A healthy natural hair is one of the most precious things we desire as women. There are lots of individuals with dry and damaged hair so you should feel free to be proud of your natural healthy hair. Maintaining it, however, can be very tough. If you decide to listen to the suggestions those around you have to offer, you will definitely end up confused about what to do and what not to do to your hair. While some will tell you how amazingly helpful conditioning can be, others will tell you that natural oils are the best things for your hair.

While most of the pieces of advice you will get from your hairdresser and concerned friends might be genuinely helpful, it is important that you do not try everything you hear. You need to guide your healthy hair jealously and we want you to maintain it in such a healthy manner. To help you achieve this, we are going to look at a few helpful tips. In addition to the basic tips, we are also going to look at some home remedies you need to consider if you truly want your hair to remain as healthy as it is or even gets better.

Before That, Mind Your Diet…

Before we delve right into the basic tips that can help you maintain a healthy hair, it is important that we talk about the role of nutrition in the condition of the hair. There are many individuals that think of the hair as an extension of the body that does not depend on it. This is not really the case. Your hair is actually part of your body and needs nourishment just like the other parts. It is true that you apply some things directly to the hair to improve it, but your diet also matters a lot when it comes to the health of your hair.

The hair cells are the fastest growing cells in the body. Due to the fact that they are not really necessary for survival, they are the first sets of cells that will be affected by deficiencies. You need to pay attention to your diet, therefore, to keep the hair healthy. For the sake of your healthy hair, you need to take enough iron and protein. Examples of iron-rich foods include leafy vegetables, pumpkin seeds, fish, and cereals. You can get protein from egg, milk, meat, beans, and soy. Improving your diet to have a good amount of these nutrients will help you maintain your healthy hair.

Basic Tips That Can Be Very Helpful

Here are some general things you should keep in mind about the health of your hair:

Do Not Fret When You Lose Some Strands of Hair

Hair loss is something we all dread but it is important that you understand the difference between what is considered normal loss of hair and what is not. There are individuals that will start panicking when they notice small bunch of hair on their floor or some strands on their comb. This is quite unnecessary as it us normal to lose some hairs daily. In fact, it is considered normal to lose between 100 to 150 strands of hair a day and this doesn’t mean that your hair is damaged.

Comb Wet Hair Carefully

Combing your hair has lots of benefits and it is easier to do it when the hair is wet. It is important, however, that you do it carefully. The hair is more fragile and prone to breakage when it is wet. If you comb the hair roughly when wet, you run the risk of losing so much hair and that can be the beginning of your troubles. It is better to comb the hair as gently as possible when it is wet. It is also important to use a broad-toothed comb to do this.

Trimming Can Actually Help

There are individuals that do fret at the idea of trimming the hair. There are some misconceptions that only damaged hair needs to be trimmed but this is not really the truth. You can trim a healthy hair for some reasons and there are benefits that come with that. By trimming about ¼ inch of your hair every 6 to 8 weeks, you will get rid of split ends and let the hair grow in a healthy and beautiful manner.

There Is No Need to Wash Your Hair Daily

It is understandable that you want your hair to be clean but that doesn’t mean you should wash it every day. When you do this, you may actually damage the hair. Daily washing will rid the hair of some of its natural oil and this will have a bad effect on it. When you do wash your hair, apply some conditioner afterward. It is also important that you stick to the same brand of shampoo and conditioner. Change them only when they are causing problems.

When You Condition Your Hair, Use Cold Water to Rinse off

It may feel nice to rinse your hair with warm water but that is not really a good thing to do when you are trying to maintain a healthy hair. Heat is simply bad for the hair so you have to keep it away as much as possible. When you use a conditioner and it is time to rinse off, it is important that your cold water as it will help to strengthen the hair. In addition to strengthening your hair, cold water will also improve shine.

Pay Attention to Your Hair Products

While many of us pay attention to the labels on our foods, we do not really care much about what is in the hair care products we use. If you truly want to maintain your healthy hair, you need to pay attention to the ingredients in the products you use on your hair. Recently, there has been a lot of focus on sulfate in shampoos. Though it helps to clean the hair and the scalp, the damage it causes to the hair seems to be bigger than the benefits they bring. As much as possible, avoid hair care products that have alcohol, paraben, sodium, and sulfate.

Avoid Coloring If You Have Dry Hair

Coloring your hair may be fun and stylish, but it damages the hair too. This is especially true if you have dry hair. As much as possible, try to avoid coloring but if you can’t resist the urge, there are some clever ways to reduce the damage it causes. You can add lemon juice to water and spray on your hair while heading out; you can rinse your hair with brewed chamomile tea after washing with shampoo, and you can add honey to the water you use to wash your hair.

Helpful Home Remedies

In addition to the tips above, we will consider some home remedies that can help you to maintain a healthy hair:

Deep conditioning

Conditioning your hair after every wash can be very helpful but when you really want to maintain a healthy hair, you need to start thinking about deep conditioning. You can do this yourself by following this simple deep conditioning DIY.

After washing the hair with a good shampoo, towel dry it. Apply a generous amount of conditioner right to the root of your hair and distribute it with a broad toothed comb. Make sure the conditioner reaches every part of the hair, pull them up and clip together. Leave the conditioner to stay for at least 10 minutes or as much as 1 hour. Pull down the hair and rinse with cold water. It will leave your hair smooth and silky.

Home-Made Heat Protecting Serum

As has been stressed earlier, heat is bad for the hair and as much as possible, you need to keep it away. If you must use your iron or curler, however, you need a serum to help protect your hair. Instead of buying, you can equally make some yourself at home. Here are some two simple Serum diy recommended by some experts.

For the first one, you will need almond oil, coconut oil, hair conditioner, water and spray bottle. Pour 200 ml of water in the spray bottle, add 2-3 drops of coconut oil and 4-5 drops of almond oil to it. Add a little amount of conditioner to the mixture. If you wish, you can add lavender or another sweet-smelling essential oil to it, then add 50 ml of water afterwards. Shake well and let the latter settle. Your serum is ready.

For the second one, you need cocoa butter and any essential oil of your choice. Heat 4 ounces of butter till it is all liquid and set it down to cool. Add about 20 drops of essential oil to a clean empty jar and pour the liquid butter. Wait till the butter is solid again and your serum is ready to use.

Home Made Hair Masks

You can actually make some wonderful hair mask from ingredients you can easily find. Here we will discuss two hair mask diy that are quite easy to accomplish.

Avocado (also called butter pears) and peppermint can be used for a good hair mask. Mash up the creamy part of the avocado, add a drop or two of peppermint oil and your hair mask is ready to use. Apply it on your hair and leave it in for about 15 – 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. While this is mostly recommended for people that have dry damaged hair, it will also help you to maintain your healthy hair.

You can also use olive oil, coconut oil and egg to make your own hair mask. Firstly, warm two tablespoons of coconut oil; set it to cool. Add one or two eggs, then add two tablespoons of olive oil and you can apply this to your hair as hair mask. This home-made mask will not only help you maintain a healthy hair but will also boost hair growth.

Oils Can Also Be Very Helpful

While deep conditioning can do so much for your hair, oil can also be very essential to maintain a healthy hair. They provide the hair with certain minerals, vitamins and fatty acids that will help significantly to strengthen the hair and boost its overall health.

Coconut oil is one of the most important things you can use to maintain healthy hair. It is recommended by lots of experts and is believed to be helpful in protecting the hair from dandruff. It can also promote hair growth. To improve its benefits, some experts suggest that you add either curry leave or Chinese hibiscus flower to coconut oil and apply to your hair.

Olive oil is another simple oil that you can use on your hair to promote its health. Argan oil is another wonderful natural oil that has been found to be quite beneficial to the hair. There are a number of ways it can be used. Though it is mostly used by individuals with damaged hair for hair treatment, it can also help to maintain a healthy hair.

Maintaining a healthy hair demands a lot but you can do most of what is required yourself. Eating a healthy diet that promotes healthy hair will be the starting point. We have equally discussed some tips and home remedies that can help you to maintain your healthy hair.