Healthy Hair

If your hair has stopped looking at its best, don’t despair.  There are plenty of things you can do to your healthy locks without resorting to products which claim to work miracles, but drain your bank balance!

 

Assuming your hair problems are not related to other health issues, why is your hair not at its healthy best? To answer that question, we must first look at the most common causes of hair damage. These range from using bleach, perms and straighteners, hairdryers, curlers and tongs. Poor quality treatment products could also be to blame, causing loss of essential oils.

It is important to use the best hair care products that you can afford, as well as going to a hairdresser for regular trims and deep conditioning.

But what if you are using the correct products, don’t use damaging chemicals or equipment and your hair still isn’t your crowning glory? This is where the philosophy of what you do to your insides shows on the outside comes into its own.

 

Water

Dehydration shows in your hair even if you aren’t aware you are suffering from it. Carbonated and/or caffeinated drinks can cause dehydration. This is often a factor in hair growth stoppage and breakage.

Green Tea

Hair experts claim green tea contains compounds which relax blood vessels, helping to increase circulation. This in turn is believed to help nourish hair roots and the scalp.

 

Exercise

It is said that walking at a quick pace for just 15 minutes each day will help to improve circulation. Good circulation to the scalp is essential in producing healthy hair follicles.

Sleep

For the body to nourish and grow hair, it is necessary to have the right amount of sleep. Most people need between six and eight hours each night.  The more regular your sleep schedule, the better it is, but if you cannot get sufficient sleep at night, then a 20 minute cat nap during the day can provide an energy boost. But don’t sleep for longer than 20 minutes or you’ll end up feeling more tired than before you napped.

Energy snacks

Almonds contain magnesium, which is essential for growing healthy hair. Other snacks with nutrients good for hair include yogurt, eggs and tofu.

Vitamins good for hair

If you have a well balanced diet, the chances are high that your hair is getting all the vitamins it needs, but if not, there are vitamin supplements you can take that will the hair’s growth and condition.

Things to avoid

Caffeine and nicotine are both high on the list of things causing damage to hair. If you can’t cut out coffee and cigarettes, then cutting down will help your hair to recover some of its lustre.

 

If you don’t get enough exercise and sleep, while following a healthy diet, your hair may never recover its true beauty, but just fixing one of those areas would bring immediate benefits.

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