What’s the best way to promote naturally healthy hair? Start with the inside out.
Healthy hair starts with good nutrition and proper treatment of your hair. If you’re looking for a way to make your hair look healthier and more beautiful, keep reading.
There are plenty of products on the market that promise to do just that—but sometimes, the results can be quite the opposite. Certain ingredients can negatively influence your hair’s appearance in the long run and increase hair loss.
The secret to beautiful, healthy hair starts from within! A fundamental change comes from proper nourishment and treatment of your body, which will eventually lead to healthier looking hair.
The hair appearance is influenced by the following:
- Nutrition includes eating a varied diet with all the vitamins and minerals fundamental for healthy roots and hair loss prevention. Lack of minerals like Zinc and Iron and vitamins like B vitamins are associated with hair loss and dry hair. 1
Keeping the right level of healthy fats in your diet is vital, like omega 3.
- Insufficient calories and essential nutrients like protein may negatively impact hair growth.
- Genetics – genetic factors determine hair texture, for example, if the hair is straight, wavy or curly, and its thickness. Genetics can be related to many other conditions that we inherit. Therefore, we can support our body by taking preventive actions if we know of genetic predisposition.
- The weather – if the air is dry or moist, it affects your hair’s health and appearance.
- Stress can increase hair loss- but this doesn’t have to be permanent. If you learn to manage your stress, your hair might grow back. 2
- Hair products that we use – any chemical product you put on your head should be considered as part of your daily regimen!
- What are the best ways to care for your hair naturally?
Nourish your hair with a hair mask.
Once a week, I recommend doing a nourishing oil hair mask as a treatment overnight or for a few hours before shampooing.
Try the olive oil mask—you can read all about this olive oil DIY mask here. Olive oil nourishes the hair and helps to fight dry & frizzy hair. It also moisturises the skin on your scalp.
Or you can try another oil—coconut, jojoba, and castor oil are also fantastic for the hair!
Avoid silicones, mineral oil and parabens in your shampoo/conditioner!
Silicones & mineral oil
One of the problems with silicones and mineral oil is that they create a coating on the hair, which doesn’t allow your hair to breathe.
Also, when you apply it continuously on the hair, the silicone coating creates buildup, leading to breakage.
Natural alternative
Try to use avocado oil on your hair ends instead of silicon. It gives excellent results and seals the split ends.
Alternatively, you can treat your locks to Paz By Nature Botanical Hair Oil for a healthy sheen.
Parabens
Studies have shown that parabens—commonly used preservatives in cosmetics products—can mimic the activity of hormones and cause endocrine disruption.
Parabens are found in many cosmetic products, but avoiding them is easy: choose paraben-free cosmetics.
Haircut
Trim your hair every six months, at least; this will help keep it healthy and preserve its length.
Prevent damage caused by hair dryers
To minimize damage to your hair when using a hairdryer, first let it air-dry while wrapped in a towel. Then blast the strands with hot air—keeping the dryer at least 6 inches (15cm) away from your head and always moving it around
You can see that there are many things you can do to make your hair healthier! If you want to take care of your hair at the next level, consider using natural shampoo and conditioner. I hope these tips will help give you ideas for creating a healthy routine that works best for YOU.
