7 Tips for Healthier Hair
Whether you’re wanting to grow your hair longer or just looking for ways to improve the integrity and overall health of your hair—here are my “hacks” for healthier hair!
Is your hair feeling dull & limp…especially during these winter months? I hear you and I've been there! For years I've struggled with dry, brittle, and damaged hair which led to very stringy and dead ends. After a lot of experimenting and figuring out what did and didn’t work for me, I can now bring to you this list of all my tips + tricks!
As always, thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own and based on my own experiences.
Don't Wash Every Day
First things first: you don’t need to wash your hair every single day.
When you wash it, it strips your hair of natural oils that help coat the hair follicle and keep it healthy. However, if you’re like me and struggle with fine, oily hair that doesn’t look so cute when the roots are greasy—dry shampoo is a lifesaver!
Washing less will significantly help the overall condition of your hair.
for hair thickening, growth, & density- also combats hair fall!
2. Apply Leave in Conditioner Every Night
You use dry shampoo to absorb the excess oils from your scalp and keep it looking fresh…but what about the ends of your hair?
I used to think I would never apply extra product to my dry hair because it would get too greasy, but not with this.
Using this leave-in conditioner every night will protect your hair from damage while you sleep, especially if you roll and move around a lot at night- like myself.
3. Re-Learn to Wash Your Hair
This may come as a shock, but it took me nearly twenty years to learn how to wash my hair correctly—or at least the right way for my hair type!
As my hair is both fine and colored, I found that I should always wash just my roots and then only condition the ends. For me, this has been a game-changer and has seriously reduced breakage.
So, the major hair hack here, research the best way to wash for your specific hair type!
4. Brush Your Hair Correctly
What are your hair brushing habits like? Did you know that if you can optimize both the way and time you brush your hair you can prevent breakage?
Hello, hair hack!
To brush correctly (as in to prevent breakage), work from the ends to your roots, and don’t pull too much at tangles! The best time to brush your hair is with conditioner in the shower and while using a Wet Brush.
5. Be Careful with Hair Ties
Avoid hair ties as much as possible, or opt for non-damaging options (think scrunchies or claw clips). While I’m a big fan of fun updos and braids—especially when it comes to no-heat hairstyles, the small elastics almost always cause breakage…which is no good!
Recently, someone gave me this great hair advice: treat your locks like a delicate silk scarf—this means realizing that it can be permanently damaged by everything from tiny snags to intense heat.
6. Opt for a Silk Pillowcase
One thing I swear by is sleeping with a silk pillowcase!
Silk pillowcases are healthier for your hair than cotton ones. Why? Cotton tends to “grab” or hold onto your hair which causes it to twist at the root throughout the night. The result? Damaged hair and serious bedhead in the morning. Cotton also tends to draw the moisture out of your hair.
However, silk pillowcases are more delicate on your hair and avoid both stripping your lovely locks of essential oils and don’t cling—meaning way less breakage.
7. Use Heat Protectant
I’m all for opting for no-heat hairstyles as often as possible. Especially the viral heatless curls hack.
However, sometimes I want to give myself that beautiful blowout, which you can't do without a bit of heat. So, the best way to keep your hair healthy while still applying a bit of heat?
Use a heat protectant!
The Monat Anti-Frizz Blow Out Spray is my go-to when I’m looking for the perfect blow out. If my hair is already dried and I am looking to straighten or curl it, I use this heat protectant.
And turn down the temperature on your curling iron or straightener, your hair will thank you!
