Natural ways of getting healthy silky hair do not require a trip to your doctor's office. All methods are under your control and can be done in the comfort of your home. None involve great expense on your part. Incorporating these natural ways into your daily regime will help you achieve your hair goals.
Use Good Hair Care
Using a variety of hair care methods will help your hair health. Keeping your hair trimmed and free of split ends will allow it to grow. Split ends signify damaged, unhealthy hair. Your hair also stops growing at the point where the split ends occur, according to wellnesstalk.org. Trim your hair at least every 5 to 6 weeks to keep it healthy looking. Use wide-toothed combs when untangling wet hair. This will prevent hair breakage and damage.
Massages
Massage increases blood circulation. Having a scalp massage will stimulate the flow of nutrients and blood to your hair follicles. Hair follicles are the point where hair growth begins, according to holisticonline.com. Massage your hair while shampooing it by using circular movements with either your fingertips or knuckles. Give yourself a hot oil massage. Massage some vitamin E oil into your hair, according to holisticonline.com. Warm up some castor or coconut oil. Apply it to your scalp. Let sit for an hour. Rinse off and shampoo your hair, according to wellnesstalk.org. If your hair is dry, an alternative involves putting the oil on prior to bedtime and letting the mixture work while you sleep.
Use Conditioners
Conditioning your hair will keep it healthy and hydrated. Using a conditioner can increase your hair's strength and shine, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Conditioners can also protect your hair from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, which can damage your hair. Remember to condition your hair after shampooing. Conditioning before and after swimming in a chlorinated pool is recommended, also. Using a deep conditioner can help replenish any lost moisture. Chlorine can counteract your goal of achieving a healthy, silky head of hair.
Essential Oils
Using essential oils may improve your hair health by stimulating new hair growth, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Mix together 1 tbsp. of either olive or vegetable oil and 3 drops each of peppermint, sage and rosemary. After thoroughly mixing the oils together, gently massage the entire mixture into your scalp. Let the mixture penetrate your scalp for 10 minutes. Wash your hair thoroughly. Use this essential oil treatment once or twice daily.
Limit Sun Exposure
Sun can play havoc on your healthy hair goals. Exposing your hair to the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays can result in rough, faded, dry and brittle hair. Stop drying your hair in the sun. Use hair care products that contain sunscreens. Use a leave-in conditioner that contains zinc oxide as the active ingredient to protect your hair from discoloring, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Cover your head prior to spending time in the sun. Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
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