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herlife | beautyHair Do’sandDon’tsby beth blairNow that the New Year has officially kicked-off, why notadd one more resolution to your list—have great hair thisyear. Wondering where to start? We turned to the expertsfor their insight and advice on perfecting the perfectlocks this year. It turns out that there are a lot of do’s anddon’ts that we all can benefit from, and you might be surprised to findthere are even foods that can guarantee great hair.Do trust the expertsTo start, Rolando Cevallos of Paris Sallon in St. James, NewYork, says to go easy on products and trust the experts. “Overuse ofhair products can result in lifeless and dull hair and can cause moredamage than good. A good stylist who cuts and colors your hair isin tune with your ‘head’ and is the best professional to get recommendationsfor shampoos, gels, hair spray, conditioners and the bestbrush to use on your hair. Many women make the mistake of buyinghair products that can literally strip color or dry the ends out. Overusecreates more damage so remember to listen carefully to how to useproducts and which ones to buy from your stylist and not a televisioncommercial.”Celebrity hairstylist Rochelle Mosley concurs about overuse ofproducts. She also suggests minimizing your shampooing to only afew times a week. “Shampooing every day is completely unnecessaryand can dry out your hair,” she says.Do eat wellDr. Jeff Donovan, M.D., a hair loss specialist for Hair Club,explains that the nutrients you ingest will be reflected in your hair.For example, there are benefits to eating dark green vegetables. Dr.Donovan explains, “Spinach and broccoli help to produce sebum, anoily substance secreted by glands attached to the hair follicle. Sebumconditions and moisturizes hair, helping to prevent it from drying out.”He also says low-fat dairy products are ideal for increasing calciumintake which in turn helps repair worn-out and damaged locks.“Legumes are packed with a B-vitamin called Biotin. Peanuts andbeans help combat and prevent brittle hair by increasing its elasticityand promoting thickness and shine,” he says. As for whole grains,“Not only do whole grains containing Vitamin B which, as mentionedabove, promotes overall hair health, but they also supply the bodywith zinc and iron, two key minerals that aid in regrowth and repair ofhair follicles.”Do pamper your locksIf you really want to spoil your hair, Rochelle Mosely says to usea satin pillowcase. “Cotton pulls your hair and the moisture out,” sheexplains. “When you wake up in the morning and your hair is all overyour head, it’s not just because you slept wild. It’s because you aresleeping on a cotton pillowcase. Cotton makes your hair dry out. Usinga satin pillowcase allows you to keep your style much longer aswell as maintain the moisture in your hair.”18 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM