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Tips for Healthy Hair

Nicks J
Are there any simple ways that ensure healthy hair growth years down the line? Read on to know the answer.
Healthy locks of hair free from dandruff or split ends is something that can be easily achieved, if you know how to take good care of your hair. Knowing some tips for healthy hair is the secret to avoid hair dullness and premature hair loss. They are discussed here:

Head Massage

Daily head massage for 5-10 minutes is the simplest way to stimulate hair growth. Keep hair problems at bay by massaging the scalp regularly with coconut oil.
A proper massage improves blood circulation, thereby transporting important nutrients to the scalp area. This can play a very important role in strengthening your hair from the root.

Maintain a Healthy Diet

A healthy diet rich in proteins (fish, egg, chicken, walnuts, and almonds) is also very essential for healthy glowing hair. You also need to reduce intake of refined and processed foods.
Having plenty of dark green leafy vegetables and fruits will also help to nourish your dry, brittle hair.

Use Lukewarm Water

When it comes to rinsing hair, hot water is certainly not recommended. This is because, hot water can damage your hair and cause premature hair loss.
In fact, hot water for rinsing hair is the primary reason behind baldness. Using lukewarm water when washing hair is recommended to prevent hair from damage.

Stop Overuse of Shampoo

Shampooing hair is no doubt good to grow thick hair but doing it every day can cause excessive hair loss. Shampooing the hair, twice or thrice a week is the ideal approach to maintain hair hygiene.

Choose your Hair Care Products Wisely

With so many shampoos flooding the market everyday, choosing one that suits your hair type is necessary to prevent hair from getting damaged.
Shampoos containing herbal formulations are a good hair care solutions. Shampoos that have herbs like horsetail, birch oil or burdock root oil, are useful to restore the lost shine and luster of scalp hair. Also, stay away from chemical-based shampoos, as their usage may spoil your hair.

Have Plenty of Water

Insufficient water intake can make your hair dull and dry. To avoid these problems, increase water intake and make sure that you drink 6-8 glasses of water everyday.
Also, have coffee and tea in moderate amounts, as excess intake of these beverages can cause dehydration, which can have a negative impact on your hair growth.

Manage your Stress Levels

Stress is yet another factor that can negatively affect your hair. Getting stressed up under work pressures or from day-to-day routine is obvious, but managing stress is the key to avoid its ill effects.
An age-old remedy to handle stress effectively is to practice yoga and meditation. Practicing these techniques for 15-20 minutes daily can help to keep ill effects of stress at bay.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is solely for educating the reader. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a medical expert.