Combination Type Hair

Just as we are all different in our own unique way, so is our hair. Some of us have fine hair, thick hair, curly hair, and straight hair. As well as those that have dry hair and those that have oily hair. With each hair type, there are various ways to take care of it.

Combination type hair is when you have more than one hair type. Maybe your hair is very oily at the scalp but dry and brittle at the ends. Which is a common problem amongst many of us. Not to worry, there is a solution for every problem. With the proper use of the many professional hair care products on the market today, you’ll be able to keep your tresses healthy and happy.

Never under estimate the importance of washing your hair. When shampooing, always avoid using hot water. Your hair strands are vulnerable to extreme heat and hot water will only damage it. Lukewarm water would be much more beneficial for your combination type hair.

Although you might have both dry and oily hair, avoid using shampoos that target oily hair. They are generally designed for hair that is ONLY oily, not a combination of both dry and oily. It’s best to go with a shampoo made for normal hair.

Waste not want not! There is no need to drown your hair with shampoo, a quarter size will do. It’s always best to avoid applying the shampoo directly to the ends of your hair. Apply directly to the scalp and just let the suds slide on down to the ends. Your tips need the natural oils generated from your scalp and too much shampoo on the ends of your hair may cause them to dry up.
We’ve all had those days where every part of our hair needs a deep cleaning, so on those occasions take some suds from your scalp and give your tips a good scrubbing. Don’t forget to be gentle though.
When finished, carefully rinse the shampoo off being as thorough as possible.

At this point applying a rinse-off conditioner would be the next step. When applying a conditioner to your hair, the rules are a bit different from shampooing. Instead of applying directly to the scalp, you want to apply the conditioner directly to your tips instead. This is because the components in the conditioner would cause the scalp to produce too much oil, while your hair tips need this extra moisture. After letting the conditioner set for a minute or two, thoroughly rinse your hair with cold water to lock in the moisture and help prevent your hair from secreting too much oil.

A deep conditioning treatment once a week would definitely help treat your combination type hair. Focusing on the dry parts of your hair, apply a moisturizing conditioner. Keep it wrapped in a towel for a couple of hours before washing it out. Olive oil is one of those home remedies that could be used instead. The same steps apply.
Lastly, always remember to keep your ends trimmed on a regular basis to avoid those brittle dry tips.

Combination type hair is no big thing if properly maintained. Keeping it as beautiful as you are is as simple as following a few unique steps.