Even soft, fabric hair scrunchies can cause hair breakage if they are placed in the same part of your hair day after day. If you need to tie your hair when working, give your hair breaks by untying it during non-working hours.

Look for hair care products that consist mainly of all-natural ingredients. It is also important to find a hair type specific shampoo and conditioner to improve the condition of your hair. If one product doesn't work for you, keep trying different ones until you discover one that works with your hair.

If you feel as if your hair is dry, here is something that you can try. After shampooing your hair as normal, wring out the excess water, apply the conditioner of your choice, and cover your hair with a shower cap until the conditioner has a chance to absorb - usually five to ten minutes. The conditioner will penetrate the hair shaft as the heat from your scalp builds up under the shower cap.

If you desire how your hair looks when you are done swimming, there are different products that can try to mimic this effect. Some of these products are specifically labeled as ocean spray. To make a similar version at home, simply dissolve one teaspoonful of table salt in one cupful of water. Then, add about ten drops of lavender oil and now, you have the ocean in a bottle.

If you go swimming on a regular basis, make sure that you wet your hair before you get into the pool, as this will ensure that it soaks up less chlorinated water. Unless you wear a swim cap, you should also take a few minutes to rinse and condition hair soon after you leave the pool; this helps to reduce the overall amount of damage.

When shopping for different hair care products, you should look for products containing mainly natural ingredients. Make sure your hair type matches the shampoos and conditioners that you buy. You may need to try a variety of products before finding ones that you like; that's fine.

Wait until your hair is dry before brushing or combing it; this will prevent damage and breakage. Once hair is dry use a soft, flexible bristled brush or wide tooth comb. Start by combing the tangles from your hair, starting at the ends and working towards the roots.

Minimize your use of the blow dryer. Heat from your blow dryer can damage your hair greatly, so attempt to dry it naturally. If you make use of a blow dryer, be sure to use the cool setting and do not place it on the same spot for a long time. Thoroughly towel dry your hair before blow drying to help your hair dry quickly.

Before taking a dip in the pool, thoroughly saturate your hair with water from the tap. Doing so reduces the amount of chlorine that is absorbed into each follicle. Unless you wear a swim cap, you should also take a few minutes to rinse and condition hair soon after you leave the pool; this helps to reduce the overall amount of damage.

Do not attempt to brush your hair while it is soaking wet; wait until it has dried. The best type of brush has bristles that are soft, natural and flexible.