Okay, no matter what your personality is, you want your hair to look it’s best. Let’s face it, most of us don't know how to properly care for our hair. Sure, styling products and shampoos can go a long way, but it all starts with the health of your hair.
Let me break down what our hair is, so you can better understand what you're taking care of. On our scalp, we have thousands of pore-like structures called follicles. Each follicle produces many hair strands throughout our lifetime. In each follicle, hair cells are forming constantly. As new cells form, the old cells die and are pushed along the follicle towards the scalp. Once the dead cells reach the scalp, they are compressed to form a protein called keratin. The hair that we see is the keratin emerging from the scalp. Our hair is actually 91% protein.
Your hair's health is dependent on the way you diet and exercise, take vitamins, and drink lots of water. Blood circulation from exercising regularly, directly affects the scalp and will bring new nutrients and cells to it.
Key vitamins that will promote healthy hair:
Vitamin A: provides protection for your hair from environmental toxins
Biotin: (part of the vitamin B complex) may help prevent hair loss
Vitamin E: helps protect hair from sun damage
Vitamin C: helps your body to produce collagen, which is essential in hair growth.
Other vitamins are likely to help improve hair health too. I recommend buying vitamins labeled specifically for hair, skin, and nails because you will be getting all of the vitamins you need combined into one pill.
It is important to know when your hair is damaged. When your hair grows, the ends continue to age. This hair has been washed, brushed, styled and exposed to the environment for a longer amount of time than the hair closest to your scalp. It is important to treat this hair carefully in order to keep it hydrated so it wont break off.
Products that will keep your hair hydrated and coated with nutrients are:
Coconut Oil:
The lauric acid found in coconut oil helps protect the protein in your hair and actually repair damaged hair. Coconut oil is also extremely moisturising, which helps your hair to grow and stay healthy.
Most importantly you will smell like the beach the next 24 hours.
Aragon Oil (or Moroccan Oil):
Helps prevent split ends and keeps hair strong so that it will less likely break off.
This oil is also a natural way to control frizz because it contains vitamins and minerals that sooth the hair and prevent it from becoming dry.
How do you use these oil effectively? Apply them to your hair when it is wet/damp (after towel drying). Then dry hair, and apply to the ends once hair is dry.
It is important while purchasing these products that you look for 100% organic options. Products that are not organic may include chemicals that can damage your hair. Buying natural, organic ingredient will help insure that you are getting the best quality products for your hair.
Don't forget all these essentials listed can be found at most major grocery stores.
