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Your hair is such a big part of who you are. From the colour and texture to the length and style, it helps identify your heritage, health, and personal style. Whether you tend to rock it straight, curly, in a bun, or a cut, your hairstyle ties into your overall appearance. However, failure to take care of your hair makes every day feel like a bad hair day. So, how do you keep your hair looking healthy and flawless? Here are some tips listed below.
Eat Right
Your hair needs vitamin A, B, C, D, E, and iron, zinc, and protein to stay healthy and strong. One of the simplest ways to ensure your hair gets the vitamins, nutrients, and minerals it needs is to eat a healthy diet. Consuming various fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, and low-fat dairy is ideal. Limit greasy and processed foods as often as possible.
Stay Hydrated & Cleansed
Dry and brittle hair can quickly lead to breakage and hair loss. Part of preventing that means staying hydrated from the inside out. Although we often think of hair after exercise as being oily and sweaty, a properly cleaned body will make for better hair! Sweating out toxins and using a fitness system daily or 4 to 5 times per week is going to make all of your body functions work a lot better, including growing healthy hair!
Trim Regularly
While it might seem counterproductive to trim your hair frequently, it’s essential. The ends of your hair are exposed to various temperatures, chemicals, and environments that cause it to weaken and break off. If you don’t trim it, those split ends can reach your roots damaging the entire strand. Clip dead ends at least once every other month.
Keep It Clean
Your hair is one of the most exposed parts of your body. Everything from chemicals to hair care products to dirt and debris gets trapped in your hair, causing it to get dirty. It’s essential to wash your hair regularly to keep it clean. Using all-natural shampoo and conditioner is ideal for helping replenish its moisture and natural shine. Keep in mind there is a balance to keeping your hair clean. Washing it too much can have adverse effects as well. Consider washing it at least once a week unless you tend to sweat more.
Be Mindful of Products
Be mindful of the types and how many products you use in your hair. While you want to look good, products weigh your hair down and cause other types of damage. Try to stick to natural products with few chemicals. You should also steer clear of products that harden your hair, like gel or mousse, as they often dry your hair out, leaving it crunchy and easy to break. Opting for a hair texture spray or natural styling gel is recommended.
Use Heat Sparingly
Styling tools like flat and curling irons are convenient devices to get the style you want in an instant. The only problem is, heat is horrible for the health of your hair. It steals the moisture and dries the hair out, making it easy to break. Therefore, you should use heat sparingly. Allow your hair to air dry. If you want waves, braid your hair and leave them in overnight. For flawless-looking curls, put rollers in your head the night before.
Styling tools aren’t the only type of heat you have to worry about; the sun is another heat source. As your hair is constantly exposed to the sun, it’s ideal to protect yourself. Apply heat protectant, moisturize your hair regularly, and wear a hat if you plan on being in the sun for a while.
Your hair is part of who you are and how you feel. Of course, you want to do everything you can to keep it in tip-top shape. No matter how you prefer to style your hair, the trick to flawless-looking tresses is keeping it healthy. The above tips will help ensure that your hair looks amazing every day.
