For many women, even for men alike, their hair is their crowning glory. Because it sits on top of your head, it is one of the very first things that people see about you. Believe it or not, your hair can make or break your look. It is one aspect of your physicality that you shouldn’t take for granted. This article helps you out in looking better by giving you the essential hair treatment tips you need to know to maintain healthy looking hair.

1. Before you shampoo your hair, rub apple cider vinegar on your hair.

Apple cider is indeed a staple natural remedy for many health and beauty concerns. Many of those who have a healthy mane swear by apple cider. The routine is straightforward: you have to rub apple cider vinegar on your hair as part of your haircare routine before you shampoo. Unless your shampoo is an all-natural one, remember that these are still made up of chemicals. It is best for you to shield your hair and nourish it with the natural smoothing and exfoliating ingredients found in apple cider vinegar.

2. If you can take it, don’t wash your hair every day. 

The most common misconception is that you need to wash your hair daily; This is false. You need to give your hair’s natural oils the time to replenish by themselves; hence, cleaning once every other day or twice a week is sufficient. If your hair gets too oily in between washes, you can opt to use dry shampoo instead. Washing every day is not suitable for your hair, as it tends to dry it up too much. 

3. Do refrain from putting too much shampoo on the roots of your hair.

You do not need to weigh down your hair with too much product as well. Even a little amount goes a long way as, remember, through rubbing gently, you can effectively spread out the product through your hair. Haircare experts recommend that you only put shampoo on the roots and middle part of your hair. Doing so will also prevent too much damage and death on the roots of your hair.

4. Do not forget to apply conditioner on your hair.

Shampoo isn’t enough to keep your hair in excellent condition. You must also take the time to apply conditioner as well. Your conditioner will moisturize your hair, and thus make it easier to comb after you bathe. It is natural for hair to be challenging to brush and comb after taking a bath.

Because your hair is difficult to comb, the tendency is that you may put too much strain on it to smoothen it out. With a conditioner, you will not need to exert as much effort. Be careful, though, to only put conditioner on the middle part of your hair until the tips, so that you won’t look too greasy. However, if you can take it, allow your hair to dry naturally first before you brush it out. Immediately brushing wet hair can also directly damage the same.

As a bonus tip, when choosing your shampoo and conditioner, always check the label to make sure that it is free of the following:

• Alcohol

• Silicone

• Sulfate

Organic shampoos and conditioners are still the best options to go for.

5. Use cold water to rinse your hair.

If you can tolerate it, you should wash and rinse your hair with cold water. The heat coming from hot water can also dry up your hair and damage the same. Using cold water instead for your hair tends to have more benefits, which include:

• Cold water can lock in the moisture and shine of your hair better than hot water does.

• Cold water also helps to retain the healthy ingredients from your shampoo and your conditioner.

6. Use a comb instead of a brush for your wet hair.

If you can’t wait for your hair to dry up before you comb it, do use a comb instead of a brush. As your hair is still very delicate while it is wet, it is best if you treat it very gently. A comb can run through your damp hair better, in like manner as your fingers do. When combing, too, always start from the roots. Be patient and slowly work your way down rather than forcing your comb halfway through your hair. 

7. Use your heating tools less frequently.

Every woman loves to have well-styled hair. As much as you’d like to do so, though, give your hair a break once in a while. Too much exposure to these heating tools can damage your hair in many ways, such as the following:

• Split ends

• Rough and coarse hair

• Breakage

Allow your hair to break free from too much heating and styling, especially on days when you don’t really have to style your hair too much. However, if you can’t help it, you can also apply a heat protectant spray on your hair before exposing it to heat.

Conclusion

Whichever of these tips you choose to follow will highly be dependent on whatever suits your lifestyle and your preferences. Whatever routine you choose should be one that makes you happy to do the same. Remember that maintaining healthy and shiny hair will boost your confidence. With these tips, your healthy dream hair will now become a reality.