1. USE LESS HEAT this is the perfect time to give your hair some rest. Embrace your natural locks or think of some messy updos. But if you do fancy styling your hair for your next zoom meeting at work, you should remember to use heat protection before drying or straightening. Best heat protection is CloudNine Magical Potion.
2. BRUSH YOUR HAIR this one might seems really simple but now we’re all staying inside you might be tempted to skip brushing your hair. Brushing your hair has great benefits for your hair and scalp, it helps to distribute oils from your roots (which don’t usually need it), to the ends of your hair (which will be grateful for the extra moisture). If your hair usually tangles or knots easily, then you can expect this to happen more often if you’re not brushing your hair. Trying to then untangle these later on can cause breakages and weaken your hair. Best brush – Framar Tangle Brush
3. TREAT YOUR SCALP this is essential for keeping your hair healthy. Personally we recommend scalp massage which can do wonders for your hair and mind too. Your circulation and blood flow is increased during the massage which delivers oxygen and essential nutrients to your scalp, rejuvenating the skin, encouraging the production of hair follicles and in turn accelerating the growth of healthy hair. Best brush for head massage – Denman D6 Be-Bop Massage Brush.
4. DEEP CONDITIONING Hair masks are intensive treatments that work a little harder than your regular conditioner. They penetrate the hair cuticle and their active ingredients work deeper inside the hair follicle than your regular conditioner meaning they’re an important part of your weekly haircare routine. Hair masks are usually formulated with a blend of key ingredients that are all targeted at helping to strengthen, protect and repair your hair. PROTEINS like Keratin, Silk and Wheat Proteins help to reinforce the hair cuticle, strengthening the hair again. OILS like Argan, Sunflower and Jojoba add moisture back into the hair follicle, making it more supple and flexible. For thicker or curlier hair, which usually really need moisture, look for more oil based formulas to help with hair elasticity. If you have fine hair, then look for protein rich formulas to reinforce without weighing down your hair.
5. EAT A HEALTHY DIET the condition of your hair is a result of your inside health and requires many essential nutrients to maintain strong and shiny locks. Protein is crucial for strong, healthy hair. As our hair is made of protein it can become brittle and weak without enough protein in your diet. Good sources of protein are chicken, turkey, fish, fish, dairy products and eggs, with legumes and nuts also a great vegetarian option. Your intake of Iron plays an important role in hair growth, as the hair follicle and root are fed by a nutrient rich blood supply. Too little iron can disrupt the nutrient supply, affecting the hair growth cycle. You can find iron in red meat, chicken, fish, lentils, spinach and other leafy green vegetables like broccoli and kale. Vitamin C helps to increase the absorption of iron, eating foods such as kiwis, oranges, strawberries and blueberries will contribute to this. Vitamin C is also an antioxidant and can stimulate the production of collagen which strengthens the capillaries that supply the hair shafts. Vitamin A aids the creation of sebum, which provides natural conditioning properties to the scalp and nourishes hair. Vitamin A can be found in orange and yellow coloured vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. Protect your scalp with minerals Zinc and Selenium by consuming fortified cereals, wholegrains, oysters beef and eggs. Biotion-rich foods like wholegrains, egg yolk, soy flour and yeast can help to strengthen brittle hair and encourage hair growth too.
