There are a variety of health problems that can arise from neglect for one’s hair. An overly dry scalp can lead to itching and dandruff. Without regular haircuts, the end of the hairs will split and form weak, out of control strands. Hair can also become brittle and break easily as a result of a poor diet, excessive use of heat when styling, and excessive color treatments. The use of too many styling products leads to product build-up in the hair, leaving the head sticky, greasy, and unable to be cleansed with simple shampoo. If it goes undetected, gradual hair loss can escalate into permanent baldness. Lack of attention for hair can also cause one to overlook head lice and other infestations in the hair.

If a certain type of hair is not treated properly with the right styling products and procedures, environmental factors may wreak havoc on a person’s hairstyle, and that is why it is important to develop healthy grooming practices. For example, those with oily hair should use an oil-free shampoo, and those with dry hair should use an intensive conditioner daily and avoid using heat when styling. Frizzy hair can be controlled with gel, while fine hair should be treated with a volumizing shampoo.

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