How to Care for Straight Hair

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Brush out your hair so it is tangle free before you get it wet

   Work the shampoo into your hair, scrubbing the scalp with your fingertips and being careful not to snarl the ends too much (i.e. piling it up on top of your head).
   
   Hair should not be shampooed daily.
   
   Twice a week if you can or every other day.
   
   If you have oily hair, try not to scrub the scalp.
   
   This causes an overproduction of oil. , A good conditioner will help keep your hair healthy and will make it easier to untangle after shampooing.
   
   If you have dry hair you will need to use a moisturizing conditioner.
   
   However, if you have oily hair you should use a basic conditioner on your ends only, to help prevent over conditioning. ,,,, Straight hair is probably the most prone to split ends and should be treated gently (see the Tips section).
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   Step 2: or else it will get even more knotty.

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   Step 3: Rinse your hair thoroughly.

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   Step 4: Pour a shampoo the size of a quarter into your hand

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   Step 5: and foam it up by rubbing your hands together.

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   Step 6: Condition your hair.

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   Step 7: Keep a wide-toothed comb in the shower and comb through your hair before you rinse the conditioner out.

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   Step 8: Rinse the conditioner out completely; being extra careful to not snarl the ends.

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   Step 9: Blot the hair with a towel

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    Step 10: and comb it out once more.

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    Step 11: Have a hair stylist cut your hair every four to six weeks to remove any split ends.

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