10 TIPS FOR HEALTHY HAIR

Tip 1: Protect your Hair

Always protect your hair from sun, wind and rain. Exposure to excessive sun, heat, dirt, pollution etc. adds to our already existent hair woes. These can lead to dirt build up, drying out of hair and scalp, increased susceptibility to infections on the scalp. Cover your hair with an umbrella or a hat. Even your dupatta will do.

Tip 2: Deal Carefully with Wet Hair

Wet hair is very fragile and breaks easily. When wet, the shaft and roots of your hair is more prone to sustaining damage. Don’t be too harsh when shampooing. Breakage begins there. And also avoid brushing immediately after a shower. If you have to then use a shower cap instead.

Tip 3: Regular Conditioning

Use a moisturizing conditioner after every wash. Never walk out of a shower without it. Missing this step could be the reason why your hair is frizzy.

Tip 4: Condition the Right Way

Conditioning needs to be done right. Conditioners are formulated to seal in the moisture content in the hair shaft. They are not meant for the scalp. Start conditioning about 2 inches away from your scalp. Too much conditioner on the scalp will only make your scalp excessively oily.

Tip 5: Use Same Line Shampoo & Conditioner

Choose a shampoo and a conditioner from the same line as it has a similar formulation. These are made for a specific hair type and a specific purpose. It shows better results when you use a single line instead of two individual products.

Tip 6:  Don’t Over Apply Heat on Hair

Avoid using heat on your hair. Heat further strips the moisture content from your hair making it dry and frizzy. When over used, it can also burn your hair. Use iron/curl, straighteners only if necessary and remember to use a hair protectant before!

Tip 7: Avoid Tight Hair Ties:

Avoid using super tight hair ties; instead opt for scrunchies with cloth around them. Tight hair ties tend to pull your hair back real tight which increases friction. This can cause breakage.

Tip 8: Don’t Braid Tightly During Bedtime:

When you go to bed at night, loosely braid your hair to avoid a frizzy mess, a side braid is better option. Leaving your hair open, tends to knot it which means you need to subject it to pulling and brushing in the morning. Over brushing results in the frizziness.

Tip 9: Choose Satin Pillow Covers

Sleeping on satin pillow covers is known to reduce hair breakage due to friction. Cotton and other materials are quite rough in texture. Due to which they also cause more friction against your hair.

Tip 10: Dry Hair Cautiously

When drying hair, pat dry. Do not ever rub. You might dry your hair faster but the amount of hair that breaks and falls away also doubles up.