Taking care of our hair is essential, but between misconceptions and bad advice, it can be hard to know what's truly beneficial. Discover 8 habits to adopt or avoid for sublime, perfectly healthy hair!
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1) Protect in all circumstances!
Whether against sun rays, heated styling tools or ambient pollution, our hair is put to the test daily. That's why it's necessary to use formulas containing UV filters or heat protectants before using any hair straightener or hair dryer.
2) Use your electrical appliances correctly
These tools, which admittedly save our lives by helping us style our hair, must also be tamed! Therefore, don't hesitate to finish drying your hair with cold air to "set" the style and absolutely avoid using your heated brush or hair straightener on wet or damp hair.
Finally, always adjust the heating temperature to your hair type or level of sensitization.
3) Proper brushing!
While it's important to brush your hair daily to activate blood circulation, it's also essential to choose a brush that matches your hair type. Boar bristles are widely appreciated for gentle brushing and the shine they provide! Finally, prefer brushing dry hair rather than wet hair to avoid breaking the hair fiber.
4) Rinse with cold water
Or with lukewarm water for those who are more sensitive to the cold! Indeed, cold water will bring more shine and silkiness to the hair, unlike hot water which tends to increase sebum production.
5) Pay more attention to the ends
This particularly fragile area requires special attention. Whether through the use of hair oils, serums or masks. The ends need hydration and protection. For this, favor products enriched with aloe vera, jojoba oil or argan oil.
6) Take an interest in the composition of your hair care products
Without necessarily falling into an exclusively organic and natural routine, you can nevertheless favor certain formulas such as sulfate-free shampoos. This advice will be even more beneficial if you have colored hair! Indeed, these very aggressive components lead to a faster fading of shine and color. It will therefore be more judicious to turn to gentler cleansing bases.
7) Apply your hair products correctly
That's right! A shampoo and a mask are not applied in the same way! For the former, make sure your hair is well wet and emulsify the product only on the scalp. As for conditioners and deeper treatments, these should be applied to well-wrung hair, so that the product does not slide off the hair fiber. Also respect the recommended application times or wrap your hair in a warm cloth for increased penetration.
8) Invest in a silk pillowcase!
What does a pillowcase have to do with my hair beauty routine? Well, know that its material, much softer and "silkier" than cotton, for example, will be ideal for beautiful hair in the morning! Indeed, it helps to prevent hair from snagging and avoids knots and frizz, while controlling static electricity. In short, your hairstyle and straightening are maintained, and you can finally say goodbye to bad hair days and unpleasant surprises when you wake up!
Now you have all the tools to take care of your hair! Discover how to protect your hair from UV rays to take even better care of it! Do you have other tips? Tell us in the comments!
