Essentials for Great Looking Hair

Here's what you need to know...

An updo puts every strand of hair on display... even the ends! That means that every split end, every dull curl is going to be on view for everyone to see. It is obvious with Wendy's updo, that her hair is in great shape. The camera doesn't lie and it seems to me, that her hair is soft, shiny and manageable.

*Coarse Hair

If you have coarse hair, you will know simply by the feel of it. Another problem connected with coarse hair is too much volume. Using a leave-in conditioner will help control your tresses.

*Is This The Right Color?

If you are looking to change your hair color, be sure to take magazine photo clippings of a model that might be wearing that particular shade. What is golden blonde to you, might be something completely different to a stylist.

*How Often Should You Shampoo?

I wouldn't recommend washing your hair every day unless your hair is extremely oily. A good rule of thumb to follow is when it begins to look oily, or your style is looking a little worse for wear. Actually, the oil on your hair is actually healthy.

If you wash your hair every day, it is even more important to replace the oils you are sudsing away by treating your hair to a good conditioner. If your hair tends to get oily quickly, use the conditioner only on the ends and keep it away from the scalp.

*In The End...

I know that this hurts, but long hair has to be trimmed to stay healthy looking. Doing so every six weeks, ensures that split ends won't travel up the hair shaft. Hair that is in bad condition, looks it.

Page 1... A stylist's directions for washing and conditioning your hair.
Page 2... Step by step instructions for this style.