As the old saying goes "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". In some cases, the difference between properly taking care of your hair and not doing so may be the difference between normal hair or manageable thinning hair and unsightly baldness. People who are losing their hair are the ones who benefit the most from learning and applying good habits for hair care, and conversely are hurt the most by not applying them. Unless you are totally bald you can still benefit from properly taking care of your hair. Experts on hair loss suggest the following rules to best preserve your hair.