This article was co-authored by Ashleigh Grounds. Ashleigh Grounds is a Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist based in Austin, Texas. Ashleigh has over 11 years of cosmetology experience. She studied cosmetology in Dallas, Texas and completed a two-year hair salon apprenticeship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Toni & Guy Hair Salon. She is accredited by the International Board of Cosmetology, is a certified Babe Hair Extension Professional, and is a certified Brazilian Blow Out Professional. Ashleigh was voted the best Hair Stylist in Austin for 2012 by RAW Artists and was voted in the top 20 salons for 2020 in Austin by Expertise. Ashleigh's work has been featured in Talentmagazines, BlogTalkRadio, KXAN, and Studio 512. This article has been viewed 914,443 times.

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If you want to make your hair silky and smooth, wash your hair 3-4 times per week instead of every day, and use cold water to rinse your hair. Be sure to use a sulfate-free shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner to ensure that your hair has plenty of healthy oils. After you get your hair wet, use a wide-tooth comb to get rid of knots and tangles. Every 1-2 weeks, apply a deep conditioning treatment to your hair, such as coconut oil, and let it sit on your hair for at least 1 hour before rinsing it out. When you style your hair, use products, like argan oil, to reduce frizz and increase shine. For tips from our cosmetologist reviewer on styling your hair safely with heat tools, read on!