Getting flawless, glossy locks doesn’t have to be a hardship. In the summer heat and humidity, and winter’s harsh cold and dryness, sometimes it can be a challenge to keep your hair healthy. Here are some simple tips you can follow in any season to keep your hair in top-notch condition!
In the shower…
According to theAmerican Academy of Dermatology, you should concentrate shampoo on your scalp and conditioner on the tips of your hair while washing your hair. Washing the entire length of the hair can create flyaways and make it look coarse. However, when using conditioner, apply mostly to the tips, as it can make hair look fine and limp.
Daily eating habits…
Make sure you are getting enough protein in your diet. A strand of hair is mostly composed of protein, so protein is needed for hair to grow (same goes for your nails). WebMD reports that at any given time, 90 percent of your hair is in its growing phase, which can last two to three years. After this, it enters a three month resting period, after which it falls out and is replaced by new hair. If you do not have enough protein in your diet, a disproportionate amount of hair can go into the resting phase. Other important vitamins for hair health include iron and vitamin E.
As simple as going outside…
Researchers in Japan have also discovered that VD3, a super active form of vitamin D enhances and maintains stem cell’s ability to induce hair growth. The study found that cells treated with VD3 significantly enhanced the growth of new hair over cells that weren’t treated. The hair from the cells treated with VD3 also grew thicker and lasted longer. In other words, getting enough sun is a simple key to maintaining healthy hair!
Home remedies you can count on…
There are also plenty of recipes for home remedies available online. (Here are just a few!) For encouraging hair growth, one of the top home solutions is the egg mask, high in biotin which is known to promote growth, make hair thicker and even prevent hair loss! Another common remedy for preventing hair loss is an apple cider vinegar rinse.