| Are you tired of finding strands of your hair in the | | | | before combing. When you do comb or brush |
| sink, on the counter, or in the shower? No matter | | | | your hair, it will be easier to manage and result in |
| what age you are, no one likes to lose hair; | | | | less breakage. |
| everyone would rather keep it implanted on their | | | | 4. Don't overuse hair care products. Too much |
| scalps, where it belongs. Of course, if you have | | | | spray, gel, or mousse, along with too much heat |
| plenty to spare, you may not mind losing a few | | | | treatment can cause damage over time. Use |
| down the drain. But for those who are concerned | | | | products like these sensibly. Keep an eye on their |
| about the exodus of their locks, here are some | | | | effect. If your hair starts looking dry or greasy, |
| preventative measures to take before resorting | | | | or if the ends look dull or split, make an |
| to hair transplants or chemical processes. | | | | appointment with your hair stylist or try a deep |
| 1. Wash your hair every other day. Some people | | | | conditioning product at home. |
| wash it daily, but as long as your hair remains | | | | 5. Protect your hair from the elements. Avoid too |
| manageable and not greasy, you can probably | | | | much sun on a hot day. Keep your head covered |
| switch to alternative days. This will protect weak | | | | in pelting rain, cold, snow, or sleet. Humidify your |
| new hair follicles, giving them a chance to develop | | | | home when the air gets dry. Steps like these will |
| more fully. It also means you will be brushing or | | | | help to keep your hair strong and safe from |
| combing your hair less often, which means less | | | | potentially damaging elements. |
| stress on your scalp and strands. 2. Forget the | | | | 6. Comb wet hair gently. Begin with the lower |
| 100 strokes a day. A generation or two ago, | | | | layers and gently comb in the direction the hair |
| women taught their daughters to brush their hair | | | | takes naturally. Work your way up to the scalp, |
| 100 strokes daily. But professionals have come to | | | | carefully working through tangles or snarls. Don't |
| realize that lengthy brushing may loosen hair | | | | use a brush on wet hair, as it can cause breakage. |
| strands and pull out excess hair. A dozen strokes | | | | 7. Give your hair extra care after swimming in a |
| or so ought to be enough for most heads of hair, | | | | chemically treated pool. You may have to wear a |
| but consult with your hair care stylist if you have | | | | swimming cap or give your hair a conditioning |
| questions or feel your hair needs more attention. | | | | treatment afterward. |
| 3. Use a detangle product. If your hair is long or | | | | Taking a few precautions like these can help to |
| thick, or for any reason is prone to tangles or | | | | reduce the amount of lost hair and broken |
| split ends, apply a conditioner that defuses tangles | | | | strands that you will find in the sink from now on. |
| or a detangling cream that smoothes them | | | | |