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Tips for Healthy Hair

by Rishabh

Use lukewarm water for shiny hair

Use lukewarm water for shiny hair

Using hot water to wash your hair can devoid them of the protective oils which are natural conditioners. Because of this your hair can lose the natural shine in them. However, this does not mean that you go for cold showers, instead, you can use lukewarm water for washing your hair. While shampooing your hair, you can slowly massage your scalp.

Silicone-based products for thick hair

Silicone-based products for thick hair

Most of the women complain a lot about thin and lifeless hair but not many know the remedy. If heavy conditioners are used, hair can become lifeless. It is best that silicon-based products with ingredients like cyclomethicone or dimethicone are used. Silicon sets a coat on your hair, making them look fuller and not oily. Even after rinsing, silicon stays as it is.

Repairing split ends with protein

Repairing split ends with protein

Excessive coloring, bleaching and can damage the protective outer layer of your hair, leaving them with split ends. There is an easy way to mend this trouble. Use those conditioners that have protein in them so that it gets into the shafts of the hair, mending the split end trouble. A regular use is the key.

Consuming nuts and fish for strong hair

Consuming nuts and fish for strong hair

In the same manner, as nutritious food helps you in maintaining a healthy body, same is the case with your hair. Add nuts and salmon in your diet, loaded with Omega-3 fats and proteins, for healthy hair. Eating beans, leafy vegetables and carrots keep your hair strong. Avoid fad diet aiming for fast weight loss as starving yourself of nutrients harms your body and also leads to hair loss.

‘Redhead Bounce’ for fuller hair

‘Redhead Bounce’ for fuller hair

Fuller hair is not just because of your genes but can also come through styling technique.  To get fuller and bouncy hair, use mousse or a leave-in conditioner, and let the root area get dried first. You will get a volume boost if you flip your hair upside while they are drying. A hot tool with low heat also makes your hair fuller.

Give high-powered blow dryers a miss

Give high-powered blow dryers a miss

One might think that using blow dryer for a small amount of time is not going to harm the hair. On the contrary, if you use blow dryer for any brand minute or for 10 minutes, it is going to equally harm your hair. Try to avoid using high-powered blow dryers for your hair

Say no to oils for treating dandruff

Say no to oils for treating dandruff

Some people think that dandruff is the results of dry skin, primarily because of white flakes that it results in. It is not so as minor skin disorder results in dandruff. Using oil on the scalp is going to further worsen the condition. Medicinal shampoos work the best. Let the shampoo stay on your head for 5 minutes, soaking your scalp and then rinsing properly.

Too much brushing leads too hair loss

Too much brushing leads too hair loss

100 brush strokes a day is a complete much as excessive brushing snaps off your hair. Losing 50-100 stands a day is normal, as the hair that fall off are no more growing and have come to their resting stage. Use brush with ball-tipped bristles and never brush wet hair. You can remove tangles using a comb.

Do not run after branded products

Do not run after branded products

In a consumer report test, it was revealed that around 1700 high-branded  hair product samples were no better than their cheap counterparts as far as hair care was concerned, instead, they were just highly prices. If you are also one of those who empties her pocket on branded hair care products, stop doing so. Pick a shampoo and a condition according to your hair type.

Too tight hair tying could be harmful

Too tight hair tying could be harmful

Braids and ponytails look stylish but if the hair are tied too tightly, they can damage your hair and can break them off. If you keep your hair tied for a long span, your hair can break off. Take off the rubber band while sleeping. If you wish to have a braid for a longer span, keep the hair near the scalp loose. Giving a break after every 3 months is necessary in the case of heavy extensions.

Cover gray hair with gentle hair color

Cover gray hair with gentle hair color

As we grow old, hair do no change the color, but the growth becomes slow and they get weak. Therefore, damaged hair do not come off by haircuts. To avoid further weakening of the hair, the hair color used must be gentle.

No brush for curled hair

No brush for curled hair

There are more chances of curly hair getting dry and brittle and thus breaking easily. Avoid using a comb or a brush. It is ideal to use a conditioner with polymer that make curly hair manageable and smooth. Polyvinylpyrrolidone must be present on your conditioner. Using relaxers and flat-iron would damage your hair.

No hair frizz in winter

No hair frizz in winter

Excess of humidity leads to frizzy unmanageable hair but as there is more static electricity in the air in the winter months, the hair can be drier. As a result, the hair becomes frizzier. Shampoo with pH-balance keeps your hair relax and static electricity cab be stopped by using conditioner.

Dodge Thrilling Color Changes

Dodge Thrilling Color Changes

There are a number of people who are not happy with their natural hair color or tend to get easily bored with one hair color. But, one must take note that extreme color changes can harm your hair easily. Dermatologists suggest staying within 3 shades of your natural color is fine.

Guarding hair from the Sun

Guarding hair from the Sun

The sun has similar kind of ill-effect on your hair as it has on your skin. Hair exposed to sun tend to get dry, especially if they are colored. Light hair spray with SPF protection can be used. Wearing a hat when out in sun can also be helpful. Get your hair frequently trimmed for a healthy look.

Little use of blow dryer means less hair trouble

Little use of blow dryer means less hair trouble

Blow drying the hair regularly can lead to hair loss, thus, while blow-drying, the heat must be minimized. It is best to avoid frequent use of hair-dryer. Before styling your hair, use a conditioner to protect them or make use of a heat styling product.

Do not forget taking a shower before swimming

Do not forget taking a shower before swimming

Saving your hair from chlorine damage by taking a shower before swimming or wearing a swimming cap is necessary. When the hair are already soaked in water, they will not soak the chlorine-laced water of the pool. To save your hair from further damage, use pH-balancing hair product.

Stay careful of changes in your hair

Stay careful of changes in your hair

If you notice abrupt changes in your hair, for instance, hair loss or brittle hair has become frequent than usual, please visit a dermatologist as this can be a sign of a health problem. Intake of some medicines can also lead to hair loss.

Stay away from frequent styling

Stay away from frequent styling

If you are committed to healthy hair, keep your hair free from any styling for some days. Regular drying, combing, tugging, coloring and brushing can damage the shafts of your hair. Forceful drying of the hair with a towel is also harmful for the hair.

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