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"You probably already know that whole \\\"lather, rinse, repeat\\\" thing can damage your hair. But here's something you may not know: Getting smooth hair can be a whole lot easier if you start styling it in the shower\u2014and avoid sneaky mistakes that cause breakage and flyaways in the long run.\\n\\n\\n\\n                   \\n\\n __The chances are good that you're using too much shampoo.__ All you really need is a quarter-size amount. \\\"Shampoo removes all of the dirt and oil from your hair, then it starts stripping away essential oils and lipids that prevent dryness and breakage,\\\" says hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins. Shampoos labeled moisturizing, curl-enhancing, or color-protecting are relatively kind.\\n\\n\\n\\n__Don't act like you're in a shampoo commercial.__ Piling all of your hair on top of your head and massaging in your shampoo actually roughs up the cuticle, causing frizz, flyaways, and tangles. Rub your shampoo between your hands, gently massage the roots with your fingertips, and smooth what's left on your palms over the length.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  __Make your conditioner work harder.__ Use a moisturizing or color-protecting formula (ones with argan, avocado, or grape-seed oil are especially hydrating). \\\"Apply it generously, and wait two minutes before rinsing,\\\" says Hawkins. It takes that long for conditioners to adhere to the hair.\\n\\n\\n\\n__Detangle while the conditioner is still in.__ Hair is most fragile when it's wet, and that means it's most likely to snap if you comb or (eek!) brush it right out of the shower. Keep a wide-tooth comb in the shower so you can detangle while the conditioner is still in.\\n\\n\\n\\n__You can even start before you shower.__ Before you get in, distribute a small dollop of hair oil over the length of your hair. Give the oil about ten minutes to sink in (if you have the patience), and then do your thing. Your hair will be easier to straighten (and a lot shinier) when you get out of the shower.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  __RELATED LINKS:__\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  \u2022 [Anti-Aging Hair Ideas](http://www.allure.com/hair-ideas/anti-aging)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  \u2022 [How to Make Your (Dry, Dull, Split) Ends Look Healthier\\\"&gt;How to Make Your (Dry, Dull, Split) Ends Look Healthier ](http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2013/02/how-to-make-split-ends-look-healthy.html)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  \u2022 [The 10 Commandments of a Salon-Quality Blowout (Without the Salon)](http://www.allure.com/hair-ideas/2013/ten-commandments-for-the-best-blowout\\\\#slide=1)\\n\\n\\n\\n____"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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