9 Hair Rules That You're Probably BREAKING!

1) Find a shampoo that lathers less. Sudsy doesn’t necessarily mean clean-sometimes, it means the opposite. Shampoos that lather too much are often overloaded with moisturizing products, which can leave build-up in your hair, making it look and feel dirtier quicker. So get sulfate-free shampoo!

2) Give your locks a burst of cold. Before you hop out of the shower, turn the cold water on for a second and quickly rinse it through your strands. It helps seal the cuticle, adding a sleek finish to your locks.

3) Play hot-and-cold as you dry. Use a round brush to dry your hair in sections, start from the roots and dry to the ends. Let your hair cool off like this on its own for five seconds, then repeat on another section. Alternating between heat and cool-down time helps set your style, and adds body!

4) Do an at-home glaze between color appointments. Glazes fill holes and rough spots in your hair cuticles, helping smooth and put moisture back into your hair. This keeps your color shiny and bright so it lasts longer and look better. Plus, you can snag an at-home kit from your local drugstore!

5) Drop the towel. Keeping wet strands wrapped in a towel will just cause frizz! The roughness of the cotton forces your hair cuticles open, making them more likely to go everywhere. Instead, squeeze out excess water as soon as you’re out of the shower, then wait 10 minutes before blow drying!

6) Apply products 10 minutes before you style. Whether you’re curling, straightening, or whatevering, applying product 10 minutes in advance helps it fully absorb into your strands so you get all of its benefits and more bang for your buck.

7) Wrap—don’t clamp—your hair for quick curls. When using a curling iron, you don’t need to fasten your locks to the barrel. Wrap sections around the iron and hold in place for about 10 seconds to score the same soft, sexy curls.

8) Use spray bottles on lazy days! If you wake up and your locks are totally grungy from the day before, just spritz the top layer of your hair, and then use a round brush (2in or more) to blow your locks dry. You’ll score high volume on that top layer, & you'll create the illusion of smooth hair!

9) Use dry shampoo differently. Instead of waiting until your locks need a pick-me-up, apply a dab of dry shampoo to your roots immediately after you wash and dry them. The barrier will stave off the debris and oil your strands will collect throughout the day. Bonus: It also gives you killer volume!