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6 Bad Hairstyling Habits to Stop Right Now

Envy-inducing, movie star locks is the stuff most of us
women dream of. Unsurprisingly, there's a few things you
may be doing wrong that isn't helping your hair get there.
Are you guilty of these six bad styling habits?

1. Overshampooing

Believe it or not, shampooing your hair too often may
actually work against you! No, we aren't suggesting
running around with dirty, oily strands, but do try and
take a break between your washes. If you can, try
shampooing at least every other day, especially if you
are typically washing daily. Overshampooing can strip
hair of its natural oils and end up drying it out. Try a
great dry shampoo like Bumble & bumble Hair Powder or
Osis Dust It to help keep hair looking fresh.

2. Hot Tool Abuse

From flat irons and curling wands to our blow dryers,
we're all guilty of being addicted to our hot styling
tools. But hot tool abuse leads to split and dry, damaged
hair. When using your hot tools, don't gravitate toward
the highest heat possible; instead, try a low or medium
heat setting. Fine to medium hair should always be used
on these settings, only very thick and course hair really
needs high heat. To prevent and minimize damage, use a
thermal protecting spray before styling. Think your hair
is already damaged? Read about the six ways you may be
damaging your hair.

3. Using the Wrong Brush Size

Are you using the right brush size when blow drying your
hair? If you're drying your hair straight and not sure
what round brush to try, use your hair length as a cue.
If you have shorter hair, you should be using a smaller
brush with about a one-inch diameter. For longer hair,
use a medium to large brush that's at least a few inches
around.

4. Becoming a Styling Product Junkie

Styling products are great for just about anything from
adding volume to your tresses to helping reign in control
of your mane. But when you're a styling product junkie
that overdoses on products, they end up working against
you. Too much mouse, gel or pomade will actually weigh
down hair and often, result in a greasy look and unnatural
texture. Stick to small amounts.

5. Skipping Your Regular Trim

If you're growing your hair out, it can be tempting to
skip out on your regular trim but the fact remains, your
hair needs one at least every six to eight weeks! Don't
skip out on this importance maintenance check; it will
keep your hair healthy and in tip top shape.

6. Not Dividing and Conquering

Do you dry and style your hair haphazardly, or take it
into organized sections like they do at the salon? A good
style starts with properly sectioning off your hair. To
do so, divide your hair into three sections, split
horizontally. Get some clips or pins to secure the topmost
sections so you can concentrate on the bottom. Then, just
work your way up!