How to Improve Hair Health and Stay Pretty

Many people wish they had lustrous, clean, and vibrant hair. It is an indication of good health and a youthful appearance. While it may be quite irritating for a number of people, you too can turn your dull, grimy, and limp hair into an enviably age-defying one! How so?

Just Shampoo the Scalp

When comparing skin care to hair care, shampoo is the soap that removes oils, dirt, dandruff, pollutants, and other impure particles that accumulate in the hair over time. Shampoo, like soap, can only be used in specific places to avoid stripping off so much that it makes hair unmanageable.

Be mindful that your hair is dirtiest and oiliest at the scalp while shampooing. Shampoo just your scalp, and the sudsy overflow will be enough to clean the rest of your hair without removing its natural shine. Remember that too much shampoo removes too much oil, which protects the protein structure of the hair from damage, and you would be simply reversing your intent.

Wash in sections

This not only helps control frizz but saves water by using less shampoo! Take small locks from different areas of your head and work them through gently between fingers until the product has been worked out before moving onto the next section.

Understand What Product to Apply

Many commercial shampoos, conditioners, and other hair products can cause long-term damage to your hair, leaving it dull and lifeless. Choosing the right product not only makes the hair look healthy and beautiful, but it also protects the hair from damage. For extremely dry hair, use a mild shampoo and a high-quality conditioner that contains humectants, which help to retain moisture in the hair.

For greasy hair, a good nourishing shampoo should be used, and excessive brushing should be avoided because it stimulates oil glands that are already overactive. People with sensitive scalps should use herbal or botanical shampoos, which contain less harsh chemicals and are therefore gentler on your hair. For brittle hair, use a reconstructor conditioner, preferably one that contains hydrolyzed protein, which penetrates the hair and strengthens its structure.

People who are often exposed to the sun, blow-dryers or hair curlers should use a shampoo and conditioner with thermal protectors. These protect the hair from overheating. Of course, baby shampoos can only be used on babies’ hair because their composition is insufficient for an adult’s hair. There is no debate over what dandruff sufferers can use.

Apply Condition to Tips Only

When comparing skin care to hair care, a conditioner is a moisturizer that aids in the improvement of the texture and appearance of the hair. Conditioners, including shampoo, soap, and moisturizers, can only be used on specific parts of the body. This time, just apply the conditioner to the ends. This stops the hair from sitting limp at the roots, which makes the hair appear older.

Correct blow-drying

The nozzle of a blow-dryer should be angled downward to assist in closing the cuticle and enhancing the sheen of our hair. To combat dry and frizzy hair, as well as flyaways, experts recommend switching to a cool environment for the final three minutes of blow-drying.

Cut Your Hair Short

Long hair, according to beauty experts, can age you and make you look tired and haggard, while shorter hair can give you the boost you need to look younger. So, be courageous and give yourself a better cut. You do not want to appear old with long hair. Furthermore, request that your hairdresser add layers since this adds fullness and bounce to the hair, making it appear smoother and shinier.

Let it Sparkle

Some people add a small amount of ale, yes, real ale, to the rinsing water for shinier hair.

Treat Hair like Fine Lace

The hair is like fine lace, as a famous hairdresser once said. It is a valuable object that people wear and show at all times. In the end, if your goal is to look younger or simply more attractive, you should be held accountable for taking care of a valuable lace.

Listen to Your Hair

Knowing your hair type will help you choose the right products and routines to keep it healthy. Knowing how your hair reacts to different styles, textures, or colors is just as important.  You can’t fix a problem if you don’t know what’s wrong.

Frequent trims and deep conditioning treatments will keep your hair healthy. Trimming the ends of your hair prevents split ends which is one of the leading causes of damage to coarser, thicker textures (i.e., African American). If you have coarse texture it may also be helpful to use natural oils on dry strands like coconut or olive oil as well as sticking with protective styles such as braids.

Vitamins for Hair

The hair is a living part of our body. It consists of keratin, which is the same substance as your skin and fingernails.

It needs to be healthy in order for it to grow thicker and faster. This means that you need to give it all the nutrients that it needs in order for it to work properly. One way you can do this is by taking vitamins specifically created for hair growth like Biotin or Vitamin C capsules.

Vitamin B and D  are also needed for hair health. Vitamin B assists in the production of keratin which promotes hair growth. Whereas Vitamin D regulates hormone levels on the scalp thereby promoting faster, thicker strands.

Vitamin E and A are also required for hair health. Vitamin A is essential in the production of sebum, the natural oil that makes your hair shiny. In addition, Vitamin E promotes blood circulation to your scalp and keeps it healthy.

If you are not getting enough of these vitamins in your diet, then it is possible to take a supplement to make sure the body gets all the nutrients it needs.

Use Hair Masks Regularly

Hair masks are a great way to treat your hair. You can use them once or twice a week for deep conditioning, or as an occasional indulgence when you’re feeling low on time.

Food for Hair Growth and Thickness

There are some key nutrients foods that one can consider to consume more in quantity than others. These foods should be combined with a healthy diet consisting of meat (which contains protein), dairy products (to contain calcium), and fruits or vegetables for the vitamins your hair needs.

In addition, there is also some food that should not be consumed by people who have thinning hair because they produce too much DHT…or it could worsen the problem further! These include grapeseed oil; soybeans; peanuts; sesame seeds; Brazil nuts and walnuts. So if you’re looking at adding something new to your regular grocery shopping list just remember:

1. Eat more protein

2. Eat foods rich in vitamin B and iron

3. Drink plenty of water

4. Avoid processed foods, sugar, and caffeine

Get Fit and Stay on Top of your Health

Other than eating healthily, one has to keep engaged in regular exercises to stimulate blood flow to the scalp and hair follicles. The most important thing for our body to maintain in good condition and to heal itself is to have enough rest. Thus, remember to get enough sleep every night.