Are you looking for ways to promote healthier hair in your everyday routine? Are you tired of being unhappy with the results or lack of volume in your current hairstyle? If so, then you need to take a hard look into proper hair health.
As you might expect, it's the smaller details of your hair care routine that can give you healthy hair. If you haven't done a good job of prioritizing that in the past, then it's time to start!
See below for an in-depth guide on what every woman should know for how to improve hair health that will give you more confidence!
1. Leave Time for Air Drying
We get it; you want to take care of your hair and wash it at the opportune time, but you also have a life to live. You may not want to show up to your job with a wet hair look.
To avoid that, many women try to expedite the hair drying process by blow-drying their hair. But doing so can be causing more damage than it's worth.Â
We should preface this by saying that blow-drying, when done correctly, is not bad for your hair. But since most women lack the time to do it correctly, we'd recommend that you stay away from it unless it's necessary.Â
Blow drying your hair applies unnecessary heat to your hair follicles, which can cause them to break, dry out, become brittle, and even cause the vibrant color to fade.
Fortunately, there are many other options out there. You can invest in our Turbie Twist to help your hair dry naturally and cut down on drying time entirely. Better yet, the cotton material absorbs the moisture (water), while allowing your hair to retain its natural oil. The result will be less frizziness and more volume!
2. Don't Wash Every Day
This is one of the biggest misconceptions in the entire haircare industry. You don't have to clean your hair every day to see optimum results. Cleaning anything too frequently can have the reverse effect that you're going for.
If you shampoo and condition your hair too often, it can wash out the natural oils in your hair, which can cause it to look frizzy, dry, and broken at the tips. It can also dry out your scalp, leading to dandruff flakes.
Therefore, we want to achieve the "Goldilocks" wash routine, which will allow you to clean your hair the number of times that's "just right." But how frequently should that be?
We recommend a distinct routine. On day 1, shampoo and wash your hair together. On day 2, avoid getting your hair wet at all. On day 3, condition your hair only. on day 4, avoid washing your hair again. Then start the process all over again.
This is the healthiest cycle for retaining your hair's natural oils. You'll notice that your hair will appear shinier and more vibrant than ever before. It also helps quicken your hair care routine most days, only needing to shampoo and condition once every 4 days!
3. Know the Purpose of Shampoo and Conditioner
To piggy-back off our previous point, we want to help you understand the role that both shampoo and conditioner play in your hair care, and how it affects the way they're applied to your mane.Â
The shampoo is used to remove foreign substances from your hair and scalp. This means anything from dirt, dust, germs, or oil. Because of that, shampoo should be applied throughout your hair, but with a heavy emphasis on your scalp and the roots of your hair, similar to how professionals clean a carpet.Â
Conditioner, on the other hand, is used to moisturize the hair and prepare it to be brushed/combed. Because of that, it only needs to be applied on the outer layer of your hair, no need to scrub it into your scalp the way that you would with shampoo.
Not using shampoo or conditioner correctly can result in drying out your hair or not cleaning it as thoroughly, which will give it a greasy appearance.
4. Take Precautions
Proper hair care involves more than just washing it in the shower, however. Those with the finest heads of hair take measures of preventative maintenance; they protect their hair from harmful situations rather than depending on shampoo and conditioner to replenish it.
One of the more harmful situations, believe it or not, is when you go swimming. A basic swimming pool contains many harmful chemicals that can quickly cause your hair to lose moisture.
Always wear a swim cap if you can. If you're in the swimming pool often, then you'll want to invest in a type of shampoo and conditioner specifically made for swimmers.
5. Avoid Harmful Habits
In all honesty, you can improve your hair care routine by simply reducing the number of bad habits you may have in your current routine.
Such bad habits include blow-drying too often, brushing your hair when it's wet, rubbing your hair with a towel excessively, or pulling it into a ponytail most days.
Try to wear your hair down as much as possible and prioritize air drying. Like we mentioned with the Turbie Twist, buying the right products can help you expedite this process in a safe way.
Improve Your Hair Health With These Tips
Now that you have seen an in-depth guide on how to improve your hair health, be sure to use these tips to your advantage.
Take the time to read this article for more information on how hair towels lead to a healthier head of hair. For more inquiries, please be sure to reach out to us via our contact us page and we will be happy to assist you further.