Practical Hair Care Tips You Can Try at Home

If we want our hair to look great, our hair has to be healthy. Keeping up with regular maintenance can help. Excessive scalp buildup from being exposed to dirt can contribute to hair loss and other hair issues. Not washing your hair often or when you have too much styling can damage your hair. Scroll ahead for some useful tips on how to keep your hair healthy and strong.

Shampooing The Scalp

During hair wash, do focus on your scalp. Washing the scalp will help to remove any excess oil and dirt.  

Conditioning Your Hair

Paraben-free conditioners can keep your hair hydrated. It will also make them easier to manage. When you put on the conditioner, focus on the ends or any dry spots. Give your hair some tender love and care.

Dry Your Hair

The way we dry and brush our hair may cause some damage. Below are things to keep in mind after we have washed our hair:-

• Use the right towel – Pre-dry your hair with a microfiber towel once you have stepped out of the shower. Do not use a terry cloth towel as it can tangle your hair too much, increase the fizziness and may also cause it to break.
• Don’t blow dry right away – The heat from the blow dryer can damage your hair. Let your hair dry naturally. If you must use a blow dryer, you can just a bit of adjustment. Blow dry your hair once only when it’s 70% dry. This will give time for your hair cuticles to close up. Doing this will reduce the heat damage on your hair.

Brush Your Hair The Right Way

There are several things to do instead of just combing your hair with a comb or a hairbrush. Hair breakage is often caused by hair knots and tangles. Here are the steps that you need to do:-

• Detangle hair in the shower – With the conditioner still on your hair, you can detangle it by using a wide-toothed comb. This is also the best time to do so because your hair is soft. It’s easier to detangle.
• Get the right comb – A metal brush or a round brush is for blow-drying your hair so you have to avoid it. For removing knots and tangles, use a boar bristle brush, stagger-toothed comb, or wide-toothed comb instead.
• Ways to brush hair – Start combing a few inches above the ends and brush hair downwards. Then slowly work your way up to the scalp.

Try Hair Masks

Give your hair a treat with some nourishment using a paraben-free hair mask. The right hair mask for your hair type can hydrate and repair. 

Protect Your Hair From The Sun With These Steps

• Wear a hat or scarf. 
• Use hair sunscreen for added protection against the sun’s UV rays.
• Deep condition once a week to cleanse your scalp completely, especially for those with dry scalp. It also helps to restore moisture. 

How Many Times Should You Wash Your Hair?

Washing your hair frequently is important.  Your scalp can become oily if you don’t wash it enough. It will become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. This can lead to dandruff and other problems. The natural hair oil be lost if you wash your hair too often.  This also causes the hair to be brittle and dry. Knowing when is washing too much or not enough is important. Do wash your hair more often if you work out a lot. You can go longer in between washes if you hardly exercise. Try to wash your hair every 3 to 4 days.