Many people are at a loss when it comes to hair care. Caring for your hair is your responsibility. Use this article to give you an idea where to begin in properly caring for your hair.
Frequent trimming of your hair does not make it grow faster, despite the myth that it does. No matter how much you trim your hair, it grows at a rate of about half an inch each month. You may see more growth in the summer or if you are taking biotin. That’s because of hormones though, not scissors. Trims can get rid of split ends, however, and that makes hair look great.
Do not ever tug or rub your hair with the towel when you are drying it. This can cause frizz and stretches your hair, causing breakage. Pat your hair dry with a towel. Also, be careful brushing your hair while wet, as this can also cause damage. Instead use a wide-tooth comb.
Eat healthy in order to get hair that is beautiful. Hair is a living part of your body, so you must sustain it from the inside with vitamins and nutrients. Lacking in any of these nutrients can and will lead to brittle, weak and hair that does not look good. You can even lose hair if you have a bad enough deficiency. To keep your hair as healthy as possible, eat the right kinds of food.
When you use a blow dryer to dry your hair then you have to keep it moving around. This will keep it from drying only one spot for too long. That way, serious damage resulting from heat can be prevented.
Continued use of heat stylers and blow dryers will lead to damage. Protect your hair when you use a styling appliance with a specially formulated protectant. These products are designed to protect your hair from the heat you are about to apply.
When you are using conditioner, make sure you are spreading it evenly throughout your hair. Also, be sure to leave conditioner on for a little bit so it can soak in, before rinsing it out.
You should wait 2 days before washing hair after dying it. Chemical treatment of the hair damages the cuticle, which needs time to repair itself so that the dye won’t wear off. Simply wetting your hair can open the cuticle back up until sufficient time has passed. This will reward you and your patience with hair that is shiny and healthy.
Overall Health
Maintaining your overall health is a great way to ensure healthy hair. Drinking enough water, exercising regularly, avoiding cigarettes and reducing stress can promote the growth of great looking hair. So, get serious about implementing good habits, and watch the condition of your hair improve along with your overall health.
You will be receiving second looks and admiring glances. Your hair now will look fabulous because you know how to care for it properly. When you have the hair you’ve always wanted, people can’t help but do a double-take to get another look at you.