Tips To Keep Hair Black And Healthy

Use practical management tips to make your hair look healthy, bouncy, and shiny.

Anjali Sayee

Be gentle with your hair. Whether you are combing, massaging, or styling your hair, it is important to be gentle with your hair.

Oil your hair regularly. Some oils, like coconut oil, can nourish your hair from within and prevent hair damage.

Heating some oils, like olive oil, can help them penetrate the cortex and nourish the hair from within.

Massage your hair regularly. Research shows that massaging the scalp stimulates blood circulation and increases hair thickness.

Hair treatments, like keratin treatment, may enhance the natural color of hair. The aim is to enhance the protein content of hair and reduce hair damage.

Use combs and brushes suitable for your hair. If you have kinky hair, use a bristle brush. If you have straight or wavy hair, use a wide-toothed comb. Brush your hair gently to avoid breakage or damage.

Do not comb your hair when it is wet. Wet hair tends to stretch up to 70%. This may cause it to break or damage.

Use your towel the right way. Dry your hair gently with a soft towel. A great tip is to pat or scrunch dry your hair.

Avoid shampoos that have sulfates and parabens. They load your scalp and hair with harsh chemicals that cause damage, making your hair brittle and more prone to breakage.

Make sure your scalp and hair are clean. Wash your hair at least once every three days. Massage the shampoo on your hair and scalp to remove accumulated dust, oil build-up, and dirt.

Deep condition your hair at least once a week. The concentrated nutrients nourish the hair and keep it healthy.

Don’t use too many chemical products or treatments on your hair. These products and treatments contain chemicals that may infiltrate hair and damage it, causing hair fall.

Avoid hairstyles like tight ponytails, pigtails, or braids on a daily basis. Using hair elastics to pull back hair tightly can cause hair fall.

Consider taking nutrient supplements to balance deficiencies that cause hair loss. This can prevent hair loss and may promote hair growth.

Exercise and yoga are known to relieve stress. This, in turn, may inhibit hair loss.