Only wash the roots of your hair. This is where the grease builds up and will help prevent stripping your hair of its natural oils. When you are finished in the shower, the last thing you should do is rinse your hair with cold water. Hot water is damaging to your hair and creates dryness and frizz. [1] X Research source
Condition your hair every day, whether you wash your hair or not. Don’t wash your hair too little, otherwise product will buildup. [4] X Research source
Before you go outside in the sun wear a hat or get a SPF spray that is for hair. [5] X Research source As much as you might love your hot tools they are only damaging your hair more. Give yourself a break from the hot tools and let your air dry naturally or put it in a braid or bun. If you absolutely must use hot tools only use them occasionally. The most important thing is to not leave the hot tool on one spot of hair for too long, keep it moving. Try not to dye your hair while you are fixing the texture because it could damage your hair further. [6] X Research source
Don’t use products that will make your hair dryer. Some products are actually more hurtful than they are helpful. Be careful that you aren’t using products that are damaging your hair. Avoid products with baking soda, sulfate, alcohol, and silicones.
Choose products with oils in them such as argon oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and Moroccan oil. Try products with cranberries and acai berries in them because they have nutrients and vitamins that strengthen your hair. Put the products in wisely. Only put sealant product in your hair when it is wet. If you seal your hair when it is dry it will make your hair hard and heavy. Only put the product on your ends, if you put it on the roots it will increase product buildup.
Mash up an avocado then add a little bit of peppermint essential oil. Apply the mask for 15 minutes to clean hair and then rinse. Mix a banana and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mash until it is the texture of a smoothie. Leave it in your hair for 30 minutes then wash it out. [9] X Research source Combine one cup of pureed pumpkin and 1-2 tablespoons of honey. Let the mask sit in your hair for 15 minutes and then rinse. [10] X Research source
Salmon, sardines, and mackerel have omega-3 fatty acids that help your hair be shiny and full. Have spinach and kale for iron, beta carotene, folate, and vitamin C. These will help keep your hair moisturized so it does not break or get as dry. [12] X Research source Green peppers, citrus, and strawberries have the vitamin C that is necessary to make your hair strong. Eat food with healthy oils such olive, peanut, safflower, and sunflower. These will bring shine to your hair. [13] X Research source
