Do you want to know how to promote healthy hair? This can be
accomplished indeed, and many have are doing so today. Some have went
from having damaged hair to having the exact opposite from quitting some
of their old habits that caused hair problems in the first place, and
used hair care techniques that worked. You can as well, as it is easy to
do, just takes time and a little effort.
If you're having
problems with your hair currently, you're not alone. There are many
women also out there in the same boat. However, the interesting thing
is, from doing research and from talking with professional hairstylists,
many women go through situations with their hair because of
self-infliction. Yes that is correct. Your daily habits are what can be
the cause of the problems like frizzy hair, hair breakage, and more.
These habits can be something you do that you're not even aware that is
the case of your problems. Other, times, it is obvious.
However,
you can do something about that. And with these four very important
recommendations, you can promote healthy hair and maintain it. These are
also great tips to follow to maintain healthy hair and keep hair
problems at bay.
Take your vitamins- You should take
multi-vitamins daily, as they usually come packed with vitamin A,
vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin B12. These are good sources to consume
in order to promote healthy hair. Take the recommended capsules daily.
If you can, try taking liquid vitamins for better absorption. Here are
benefits to some of the vitamins you should be taking:
Vitamin A-
helps to protect hair by keeping free radicals from damaging hair. It's
also helpful in healthy production of oils from your scalp.
Vitamin
B- a very popular vitamin that the health and beauty industry stand by,
and for good reason. Though there are different forms of vitamin B, one
well-known type, B12, helps to promote hair growth, prevents thinning
hair, while vitamin B complex helps provide oxygen for hair to prevent
damage.
Vitamin C- provides protection against UV radiation damage, and overall helps to promote healthy hair.
Vitamin
D- this vitamin is great to help maintain the strength of your hair.
Very essential especially if you pull or braid your own hair.
Vitamin E- helps to restore hair from dryness and damage, and also helps to soften hair.
Calcium-
too little calcium can lead to hair loss, so consume the recommended
daily amount. Aside form that, you'll be happy to know it helps in
growing your hair. You can then say hello to healthy, beautiful hair.
Zinc- another mineral (or essential trace element) you should take that can help prevent hair loss
Eat
these recommended sources of food- Not just any food source can take
care of hair in a good way. Healthy eating is the sufficient way to do
so, but only if you consume the right foods. Here are ten of the best
sources of health foods you should consume daily: salmon, low fat dairy
products like milk, carrots, oysters, whole-grain foods, eggs, poultry,
nuts, dark green vegetables, and beans. Here are some facts to be aware
of regarding some of these sources of food:
Salmon- very rich in
proteins and vitamin D, and both are very essential in improving the
strength of your hair. Salmon also contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which
will assist to promote hair growth.
Carrots- this vegetable is
loaded with vitamins, which include vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C and E.
It helps to cleanse your body of unwanted toxins, and assists in helping
improve the health and growth of your hair
Oysters- another great
source of protein your hair needs to stay strong. This is so that when
the hairs that replace the ones you shed grow, they are strong and
healthy. Oysters are also rich in Zinc, which when taken daily can
prevent hair loss, or a dry, flaky scalp.
Eggs- many people in the
health and fitness industry would tell you that eggs are one of the
most essential sources of protein you can get without consuming meat.
Again that protein will help to increase hair strength. Aside from that,
eggs contain vitamins A, D, E, B2, B6, B9, iron, and calcium. Calcium
and iron assist in preventing hair loss, while calcium helps in
promoting growth of your hair.
Nuts- all nuts contain protein and
other kinds of vitamins/minerals. Walnuts, for example, contains biotin
and vitamin E. Where vitamin E helps restore hair from damage, and
softens hair, biotin (if you're taking enough if it), can help prevent
hair loss from occurring.
Dark Green Vegetables- these types of
vegetables are the most important of all the vegetables. Green
vegetables include lettuce, spinach, greens, peas, and green peppers.
They are high in fiber, which is good for cleansing your body of toxins
and waste that could otherwise play a factor in the state of your hair
(not a good one at that). They contain vitamin C to promote healthy
hair, calcium and iron, which you need in order to prevent hair loss,
folic acid, potassium and magnesium (among others). Folic acid, in
particular is very beneficial for it actually helps renew cells that
grow hair, thus aiding in growing healthy, beautiful hair.
Milk-
contains protein and essential nutrients that help to aid in maintaining
hair strength. Milk contains calcium, which aids in growing healthy
hair and preventing hair loss from occurring. Vitamin A, B6, and biotin
are also included in milk, which aid in the protection of hair, as well
as keeping hair soft and manageable.
Beans- this is a great source
of protein if you prefer something other than meat. Beans contain high
fiber, aiding in cleansing your body of toxins and impurities your body
doesn't need. And with another source of protein by your side, your hair
will be able to maintain its strength with no problem.
Use the
right hair products- This is another way on how to promote healthy hair.
Use the right hair products that have the right ingredients. You can
get your shampoos, conditioners, hair crèmes, and hair restoration kits
that contain vitamins A, B, C, D, and E. Also you want hair products
that contain green tea, emu oil, argan oil and shea butter (to name a
few), which are good ingredients in the hair products you use that can
take care of hair effectively.
Green tea, for example, is such a
great ingredient because it contains vitamin C, E, and panthenol,
helping sooth and moisturize the hair and scalp, helps prevent chances
of you experiencing hair loss, while protecting your hair against UV
radiation damage. Shea butter, another wonderful ingredient, contains
rich vitamins and minerals, absorbs into hair easily, aids in the
restoration of your hair and scalp, and keeps hair moisturized and
healthy. Argan oil, on the other hand, is great for when you need to rid
of frizzy or brittle hair, and when you like to keep hair silky and
smooth. So ingredients do play a major role in the quality of the hair
products you use.
Before you purchase hair products, make sure you
check the labels to find out what ingredients they contain. Be weary of
hair products that contain ingredients that you aren't aware of. If you
see ingredients that you're not familiar with, it's best to Google, or
conduct your research through the Environmental Working Group website
http://www.ewg.org
so that you can get valuable info you need to make a decision. There
are many hair products on the market that contain harmful chemicals
(include natural hair products) that strip hair of its natural oils, and
strong fragrances that can cause allergic reactions.
Take note
that sometimes your hair won't get used to a new hair product you use
until continuously using it for 2-3 weeks. But at that point (or even
before then), if you're experiencing hair problems that you weren't
having before, you should eliminate what you're using and look
elsewhere. Take note as well, that if a hair product, for example,
contains green tea and shea butter, you'll know the potency of these
natural ingredients from the use of the hair product.
Condition
hair- This shouldn't be ignored as it helps to restore hair from dryness
and keeps hair feeling healthy. It's recommended that you condition
your hair daily, and making sure you deep condition once a week to
supercharge the rejuvenation of hair. If you haven't been conditioning
consistently, and you follow this step, you'll be surprised on how soft,
silky, and refreshing your hair will feel.
Remember not all
conditioners are created equal. Just because one brand is cheaper than
another brand doesn't make the less expensive kind just as good.
However, you want to still refer to the previous sections of this guide
to find the right kind of conditioner. If you have one that already
works, then that is great. General standard is you take a dime size
amount of conditioner to apply into your hair. However, with thick,
long, or curly hair, you'll want to apply more so that the conditioner
will fully penetrate through all the hair cuticles. Use the conditioner
you're using as directed, but make sure to rinse with cold to mildly
warm water. Never use hot water.
When deep conditioning, you want
to apply a little more conditioner than you normally do and apply a
shower cap onto your head so that the conditioner can work on sealing
moisture into your hair. Leave the conditioner in your hair for at least
20 minutes, and then rinse with cold to mildly warm water. This is a
great way to maintain soft, manageable, silky hair, especially if your
hair is naturally dry and craves moisture.
Conclusion- These are
few of the ways on how to promote healthy hair, and must be used today.
Don't wait to try them in order to work. If you have hair care goals,
then they can be achieved today from you taking action today. Just
remember, part of the battle is what you put on your hair, the other
part is what you put inside your body.
By
Darlene W Alexander
