Do you ever wish that you had healthier hair? There is no doubt that having a head of strong healthy hair enhances a person’s attractiveness and self-esteem. Here are a few tips that you can add to your resolution list to get beautiful tresses!
It Starts on the Inside
A healthy lifestyle is the key to beautiful hair. If you smoke, drink a lot of alcohol, eat an unhealthy diet and avoid exercise, it will have an adverse impact on your hair. If you want beautiful hair that shines with health, it is important to live right. Healthy living means eating a varied diet of whole unprocessed foods, exercising regularly, drinking plenty of water, avoiding toxins, and making sure you get enough sleep.
Get Regular Hair Cuts
If you want healthy hair, it’s a good idea to have it cut by a professional every six to eight weeks. If you have your hair cut regularly, you will not have a problem with split ends. Hence your hair will not look dead and lifeless. What’s more, having your hair cut regularly stops most problems before they have a chance to start. Never try to cut your own hair or allow an amateur to do it. Always book an appointment with a professional.
No Daily Washing
Many people believe that washing their hair every day will keep it healthy, but this is a fallacy. You only need to wash your hair on a daily basis if it is exceptionally oily. Washing your hair every day strips it of natural oils and dries it out. This is especially true if your hair happens to be dry to begin with. You should only wash your hair when it is actually dirty.
Use Heat Protection
There are some excellent hair appliances available on the market. Now a woman with curly hair can use a straightening iron, and a straight haired woman can create magnificent curls. Hair appliances can help any woman achieve the look she likes best, but it is a mistake to overuse them without heat protection. When you blow dry your hair, use the coolest setting. Always put serum in the ends of your hair before using any heated appliance.
Alcohol Free
When you are picking out hair-care products, always check the ingredients to ensure that they do not contain certain types of alcohol. We have all heard the advice that it is best to avoid the use of products that contain alcohol, as it can be drying to the hair. This is partially correct. Some alcohols can be extremely drying to your hair, while others can give a smooth, soft feeling to the hair shaft by helping the cuticle to lie flat on the surface of the hair. The difference is due to the structure of the alcohol. Short-chain alcohols are the bad guys, but fatty alcohols like Cetyl alcohol, when used in balance with other ingredients, can be beneficial to the hair.
Professional Products
Many people choose the cheapest brands when shopping for hair-care products because they think that this will save them money. However, this is not actually true. Cheap hair-care products contain more water than they do active ingredients. Professional hair-care products last longer and offer consumers better value for money because they have concentrated amounts of active ingredients. They are also better for your hair.
Try Household Products
Fortunately there are ways of saving money on hair care. For instance, many of the items in your kitchen can be used as hair-care products. Olive oil makes an excellent pre-wash conditioner. Vinegar is great for eliminating dandruff. Witch hazel is good for treating an oily scalp.
Scalp Massage
A nutritious diet is the key to beautiful hair. Gently massaging your scalp on a regular basis is good for your hair because it increases blood flow to the head. Increasing blood flow to the scalp helps the nutrients you ingest to reach your hair.
Wet Hair
Your hair is at its most fragile while it is wet. It is therefore a mistake to brush your hair right after you wash it. Brushing wet hair can cause it to break. Use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to untangle your hair while it is wet. Wait until your hair has dried before brushing it with a regular hairbrush.
