If your hair is very damaged, consider cutting off the most damaged parts. Removing the damage from your hair will immediately make your hair look healthier; it will also prevent split ends from creeping up the lengths of your hair. Some stylists recommend getting a trim every 5 weeks for healthy-looking hair, while others suggest a trim every 6 to 8 weeks depending on whether you're trying to maintain or grow out your hair, respectively.It's important when you trim to have all dull and rough looking hair removed. When you know what type of hair you have, you are better able to keep it healthy by meeting its needs. You can discover your hair type by gauging its density, texture, and strength. Density: Look at a patch of hair on the top of your head. If you can barely see your scalp through your hair, you have thick-density hair; if the hair is more spaced out, it's of a fine density; and if it's somewhere in the middle, your hair is of a medium density. Also, the thinner your part line, the higher the density. Texture: Observe an individual strand of your hair. How thick or thin is the strand in relation to the hair of other people you know? You can also gauge how thick or fine your hair is by tugging on it thick-textured hair will be stronger/less likely to break than fine-textured hair. Fine hair feels more flexible and can have difficulty holding volume while thicker hair tends to be stubborn and full. Strength: Hair strength is measured by porosity and elasticity. Wash and towel-dry your hair, then feel it: if your hair feels quite wet, it's more damaged/porous; if it feels quite dry, it's healthier/less porous. The farther you can stretch your hair without it breaking, the more elastic and healthy it is. If you have fine hair, you can use volumizing or thickening shampoos and conditioners; if you have thick or oily hair, you may want to use a deep-cleansing shampoo and a light conditioner. There are myriad products to choose from just be sure to choose something that suits your hair. In general, salon brands are thought to be of a higher quality than drugstore brands. Massaging your scalp increases the blood flow to your hair follicles, conditions the scalp, and helps relieve stress. This will not only help keep your hair healthy, it may even help reduce and/or reverse hair loss. You can give yourself a gentle scalp massage while shampooing your hair. regularly. You can do this using a store-bought conditioner or a homemade one. If you do buy a deep conditioning treatment, opt for a salon brand, as drugstore brands will likely contain lower-quality ingredients. How often you deep condition your hair will depend on how healthy it is: if your hair is very damaged, deep condition it once a week. Pay close attention to the instructions on the bottle. A protein-based conditioner, for instance, will strengthen your hair, but can make it brittle if left on too long. If you can't afford to buy expensive salon conditioning treatments, and you'd rather not use drugstore brands, you can pamper your hair at home with the following treatment: Massage your scalp and the ends of your hair with some warm oil. Options for oil include coconut, olive, and sweet almond, among others. Which oil you use will depend on your hair type and personal preference. Jojoba oil is a safe bet for all hair types. Wrap a hot, damp towel around your head. This will help the oil penetrate your hair. Just make sure it's not too hot! Apply a hair mask to your hair. The type of mask will depend on your hair type. For dry hair, apply a paste of 1 or 2 egg whites and honey to your hair; for greasy hair, apply a paste of aloe vera gel, amla powder, and water to your hair.

Summary: Clip your damaged ends. Know your hair type. Use a high-quality shampoo and conditioner designed for your hair type. Massage your scalp regularly. Deep condition your hair Make your own deep-conditioning hair treatments at home.

If you assume you know what best friends' roles are, you could get disappointed and frustrated. Best friends are the most valuable friends you have, but they can't help or support you in every aspect of your life. Do not expect them to always be there, or expect them to say the thing you want to hear. If you set expectations for your best friends that are too high, it will only leave you disappointed and defeated. Be your own caretaker. This comes back to being your own best friend and taking care of yourself. If you take care of yourself, you'll never put your friend in a position where they have to come in and rescue you. If you never put your friend in this position, you'll never be disappointed. Remember that no one is perfect - not even your best friend. Everyone has their own faults, and they need to work through it. Don't be mean to your friend about their faults, but help them work through it while asking for help on your own as well. However, when gently letting your friend know, understand that your friend has feelings, and it's best to only focus on the faults that are the biggest threat to your friendship. Know what faults to ignore/let go of and what faults to help your friend solve. Sometimes, you need to let your friend solve their faults without your help, unless they ask for your assistance. Constant nagging will make your friend feel stressed and angry, and they may be unwilling to improve your friendship if you're putting pressure on it. It's natural to stop having chemistry with a certain person. If you grow apart, for whatever reason, just be happy for the good times, and know how lucky you were to have that great person be a part of your life. If neither of you make an effort to get together, or if you get into fights with them for no reason, then maybe you weren't meant to be best friends. It's not anyone's fault. Maybe you two are too much alike. Who knows? You might just need a break from one another for a few weeks. Always treat your friend with respect, even if you grow apart. Don't be angry with them, it's truly not worth keeping all that anger locked up inside. Be courteous, kind, and respectful if you have a falling apart. You never know when things might change. If your best friend picks another friend over you, try to be friends with their friend too. Maybe you guys can be a group of friends! Everyone is always looking for new friends. But never, ever leave the old one; your loyalty is what the other person expects and counts on every day.
Summary: Avoid expectations. Understand that best friends sometimes grow apart. Let your friend have other friends, too.