6 Hair Care Tips To Avoid Hair Damage

Do you wear a ponytail or braid every day? Do you flat iron or curl your damp hair before running out the door? Do you wash your hair on a daily basis? Although these practices get the job done, they can be very damaging to our hair. Let’s unravel some of the worst hair practices so that we can treat our damaged hair and turn it into healthy locks!

You wash it, brush it, blow-dry it, straighten it, curl it, and/or put all kinds of products in it. And, although it may, indeed, have that drip, there’s no question that your hair goes through the ringer on any given day.

Before you know it, your tresses can show signs of damage, from split ends to uncontrollable frizz. And the older we get, the more it naturally thins out and looks dull or damaged.

# Lower the temperature on the styling tools

One of the biggest mistakes most of us make is setting the temperature on to tools to the highest degree. Unless your hair is super thick or coarse, you can get the job done with medium or low temperatures. It is best to avoid the heat most of the time.

# Handle wet hair with care

Hair is at its most vulnerable state when it is wet. So, handle your hair with care. Never try to brush through your wet hair unless the tool is specially designed for wet hairs. Professionals recommend using a wide-tooth wooden comb to detangle your hair. Also, blot the hair with a cotton T-shirt instead of rubbing it harshly with a towel.

# Embrace leave-ins

Did you know leave-in conditioners and treatments are like 24-hr bodyguards for your hair? Yes, they guard your hair between washes as you don’t rinse them out. There are different leave-ins for different hair types. For example, leave-in treatment for vividly colored hair contains UV protection, which helps prevent your hair color from fading. A leave-in designed for frizzy and brittle hairs contains moisture, making your hair smoother and more manageable.

For best results, it is advisable to apply leave-in conditioners to damp hair (not soaking wet) and with a wide-toothed comb, comb your hair for even distribution.

# Seal your bonds

As discussed above in the color damage pointer, the dyes used during coloring loosen your hair’s structural bonds. Once the structural bonds are compromised, your hair is prone to breakage, dryness, and damage. So, to protect your hair from damage, you need to seal your bonds. How? By massaging your hair with Coconut Oil or Sesame oil. Both the oils are known to reverse hair damage, seal in moisture and restore the structural bonds.

# Don’t let your hair get thirsty

We all know we shouldn’t skip moisturizer as dry skin appears dull and cracked. Similarly, we should embrace a moisturizing regimen that includes oil massage, hydrating shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, and leave-in products if you are prone to dry hair. As dry hair leads to brittleness and fragileness, just like our skin.

# Swim with care

Regular swimming is excellent for your body, but that is not the case with your hair. Saltwater, chlorine, and pool chemicals make your hair brittle, fragile, and decolor. So, if you are a regular swimmer, never skip wearing a swim cap. Also, immediately after swimming, gently cleanse and condition your hair with products that contain moisturizing formulas.