We
all try to make resolutions when the New Year arrives. However, at times we
have challenges achieving them. Here are
five hair care tips which will transform your hair in 2015 if you are able to stick with them. Healthy hair care takes hard work and a deliberate
effort to keep your hair at its healthiest.
Resolution
# 1
Use
the blow dryer as little as possible. Blow dryers deposit direct heat on to the
hair. This direct heat depletes the hair of its moisture and promotes breakage. Try more healthy alternatives such as a
hooded dryer, a fan or air drying.
Resolution
# 2
Switch to using a shampoo free method. Shampoos
usually contain sodium laureth sulfate which is commonly used in detergents.
This ingredient strips the hair of its natural oils and thus causes the hair
cuticles to open and thus promotes frizz and brittle hair. Try more healthy
alternatives to cleaning the scalp such as diluted apple cider vinegar or co-wash
with a light moisture based conditioner. If you cannot do without a shampoo,
try sulfate free shampoos. The words “sulfate free” are usually written on their
labels.
Resolution
# 3
Learn
the art of self-trimming. While trimming does not grow your hair, it does
keep the hair ends healthy and free of knots and splits which will inhibit length
retention. Without length retention the hair will appear not to grow. Self trimming ensures that you are
able to trim on demand without having to go to a salon every time you need a
trim. Never allow your hair to get to a stage where you need a trim which takes
of more than ¼ inch of hair. Try the
search and destroy trimming method to keep your hair healthy at home.
Resolution
# 4
Deep condition regularly. Deep
conditioning infuses each strand of hair with the nutrients of the products
which are being used to fortify each strand of hair. This promotes stronger
hair and healthier hair. Deep conditioning with heat is the most effective whether
with body heat or a hooded dryer. Try Deep conditioning with olive oil, castor
oil, moisturizing conditioners or protein conditioners as the case may be.
Resolution
# 5
Protect your ends. Protecting your ends is
very important in promoting length retention.
If your ends are frizzy and crocked then you will have to trim
excessively and thus your hair is likely to remain at a particular length for
years. When your ends are well protected, tucked away from the elements and
from rubbing back and forth on your clothing, which promotes breakage, this
ensures length retention. When you retain your length you will maintain your
length goal such as bra-strap length or even waist length.
Sticking
to these key tips will give you the hair you always dreamed of in 2015.
