Heat Styling
The key to protecting and nourishing your hair is to stop heat styling altogether. This includes curling, straightening, and hot combing. If you must use these tools, limit their use to a maximum of twice a week. Always apply a heat protectant product before heat styling your hair.
Sun Protection
Your hair is vulnerable to the sun’s UV rays, heat, and pollution. Just as you apply sunscreen to protect your skin, it’s essential to cover your hair before stepping out, especially during the summer. Don’t leave the house with wet or oiled hair as it will quickly attract dust and pollution. Always dry your hair before going out.
You invest in skincare sunscreen, so why not in hair sun protection? A simple scarf or hat is not enough to shield your hair from UV rays.
Conditioning for Smooth Hair
Use only soft hair ties such as fabric scrunchies or spiral hair ties. When styling your hair in braids, buns, or ponytails, avoid pulling or tying your hair too tightly, as this can restrict blood flow in the scalp.
Nighttime Hair Care
If you style your hair in buns, braids, or rollers overnight, opt for soft, spiral hair ties and tie them loosely. Consider switching to a silk pillowcase or using a silk scarf to wrap your hair while you sleep. This will help protect your hair throughout the night. Before bed, apply a small amount of hair oil (or natural oils like almond, argan, or olive oil) to the ends of your hair to reduce dryness, split ends, and promote smoother hair the next morning.
Choosing the Right Shampoo
If you have an oily scalp that gets greasy quickly, choose an anti-dandruff shampoo with ingredients like Lauryl Sulfate, Tar, Sulfur, Zinc Pyrithione, or Selenium.
For dry, brittle hair, your scalp is likely dry. Opt for gentle cleansing shampoos with added moisturizers like polymers, oils, or amino acids. If you have a normal scalp, you can also use shampoos with these nourishing ingredients.