Shampoo is designed to remove oil from your scalp. Using it for the hair can remove the natural oil present in the hair, thereby damaging them. Use shampoo for the scalp and hair conditioner for the hair.
Hair blow-dry and iron styling shouldn't be done together
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Excessive heat from the combination of blow dryer and iron can damage your hair. Either wait for the hair to dry naturally and then use iron for styling or blow dry hair and style using a comb.
Always brush or comb hair when they are wet
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It is not advisable to brush or comb hair when they are wet as hair are 3 times weaker when wet than when dry. Combing or brushing wet hair causes a huge amount of hair breakage.
Always wet your hair before entering a swimming pool
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Remember to wet your hair before entering the pool as the hair can absorb a limited amount of water and will not absorb harmful chemicals like chlorine found in a pool if they are already wet.
Pillowcases made from cotton are good for your hair
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Cotton pillowcases are bad for your hair as the cotton fibre typically gets tangled with your hair, causing breakage. Satin or silk pillowcases, on the other hand, are better options.