Hair Care Tips

How to keep your hair healthy

Healthy hair does not mean long hair or thick hair. You can have naturally fine hair that is very healthy or very thick long hair that is dead. No matter what your hair type, it is very important to keep it in the best condition.

A few years ago I became anaemic and my thick hair started to become very thin. I obviously needed to start taking care of my hair in order to help it to stop falling out and become strong again. When you have an iron deficiency it is very common for your hair to fall out and become weak and brittle because you are lacking important nutrients. I also used to straighten my hair every single day which also damaged my hair and made it weak.

My hair is still not thick, but it is definitely thicker than before and it is also very healthy and I have very few split ends.

Firstly, the most important thing you can do is completely cut out using any heat on your hair. For a long time I used absolutely no heat and I had no split ends at all. Recently I have been curling my hair on some days and have noticed the split ends creeping back. The less heat you use on your hair, the healthier your hair will be. Try to not use heat at all, and if you can't live without your curling iron or straightener, limit yourself to once every fortnight.

Secondly, do not brush your hair when it is wet. This is one of the worst things you can do to your hair. Your hair is a lot weaker when wet and brushing could pull your hair out. Run your fingers through your hair instead or use a wide toothed comb when your hair is mostly dry.

Thirdly, do not wash your hair every single day. This will dry your hair out and will make it become weak and brittle. I wash my hair once every three to four days and I do not suffer from 'greasy hair'. Once you start washing your hair less, you will notice your hair stops become greasy. Just be patient. You could also use a dry shampoo to refresh your hair. The less you wash your hair, the better.

After you have finished showering, pour some cold water over your hair as this will help it to stay shiny.

Oils are a great way to keep your hair nice and healthy. There are plenty of oils on the market that are great for your hair. These include: olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil, moroccan argon oil, jasmine oil... Etc. You should try and oil your hair once a week (although I am very lazy and never do!) After you have applied the oil, massage your head for around ten minutes and then shampoo your hair 2-3 times to make sure you don't leave any of the oil in.

Hair masks are a wonderful way of helping your hair become very smooth and manageable. There are many good hair masks that can be found in your local drugstore for a very affordable price. Just choose one that bests suits your hair type.

You can also make your own hair masks. Egg yolk and honey is a great DIY mask for making your hair super smooth and shiny. If you have a itchy scalp, mayonnaise is a great way of helping it. 

Vitamins can also be very helpful. You should go to your local drugstore and look for vitamins that help keep hair strong. You can get ones for 'hair, skin and nails' if you don't mind taking tablets, these are a great option for you.

Do not tie your hair up too tight as this will cause your hair to fall out as you are pulling too hard on the scalp. Use a hair bobble without the metal part as the metal pulls on the hair. Scrunchies are great for your hair as it does not pull.

When you go to sleep, put your hair into a loose braid. This helps to keep your hair in one place and stops it from being pulled out.

Thank you for reading. I hope these tips were helpful, and if you have any more, please comment them below.

Take care xxxx