Make time to mask<\/h2>
Boosting the protein in your regular shampoo and conditioner is vital, but, to maximize strengthening results, try to take the time once a week to apply a deep treatment. (Most only take ten minutes!) In addition to an essential protein boost, many Prose custom pre-shampoo masks also contain hydrating ingredients such as argan and jojoba oils<\/a> to replenish any moisture lost via leaky (heat-compromised) cuticles. To improve penetration, apply the mask while you\u2019re in a steamy shower or bath, as heat will help with absorption.<\/p> Have you ever tugged at your hair with a round brush while blow-drying\u2014or yanked a flat iron through frizzy strands to maximize smoothness? You\u2019re not alone; heat styling can be pretty tough on tresses. Therefore, it\u2019s important to be kinder in all other styling tasks: When detangling, start with the ends of your hair using a wide-toothed comb, then slowly, carefully work up to your roots, and when towel drying, gently squeeze, never rub.<\/p> In addition to using a protective shampoo and conditioner infused with the protein-rich heat shield complex, you should also spray on a heat-protectant styling product for extra safe-guarding before blow-drying or ironing. \u201cI tell my clients to think of a heat-protectant product as they would SPF. Apply generously and thoroughly and make sure your strands are fully and evenly coated,\u201d says Nina Dimachki, a stylist in Northville, Michigan. Dimachki also says most heat protectants work best on hair that is at least 50 percent dry (so squeeze dry with a towel or leave wet tresses in a towel turban for ten to fifteen minutes). \u201cContinuing with the SPF analogy, a heat protectant, like SPF, is best absorbed and won\u2019t be diluted, when applied to dryer hair,\u201d explains Dimachki.<\/p>Go easy on your hair<\/h2>
Load up on a heat-protectant styler<\/h2>
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