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1. KNOW YOUR HAIR TYPE
Is it oily? Dry?
Thick? Fine? Frizzy? Combination? Knowing your hair type will help you to choose the products most suited to keeping your hair at its healthiest.
2. IMPORTANCE
OF USING THE RIGHT SHAMPOO
Using the right shampoo encourages your hair to remain
glossy and healthy. The best type of shampoo and conditioner for all types are
ones with no parabens and high levels of alcohol. These tend to damage the
hair, strip natural oils and inhibit growth. When shampooing and conditioning,
I like to stick with the same brand as they supposedly work better together.
3. DON’T BE SCARED TO GO FOR A TRIM
I go
for a trim every 8-10 weeks. The ends of your hair can get dry very quickly due
to the weather or not enough moisture in your hair. If you trust a family
member or a friend to trim your hair for you - even better! You only need to
cut off half an inch (at least) to stimulate faster growth and achieve a
healthier look.
4. TREAT IT
Be nice to your hair. There
are many hair treatments available on the market right now, such as PantenePro-V AgeDefy Advanced Rejuvenating Mask, The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil and my
personal favourite Organix Argan Oil of Morocco. These help improve the
appearance, strength and feel of your hair, as well as stimulating growth. Massaging
the oils in thoroughly, but gently, will prevent breakages.
5. TOO MUCH BACKCOMBING AND TEASING IS A NO-NO
There is no harm in light backcombing and teasing - we all love a bit
of volume but too much can cause your hair to knot. Knots cause damage and
breakages and that will leave your hair looking weak and thin. For instant, I
use Tresemme 24hr Body shampoo and conditioner three times a week. It creates a
lot of volume in my hair and I like to use rollers on the top hair layer for an
extra oomph.
6. PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE
Avoid using heat as
much as possible. Your hair is at its weakest when it is wet, allow it to air
dry if possible instead of using a hair dryer. When using hair dryers and hair
straighteners, reduce the temperature, use heat protection spray and be gentle.
I use the Tresemme Heat Defence Styling Spray before using any heat on my hair.
7. CUT DOWN THE CHEMICALS
Too much
bleaching, colouring and hairspray will cause your hair to dry out and produce
a lot of dandruff. Always use the minimum amount of hairspray, not too close to
the hair, to get your wanted look.
8. EAT THE GOOD STUFF
A healthy body means
healthy looking hair. The food you eat to stay healthy on the inside naturally
pays off for the hair too. Protein is your best friend for rich and healthy
looking hair. Eat your regular 5 fruit and veg a day - foods such as walnuts,
fish (high in OMEGA 3), sweet potatoes and kidney beans are great growth
factors.
9. NEVER ENOUGH WATER
There is literally
nothing that drinking a lot more water can’t fix. The benefits are endless;
water is cheap and easy to get hold of and yes it is one of the best ways to
boost hair growth, hydrate the hair and feed the hair follicles.
10. DON’T BE HARSH
Use the right comb for your
hair. Paddle brushes are great for untangling knots. Comb your hair every night
before bed - this helps with blood circulation and distribution of natural
oils.