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likelihood that it will tangle. You want the combing out process to be as gentle as possible.

Put shampoo in the palm of your hand and rub your hands together. Gently pull areas of hair apart at the scalp, not further down the hair shafts, and wipe the shampoo on the scalp. Apply more shampoo to your hands as needed and repeat that process until your scalp has a good amount of shampoo on it. Then get more shampoo on your hands and apply it to the hanging hair.

When you begin the massaging action of the shampoo process, concentrate on the scalp, moving back and forth, not side to side or circular. We you are trying to avoid tangles, remember. Gently wash the rest of the hair. do not rub it between your hands but squeeze the hair, forcing the shampoo through the hair. Rinse beginning at the top of the head and working your way to the back. Do not move the hair around too much, Let the water do most of the work.

Put your conditioner on. Here you can gently place the hanging hair on the top of your head. Let the conditioner stay on while you scrub the rest of your body with your favorite bath products. Then begin your final rinsing process at the top of your head again. Dry your hair as you normally do but be sure to squeeze the moisture from your hair, do not rub the hair.

Following these steps creates the environment for your hair to become the crowning glory that you crave. Be diligent with its treatment by the stylist and be gentle with its treatment at home. I just know you will be pleased with the results!

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