1. Get Your Hair Trimmed Regularly
It may sound counterproductive, but in order for your hair to grow, you need to keep on top of regular trims. Getting rid of damaged hair and nasty split ends promotes healthy hair growth.
2. Turn The Heat Down
Hairdryers, curling wands, straighteners, heated rollers - they’re out best friends. But all that excessive heat can take its toll on our hair, so try to give your hair a few days off from using heat.
3. Protect Your Skin and Hair From Sun Damage
Sunscreen is one of the single most effective ways to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, so make sure you’re using moisturizers, primers and foundations that contain SPF to help protect against sun damage and premature aging. Use heat protections sprays and serums when styling your hair.
4. Drink Plenty Of Water
Water makes up to 60% of our bodies - every cell, tissue and organ in our body needs it to function effectively. It’s recommended we drink eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated and flush out toxins - you’ll see the results in your hair, skin and nails in no time.
5. Use A Silk Pillowcase
Sleep on a silk pillowcase; the material is much easier in your hair and skin because it causes less friction. Silk glides easily so gone are the days of waking up with creases on your face and messed up hair.
6. Use Chemical Free Shampoos
You really can’t control all the environmental factors that damage your hair, but what you can control is the kind of shampoos you use. Monat products are all natural and chemical free. This is the journey to natural healthy hair.
7. Condition Correctly
Your conditioner contains ingredients that make the hair fall straight and manageable. It protects your hair from environmental aggressors and heat styling. However, it should be applied only on the tips of the hair and not on your scalp. Also, make sure to rinse it off throughly post application.
8. Dry Your Hair Naturally
We know. Blow drying makes your hair beautiful. But excessive heat styling can damage your hair scalp. If you choose to blow dry, just remember to use it on the cool setting. Air drying and towel drying is the best way to go. Never sleep in wet hair or comb wet hair. Harsh rubbing with a towel can damage the cuticle of your hair. Be gentle.
9. Oil your hair properly
Pre-shampoo treatments like oiling and massaging improve blood circulation on the scalp. Relax your muscles, boost shine and nourish the hair. It also restores moisture content, enables hair growth and repairs split ends. You can choose from coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil, castor oil and the likes. Avoid using mineral oil on your hair.
10. Eat Healthy
Your hair is made of proteins and amino acids. It needs the right nutrition to grow well and maintain itself. Eggs, berries, nuts, fish, green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes are some of the many great foods for healthy hair.
The Hair Care Don’ts
1. Hot Showers
Hot showers strip off the natural oils from your scalp leaving it dry and flaky. Cold showers are your best bet.
2. Stress
If you notice someone with healthy hair. We can bet our lives and say that they worry a little less. Stress can cause hair fail and unhealthy hair.
3. Chemicals
Chemicals from dying, perming and other hair treatments affect your hair follicles, disrupt hair growth and can also lead to hair fail.
4. Hair Styling Products
Heat styling using straighteners, blow dryers and curlers for prolonged periods changes hair texture, makes hair dry and prone to breakage.
5. Salt Water Hair Wash
Salt water damages the hair cuticle, irritates the scalp and makes the hair tangled. Avoid chlorinated water in swimming pools.
What Happens When You Don’t Take Care Of Your Hair?
If you don’t take care of your hair, it may stop growing after a point. Slowly, you may start experiencing dandruff, hair fall, dryness and dullness.
Not washing hair for long periods can cause ingrown hairs to occur on your scalp too. Also, by leaving your hair unwashed for a long time, you are attracting more dust. Using wrong hair products can make you feel itchy and lead to hair fall.
Wrapping Up
So by using chemical free products created by your individual hair type, eating right, avoiding heat styling and following all the above tips, you can bud bad hair days a goodbye! But most importantly, if you experience excessive hair fall and damage despite following a good hair care routine, consult your doctor. And hair or no hair, celebrate yourself nevertheless.