Strong, healthy hair: hair care tips

Healthy hair looks better and lasts longer, but do you actually know how to get healthy hair? It’s a lot easier to achieve strong hair with a little guidance. Here’s how to keep your hair healthy using a few key tricks.

How to have healthy hair

Follow these healthy hair tips to help keep your hair glossy and reduce the risk of breakage:

Hair is made of protein, and that protein has to come from somewhere. Make sure you’re eating enough of it. ¹

Iron, zinc and selenium may also help to achieve strong hair. ²

Wet hair is more likely to break, so avoid brushing or combing your hair when it’s wet. If you’re washing your hair, get the brushing out of the way first. Try not to towel-dry your hair too vigorously, either.

Regular trims will remove split ends and reduce the risk of more developing.

Over-washing can cause damage to hair. If you’re washing your hair every day, see if you can cut down to every other day. As a bonus, it’ll also save you time.
Being exposed to direct sunlight for long periods can fade or dry your hair. If you’re not already in the habit of covering your hair when you’re out in the sun, consider using a conditioner with built-in UV protection.
Stress can cause hair loss. Stress can’t always be avoided, of course, but try not to put too much pressure on yourself. Reducing stress has more benefits than healthy hair.

Healthy hair tips: avoiding damage

If you want to know how to keep your hair healthy, it’s worth knowing what can cause hair damage. Of course, there are more things to think about than how to have healthy hair; if you don’t feel right without dyed hair, for example, you may decide that dyeing is worth the risk. This list includes things you can do to reduce damage if you want to carry on using these techniques.

Using hair dye can dry out your hair and put it at risk of breaking. Follow the instructions on the dye; don’t leave it in for longer than recommended. Moisturizing shampoos and conditioners can help combat dryness. After dyeing, don’t apply heat to your hair for a few weeks; avoid straightening or blow-drying.

Using straighteners or curlers also dries out your hair, and carries a risk of burning it. Use heat protection spray before applying high heat to your hair, and try not to get into the habit of straightening or curling every day. Never leave the device against your hair for longer than recommended. Find out the lowest temperature that still works for you; try dropping your current setting ten or twenty degrees to see if you still get the same results. The tool you use makes a difference as well. Some straighteners are designed with temperature reduction and split end protection in mind.

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You’re obviously aiming to dry your hair when you’re blow-drying

You’re obviously aiming to dry your hair when you’re blow-drying, but it can also cause long-term dryness problems. Air-dry your hair when you have the time. If you have to use the hairdryer, towel your hair first to make sure it’s damp rather than dripping and, again, use a heat protection spray. Keep the hairdryer on the lowest heat setting, and avoid holding it very close to your hair. Use a hairdryer with thermal protection features if you can.

Following these tips should help you on your quest for how to get healthy hair. Good luck!

¹ https://asterhospital.com/News/important-people-consume-protein-rich-diet/
² https://www.healthandscience.eu

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