Your hair is your crowning glory. Look after it and it will shine for
all the world to see. You don’t always need expensive treatments, or
visits to a hair salon to manage your hair professionally. There’s so
much you can do yourself.
1. For shiny, healthy hair think first of your body’s intake. Your hair
is really just a reflection of what you are inside. A good balanced,
nutritious and healthy diet will do more to make your hair shine than
any shampoo or conditioner. And drink eight to ten glasses of water a
day too; hair is 25% water, so don’t let yours go thirsty!
2. Dry your hair after washing in the ambient temperature of your room
after using an absorbent towel to soak up the excess moisture, but
don’t rub hard. If possible, don’t use blow-drying, flat irons, curling
irons or hot rollers. Artificial heating will leave your hair brittle
and damaged in time. Be natural whenever you can.
3. Prevent unnecessary hair damage by using the right kind of
hairbrush. Only comb wet hair with a wide-tooth comb, combing from end
to root, but avoiding touching the root. Detangling wet hair with a
hard steel comb can create a lot of damage, so don’t!
4. Remove trichoptlosis, or split ends, like this: take small sections
of your hair and carefully twist them in a gentle downward motion. The
split ends will stick out. Using sharp scissors, carefully cut into the
twisted section, but not right through, to remove the damaged cuticles
and leave a natural layered look. Cut roughly the same amount from each
twist to balance the effect.
5. Hair loss can be slowed, or even reversed by applying a few simple
tips, though they probably won’t cure an underlying condition. Biotin
can help to regenerate hair follicles: blend bananas with honey,
yoghurt and low-fat milk, and drink it daily. Supplements such as
Vitamin B6, zinc and saw palmetto will help too, but eliminating stress
and getting plenty of sleep may work just as well.
We are all obsessed with our hair, whether we are 9 or 90, male or
female. Look after yourself first and foremost and your hair will
reflect that care and attention. The Biblical Samson’s strength lay in
his fine flowing hair. Your hair reflects your strength too.
