The hair remains a woman’s crowning glory. It has to be in order and well-taken care of so that the woman doesn’t look weird and unkempt. No one want to be around a woman with unkempt hair. Here is how to take care of the hair for the best results from the experts:
1. Always wash your hair regularly
Washing your hair regularly ensures that your scalp and hair are free of dirt and excess oil. However, the right frequency depends on your hair type and personal preferences. If you have extremely dry hair, you should limit washing your hair to twice a week. If you have an oily scalp, washing your hair on alternate days can help.
2.Only use chemical free shampoos
The lesser the number of chemicals in your shampoo, the healthier your hair. Go for gentle shampoos that suit your hair type. Sulfates and parabens in shampoos are used for lathering and preserving respectively, but they can cause skin irritation over time and increase the risk of hormonal disruptions.
3. Apply the right hair conditioner
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 thoroughly after applying.
4. Dry your hair naturally
Blow drying makes your hair as beautiful as that of your on-screen idol. But excessive heat styling can damage your hair scalp. Limit blowdrying hair to important events, if you have to style. Air drying or towel drying after shampoo is the best way to go. Never sleep in wet hair or comb wet hair. Be gentle with your hair.
5.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.
6. Don’t use a narrow-toothed comb on your hair
Wet hair is fragile and prone to breakage. Let your hair dry and then use a wide-toothed comb to brush your hair. This kind of comb prevents damage to your hair.
7. Drink more water
Internal hydration coupled with external hydration is the key to well-balanced and healthy hair. You may be using hydrating hair care products and oils, but drinking at least 3 litres of water everyday ensures good hair health.
8. Eat healthy
‘You are what you eat’ > This should reflect on your hair care and skincare routines. 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.
9. Trim your hair natiurally
Trim your hair every 6-8 weeks to get rid of split ends. Split ends form when the hair is damaged due to heat styling, pollution, smoking, stress, and so on. Trimming does not magically make the hair grow faster. Hair growth happens at the scalp level, but trimming ensures healthy hair.
10. Use hair caps and hats
Just as sunlight has a damaging effect on your skin, it applies to your hair too. Harsh sun rays can remove the moisture from your hair making it dry, brittle and damaged over the course of time. Use hats when you step out to protect your hair from this damage. Protect your hair with caps when you are in a swimming pool. Chlorinated water is bad for your hair.