If you want to achieve the best hair of your life, it’s time to come up with a solid plan. You might already be using some of the tips and tricks below, but if not, it’s time to get started because the earlier you do, the more you will get out of having super healthy hair! That said, the more of the tricks you use from this guide, the better your hair will get over time. Remember, you can’t expect instant results. Consistency is crucial when you want to get thick, healthy, beautiful hair. Let’s take a look at how you can start working towards the best hair of your life:
- Use A Sulfate Free Shampoo and Conditioner
Choosing your shampoo and conditioner carefully is key. A sulfate free shampoo and conditioner is thought to be far better for the hair, and doesn’t coat the hair with junk. One of the reasons hair can feel so silky and smooth after using certain products, is because it has simply been coated with a layer of silicone and other junk. This makes it look good temporarily, but can be awful for hair in the long run.
- Use Leave In Treatments
Leave in treatments can be a great way to help your split ends and bring hair back to life. It all depends on what your own hair care concerns are; there are treatments for hair loss, but you can even find treatments for helping hair to grow longer. Olaplex is a particularly popular leave in treatment that many people swear by, but there are some really great dupes out there, too.
- Massage Your Scalp Every Time You Wash Your Hair
When was the last time you massaged your scalp? There’s a reason hairdressers do this when they wash your hair over the basin! Massaging the scalp helps to release dirt and grime from the scalp, exfoliates, encourages blood flow to the hair follicles, and can release tension. With all of the benefits of scalp massage, you should find your hair looks and feels better in no time. You can even buy a scalp brush to do the job optimally. Try shampooing twice, first with your hands, and then with your brush. You’ll find that it lathers up really well and gives your hair a wonderfully clean feeling.
- Always Protect Your Hair from Heat
Make sure you always protect your hair from heat, whether you love the straighteners or just blow dry your hair. A spray is the easiest way to do this, but there are other options out there if you prefer.
- Only Use Heat When Absolutely Necessary
Try to avoid heat where possible. If you can plait your hair and leave it to dry naturally, then do so. Don’t straighten or curl your hair if you can help it. You could even try out some of the heat-free ways of styling your hair that people are raving about.
- Cut Down How Often You Wash Your Hair
You don’t need to wash your hair every day, or even every other day. It can depend on your hair type, but you should be able to cut washing right down if you make dry shampoo your best friend. Just be mindful that some dry shampoos can be drying and may give you an itchy scalp. Experiment with hats, hair accessories, and styles that work with unwashed hair. You may need to get your hair used to this, so cut down gradually. Some people get on just fine with washing their hair just twice a week!
- Use A Hair Oil Regularly
Hair oil is fantastic for giving the hair a wonderful shine, smoothing down split ends, and protecting it from heat and other styling products. Moroccan oil is amazing, but there are plenty of other oils out there you can use. You only need a tiny bit, and it goes a seriously long way. You might think it’s expensive, but a bottle could last you a year or two!
- Have Regular Split Trims
Regular trims don’t necessarily help your hair to grow, like many people claim, but they do help to keep your split ends at bay and make your hair look healthier. They are a great way to improve the look of your hair and will enhance the rest of your hair care routine. Just make sure you have a trustworthy hairdresser do it for you!
- Know Your Individual Hair Type
Knowing your individual hair type can help you to choose products that work better. If you have dry hair, then a super moisturising shampoo and conditioner will work well. Other hair types include bleach treated, fine, thin, and mature. Each hair type will require a different approach, and depending on hair type, a professional hairdresser will usually get the best results. It often isn’t a good idea to colour your hair from home!
- Sleep With Your Hair Protected
Sleeping with your hair protected can stop it from being dragged around your pillows, helping to better manage split ends. If you wear a silk hair mask, it can also give it a great shine and help you to retain styles for longer. Using a silk hair mask consistently can have a surprising impact on your hair over time.
- Swap Your Pillowcases For Silk
Instead of cotton pillowcases, swap them for Silk Pillowcases or satin. These pillowcases will cause less drag on not only your hair, but on your face. Your skincare products will also have the chance to better absorb into your skin, as they won’t get soaked up by cotton. This will leave you waking up looking fresher than ever before!
- Brush Your Hair Twice A Day
Advice from years ago said that we should brush our hair at least 100 times a day to keep it looking beautiful. You don’t need to go this far, but using a quality hairbrush to get rid of tangles morning and night is important. Brush from the bottom upwards, so you don’t pull your hair out and make tangles worse. Be gentle!
How do you look after your hair? Leave a comment to let us know, and good luck building your new routine!
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