your hair will grow and become more healthy.
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    How often should I wash my hair?
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    It depends on your hair, but not more than every other day. If you've been washing every day you'll need to "train" your hair to only be washed a couple times a week. This training can take up to six weeks but once in place, every second or so day will be fine. Post menopause, many women find that hair can be washed even less often and it will still look fine.
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    I workout everyday, do I need to wash my hair everyday?
    Community Answer
    No, unless swimming is a part of your daily workout. Even if you're sweating a lot, you can more or less just rinse your hair out.
  • Question
    Is egg good for my hair?
    Anjali Bhatt
    Community Answer
    Yes. Egg has protein, which is great for your hair. It makes it shiny and soft. One common hair treatment is cracking a egg on your head.
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    My mom wants me to learn to wash my hair but I find it difficult. What should do?
    Community Answer
    Check out the helpful tips in this article about washing your hair on wikiHow.
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    I got lice from a schoolmate. I'm using the special shampoo and comb to get rid of them, but how else can I keep my hair clean?
    Community Answer
    Regular shampoo and conditioner a few times a week will keep your hair sufficiently clean. People do not get lice because their hair is dirty, anyone can get them. Make sure you keep your hair away from others and don't share pillows, brushes, hats, or anything else that touches your head with another person.
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    How do you wash your hair if you have a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner?
    Community Answer
    Just use the one product and wash your hair as you normally would. You just do not have to add a conditioner because it is already in there.
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    How do you dry your hair quickly after a shower?
    Community Answer
    You can use a blow dryer, sit outside in the sun, or perhaps wrap your hair up in a dry towel.
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    I have split ends but I am not allowed to cut them. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    There is not much you can do if you do not get them cut. You can ask if you can get layers. That way, your hair will be close to the same length but will look thicker. It's best to have a professional do your hair.
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    Is washing my hair every day good?
    Community Answer
    No. Washing you hair that often strips its natural oils and actually makes it greasier.
  • Question
    I don't have bushy hair, and I really want it. I will do almost everything to have bushy hair, but I think it's genetic. What should I do?
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    If you mean curly, you could get a perm or just curl your hair with a curling iron, braids, and/or twists overnight. To get a frizzy look, wash or wet your hair and do small braids in all of it. Then sleep with it. When you wake up in the morning, remove the braids and brush your hair. This will make it fuzzy looking.
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    Is egg good for short hair?
    Community Answer
    Egg is good for any hair, be it long, short, thick, fine, curly or straight. If you want your hair to grow to a longer length, try taking vitamins for it. Also, eat healthy foods and drink plenty of water. And, lastly, don't wash your hair every day. Try to do it no more than every other day.
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    My mum says my hair is so greasy all the time. What should I do?
    faith klingensmith
    Community Answer
    Remember to rinse out your conditioner imediately after you put it in. Your hair might be naturally greasy, so ask your mum what her hair was like when she was your age.
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    It's my first time washing my hair on my own. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Read the examples above clearly and try them out. Make sure when you shampoo it gets absorbed in the roots of your hair.
  • Question
    I have really thick hair, how do I know if I have washed it all?
    Community Answer
    Check out this article on how to Wash Thick Hair .
  • Question
    My hair starts to look really oily 1-2 days after I shower. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    Dry shampoo will get you an extra day.
  • Question
    How many times in the shower should you shampoo your hair?
    Community Answer
    You may shampoo your hair once per shower.
  • Question
    How do I remove dandruff easily?
    Community Answer
    You should get Head and Shoulders shampoo and conditioner or some other dandruff control product. It's also possible you aren't washing your hair enough or you're washing it too much. Your hair should be washed every 2-3 days depending on how greasy it gets.
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    How often should I go to the hairdresser's to get my hair trimmed?
    Community Answer
    I would go every 3 months or so, but it depends on the state of your hair. If you have a lot of split ends, you may want to go sooner.
  • Question
    Can I brush my hair in the shower?
    Community Answer
    You can after or during your conditioner. Also, don't pull too hard as you could rip out your hair.
  • Question
    Why do we wash our hair.?
    Community Answer
    It's just basic hygiene. You do it to keep your hair healthy.
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