Use these Tips for Healthier Hair

Beautiful, healthy hair requires understanding your hair and how to care for it. Healthy hair insulates our heads, protects us from the cold, cushions against trauma, and can boost self-esteem. By experimenting with a hair care routine, you can determine what works best for your hair. We have some tips that might help.

Know your hair type.

Hair is typically categorised as straight, wavy, curly, coils (kinky), or wavy, based on genetics. The looseness or tightness of your curls and waves are in hair type subcategories. So, by looking at your hair curl pattern, you can identify your hair type. Knowing your hair type allows you to find the right products when creating a haircare routine.

Your diet plays a crucial role.

Protein and iron are essential for healthy hair. Hair consists of protein fibres, and iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen to our cells. Iron deficiency is the leading cause of hair loss for women. So, including iron and protein-rich foods in your diet can support healthier hair. While it is normal for women to lose between up to 100 strands daily, increased hair loss could indicate stress or a health condition.

Six general hair care tips for black hair.

1. Wash your hair every other week to prevent build-up from hair care products, toxins, pollutants, or smoke. The end of your hair is quite fragile, so remember to coat it with conditioner each time you wash it.
2. A hot oil treatment adds moisture and elasticity to hair, so include this treatment in your routine twice each month.
3. Use a heat-protecting product to protect your hair before styling.
4. Go to a professional hairstylist who understands hair and hair care. They should know what treatments your hair needs and how to correct and prevent hair damage.
5. When installing protective hairstyles like weaves, braids, or cornrows, ensure they are not tight, as this can damage your hair.
6. Eat a healthy diet, rest well, and reduce stress to support healthy hair.

Haircare tips everyone can use.

1. Use your hair type to help determine the frequency with which you wash your hair. People with oily scalp may want to clean their hair more regularly during the week, whereas those with dry scalp should consider cleansing their hair twice weekly.
2. Aim for chemical-free shampoos that suit your hair type. Shampoos that contain parabens and sulfates can irritate the skin and increase the risk of hormonal problems over time.
3. Apply conditioner on the tips of the hair only and not your scalp. Rinse it off thoroughly after application.
4. Air dry your hair and only use heat for special occasions. Do not sleep with wet hair, and use a wide-tooth comb when combing. Be gentle when using a towel to remove water from your hair. Harsh rubbing can cause hair to break.
5. Try pre-shampoo treatments like oiling and massaging. These treatments can relax your muscles, boost shine, improve blood circulation on the scalp, and nourish the hair.
6. Trim your hair regularly (six to eight weeks) to reduce split ends and protect your hair when swimming. Always wash chlorine and saltwater out, as these can damage your hair.

Strong, healthy hair is attainable with the proper hair care routine. You can use Find Yello to search for hairdressers, supermarkets, and businesses specialising in hair care products and services.

Sources: Healthline, American Academy of Dermatology Association, NDTV Food and SkinKraft Laboratories.