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Help!
My hair’s
a mess!
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a “It’s actually nice
to take a break from
extensions,” Selena
says about rocking
her natural locks.
a The finer your hair,
the lower the tempera-
ture should be when
straightening it.
a Use less-hydrating
shampoos in the summer
and more moisturizing
ones in the winter.
a You should clean
your brush out at
least once a week.
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rom managing frizzy flyaways to curing bad haircuts —
twist has all the answers to how you can tame
your tresses and turn your bad hair day around, thanks
to Ohio cosmetologist, Maddy Weber! Her tips will leave
your locks looking lovely and you feeling extra confident! a
Revive your tresses now!
Is it safe to share brushes
with my friends? — Gina, 12
Should I
wash my
hair every
day? — AJ, 16
Why is my hair so frizzy?
— Miranda, 13
Can curling and straightening
my hair be harmful? — Sara, 12
What can I do if I hate my
haircut? — Torrence, 16
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“Hairbrushes can contain oil, old
conditioner, germs and even dust
mites, so think about that before you
borrow
a brush
from your
bestie.
Plus, in
extreme
cases, lice
can also
be trans-
mitted this
way. Stick
to your
own tools
and your
hair will
thank you,
trust me!”
“No way!
Excessive
shampooing
will dry out
your hair over
time and you
don’t want
that to hap-
pen because
you’ll start
seeing frizz.
Try sham-
pooing every
other day, or
if you can, wash it every two days. Using
a dry shampoo is also good if you have
exceptionally oily hair — it work wonders!”
“The main cause of frizz is dry
hair, which means your locks are
lacking natural oils and moisture. This
could be caused by weather (humidity
is a big culprit), coloring of hair, or even
your styling tools! Using a good anti-
frizz or leave-in conditioner should fix
the problem right up. Bye-bye, frizz!”
“Yes, heat can be bad for your mane.
You should be cautious of your hot
tool’s temp because it’s even possible
to burn a piece of hair off if you’re not
careful! To avoid overheating, use a heat
protectant
serum
before styl-
ing, never
go past the
“medium”
setting on
your tool,
and never
hold down
your curl-
ing iron or
straightener
on a section
of hair for
longer than
six seconds.”
“You should get your hair trimmed
every six to eight weeks, but if you end
up getting it chopped off and hating the
length, adding clip-in extensions is
an easy fix — you can put them in by
yourself and they won’t ruin your hair!”
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Does pulling my hair back in a
braid or up in a ponytail make it
brittle? — Tamera, 15
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“If either are too tight, it can actually
cause hair loss or hair breaking, which
is a result of the chronic pulling. To avoid
hair damage, make sure your updo is loose
enough that it’s not causing excessive
tension to your scalp. Breakage can also
occur when you use too tight of a hair tie,
so start following the latest hair trends and
embrace loose braids and ponies!”
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