Who doesn’t want to have great hair and a great complexion? For some women, it’s easier said than done. Many times the hair care products you use can have a negative effect on your skin, causing rashes and breakouts. Even the cutest hairstyle can wreak havoc on your face, making your skin care routine more difficult or - even worse - ineffective. Stop the tug-o-war and read on to find out how you can make your hair care and skin care work in perfect harmony.

One of the most common problems when it comes to hair care and skin care is having bangs. Having hair in constant contact with your skin leaves the possibility of irritation and breakouts wide open. Hair care products like gel, mousse, and spray can seep into your pores, causing a breeding ground for pimples, dirt and bacteria.

The easy answer is to stop using these products. If that’s not an option, then take special care to keep hair care products from coming into contact with your skin. Long bangs can be easily swept to the side and tucked behind the ears to keep them away from your forehead. Shorter bangs can be trickier. A great way to solve this problem is to clip short bangs back and out of the way while at home. When you’re ready to go out, let your bangs down as usual and clip them back up when you’re not out in public. This will minimize the amount of time your hair touches your forehead and allows your skin to breathe.

While using hair care products, be sure to cover your face with a towel or cloth. If you’re heading to the gym or know you’ll be doing physical activities where you may sweat, throw your hair up in a ponytail. When your hair - along with whatever products are in it - come into contact with your skin and sweat, chances are you’ll start to itch. This could lead to a rash and an uncomfortable experience. Try to avoid using hair care products while working out. Mixed with sweat, these ingredients can trickle down onto your face and cause a breakout.

As you go about your daily skin care routine in the morning and evening, make sure your hair is brushed completely out of the way. Before going to bed, throw on a sleeping cap so that you don’t spend the night smothering your once-clean face into strands of hair covered with hair care ingredients.

When wearing hats or caps, style your bangs so that they aren’t pressed tightly against your skin and check to see that the hat is clean and loose enough so that if you sweat, the hat doesn’t trap dirt and bacteria.

Taking these extra precautions will ensure that your skin care stays intact as well as your ‘do.

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