Hair care

14 Hair "Rules" You Have to Break

Want to know the real reason for your bad hair days? It's probably because you followed some of this really bad advice

by Sarah Carrillo

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Break This Rule: Hair color damages your hair This is one rule we can be happy is wrong. New York City hairstylist Ben Thigpen says, "This answer may have been different 15 or 20 years ago, but today hair coloring products (home or in a salon) are loaded with extra conditioners." Even bleach can be gentle, if it's properly used, says Clairol Color Director Marie Robinson. So don't be afraid to color, but do make sure you either see a qualified professional or very carefully follow your at-home instructions.

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good list

by brianna121791 Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 08:00PM Report as inappropriate

Love this article!

by ReannaLynn Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11:01AM Report as inappropriate

Good thing I don't have hair highlights.

by jamaicah_jones Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 04:53PM Report as inappropriate

I didn't know a lot of these!

by ACClique Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 08:04AM Report as inappropriate

good tips!Knowing when I find a shampoo and cond that works I should stick with iT!

by chawkins7 Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 07:25AM Report as inappropriate

My hair has had a lot of static lately, so I guess I need to switch shampoos.

by Chris213 Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 05:49PM Report as inappropriate

that's a good list

by LittleBunny Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 10:35AM Report as inappropriate

yes, a good haircut can last 3 months, but if you have really long hair, the ends still start looking and feeling a bit dry even if you moisturize diligently. I find it best to trim more often- hair gets much healthier really soon then.

by venenumletalis Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 08:51AM Report as inappropriate

THX

by aishak55 Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 07:38PM Report as inappropriate

While I still think is it better to just not color my hair at all, at least when I get bored with it and decide to switch it up I won't feel so guilty. Thanks to Wen, I don't have super dry and brittle hair anymore so many of the other items are no longer a problem either!

by bride040612 Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 04:02PM Report as inappropriate