How to Care for Hair? As the saying goes: "Well-groomed hair saves lives! Hair care is an important issue for both women and men. Of course, it is a well-known fact that women pay more attention to hair care. And when it comes to beauty, it is an indisputable fact that hair does not have such an important role.
So, how can we protect our hair and keep it looking shiny, healthy and vibrant? Even though our care routine has shifted into the house with the pandemic period, many of us go to hairdressers for hair care and spend tons of money. But we can also provide good hair care at home. How? If you are ready, let our hair care adventure begin!
Highlights:
In general terms, my review will proceed in the light of the following questions. Therefore, please pay attention:
- What about hair care? How should hair care be done?
- How to care for hair at home?
- What is good for damaged hair?
- Mistakes in hair care
Examination
The first step in hair care is your diet; that is, the amount of iron and protein you take during the day is important for hair health. Hair cells are the fastest growing cells in the body; but when we do not eat right, our hair cells are the first to be affected.
Specialized doctors recommend consuming about 12 mg of iron per day. Iron-rich foods include leafy vegetables, fish, pumpkin seeds, beans, chickpeas, soybeans, cereals and many more. In addition to iron, we also need protein, because it is only protein that strengthens our hair!
Complete proteins include foods that are also rich in amino acids, such as cheese, milk, soy, lentils, peas, quinoa and yogurt. Although genetics play an important role, in addition to diet, weather, pollution and your general approach to hair care are also important for your hair health.
It is possible to have vibrant and shiny hair with a healthy diet and proper care! First of all, not all hair types are the same; they may differ from person to person. However, in the most general terms, hair types can be defined with expressions such as oily, dry and mixed.
The wide variation in hair type, texture and thickness is important to help it shine and grow healthy. Therefore, you should first know your own hair type and what your hair needs accordingly.
How to care for hair at home?
1. Get to know your hair!
Although there are various opinions on how often to wash and shampoo your hair, it all depends on personal preferences and individual needs. But if you have decided to care for your hair, you should first get to know your hair:
- Hair type and structure
- How often hair products are used
- Frequency of hair treatment
For example, people with oily hair need to wash their hair every day; people with dry hair do it less often. So you should pay attention to how often your hair gets oily.
2. Choose the right shampoo!
Using the wrong shampoos and styling creams can cause serious hair damage. Look for products that are suitable for your hair type - oily, normal or dry - and if you have a problem like dandruff or hair loss, make it a priority.
However, try to avoid shampoos with harsh ingredients such as ammonium lauryl sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate. And remember, the quality of a product is not directly proportional to its price. A very expensive shampoo may disappoint you in terms of quality.
3. Pay attention to the choice of conditioner!
Conditioning after shampooing is an important step to keep your hair soft, shiny and vibrant. For this, you can choose a conditioner separate from your shampoo or choose brands with a shampoo + conditioner formula.
You can use a cream comb to distribute the conditioner evenly through your hair. You should wait two to three minutes before rinsing your conditioned hair. You can use the trial and error method to find the conditioner that works best for you.
4. Pay attention to washing and combing!
Experts suggest that many people shampoo their hair excessively or incorrectly. The standard rules of thumb are as follows:
- Do not wash your hair more than once a day.
- Use only enough product to cover your hair.
- Avoid using water that is too hot or too cold. Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
- Comb hair gently when wet, as wet hair is three times more vulnerable to breakage.
- Do not rub wet hair excessively with a towel.
- Use a wide-toothed comb to comb your hair, but be careful not to comb too much.
5. Things to consider during hair care
It is useful to keep these tips in mind for healthy hair:
- Start blow-drying your hair on the lowest heat setting and gradually increase the heat as needed.
- Try to use the blow dryer as little as possible and let your hair dry on its own.
- If you dye your hair, choose a shade that is within three shades of your natural color.
- Change the routine places where you routinely wear the buckle frequently so that the breakage is not localized.
- Massage your scalp frequently to stimulate hair growth and increase blood circulation.
- Cut your hair regularly - every 10 to 12 weeks - to keep your hair healthy and prevent split ends.
6. Factors that negatively affect hair care
Harsh shampoos, wrong hair care and styling products, excessive brushing and combing are factors that affect hair health in a bad way. But in addition to these, there are some things you should pay attention to:
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Low-calorie and fast diets (shock diets)
- Decreased thyroid hormone
- Excessive stress
- Blood thinners
- Heart problems, depression, high blood pressure and Arthritis some prescription drugs for
Conclusion
I think we have a deep understanding of how hair care should basically be done. In my next posts I will present you a list of the best hair care products! Stay tuned...
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