7 rules for healthy and beautiful hair

The density, length and structure of hair depends on genetics, but their condition depends on our care and the tests that we subject them to (dyeing, curling, using a hair dryer, ironing). Therefore, patience and regularity are important in hair care.

Daily hair care is an integral part of their health and beauty, it consists of three stages:

1. Hair cleansing: shampoo (selected based on the condition of the scalp), scrub, peeling.
2. Hair nutrition: conditioner, balm, mask (selected depending on the problems that need to be solved), products for the ends of the hair.
3. Hair protection: thermal protection, protective spray (from the sun, for shine) and serum.

If you take good care of your hair and do not do different experiments with it, this is already half the success, and the second half consists in 7 main rules that should be followed in daily hair care:

Rule # 1 Take hair vitamins 2 times a year

For hair to be healthy, it first of all needs a healthy diet rich in vitamins, micro- and macroelements. But, during the off-season (autumn, spring), our hair needs more nutrition from the inside with the help of special hair vitamins. You cannot name one vitamin that it is the most important for hair, but you can name the key ones, the balance of which must be monitored in order to have healthy strong hair: vitamin B5, B7, B9, B12, vitamins A, E, C, D, zinc, omega-3, magnesium, selenium.

Good complex vitamins for hair will help your hair survive autumn and spring vitamin deficiencies. Vitamins will strengthen the roots, prevent intense hair loss, reduce dry hair and improve its general condition.

Rule # 2 Wash your hair as needed

This is a rule of thumb for everyone, even those with hair loss, because many girls think washing hurts even more when they fall out. The opinion that frequent washing harms the hair and scalp is completely wrong, the head can be washed every other day or even every day if the scalp quickly turns oily or hair after styling products. Just select the shampoo based on the condition of your scalp. If you wash your hair every day, use a mild shampoo to keep your hair dry. For sensitive scalp, also choose special shampoos.

Brushing your hair before washing your hair will not only improve blood circulation to your scalp, but you will also be able to comb it more easily after washing. Always wash your hair with lukewarm water, not hot water, because hot water activates the sebaceous glands and your hair grows oily faster.

Rule # 3 Scalp peeling once a month

Hair health starts with a healthy scalp, so it is very important to cleanse your scalp, and not only with shampoo, but also with more abrasive products such as scrubs.

The scrub very thoroughly cleanses the scalp from dead cells, sebum, styling products, silicones and other impurities.

In the modern world, it is simply an irreplaceable thing, after which the scalp breathes in the literal sense of the word. Today, many brands of manufacturers offer scalp scrubs. But, you can make a scrub at home, see the recipes in the article: Different options for home peeling of the scalp and tips on how to do it.

Rule # 4 Use hair conditioner after every wash

Conditioners moisturize the hair and close the scales, after which the strands become smoother and protected from the external environment. Apply the conditioner correctly along the entire length, but not on the roots, and rinse off preferably with cool water. Be sure to use conditioner after every wash, especially if you have long hair that is prone to dryness and splits.

Using conditioners reduces the appearance of split ends and makes hair more manageable and shiny.

Rule # 5 Use a hair mask once a week

Conditioners and balms do not replace hair masks for us, the task of the mask is to more thoroughly moisturize the hair, or restore, or protect the color, or the nutrition that the conditioner will not give us.

It is advisable to use the mask at least once a week, for the best effect, you can insulate the mask (with plastic wrap and a woolen hat, make an insulating cap) and warm it up for 5 minutes with a hairdryer and walk another 15 minutes so that it cools down. Using the mask in this way, you will see the result immediately, it penetrates better into the hair itself and acts much better. Be sure to rinse your hair well with running water when you rinse off the mask.

Rule # 6 Use heat protection for hair before blow drying

Thermal protection is needed so that the protein keratin, which our hair is composed of, does not break down, because at temperatures above 130 degrees, it breaks down and the hair becomes exhausted, brittle and brittle. Heat protection for hair minimizes the negative effects of hot air and ultraviolet radiation on the hair.

Heat protection for hair can be washable (shampoo, conditioner, mask) and leave-in (cream, serum, oil, spray, fluid, emulsion), leave-in works better.

While blow-drying your hair, it should be in constant motion, so the risk of damaging the hair structure will be much smaller. And try to dry your hair 70-80%, and then let it dry naturally.

Rule # 7 Comb your hair at least three times a day

By combing the hair, we kind of massage the scalp, which is very important for blood circulation, so all the beneficial nutrients are better supplied to the hair roots. Hair needs to be combed, and even those that are in the stage of loss.

The comb plays a very important role in hair care. A quality hairbrush removes dirt and styling residues and distributes sebum evenly from hair roots to ends. The best are natural bristle combs (pork) or mixed bristles, such bristles glide easily over the surface of the hair.

Use only clean combs, preferably washed once a week with a mild shampoo.

Healthy hair is beautiful hair!