Everyone knows that hair is the ‘crowning glory.’ Everyone pursue’s lustrous and healthy hair, but unfortunately for some people, they tend to have flat and dull looking hair. Read on for valuable information to help you achieve healthy, manageable hair.
Your diet may be to blame if you find that your hair is lifeless or dull. Eating plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, iron, vitamin E and other essential nutrients is important for keeping your hair healthy. If you can’t eat enough of these, try using a well-balanced multivitamin to get what you can’t from food.
When drying your hair, try to avoid using a blow-dryer. Excessive use of heat to style your hair can damage it and make it look very frizzy. A better alternative is to wrap your hair while wet in a towel. Keep it wrapped for as much time as you have. This lets your hair naturally dry, and prevent too much frizz.
Trimming your hair does not affect how fast your hair grows. Whether you trim or not, hair grows around a half inch per month. You can notice your hair growing faster in summer time, or when you intake biotin supplements. Trims get rid of split ends and can make hair look better though.
Target hair care products that contain more natural ingredients, when shopping. Make sure your hair type matches the shampoos and conditioners that you buy. Do not hesitate to try different products until you find out which one works best for your hair.
Try to avoid exposing your skin, scalp and hair to the drying effects of cold weather. When it’s cold outside, your hair can get dried out, which means it doesn’t have all the nutrients and natural oils it needs to stay healthy. If you’ll be stuck outside for a while, carefully bundle up first.
Though it is tempting to brush or comb your hair while it is still wet, you will have healthier hair will less breakage if you wait until it is almost fully dry. Softer, more flexible bristled brushes or wide-toothed combs are preferable. Comb tangles in the bottom of hair when you begin, gradually working your way up until you get to your scalp.
Now you can see that having lovely hair is not impossible. By including these techniques, you will be well on your way to healthy hair. With some patience and effort, your dream hair will become a reality.