10 Secrets of healthy hair

Your hair is one of the main indicators of your overall health, which depends on a variety of internal and external factors, from stress and unbalanced diets to sudden changes in the outdoor temperature. We hope that these 10 simple secrets will help you to keep your hair healthy and easily become a habit.

And it’s not only about your hair health: your hair is the key to a good impression that is worth a thousand words. The flaws of your body can be masked by a successful wardrobe selection, acne can be covered with foundation, but dandruff or greasy hair is much more difficult to hide. Well-groomed healthy hair raises your self-esteem too!

10 Secrets of healthy hair

#1

Wash your hair properly

Your hair should be washed as needed. It’s a myth that if you wash your hair often you can ruin its health. However, it is very important to choose the right shampoo.

#2

Use natural shampoos

Try to use natural shampoos. Shampoos with sulfates and parabens strip away too much moisture, leaving the hair dry and unhealthy. They may also make the scalp dry and prone to irritation. Moreover, many people have an allergy to sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate. Sulfate free shampoos keep the natural oils on the scalp and hair making the risk of getting a “dandelion effect” minimal. It leaves hair feeling healthy, clean and smelling great while amplifying your natural texture.

If you are used to washing your hair every day, buy a daily shampoo.

#3

Pay attention to the water mineralization

The quality of the water also affects the condition of the hair. If you have the option to install a water filter, be sure to do so. If you have a sensitive scalp then rinse your hair with warmed boiled water or herbal tea.

#4

Comb your hair gently

Special attention should be paid to combing, because, in addition to the banal detangling of the hair, this procedure stimulates the blood circulation in the scalp, providing oxygen and nutrients to the follicles, which gives the hair a healthy look and shine. But never brush wet hair, ever. Period.

#5

Minimize hair salons visits and avoid harsh chemicals

Visiting a hairdresser on a weekly basis won’t do anything good for you. Bleaching, dying, daily heat styling and endless hair product testing can lead to split ends, breakage, and shorter hair at the roots. Remember, minimizing your visits to hair salons and avoiding harsh chemicals make your hair healthier. Do you know that Parisian hair care is more about what not to do than what to do?

#6

Dry your hair naturally

Never use (at least try not to) hairdryers, instead allow your hair to air dry naturally after you shampoo. French girls very often do hair wash before going to bed and sleep on damp hair to get that naturally tousled texture and gorgeous shape when they wake up. But if you have to use a hair dryer, then it must be in constant motion. Do not use attachments that restrict the flow of hot air and change the drying air temperature to a lower one.

#7

Nourish your hair from within

Healthy hair is a reflection of a healthy lifestyle and your overall health. However, most common interest in hair is focused on hair types and hair care, but hair is also an important biomaterial primarily composed of protein, notably alpha-keratin. The rejection of fats and proteins is especially harmful for your hair because these nutrients are responsible for hair growth. To keep your hair and skin looking gorgeous, your diet must include meat, eggs, fatty fish, nuts, olive oil, cheese, fresh berries, and leafy greens. Unbalanced diets can lead not only to brittleness, but also to hair loss.

#8

Don’t forget about hair masks

Pampering your hair with good masks is one of the best things you can do to make your hair healthy. Remember that homemade masks that you prepare from all natural ingredients are the best. Use plant oils, avocado, eggs, kefir, yogurt, aloe and etc. Don’t put anything in your mix that you cannot eat.

#9

Let your hair rest

It’s not a secret that “virgin hair” is much healthier than dyed hair. Your hair does not like styling with hot appliances and an excess of styling products. Give your hair a break from coloring and styling. Such a rest should last at least a week; in the case of dying – 1-1.5 months. It is also desirable to combine it with hair-restorative treatments.

#10

If in doubt – visit a doctor

If you are taking a great care about your hair but all your efforts come to nothing then talking to your doctor is a good idea. Anemia or thyroid problems are the major causes for hair loss in women. Normally, hair grows in cycles of growing, resting and shedding and each strand has a life of 4-6 years. The body usually sheds nearly 50 – 100 strands of hair every day; don’t panic if it’s the case. High stress situations, such as examinations or pregnancy, or a chronic illness or acute illness resulting in hospitalization can also cause hair fall, split ends and breakage.

The most attractive hair from the man’s point of view 

Do you know that almost 85% of men vote for long hair? Pixie and bob haircuts look great, but guys consider long hair is sexier. Maybe because their love to long hair is recorded in their genes meaning that a woman who has it can produce healthy children. Even those who do not mind dating a girl with a short haircut look with admiration at long-haired beauties.

We are arguing about plum and platinum shades here, but they prefer natural ones. According to the all-knowing Internet, more than 50% of men choose women with a natural shade, another 40% consider blondes to be beautiful, but red hair beauties have the least chance to succeed.

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Please remember that taking care of your hair means taking care of your overall health and it’s not a 4-week project, it’s a lifestyle.