How to Properly Take Care of Your Hair

Optimal hair growth occurs when there are no nutrient deficiencies. Here are some hair care tips.

Many women do not color or highlight their hair, or very infrequently do that.

Many women almost never use heat-styling tools, such as a flatiron or hair dryer.

Many women always use a heat protectant when they heat style their hair.

Many women get trims every six to eight weeks to remove split ends.

Many women use shampoos without sulfates, as they tend to be more gentle. Citric acid can be found in shampoo and can cause irritation.

When shampoo does get in our eyes, the best way to get it out is to splash hot water (but not too hot) into our eyes.

Many women use a daily leave-in conditioner to maintain their hair's tip-top state.

Many things can cause damage to our hair: flatirons, highlights and sunshine.

Many women wash their hair in cold water for natural shine.

All these women take care of their hair. What about you?

Do you think that all you need for healthy hair is an expensive shampoo? If yes, you are wrong. Your diet plays an important role in your hair health. The most important factor in the quality of your hair is your overall nutrition and health.

Thyroid imbalance, hereditary factors, iron deficiency often cause excessive thinning of the hair.

Foods rich in vitamins A and C, like broccoli and spinach, give your hair a boost of sebum. This is a natural hair conditioner secreted by your hair follicles.

One-eighth to one-quarter inch (3.1 millimeters to 6.2 millimeters) is the average person's hair grow every month. Optimal hair growth occurs when there are no nutrient deficiencies.

According to the trichologists hairbrushes are not all the same. For this reason they suggest not to buy too cheap hairbrushes: it is better to spend a little extra money on a hairbrush because it will not cause as much breakage and damage. The extra money will be well-spent on a nicer brush.

The hair on your head doesn't stay there forever. Each hair lives on your scalp about six years before it falls out. A person normally looses 50 to 100 hair strands in a day.

Is it better to braid your hair or put it in a ponytail when it's dry. Why? It is simple: wet hair is more fragile, so you could damage it.

Alopecia ( baldness) is a common condition that affects both the sex.

If you wear your hair in a tight style for long periods of time, you could end up with traction alopecia, which is hair loss caused by too much pressure on the roots.