Healthy hair is a sign of good health and vitality. And it’s not just about the way it looks. It should feel soft to the touch and smell nice too. So, how do you keep your hair healthy? It starts with a hair transplant procedure to correct hair loss, then you can follow these tips to keep it looking great.
Eat a Healthy Diet
To keep your hair looking its best, be sure to enjoy a healthy and well-balanced diet. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, and lean cuts of meat and avoid high-fat foods and junk food, if you can. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water (about eight 8-ounce glasses a day).
A healthy diet can go a long way towards keeping your hair shiny, strong, and full. Do that religiously for a few months, and you will notice a change in your hair's appearance, strength, and length.
Drink Plenty of Water to Stay Hydrated
Water is fundamental to not only your beauty but also to your overall health. It helps flush out toxins from the body and keeps skin healthy and clear. Without enough water in your system, your skin loses essential moisture, making it dry and susceptible to breakouts. And since your hair is made of protein-rich collagen, it needs plenty of water as well. This essential ingredient helps your hair grow quickly and remain strong.
Take More Zinc
Zinc is the mineral that your scalp needs to support the growth of healthy, shiny locks. It helps produce a fatty substance called sebum that protects skin cell deterioration, relieving you of hair issues such as bald spots and dandruff. Sea vegetables, oysters, beef, and pork are outstanding examples of food with high amounts of zinc. And taking them regularly will result in better-looking strands.
Wash Your Hair with Conditioner Only and Avoid Shampooing Too Often (once every 2-3 weeks)
Shampooing too often can irritate the scalp, leaving it high and dry. It may also deplete hair of its natural oils, which help keep it moisturized and healthy. That’s why experts recommend shampooing once every two to three weeks.
However, if you have long hair and are worried about your scalp getting dirty, wash it with a mild conditioner instead.
Apply a Heat Protectant Before Using Hot Tools on Your Hair
Imagine if you were to put a plastic bag over your head, rub it with spicy mustard and then stick it in the microwave. That’s not sounding like a great time, is it?
When you add heat after applying moisture from natural oils or hair conditioner, these ingredients can burn off unpredictably. That means the applied hair products will most likely just drip down your face while being cooked by the heating tools.
Avoid Overusing Products That can Weigh Down Your Hair
Products that have the potential to weigh down hair include conditioners for chemically treated hair, heavier moisturizers such as butter or creams, thick serums, alcohol-heavy leave-in sprays, and protein treatments. While these products might make your hair glow for some time, they can build up to a less desirable outcome.
Excessive dry shampooing will also create a buildup and make your scalp oily. Do not overuse these products because they'll contribute to dullness and flatness of the cuticle layer on your hair, leaving it more susceptible to damage.
Get Regular Trims So that Split Ends Don't Get Worse
Regular trims are a great way to give your hair a healthy shape while getting rid of split ends. Hair is a natural and biodegradable fiber, so it cannot be "sealed" with glue or adhesive like synthetic fibers can. Hair can only be trimmed or cut to remove the damaged portion.
Regular trims are necessary to keep any unruly hairs out of sight and off the neck and shoulders. That allows more exposure to sunlight for vitamin C & D production. A simple side-swept hairdo with hidden layers, bangs, or some variation of the classic 'bob' can be just what you need.
However, you might want to get a haircut from a professional hairstylist for the best results.
Massage Your Scalp with a Gentle Oil Once or Twice a Week to Promote Healthy Hair Growth
It's believed that massaging your hair stimulates blood flow to the scalp, which promotes healthier growth. Sesame seed oil works well for this application as it helps carry the hair's natural oils to the scalp. It also helps spread the natural sebum evenly over the hair shafts, increasing your hair’s shine and overall health.
