As most people would agree, out hair is out crowning glory. We all try to have a healthy, luxurious head of hair, yet some people have hair that is flat and dull. Incorporate the following tips and techniques into your hair care routine for healthy, beautiful hair.
Healthy Hair
You can’t have healthy hair without a healthy body. Eat foods that are good for you and drink plenty of water to have great hair. Dark green vegetables, brightly colored fruits, whole grains, nutritious protein and healthy fats provide the building blocks for vibrant, healthy hair.
Don’t brush your hair when wet, if you want to avoid damage and keep hair healthy. Wet hair can be damaged more than hair that is dry because it’s more fragile. Always brush you hair when it is dry to minimize damage. This means you need to brush it before you wash it, and wait until it is completely dry before brushing it again.
Your diet might be to blame if you have dull, lifeless hair. You need a lot of iron, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E and similar nutrients to keep hair healthy. If you can’t eat enough of these, try using a well-balanced multivitamin to get what you can’t from food.
Try to dry your hair naturally, rather than using a hair dryer. Heat styling saps moisture from hair, leaving it dry and frizzy. One alternative to blow-drying is to wrap your hair with a towel when it is wet. This will lessen the frizz as your hair dries on its own accord.
To help protect your hair from the damaging effects caused by the sun, use hair products which contain sunscreen. The sun can really damage your hair, negating anything you have done to help maintain it. By taking additional measures to protect your hair, you ensure that it looks and feels great and retains its color.
Your hair must stay moist otherwise breakage occurs when your hair becomes brittle and dry. Water temperature greatly affects how much moisture can be retained in the hair. Rinse with cool, rather than hot, water once the shampoo part of your routine is completed. This can seal moisture in the shafts.
You should not ever tug or rub your hair using a towel when you are drying your hair. Not only will this increase the amount of frizz you experience, it will stretch the strands of your hair, increasing breakage and split ends. Instead, pat, blot or gently squeeze excess moisture from your hair, or wrap it loosely in a towel. You should also avoid brushing or combing it while it’s wet, unless you use a wide-toothed comb.
You should now see that having good hair isn’t hard. Apply the knowledge gained here to be on your way to healthy, gorgeous hair. With just a bit of patience and know-how, you will be on your way to realizing the hair of your dreams.