KEEPING HAIR HEALTHY  

Learn From the Professionals at Hair Salons In New York

No matter whether the length of your hair is short, medium or long, beautiful and healthy Hair is the crowning glory of any woman.

Here are some tips that would effectively help you in retaining your hair’s beauty and health.

1.       Hair Combing.

Proper combing of your hair contributes a great deal in keeping your hair healthy. Comb your hair thoroughly at least twice a day. However, do not over comb your hair as it can damage the hair follicles. Choice of a proper comb is extremely necessary. While selecting your comb, whether its a soft or hard comb or a short or long comb, you must keep in mind that it is convenient to comb with it. Also it is important that the tooth of the comb is not very sharp and should not be placed too tightly on the scalp. While combing your hair, utmost care should be taken, otherwise it can cause damage to your hair. Vigorous hair combing can cause breakage of hair and hair fall. Hair should be combed gently. Combing should be done in the direction of hair growth. Combing in the opposite direction encourages hair fall. Combing wet hair should be avoided. It is advisable to use a leave on conditioner and then when the hair is slightly dry, comb the hair. Cleaning the combs is also very important as it prevents dirt to be deposited on the gaps. Avoid using other people’s comb, which can transfer fungal/bacterial infections.

2.      Shampooing.

Selecting the proper shampoo according to your hair type is extremely crucial. However one particular shampoo might not suit you continuously. This is because your hair condition may change according to chemical treatments as well as according to seasons. Hence to suit these variations, the shampoo should be chosen in such a way that it suits you the best at that particular point of time. In case you are suffering from dandruff, it is suggested that you use an anti-dandruff shampoo to keep your scalp clean. Rinse your hair thoroughly before shampooing and then use the shampoo on your hair using circular motions with the help of your finger tips. Always use clean tap/shower water to shampoo your hair. Do not use the dirty bath water to shampoo your hair. Small shampoo sachets are ideal to use before selecting the brand that you would like to use.  

3.      Hair Conditioning.

It is essential to use a hair conditioner after every shampoo wash of your hair. Conditioners put back the shine and suppleness back to your hair that helps retain the natural luster of your hair. Conditioners, once again like shampoos should be chosen according to your hair type. Conditioning helps in smoothening down the hair cuticles so that you can comb through your hair easily as it smoothens away the tangles that the shampooing might have caused to your hair. Conditioners are usually applied to hair that is freshly shampooed and is towel dried to remove excess moisture. Normal hair requires a balanced conditioner, while dry hair requires deep conditioning. Again greasy hair requires a light conditioner. Conditioner cannot be built up on your hair but needs to be re applied each and every time you wash in order to preserve the shine and manageability. Read the instructions properly mentioned on the product and leave the conditioner on for the time mentioned and neither longer, nor shorter in order to help it work appropriately.

4.      Diet for healthy hair.

Just as a healthy body and healthy skin needs proper  diet, the same way healthy hair also needs balanced diet. Some natural products that can contribute a great deal in keeping your hair healthy.

a.      Water – Proper in take of water helps keep your hair silky and shiny. At least 8-10 glasses of water should be consumed each day. Water builds up almost one-fourth of the total weight of a stand of hair. Hence it is vital for proper hair maintenance.

b.      Protein – Protein is known to be the building block of hair. Protein provides more strength to the shaft of your hair and diminishes the possibility of splitting and breakage of your hair. Hence sufficient protein rich diet should be regularly taken to give your hair its natural health to shine.

c.       Vitamins – Vitamins like Vitamin A, B and C contribute in everyway to keep your skin and hair healthy. They are highly beneficial in promoting blood circulation and providing strong strands that does not split easily. Hence foods like fruits, vegetables and cereals should be included in regular diet.

d.      Minerals – Diet rich in iron carries oxygen to your hair and hence lack of iron can cause your hair to starve for oxygen and become weak. Therefore it is crucial to include foods like red meat, dark green vegetables to your diet. Zinc builds up hair protein that stops hair loss. So, foods like sea food and red meat containing the mineral zinc should also be included in your diet.

5.     
Hair Maintenance.  Regular care is important to keep your hair healthy and shining with all its strength and health. Here are a few things that you can follow in your regular regime to keep your hair beautiful.

a.      Trim your hair regularly to get rid of split ends.

b.      Keep your scalp clean and free from dandruff.

c.       Cover your hair where there is excessive sun or wind.

d.      Clean your hair with a good quality shampoo and condition after each shampoo wash.

e.       Use hair masks that provide nourishment to your scalp and promotes hair growth and at the same time makes it look healthy and shining.

Here are few things that are preferably avoided to retain the beauty and luster of your mane.

a.      Avoid using the hair dryer too close to your hair.

b.      Avoid using excessive heated styling products like hair straighteners or curlers on your hair.

c.       Avoid over perming or coloring.

d.      Avoid excessive combing or back combing.

Looking after yourself is not too much time consuming but all that is important is with little time and effort you can look great and feel good. No other accessory can complement to your look better than a nicely maintained, healthy and beautiful mane. It adds up that special element in you to make you look fabulous.