How to Build Healthy Hair Naturally
Want to Know How to Get Shiny Hair?
Daily exposure to pollution, styling products and heating devices can damage the health of your hair, and thus make it shine. The natural texture and color of our hair can have an impact on how shiny our hair is, and for every hair type, there are styling and grooming products that can take your strands to the next megawatt level.
If you've always craved for ideal hair, stay away from all those expensive fashion fixes that cost more money than caring for your strands. Instead, get into some healthy habits every day, which will actually nourish your hair.
In an age of iron bars, extreme painting and perming, it's not a matter of whether your hair is damaged, but how bad things are. Before you start feeling hopeless, because you'll be selling your soul faster than letting go of your iron, consider that even damaged hair can be brought back to life, with a few sneaky little changes to your routine.
Making sure your hair is as healthy as possible is about more than the shampoo you use. Many different factors affect how shiny, silky and strong your hair is. Here are hair care tips and healthy habits that you should start from now on, for your healthy hair.
Keeping your hair clean
Listen to your hair. As long as women use quality products, they can benefit more from shampooing more frequently. It reduces split ends, offers great moisture, and gives hair an overall clean and shiny appearance.
Wash daily if you live in a metropolis, with pollution or humidity, or exercise every day. Wash every few days, if you live in a rural environment away from pollution, or in a climate that is mostly dry. And if you have normal or combination hair, with dry ends and oily roots, you should wash it every other day.
Clean your hair with shampoo and conditioner
It's great for shampooing your hair, as it helps cleanse your scalp. (aad.org) When you shampoo, apply flowers to your scalp, not the ends of your hair. You also understand the right amount of shampoo to use, depending on the size of your hair.
This is because using too much shampoo can dry out hair, as it removes all the essential oils that are responsible for keeping your hair moisturized and giving it a natural shine. How often you need to wash your hair will vary based on its texture, but once or twice a week is best for most people.
Use a high-quality conditioner for your hair after shampooing, to revitalize each strand of your hair with moisture. Dry your wet hair with a clean towel, before applying conditioner. Apply conditioner with a special focus on the ends of the hair and not on the roots.
Dry Hair With a Microfiber Towel
Ordinary terry cloth towels can damage your hair, even if you don't scrub them. Use a microfiber towel on your hair, these are good absorbents, and may not cause a lot of friction. DIY concept to avoid chafing from terry cloth: dry your hair with a paper towel.
Gently brush hair
Diet, while important, will only give a boost to newly formed strands, not hair that has grown. Using the wrong brush is one of the most common causes of breakage, and it is advisable to use a brush with a round plastic fork. Combing the hair from the ends, and gently towards the top of the head also helps prevent the strands from breaking.
Give Your Hair A Cut
Your hair needs to be trimmed on a regular basis. Split ends prevent your hair from growing, so it's important to trim your hair.(1) Make sure to trim your hair as usual. Cut with a barber or professional stylist. Short hair should be cut every 4 to 8 weeks, while the recommended length of time for a medium to long haircut is 6 to 12 weeks. If going the professional route isn't your thing anymore, you can do it yourself at home with a little practice. All you need is a pair of scissors to start trimming at home.
Haircut helps the hair to grow. This might sound counterproductive, but it's very true. As regular hair cutting helps remove damaged hair, and split ends, it encourages further hair growth from the roots. Trimming your ends will make your hair softer, and more flexible, preventing breakage.
Use the Boar Bristle Brush
Using a boar bristle brush manages the hair, and improves its texture, as opposed to a plastic brush, which is much harder on the strands. They're not now made to remove tangles, so do that with your wide-toothed comb first. If you have very thick hair, a combination of a boar bristle brush and nylon will be more effective, while people with thin hair can use straight boar bristles. And remember, over-brushing can damage your hair.
Perform an apple cider vinegar rinse After washing your hair, mix vinegar, apple cider, and water together and apply it to your scalp. Let the solution sit for at least 1 to 2 minutes, but you can leave it on for up to 10 minutes before rinsing it off. It works by removing the cuticle of your hair which in turn, makes your hair look shinier. It also helps remove buildup on the scalp to help strengthen your roots, without drying your hair out.
Plus, its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it great for fighting everything from dandruff to fungus. If your hair is curly or textured, apple cider vinegar can also help enhance your natural definition, minimizing frizz and frizz while adding a layer of enviable shine.
Get enough protein
Hair is made of keratin, the protein. Not getting enough protein in your diet, can make hair dry, brittle strands, It is highly recommended to include chicken, turkey, fish, dairy products and eggs in your diet. Good sources for vegetarians and vegans are legumes, tofu, and quinoa. Iron and complex carbohydrates are important as well.
Air can dry your hair
Heated hair dryers and styling tools can make your hair brittle and lack shine. The heat can, in a sense, cook the hair. Think of it like a steak. It's high quality at first, and it's smooth, and flexible, but as you cook it, the texture of the steak will adjust, and it will get tough. Similarly, hair changes when exposed to heat from time to time. Allow hair to dry naturally, if possible, and if using a hairdryer, use a protective spray, or serum, and start on the lowest setting, before gradually increasing the heat.
Exfoliate Your Scalp
Cold climates can exacerbate dandruff. It is advisable to use a shampoo that contains zinc pyrithione or salicylic acid to get rid of dandruff. For a less expensive option: pour sea salt flakes in shampoo, and rub vigorously into your scalp before showering.
Benefits of Drinking Water
Another important step towards healthy hair, skin and nails, is to stay hydrated. One of the first signs you are dehydrated is dry skin. As dehydration progresses, it can lead to a loss of skin elasticity. When you're chronically dehydrated, your skin becomes dry and itchy, and that can also contribute to signs and symptoms of aging. A fantastic way to hydrate is to drink plenty of water, ideally filtered. Or for a bit of variety, try lemon juice, or a homemade concoction, and fruit-filled water. It tastes great, and you benefit from the nutrients found in the fruits and herbs you use for infusions.
Make regular pruning
It's very important to get rid of split ends early, out of danger they will rub off on top. Trim your hair every 6 to 8 weeks. While less noticeable than straight hair, afro hair often wants to be trimmed to ensure you have a higher definition of curls.
Managing stress
Stress can cause hair to fall out. Exercise, a healthy diet, meditation and prioritizing sleep, help relieve stress both physically and mentally.
Moisturizes gray hair
Gray hair is often finer and brittle, but it can appear coarser, because the oil glands produce less sebum as we age. Use a hydrating and moisturizing conditioner, as well as oils such as argan and jojoba, as part of a program to soften hair and fight dullness. The purple and blue products are also designed to lighten gray hair.
Summary
There are a number of methods to add extra shine and natural shine to your hair. Using basic home remedies, trying shine-boosting products, and nourishing your hair from the inside can also help. Avoiding too much heat, and avoiding chemical treatments can also be helpful. If you don't see an improvement in the shine or health of your hair, make an appointment with a hair stylist. They can help you determine the quality of healthy hair products and treatments that suit your hair.
