Secrets To Thick, Healthy, Beautiful Hair

As one ages, so do our hairs – losing elasticity, thinning, and dulling more as each decade passes. Our diet, the weather, pollution, and our overall approach to hair care are all critical factors impacting the overall wellness and health of our hair.

Here are some practical tips for you to have healthier, thicker, and more beautiful hair:

Watch What You Are Putting Into Your Body

The right food, vitamins, water intake, and even exercise offer a lot of benefits and will also show up in your hair, face, skin, and body. Biotin, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Folic Acid as well as a multitude of B vitamins & protein will boost our hair’s ability to grow and stay strong.

So try your best to boost up your protein intake because our hair is primarily made up of protein. Eat at least 45 grams of protein daily. Diets with inadequate protein can result in weak, brittle hair and loss of hair color. Good sources include lean meat, fish, beans, eggs, poultry, and low-fat dairy products.

Eat an abundance of vegetables, fruits, leafy green salads, and drink plenty of water. A multivitamin or zinc supplement can enhance your diet when necessary.

Increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids stimulate your hair follicles to improve the health of your scalp. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold-water fish, such as salmon, sardines, and herring. Other good sources include flaxseed, yogurt, cottage cheese, salad, and cereal.

A well-rounded diet is an important factor in hair and scalp health.

Watch How You Wash/Shampoo Your Hair

There are different opinions about how often we ought to shampoo our hair. In general, over washing our hair will strip the natural oils and cause it to feel dry and more prone to breakage. So how often should you be washing? It depends on your scalp and hair type. If your scalp is active in producing oil, you may need to shampoo every day, while people with dry hair may need to shampoo less frequently. And the curlier your hair is, the longer you can go between washes. If you have super straight hair, the faster the oil wicks down so can make it oilier faster thus you may not be able to go more than two days without washing.

It’s not just how often you shampoo, but also where you apply the shampoo that counts. You should apply shampoo on the scalp only, but not on the ends of your hair. Using the wrong shampoo containing harsh ingredients, such as ammonium lauryl sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate can also cause significant hair damage. Is also important to look for products that are right for your hair type. Massage your scalp as you shampoo is a good way to encourage blood circulation and helps to detoxify your scalp.

Conditioning after shampoo is another important factor step in keeping your hair manageable, shiny, and soft. It does not make a big difference between using a separate conditioner or a shampoo with a built-in conditioner. Try combing the hair conditioner through for even distribution and leave it on your hair for around three to five minutes rinsing out. It will be worthwhile to invest in good quality conditioners and leave-in treatments or hair masks, especially if you have colored hair.

Watch How You Handle Your Hair When It Is Wet

Treat your hair extra gently when it’s wet because it’s three times more vulnerable to breakage. DO NOT rub wet hair excessively with a towel, but instead, press the water out gently. Avoid brushing your hair when it’s wet. When your hair is soaking wet, it is weaker, fragile, and more susceptible to breakage. Wait until your hair is dry or almost dry if you need to brush through it, and use a wide-toothed brush to detangle and always begin at the ends and work your way up.

Try not to blow-dry your hair immediately after washing. Allow your hair to air-dry for 15 minutes under a towel turban, or whenever possible. Use a low-heat setting for hair drying and keep the hairdryer nozzle two to three inches away from your hair, pointing the nozzle down, not side-on. Start off on the lowest heat setting while blow-drying and gradually increase heat as needed.

Reduce the use of heat-styling tools like flat irons, curling irons, or even hairdryers on a daily basis as these can damage the hair shaft. If you need to blow dry your hair, do apply leave-in treatments as this will protect and moisturize your hair.

Reduce The Use of Hair Chemicals

To prevent hair loss you should avoid the use of chemicals on your hair. Cut down on the frequency of going to a hair salon for hair color or hair perm. Try your best to avoid hair straightening using chemicals and avoid the use of hair dye. The frequent use of heat-styling tools like flat irons, and curling irons will cause damage to the hair shaft.

Be Careful How You Tie Your Hair

Avoid using elastics and rubber bands. If you need to tie your hair, go for soft buns and top knots. If you are at home, try using a multitude of small and large jaw clips to keep it up by simply twisting and clipping. This keeps all your hair intact and away from your face without breakage.

 

 

Following these simple tips will help you keep your hair healthy and beautiful so you may not need to spend your hard-earned money hunting for the best FUE transplant doctor to treat your hair loss. Bear in mind that the pricing for hair transplant vary by individual and could be quite costly.

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