Monthly Hair Care Regimen

• 1). Shampoo and condition your hair every seven to 10 days. Refrain from shampooing daily, which will dry it out. Shampoo removes debris and build-up from the hair but, unfortunately, it also removes the essential oils necessary to maintain health. If you must shampoo daily, use a gentle product or a conditioning shampoo.
  
  
• 2). Air-dry your hair whenever possible. If you must use a blow dryer, use the lowest heat setting. Another option is use a hooded dryer at a low temperature setting. You do not have to abandon your hair dryer altogether, just limit its use.
  
  
• 3). Trim your hair regularly. You want to prevent split ends from traveling up the hair strand causing more damage. A monthly trim will not only ensure healthier hair, it gives the hair a healthy appearance as well. Under normal circumstances the average person's hair grows 1/2 inch to 1 inch in length each month. For hair health, you can trim as little as 1/4 inch.
  
  
• 4). Condition your hair with a deep conditioning product once or twice a month. Deep conditioners penetrate the hair shaft and to restore texture and sheen. For even better results, apply the deep conditioner then wrap a moist warm towel around your head or put on plastic shower cap. Leave the product on for 15 minutes.
  
  
• 5). Protect your hair by wearing a silk scarf or bed cap while sleeping. Tossing and turning in bed pulls and tugs on damaged hair causing even more damage. Cotton and other absorbent fabrics also rob your hair of moisture and natural oils while you sleep. Another option is to sleep on a satin pillow.