How to Stop the Damage and Start Having Healthy and Shiny Hair

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Healthy hair is our legacy. It defines who you are and the state of your general health. Unhealthy can negate any hairstyle you wear no matter how classic or expensive. Healthy hair, on the other hand, does not require elaborate hair styles because its beauty is prominent.

Below are some habits that can damage your hair. This article covers how you can stop the damage from each habit for a healthier shinier hair!

Heat and water

Wet hair swells; this causes the cuticle to move outwards leading fizziness. Washing your hair daily will make your hair weak and thin. Actually wash it after 2 to 3 days in order to maintain healthy levels of natural hair oils. Of course, keep away from rain and dense water vapors if you cannot tightly cover it.

Excessive heat is the greatest enemy of hair. You need to reduce blow dry sessions and make sure you use heat protectant spray every time you blow dry. Take your time to ensure that the spray penetrates every corner of your hair. You can also use dry primer to reduce the time you spend dry blowing.

Sulfates from substandard shampoos

Our hair has gone through a lot from the time chemicals were discovered. Shampoos which contain sulfate are notorious of causing hair breakages and lose of moisture. They also dry the scalp making it hard for hair follicles to generate new hair. They are also a known carcinogen. You really need to keep them away from you. If your hair is already destroyed by sulfates, use moisturizers that have the capability to replenish the lost hair oils. Egg yolk treatment is a natural yet effective way to heal your hair from the injurious effects of sulfates.

Dirt

Dandruff together with itchy scalp causes the greatest risk to hair damage. If you live in a damp environment, fungi and bacteria can cover your scalp and multiply alarmingly. They feed on oils secreted by hair follicles and bathe in hair moisture. This causes your hair to be brittle and dry. Flakes of dandruffs start to fall from your scalp leaving behind cracks on the skin. More bacteria and fungi will invade and the vicious cycle will continue until you seek remedy. Maintain good hair hygiene and you will enjoy shiny lustrous hair.

Sun damage

There is a danger to your hair if you spend your days outside in scorching sun with your head uncovered. The ultra violet rays of the sun can destroy the keratin found in your hair follicles. This will make your hair to appear unhealthy and breaks easily. The keratin bonds can be repaired by soaking your hair for 20 minutes in a mixture of ½ cup honey; 2 table spoons of olive oil and 1 table spoon of egg yolk. Remember to thoroughly rinse your hair with cold water. If possible, air dry it.

Diet

Hair shaft may be made up of dead cells but hair follicles are living tissues. They therefore need nourishment and removal of waste products. When you fail for get the enough nutrients in your diet, the body will prioritize the little found to vital organs and so the hair follicles may get nothing. This is the reason why poor nutritional intake is first recognized in hair. Eat natural whole food without the preservatives and coloring. Avoid too much sugar as it may dehydrate your scalp.

Chemical treatments

Hair that is frequently subjected to chemicals that dye, bleach or high lighten is bound to appear thin and unhealthy. These chemicals can take toll on your hair. Use natural compounds like henna to dye.

Lack of sleep

If you fail to sleep for at least 6 hours per night, your body releases cortisol hormone. This makes your kidney to over work causing toxins to be retained in your follicles leading to unhealthy hair.

Effects of alcohol and coffee

These two beverages are diuretics. They are capable of dehydrating your body and the effects are evident with a dry hair. Chronic alcoholism can completely destroy the follicles and the hair will fall. Coffee is also known to use up vitamins and minerals which could otherwise promote healthy hair.

You should aim to maintain your hair clean and natural. Do not sacrifice your hair in the alter of ‘fashion’ because healthy hair is already fashionable.