One of the most significant impacts on our hair is hormones; the other is environmental factors. Although there are a few things in between, like genetics and the products that we use – even our diet will dictate how healthy our hair is!
It is tough to get thick, luscious fuller hair without giving your hair care routine a complete overhaul – and some things will need a bit of trial and error too.
For example, unless you know that your hair needs protein and is porous, you might be adding the wrong products.
Here are a couple of tips to help you get the hair that you want.
Big Chop
You might not like to hear it, but often what needs to happen is the big chop. The big chop gets rid of all of the unhealthy, damaged hair and lets you start from a black canvas (almost). If you don’t like a short do, then hair extensions can be used in the meantime while your healthy hair grows in.
The big chop will give you some style and the chance to get into a healthy hair routine, and as it grows, it will be that gorgeous hair you are looking for.
Washing
How and what we wash our hair has a significant impact. Why? Well, because shampoo has a range of chemicals in it that will be going directly onto your scalp and hair. If you wash your hair too often, then you might find your hair quickly becomes dry and brittle.
Using too much shampoo or the wrong shampoo for your hair type can also have a huge impact too. Build-up on the scalp and on the roots can stifle growth and strip away the natural oils.
We need some of those natural oils to help hair stay supple and have a healthy scalp.
If your hair is curly or wavy, you can go longer between washes – and you absolutely should. Check out curly girl hair-washing methods to get the best curls and waves of your life.
Coarse, curled, coily, and thick hair needs a lot of moisture, so hydrated shampoos are ideal. In most cases, though, it will be recommended that you skip the shampoo and go for a conditioner wash instead.
Fine hair gets oily faster, and going for a while between washes might not be possible. A gentle shampoo is ideal to stop it from getting dry.
Heat protection
Yes, if you have ever used heat on your hair without a heat protection spray, you are doing irreversible damage. Curling tongs, hot combs, straighteners, crimpers, and anything else heated damaged the hair.
And, if you dry your hair too closely with a hair dryer, that can have an adverse impact too. Instead of holding your hair dryer close to your scalp, move it away so you can just about feel the heat. Look at how hairdressers and stylists use the hairdryer compared to how we use it at home.
And, in the summer, use an SPF hair spray.
Conditioner
A leave-in conditioner, conditioning mask, and conditioner for washing all do different things. And while they might feel great when used in the wrong way, they will leave a build-up and might even dry your hair out more.
Deep conditioning is a must for waves, curls, coils, and thicker hair. These hair types need that extra moisture.
Try to use a mask while you are in the bath or shower so it has time to sink into the hair and have the maximum impact.
Skip putting conditioner on the roots as this will make it greasier and faster and mean you get into the cycle of washing too often.
Choose a conditioner that meets your needs rather than just the first one you grab. Hydrating for dry hair, softening for coarse hair, and so on. Pick your products wisely.
Tools
Would you use old skincare and bad tools on your face? The answer is likely no – and the same should apply to your hair.
Make sure that you are buying hair tools like brushes, combs, and heat tools that are high quality and have great reviews. Cheaper tools tend not to have exact temperatures or give you no control. As well as being made from inferior materials.
And always wash your brushes and combs at least once a month to remove build-up, dead hair, and oils.
The first thing to master when using your tools and with your new fresh, and healthy-looking hair is a blowout; here is how to do it on a budget: 3 Tips For A Big Body Blowout .
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