If you have a healthy body, you will probably have healthy hair. Eating foods with good nutritional value and getting all of the water that your body needs can dramatically improve the quality of your hair. Eating a well-balanced diet with fruits, veggies, whole grains, healthy fats and adequate protein provides the nutrients that keep your hair healthy and strong.
Try to avoid using blow dryers, curling irons and flat irons as much as possible. Curling irons and blow dryers are not that good for your hair. This can make it troublesome to get rid of frizz and hair damage. Every once in a while, give your hair a break and lay off the heat!
Nevermind the old wives' tale about more frequent trims causing your hair to grow faster. Human hair grows at a constant rate, about 1/2 inch each month, no matter how much you cut it. It is possible that you will notice more rapid growth during the summer months, or if you regularly take biotin, but faster growth is attributable to hormonal changes, not haircuts. However, having your hair trimmed keeps split ends at bay, which does improve the hair's appearance.
Be sure your hair retains moisture to avoid becoming brittle and dry. This can cause it to break. Using the right temperature water while you shampoo is one way to accomplish this. After shampooing your hair, make sure you rinse it out with cool water. This can seal moisture in the shafts.
There are now products available that will give your hair the effect of just having bathed in the salty ocean. Look for salt sprays in the conditioning section of your favorite stores. You can even mix up your own batch by dissolving a teaspoon of salt into a cup of water. You can add lavender oil for a splash of fragrance; about ten drops per eight ounces of water should do the trick!
When drying your hair, make sure that you never pull and tug on your hair. This can cause frizz and stretches your hair, causing breakage. A better option is to gently squeeze the excess water from your wet hair; you may also do so by loosely wrapping your hair in a towel or microfiber cloth. You should not brush or comb your hair when it is wet, if you must then use a wide tooth comb.
As you can probably see, giving your hair some TLC is not as hard as some people make it out to be. Hopefully, some of these tips here have you excited enough that you are willing to use them in your own routine. When you focus on hair care, it will become and stay healthier, so don't delay anymore!