I have been known to say weird things about my hair, including that I wish it would feel dry and straw-like. I can’t help it – when my hair is glossy it is way too much work. I aspire to have hair frozen in place much like a Flintstones character. 
Between my serious use of dry shampoo and tendency to wait several months between trims, I try to at least do my hair a few favors when I feel so inclined so that it doesn’t completely give up and fall out. Here are my top hair tips:

• Use sulfate-free shampoo.Sulfates are great for making your shampoo extra sudsy, but they actually damaging to your hair and strip the natural oils off which is not good. Sulfate-free shampoo is much easier to come by now than it used to be, and is much milder on your hair. My favorite sulfate-free shampoos are from the L’Oreal EverPure line. I recently received the Repair and Defend product through Influensterfor review and, as I knew I would, I loved it! They all smell SO good which is a major plus. They leave my hair shiny and silky but not greasy. I like to use the volumizing formula because it makes my hair a lot bouncier. You can grab a bottle at Target for around $6, so you can save your hair without spending all of your money.
• Dry off.My Aquis hair towel is something that I cannot live without. You can buy a cheapie version of a microfiber towel which will have a similar effect, but this towel really does decrease drying time which means that you can still sleep-in every morning AND have dry hair by the time you leave for work. I like to wrap my towel right when I get out of the shower and I wear it while I get dressed and do my makeup. By the time I’m ready to whip out my blow-dryer, my hair is almost dry. Blow-drying your hair is essentially a method of “flash drying” your hair which takes hydration that was bound for the cuticle and dries it up. Excessive blow-drying or straightening can lead to dry and rigid cuticles.
• Be thorough.I love dry shampoo and am somewhat of a junkie when it comes to using it on my hair. I spray that stuff on with wild abandon. At the end of the day, you can’t just wash it out, though. If you’re using any kind of product in your hair, you need to be thorough when you wash your hair. Part of this is giving yourself the kind of hair washing that they do at the salon – really get your fingertips to your scalp and massage that roots of your hair to get any product out. On a day that I’ve used a metric ton of dry shampoo, I will wash my hair twice. I start by using the Suave Rosemary Mint Invigorating shampoo which does a great clarifying job and helps to get out any residue from the products that I’ve used. Then I follow that up with my L’Oreal shampoo.
•  Be selfish.When it comes to your hair, you can’t just follow the trends. Argon oil has been trending, and while it smells so good, I cannot use it on my hair. I have a lot of fine hair and oils just make me look like a wet rat. So, while the rest of the world dies over Argon oil, I am going to stick with what works for me, and you should too. Your hair is affected by your hormones, your diet, and your genetics. Every person has different hair needs, so take note of your hair routine and how it affects the quality of your hair to figure out what is best for you. I’ve even visited the dermatologist to get more information on my skin and scalp so I can best take care of my hair.
• Stay cool. As much as I love a hot shower, it can be a problem for your hair. The extreme heat can cause breakage or make strands of hair brittle. Rinsing with cold water can help close the cuticle and keep hair shiny and sleek.
• More is not more. There are tons of products out there for hair from mousses to waxes to masks to sprays – more is not more or better. Read the ingredients in the products that you use and let your hair be long enough to see what it is like in its natural state. Remember that the quality of your water (hard vs soft) can have a huge impact on your hair and the products that work best. You might have to adjust the amount of shampoo/conditioner that you use or even buy products specifically designed for hard water. If you’re using multiple products, you should expect to have to thoroughly cleanse your hair each day. Your scalp needs just as much care and attention as your face, so don’t leave a bunch of junk on it.