Short, long, straight, curly, blonde, brunette, it doesn’t matter. Whatever hair you have, if you want to keep it looking healthy, those luscious locks of yours must be treated with care. And remember, you don’t have to fork out for salon prices to achieve a professional shine. All you need to know is how to take care of your hair without damaging it. Hair is made of protein, so keeping a healthy diet and good hygiene is essential in keeping your hair in good condition. However, if you want to wave goodbye to bad hair days forever, try adding some of the following tips to your daily routine.
Know What You’re Washing Your Hair With
Shampoos and conditioners are made up of various elements, all of which are designed to keep your hair strong, healthy and clean. However, people with thick frizzy hair need to be using different treatments to those who have thin hair that’s naturally pin straight.
It’s important for you to choose hair products that suit you. Don’t just go for the one all of your friends are using and don’t just choose the cheapest one on the shelf.
Thick Hair
People who have thick, coarse or curly hair are usually able to get away without washing it for longer. Look for something that’s going to hydrate as well as cleanse.
Fine Hair
Those with fine or straight hair probably notice that their hair becomes oily fairly quickly after washes. With this, it’s best that you opt for something that’s going to be kind and gentle.
Dry Hair
When there’s a lack of moisture in your hair, it can become dry. Using the wrong products can lead to the hair drying out even more, so it’s important you choose products that have something like glycerin or collagen in them.
Coloured/Treated Hair
If you treat or colour your hair regularly, you’ll probably want to avoid washing your hair every day to prevent anything from being washed out. Try not to choose anything with sulphates and silicones in as this can actually leave your hair looking dry and dull. Instead, go for something that’s specifically designed for treated or coloured hair.
Be Careful When it Comes to Protection
Always use protection when it comes to styling your hair. Tools such as straighteners, curling irons and hair dryers can damage the hair due to the amount of heat they produce. There are so many hair care products out there, but some basics to have handy would be:
- Heat protection spray
- Hydrating hair masks
- Frizz fighter
- Coconut oil
Get a Good Night’s Sleep on Some Silk
Silk is a great way to give your hair a special treat without you having to do anything other than incorporate it into your bedroom decor. Hair that is well cared for tends to be smooth and silky as opposed to messy and tired looking. Silk pillowcases help to lock in hair’s natural moisture because the fabric is tightly woven and contains sericin.
Sleeping on something like cotton or nylon can actually tug and pull your hair, especially if you’re someone who tosses and turns throughout the night. However, pillowcases made from silk are incredibly soft to touch, allowing hair to simply glide over the fabric as you move during the night.
Silk pillowcases are also anti-static, making them an ideal choice for those who suffer from frizzy or fine hair. So, no matter how much you roll around in your sleep, you’re sure to wake up in the morning without any hair being uncontrollably loose because of static. This will make your morning routine much easier to tackle as you won’t have to spend as much time taming your locks.
By ensuring you’re using products suited to your hair type, keeping it protected while styling it and sleeping on something like silk, the chances of you suffering through a bad hair day are massively decreased.
