An Owner's Manual
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Feb 2011 Dec 2011 |
The single thing that defines your look the most is probably your hair.
Hair, the part of ourselves that we can change the most easily.
The accessory we always wear.
Those people who seem to be able to throw on any old thing and look effortlessly fab usually have amazing hair. Ok, shoes too, but men don't see shoes.
So, what constitutes perfect hair ? How do we get it ? Here are a couple of key posts that explain it. To get a complete list of all posts on hair including my own before and after photos, check out the category tags on the left sidebar!
Understanding your hair type:
Oily scalp and dry hair, and other "combination hair" problems
How porous is your hair?
Dry scalp masquerading as dandruff
How To Treat Very Porous Hair And Damaged Hair
Why And How You Should Care For Your Scalp
How To Care Of Short Hair
How To Minimise Mechanical Damage To Your Hair
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Cleansing:
How to shampoo: the ultimate guide !
Avoiding harsh shampoos
Clarify your hair to remove product build-up
How does Conditioner-Only Washing work ?
The Condition-Shampoo-Condition (CSC / CWC) Method
Conditioning:
Protein vs Moisture for conditioning the hair
Hair oil for shine and protection
The right way to comb your hair
The best pillow for your hair
Massage to boost circulation in the scalp
What Makes A Conditioner, A Conditioner?
Styling:
The Easiest Root Lift Ever
Plopping for curls, using grips
How To Find Yourself A Haircut (When You've No Idea What You Want)
7 Ways To Spice Up A Simple Ponytail
Which Hair-Do To Sleep In Is Right For You?
Hair Screws review
Choosing the best combs
Experimenting With Henna Based Natural Hair Colour
Recipes:
Where to buy DIY cosmetic ingredients
Hair Gel and Rinse from Flax Seeds
Herbal Hair Rinse Recipes
DIY dandruff treatments
Shine and Anti-Frizz Hair Spray
Protein Hair Treatment (vegan)
Beer Hair Rinse For Shine And Volume
Pre-conditioner for glossy hair
Leave-in Conditioner Recipe For Dry And Curly Hair
DIY: Agar Agar Hair Rinse For Shine And Hold
DIY Leave-in Conditioner for Dry And Curly hair
Feeding From Within:
Yeast For Faster Hair Growth
Ingredients:
Protein Sulfates
Humectants
Alcohols
Silicones
Grape seed oil
Mineral Oil
The best hair advice I ever got. You should hang it up on your wall in big letters, like this: