According to Shape Magazine, hair is the ultimate beauty accessory. Keeping your hair healthy starts with a good diet. Eating a balanced diet that contains foods high in biotin and protein will provide the necessary vitamins to feed your hair, according to Self Magazine. Foods high in biotin include eggs, milk, cucumber, strawberries, walnuts and cabbage.
Be Gentle
The wrong brush can do a lot of damage. In general, hard plastic brushes are a bad idea, according to Shape Magazine. Instead, choose natural boar or rubber bristles, which are gentler. If you have thick hair that’s prone to knotting, use brushes and combs that are wide-set, so you can comb your hair without pulling too hard and breaking your hair in the process.
Hard water can rob your hair of luster and softness. If you live in an area where tap water is hard or heavy in minerals, consider installing a filter in your shower or use a clarifying shampoo once a week. Color treatments are also hard on your hair. If you regularly dye your hair, buy color-protective shampoos and conditioners that will help keep the color bright while also conditioning your hair.
Keep It Moisturized
The Kids Health Organization recommends paying attention to what type of hair you have before deciding what products to buy. Your stylist can help you choose what’s best depending on whether you have curly, straight, thick or fine hair. All hair will benefit from deep-conditioning treatments—just make sure you read labels to choose the product that best fits the type of hair you have. Conditioning once every two weeks should be enough, according to Shape. If you’re a swimmer or spend lots of time outdoors, wear a hat to protect your hair and wash and condition after using the pool to get rid of the chlorine.
Cut and Style
Trim your hair regularly to get rid of dry, split ends. This will improve the look of your hair and prevent further damage. If you’re used to putting your hair up, use clips or soft elastic bands rather than plastic barrettes or rubber bands that can damage the hair. Try getting a haircut that requires minimum styling. That way you won’t have to use curling and straightening irons regularly. Irons, as well as hair dryers, damage your hair and can make it look brittle and frizzy.
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