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Training Oily or Greasy Hair
Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo 1-2 times a week. Clarifying shampoos are best for nourishing oily hair and getting rid of any buildup. Apply a coin-sized amount of shampoo to your hair and massage it into your hair from the scalp to the tips, then rinse it under running water.Use a shampoo only once every 3-4 days to prevent it from stripping your hair of natural oils, which can make your hair overcompensate and produce too much oil. If possible, start shampooing only every other day. Everyone's hair type will need a different level of moisture. The more moisture you need, the longer in between shampooing. Eventually, your body will recognize it no longer needs to produce an excessive amount of oil to hydrate your scalp, making your hair less greasy.
Massage conditioner into the ends of your hair daily. In the shower, lean over and lightly squeeze out some water. Use your fingers to lightly comb a coin-sized amount of conditioner through the tips of your hair. Leave it in for a few minutes, then rinse it out with cool running water. Cool water will seal the cuticles of your hair, making your hair look much shinier.
Apply dry shampoo to your hair on days where you don't shampoo it. Dry shampoo is a useful way to freshen your hair without shampooing it, as the powdery finish will help absorb the oil. Spray a light layer of dry shampoo around your roots and gently massage it in with your fingers until you no longer see its residue on your hair. If your hair feels dry or flat on no-shampoo days, try pulling it up in a bun or ponytail. When spraying dry shampoo, pay special attention to any especially dry or oily areas.
Brush your hair twice a day with a bristle brush to spread its natural oils. Brush your hair after you wake up and before you go to bed, working your way from the scalp to the ends. Using a bristle brush nourishes your hair by distributing your hair's natural oils and preventing greasy buildup on your scalp. Only brush your hair when it is dry. Brushing it when it's wet causes breakages. Bristle brushes are ideal because they help distribute your hair's oils evenly.
Use an apple cider vinegar rinse on your hair 1-2 times per week. Wet your hair with warm water and pour a coin-sized amount of apple vinegar in your hair. Work it through your roots and scalp, than rinse it out under warm water. Apple cider vinegar restores your hair's natural pH balance and prevents greasy buildup without stripping away your hair's natural oils. Apply the apple cider vinegar rinse 1 day before you shampoo your hair.
Avoid touching your hair whenever possible. Touching your hair imparts oils and dirt from your hands onto your hair, which weighs it down and can set back your hair training progress. If you feel like touching your hair, stop yourself and use a brush or comb instead.
Training Cowlicks
Wet your cowlick under running water. The best way to manipulate a cowlick is to get it wet first. Get it wet under running water, then part it down or to the side of your head. Brush your hair with a fine-toothed comb, spritzing your hair's roots if they dry while doing so.
Blow dry your cowlick. Hold the blow dryer a few inches away from your hair and dry your hair completely, moving your hair in the direction you want it to go. Avoid towel drying, as this can muss up your hair and worsen any existing cowlicks. Air drying can also worsen existing cowlicks and prevent them from staying flat.
Clip your cowlick flat to your head. Once your cowlick has dried, use a clip or bobby pin to secure your cowlick down. If your cowlick still has trouble staying down, use a gel, strong-hold hairspray, or pomade to flatten it while you're still training it. While sleeping, take out your clip and wear a sleeping cap to keep your cowlick in place.
Repeat this process daily. As you blow dry and clip your cowlick down every day, your cowlick should flatten and stay in place over time. If your cowlick resists your training, try using more clips or use hair gel to bridge the gap.
Training Frizzy Hair
Skip shampooing your hair 2 times a week. This is called co-washing. Twice a week, apply conditioner and rinse your hair without using shampoo. Shampooing too much can strip your hair of its natural oils, which can help weigh your hair down and prevent frizzing. Co-washing is ideal for people with curly hair, as it will moisturize their curls and reduce frizz. Protein conditioners are ideal, as they help combat frizz and boost your hair's shine. Never skip conditioning your hair, as it hydrates your hair follicles and helps manage frizz.
Comb your hair instead of brushing it. Brushing your hair dry can cause breakages and damage your hair cuticles, which can worsen existing frizz. Use a fine-toothed comb or your fingers to detangle your hair, preferably while it is still wet.If you use your fingers while your hair's still dry, wet them with water or an anti-frizz product to moisturize your hair.
Moisturize your hair with a weekly hot oil treatment. Hot oil treatments can hydrate dry hair and prevent cuticle damage. Apply the hot oil to your hair from the scalp to the roots and let it sit for 30 minutes. After a half-hour has passed, wash it out under warm water. Choose a hot oil treatment with jojoba oil, which is especially effective for strengthening hair cuticles. You can also schedule professional hot oil treatments at a hair salon.
Avoid blow dryers and other heated hair products. Heat can damage your hair's cuticles and worsen any frizz, so air dry your hair instead of using a blow dryer. Try not to use straighteners or curling irons as well, especially on days where your hair already looks frizzy. If you want to use a straightener or curling iron, apply a heat protectant to your hair first. You can buy heat protectants at most hair salons or beauty stores. Don't towel dry your hair as well, as the friction from rubbing a towel against your hair can cause frizzing. If you like towel drying your hair, use a microfiber towel, which will absorb water without causing frizz.
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