Last updated on April 28th, 2024 at 11:50 am
Your hair is your crown. It’s one way you show the world how healthy you are, how much you care about your appearance, and what you want to reveal about yourself. It’s as important to your self-esteem as your partner or your career. So why not do what you can to maintain your hair’s health? No matter your hair type or texture, here are some healthy hair habits you can adopt to ensure that your hair looks and feels amazing.
Treat Your Hair With Care
Long gone are the days when you had to brush your hair every night in order to enhance its shine and make it grow longer. These days, excessive brushing can be considered damaging to the hair cuticle and may even cause breakage and split ends if not done using the proper tools. If you have long hair, your nighttime routine should include gentle detangling with a good brush made especially for removing knots. To avoid a head full of tangles and frizz in the morning, try loosely braiding or pulling your hair into a high bun. This habit will allow you to get up and go without much styling effort. You can also cover your pillows and mattress with linens made from satin or silk. Cotton can be harsh on your tresses and cause breakage, tangles, and frizz.
Choose The Right Products
Your pick of shampoo, conditioner, and styling products will vary depending on the condition and texture of your hair. If you have dry, damaged, or chemically-treated hair, your needs are different from someone who has fine, limp, or oily tresses. Choose products with ingredients that provide the benefits you want. Even though the ingredients list may seem daunting when standing in your store’s shampoo aisle, it pays to do some research and understand what you are buying before choosing your products.
Stay Away From The Heat
Your blow dryer, curling iron, or flat iron can be your best friend or your worse enemy if not used properly. Too much heat can cause irreversible damage that can only be remedied with a good hair cut. Try using a heat protectant or serum designed to coat your hair strands and prevent your hair from absorbing heat. Use your blow dryer on the lowest heat setting, especially if you have fine and thin hair. Try to avoid the temptation to go over the same section of hair multiple times and stop drying when your hair is mostly dry. In the summer months, you can take advantage of a warm breeze and let your hair air dry.
Focus on Health
Two of the most crucial habits for healthy hair is having a well-balanced diet and getting enough sleep. Hair needs certain essential nutrients, such as biotin, omega-3 fatty acids, and iron to grow and thrive. You should incorporate leafy green vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and fish into your diet in order to ensure your strands look their best. You should also try to drink plenty of water so your hair maintains proper hydration levels and is less prone to breakage.
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