Find out how to strengthen dull, damaged hair with these 7 simple steps.
Everybody wants strong, healthy hair, but there are so many factors that damage it. Heat, sun exposure, color treatments, diet, genetics, age, and health all contribute to the health of your hair. If you’re like most of the world and you’re suffering from dry, damaged locks, follow these 7 easy steps to make your hair healthy!
Stop washing!
Don’t wash your hair too often! Water isn’t good for your hair! Water makes your hair swell up from the inside, which forces the cuticle up and strips the hair of its natural oils and moisture. Different people have to wash their hair more frequently, but a good rule of thumb is to wash your hair 2-3 times a week. You may be able to go longer between washes or need to wash more frequently.
Use the right tools
The right tools are so important. Not every brush is great for everyone’s hair type! For thick or curly hair, use a wide tooth comb. For thin and fine hair, use a gentle boar bristle brush. Boar brushes are great because they pull the natural oils from your roots to the tips of your hair. They’re safe to use on dry, damaged hair as well! Never brush out your hair while it’s wet. If you need to detangle hair while it’s wet, use the widest tooth comb you can find!
Trim regularly
If you’re trying to grow out your hair, getting a trim might seem counter intuitive, but will actually make your hair appear longer and healthier. Trimming your hair gets rid of those dry, damaged split ends. Go for a trim every 6-8 weeks and ask for an air cut or half an inch off if you’re trying to keep length.
Use heat protectant
If you can’t go without styling your hair, use heat protectant! But for it to be effective, you’re going to have to apply it like a hairstylist: sections at a time. If you don’t coat all the strands of your hair, it won’t be effective. Take small sections of hair and spray them generously. Continue spraying small sections of hair until you’ve gone through your whole head. Style your hair as usual and you’ll start to notice that your hair isn’t getting as damaged!
Eat healthy hair foods
Eating a balanced diet with the right nutrients promotes hair growth. Some hair growth promoting foods include:
- Eggs
- Salmon
- Greek yogurt
- Spinach
- Berries
- Avocado
- Beans
- Nuts and Seeds
- Meat
Go natural
If you’re used to styling your hair every day, embrace your natural hair occasionally! Skip the blow dryer and let your hair air dry. Then, skip the heat tools and embrace your natural texture. Use hair products like salt spray, mousse, or curling cream to create soft texture on whatever type of hair you have! Your hair is unique, and you should celebrate it! Thankfully, natural texture is totally in right now, and we hope it stays that way!
Take supplements
Supplements like collagen, biotin, and keratin are all great for hair! Try out Ideal Collagen—it’s great for your hair, skin, and nails.
