We all have those friends with perfect, shampoo commercial hair. It bounces, it has body, and even their worst hair day looks like your best hair day! It does look effortless but it all the result of caring and taking efforts to prevent hair from damage. If you’re constantly coveting perfect hair, turn away from all those pricey fad treatments that do more to drain your wallet than treat your strands. And instead, pick up some daily habits women with perfect hair do that will actually make a difference:
THEY SLEEP ON SILK
Silk’s smooth texture won’t rough up your hair cuticle when you sleep the way cotton does, leaving you with smoother hair in return. Fewer frizzy strands in the morning? Now that’s the dream indeed!
THEY GO NATURAL
Your hair needs a rest from everything it endures during the week! Try DIY hair shampoos and hair masks to remove the buildup and cleanse or clarify the scalp thoroughly. Clarifying scalp with natural shampoos removes all the dead skin and dirt layer without stripping the hair off its natural oils thus letting hair follicles to breath and stimulating healthy hair growth.
THEY AVOID HEAT TREATMENTS
If you insist on blow-drying your hair every day, be smart- Don’t concentrate the highest level on your hair for a long time. It takes a little bit longer but a little more care and time will be beneficial. If you want to straighten your hair, either blow dry using comb technique or try some DIY hair straightening methods like using coconut milk, cow milk etc.
THEY EAT RIGHT
For all the attention we pay to the hair follicle once it leaves the scalp, half the battle for beautiful hair is already lost (or won) by what you’re putting in your body every day. What you eat plays a huge role in gloss, growth, and volume. A diet rich in iron, zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, and protein will help stimulate your hair follicles for growth. Try alternating between lean red meat, chicken, and fish during the week for optimum hair health.
THEY NEVER BLEACH
Bleach is bad for hair and there is no real way around it. Bleaching involves stripping your hair of its colour, which can cause plenty of damage if not done correctly. Instead of bleaching, try a semi-permanent dye which isn’t as aggressive on tender tresses. You can also try incorporating bleached clip-in hair extensions for a highlighted look without having to dye your actual hair.
THEY USE HAIR SERUMS
Shine serums are specially formulated to give frizzy or unruly hair a sleek sheen. Hair serums moisturize your hair with a light concentration of oils. It’s important not to use too much serum, because it can weigh your hair down.
THEY DEEP CONDITION ONCE EVERY WEEK
This is the beauty tip that both dermatologists and hairstylists agree on; you should incorporate a deep conditioner into your weekly hair care routine for extra hydration. Try using good quality (expensive brands offer great quality) hair masks once a week. You may also try DIY hair masks like mayonnaise, coconut cream etc.
THEY USE COLD WATER TO WASH HAIR
We all know this fact- hot water strips off the natural moisturizers and make hair dry. Hot water can dry out your hair and leave it dull. Instead, after shampooing and conditioning, rinse with cool water. This closes the hair cuticle and locks in the moisture.