Top 10 hair health tips
1 A well-balanced diet is the best way to keep your hair
healthy and strong. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, nuts, brown rice,
beans and pulses, and you’ll have tresses in top condition in no time.
2 Use the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.
Pick a combo for fine, greasy, dry or coloured hair, and stick to it!
There’s a specialist product made to care especially for you.
3 The sun, even during winter, has drying effects on your
hair and can fade colour. Use products that contain sunscreens and cover up
in direct sunlight during the summer.
4 Massaging your scalp for a few minutes each day will
stimulate circulation and remove dead skin cells, helping to prevent
dandruff.
5 If you have oily hair, rinse it with diluted, fresh lemon
juice or cider vinegar for superb shine, and to eradicate those greasy
roots.
6 Shoulder-length hair is, on average, about two years old,
so treat it like a piece of fine, old lace. Avoid unnecessary brushing,
combing or handling – use soft bristles that flex in the brush.
7 Pay careful attention to how you wash your tresses: rub
shampoo into the palms of your hands and distribute evenly, lather and
repeat with half as much shampoo. Rinse and apply a matching conditioner
mainly to the ends and mid-lengths.
8 If you lead a busy life and don’t have time to cook,
supplement your diet with the hair-building vitamins B6, B12, evening
primrose oil, folic acid and a good multivitamin.
9 Help your hair to reach its growth potential by eating
well and getting lots of sleep.
10 Stress and negative emotions can play a part in hair
loss, flaky scalp conditions and excess sebum (oil) production. Find time to
relax and de-stress for healthy locks.
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