Hair care

7 Habits of Women with Perfect Hair

Hair care secrets from real women with seriously perfect hair -- see what they do to maintain their shiny, strong, luxurious strands

by Anna Jimenez

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Perfection: "freedom from fault or defect" or "an exemplification of supreme excellence." However you define it (we pulled those from definition queen bee, Merriam-Webster), it's something most of us strive for in various facets of our lives. And though perfectly healthy hair that is strong and shiny is an attribute we can't completely control, it doesn't necessarily stop us from aiming for perfection in this area. Because while hair texture and type is a "no return policy" gift from good ol' ma and pa, women that do possess perfect hair, must follow certain routines and practice healthy hair habits, don't you think? Haven�t we all been taught since our first time at the piano or arithmetic that "practice makes perfect?"

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With the idea in mind that women with perfect hair must practice good hair care habits in order to have perfect hair; we decided to ask them what it is they are doing (or not doing) in order to have such glorious, enviable, annoyingly great hair. We searched for women with strong, shiny and healthy hair, women with curly hair and straight hair, thick and fine, short and long, and asked them to share their hair care secrets. How did we find these real women with fabulous hair? They are readers, friends of ours and friends of yours (the ones you admitted to envying on Facebook and Twitter). Then, we got them to spill their routines and compiled the (often repeated) seven hair care habits they use to keep their strands so perfect.

Now check out the 7 hair care habits of real women with perfect hair and try to contain your jealousy.

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I have very thick hair and washing it every other day works fine for me, just can't go any longer than that because I will turn into an "oil mess as they mentioned

by Lidy22 Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 08:27AM Report as inappropriate

wow

by orbal_newsha Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 04:01AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!

by 92jess11 Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 10:15PM Report as inappropriate

Great advice. Especially switching up products and not washing hair everyday. That can really strip your hair

by Kbhaber Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 09:08AM Report as inappropriate

So, washing your hair regularly does help?

by heidihannibal33 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 06:42PM Report as inappropriate

This sounds great. I've actually tried a couple of these and it works. I just don't try the shampooing tip. Why? I'm African descent. That would just dry my hair out. Apart from that I love the tips.

by Zeaundra Monday, February 18, 2013 at 12:39PM Report as inappropriate

This article hit the nail on the head. These are tips I live by and I have maximized my hair growth not to mention how healthy it is. Also, the less heat you use the better it is for your hair.

by TiffaniiLynne Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 07:55PM Report as inappropriate

I let my hair go for years without a trim, that is a big problem for me.

by MissPurple Friday, January 25, 2013 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate

great need to follow all these this year

by Nicole2814 Monday, January 14, 2013 at 08:34PM Report as inappropriate

I was always skeptical about changing up the products but I think I need to give it a try.

by Amanda16 Monday, January 7, 2013 at 12:00AM Report as inappropriate