Hair Care: Essential Tips for Gorgeous Hair

Start by eating a well-balanced diet. We hear it all the time – you are what you eat, and it’s true. Nutrients from the foods we eat provide the building blocks of every cell in our body, from our skin and hair to our muscles, bones, digestive and immune systems.We may not feel it, but we’re continually repairing, healing and rebuilding our bodies.

Your hair is mainly made of protein, so eating a diet rich in protein is essential to maintaining the perfect hair health. A lack of protein can lead to weak, brittle locks and in some cases a loss of hair colour and the hair itself.

Including the right quantity of fish, meat, eggs and beans in your diet will help you make sure you are getting a healthy dose of protein. If these foods aren’t to your taste, other good sources of hair-boosting foods include berries, spinach, and avocados. Foods rich in vitamins C and E will also enhance collagen production, resulting in stronger hair.

Want to grow gorgeous hair? Then getting regular haircuts is the way to go. Not only will it help your strands stay healthy, but it also prevents split ends. Experts recommend having a trim every two months and having a shorter do, every six weeks.

If you’re worried about losing length (we’ve all had a hairdresser that’s a little scissor happy), ask for a ‘dusting’ where just your tips get a trim.

There’s nothing better than a long hot shower, but scalding hot water doesn’t do your hair any favours. Hot water can dry your hair out and if your hair is coloured, washes out colour faster than cold water. We’re not insisting you have an ice bath every day, just turning the temperate dial gauge down a few notches, so the water is lukewarm will do your hair a world of good.

Stress can seriously affect your hair and scalp’s health and, in some extreme cases, can cause hair loss.

If you feel stressed, perhaps try some meditation and give yourself time to sit silently and pay attention to your thoughts. As you spend time practising mindfulness, you may find yourself feeling less stressed, calmer, and more patient.

It might sound silly, but getting to know your hair better can do miracles. Your hair is unique, and your hair type and texture will tell you a lot about what your hair needs. For example, if your hair is on the oily side, you may need to shampoo every day, while dry hair may need to be shampooed less frequently.

We can all be guilty of fiddling and fussing over our locks a little too much from time to time. Constantly pulling and tugging on your follicles can not only slowly damage and traumatise your hair, it can also make it greasy quite quickly.

Picking at your split ends isn’t good either – it’s best to leave your hair alone and let a hairdresser fix your split ends. Avoid styling your hair in tight ponytails and overusing hair extensions that put pressure on your follicles and can lead to breakage and irreversible damage.

It can be tempting to wash and style your hair every day, layering up the products and treatments. But this intensive over-maintenance can damage your hair. Whenever possible, try and allow your hair to air dry. If you’re heading to a meeting and waltzing in with dripping locks isn’t appropriate, try drying your hair on a lower setting to prevent heat damage.

Always remember to treat your hair gently when it’s wet — it’s three times more vulnerable to damage and breakage.

The shampoo you’re using could be drastically affecting the health of your hair. Before you choose shampoo, it’s essential to know what shampoo does and how that relates to your hair and scalp type. Shampoo is meant to clean your hair and scalp of dirt, oil, and styling products.

So before choosing a shampoo, it is compulsory to know your hair. If you’re unsure of what hair products to choose for your specific needs, your hairdresser will be able to point you in the right direction.

Certain hair products are better for different seasons. Your products should be moisturising and hydrating in the winter, but you can probably switch to something lighter that won’t weigh hair down in the heat and humidity in the summer.

Adjusting your hair product choices based on your hair’s needs will provide great results in the long run by improving your scalp health.

Though we rarely get to see it, living here in the UK, like your skin, the sun can damage your hair and dry it out. Wearing a hat can protect your scalp from burning and your hair from dehydrating.

Harsh shampoo, hair treatments, styling products, and excessive brushing contribute to poor hair health. However, according to Healthline, other culprits of hair damage can include:

• Overconsumption of alcohol
• Low-calorie and crash diets
• Decreased thyroid hormone
• Excessive stress
• Blood thinners
• Some prescription drugs for heart problems, depression, high blood pressure, and arthritis

One healthy hair habit both dermatologists and hair stylists agree on is incorporating a dose of TLC into your hair care routine. This could be a weekly deep conditioner or moisturising hair mask, or a hair nourishment IV; a powerful IV nutritional supplement formulated to assist those with brittle nails and hair issues including hair loss, brittleness and thinning.

Our Hair Nourishment IV contains a high-dose lysine infusion, which is an amino acid that is essential for gorgeous hair and stimulates hair growth. The IV also contains Biotin, a B vitamin often recommended for hair health.