If you want to do something positive for your health and your appearance, it’s probably a good time to start thinking about your hair. The health of your hair is important, and it only gets more important as you get older. If you want to make sure it stays looking and feeling great for as long as possible, you need to pay attention to its health and quality.

So what does it take to improve the health and quality of your hair? That’s something we’re going to talk about in more depth today. If you’re someone who doesn’t currently pay much attention to their hair and its health, you might not know where to start. There are both big and small changes you can make, but they’re all worthwhile. So read on to find out more about them.

Sleep on a Silk Pillow

If you want to do something positive for your hair, it definitely makes sense to change how you sleep. A silk pillow makes such a big difference because there is a lot less friction when you sleep on a silk pillowcase rather than a cotton one. As a result, that means your hair cuticles will be far better protected as they won’t be exposed to that excess amount of friction as you move around during the night. It’s definitely a good chance to consider making if you haven’t done so already. A loose topknot can also help a lot when you’re sleeping.

Take Care When Styling with Heat

 

When you’re styling your hair using products that use heat, such as straighteners or curling irons, you need to make sure you’re taking extra care. Excessive heat exposure will damage your hair, especially if it’s something that you’re doing repeatedly. You should try to limit the amount of heat that your hair gets exposed to and look for other styling methods that are a little gentler. You should also think about the quality of the products you use. Fully ceramic straighteners, for example, are a lot less harsh on your hair, so it might be time to make that switch.

 

Opt for Natural Drying Where Possible

If you’re someone who usually uses a hairdryer to dry their hair, this is something that you might want to reconsider. As we discussed, excess heat can definitely have a negative impact on your hair and it’s not something that you want to be dealing with later on in life. So when you have the option of drying your hair the natural way, that’s what you should try to opt for. Your hair doesn’t need heat and it’s far harsher to dry your hair that way than to simply use a towel and the air. So if you have the time for that, it’s the best option for your hair.

Get the Ends Trimmed Regularly

Getting your ends trimmed every so often is very important if that’s something that you haven’t done for a while. It might not seem all that important, especially if you have long hair and want to keep it that way. Getting your ends trimmed regularly will ensure that those damaged ends are dealt with properly and that’s something that matters a lot when it comes to the overall quality of your hair moving forward.

Turn the Shower Temperature Down

Another thing that’ll impact the condition of your hair over time is the way in which you wash it. In particular, you should try to keep the temperature as low as it can be. Of course, warm water is fine and no one wants to shower in cold water. But if you should avoid using water that’s at a very high temperature as that’ll just expose your hair to even more heat, and as we’ve already discussed, that’s not something that’s good for the long-term quality and condition of your hair.

Apply Your Conditioner Carefully

When you’re using conditioner on your hair, you should avoid going overboard. A small amount of conditioner goes a long way and that’s something that many people often get wrong. If you want to make sure that you’re getting the most out of the conditioner, you should apply it to the midpoint of the hair and work it down to the ends. As you do this, try to be as gentle as possible, avoiding putting too much downward pressure on the hair because you don’t want to strain it or risk pulling any out.

 

And Use Hair Masks

As well as using conditioner, it’s also a good idea to use a hair mask for your hair too. This is essentially a deep conditioner that does a better job of giving your hair the moisture and nutrients it needs. Because it’s so strong and effective, it’s something that you only need to do approximately once a week. Any more often than that is simply not necessary and may do more harm than good. Nevertheless, when used correctly, a good hair mask will do your hair the world of good so make the most of it.

Follow Your Priorities When Choosing a Haircut

When you’re choosing which hairstyle you should choose next, it makes sense to find a haircut that’s going to suit your priorities, both in terms of aesthetics and practical sense as well. There are so many beautiful low-maintenance haircuts out there that you can make use of and you can make the most of these when you’re a busy woman with less time to worry about styling your hair each morning. Low maintenance doesn’t mean low quality either; there are so many great ones out there to try out, so what are you waiting for?

 

Pay Attention to the Ingredients in the Products You Choose

It’s important to look at the key ingredients that are used in your favorite hair products. Different ingredients will offer your hair different benefits, and you should choose your products based on what you’re looking to do for your hair. Argan oil, coconut oil and aloe are just some of the key ingredients that are most commonly found in hair products. Be sure to do your own research and find out what the benefits they offer are and which you think will be most beneficial to you and your hair going forward.

 

Protect Your Hair Against UV Damage

 

If you spend a lot of time outside and particularly a lot of time in the sun, you should think about what you can do to protect your hair from UV damage. It’s up to you to protect your hair the same way you would protect your skin when you’re spending a lot of time in the sun. A cap can go a long way. Of course, a little sunlight is not a bad thing, but it becomes more of a problem when you’re spending too much of your time in the sun as the UV rays will impact the health and quality of your hair the same way they impact your skin.

 

Boost Collagen Through a Balanced Diet

 

Collagen is important to the overall health and quality of your skin and your hair. Your hair is made up of proteins, and that’s why you need to have a healthy and protein-rich diet in order to provide your hair with that vital collagen boost. If that’s something you’re not already working on, it’s time to do so. Some of the foods that you might want to add to your diet in order to ensure your hair gets what you need include fish, beans, and eggs.

 

Keep Your Scalp Healthy

 

A healthy head of hair is only possible if you also have a healthy scalp. This is mostly about taking action when you notice a problem with the scalp. For example, if your scalp becomes dry or starts to itch, you should get this dealt with. A good shampoo and conditioner combo that promotes a healthy scalp might be all you need. But if the problems persist you should, of course, talk to your doctor about it.

 

Avoid Stress in Life

 

Finally, you should think about how your stress levels might impact the health of your hair and your health in general for that matter. If you’re exposing yourself to too much stress it’s going to be felt by your hair and your hair’s health. You should do what’s necessary to reduce the amount of stress you’re exposed to. Not everyone realizes just how much of an impact their stress levels can have on their hair, and it’s not something that any of us should overlook for a second longer. The sooner you start working on this, the sooner you’ll feel the benefits.

As you can see, there are plenty of things you can do to improve the overall health and condition of your hair. Making an effort to implement these kinds of changes will pay dividends in the long term. The sooner you start making these changes, the greater their impact will be on your hair.