When it comes to having fabulous looking hair, there are many things you can and should do to create the look you want. Now is the perfect time for individuals to make a few adjustments to their daily routine. If you make key changes now, in a month or less you may start to see significant differences and improvement in the way your hair looks and feels. What are your New Year’s hair resolutions? If you do not have any yet, these are the best recommendations for overall hair improvement.
Improve Your Diet
You’ve heard it many times because it is the biggest step you can take in improving the way your hair looks and feels. If you have fine, limp, damaged, or hair that is no longer growing strong and healthy, fix your diet. You’ll need to improve the nutrient level that comes into your body. Focus on leafy greens, a wide variety of colors of vegetables and fruits, and whole grains. Eating more healthy protein as well. All of these foods provide you with the nutrients necessary to keep your hair cells growing and healthy. It is also a good idea to focus on as many organic foods as possible.
Skip the Highlights This Month
A good place to start when it comes to repairing damaged hair is with the actual procedures and chemicals you use. If you’ve spent the last few months lightening or highlighting your hair, it may be time to pull back some. If you are using chemical straightener or even had a perm recently, it may be time to hold back on those for a few weeks. Doing so can give your hair a chance to strengthen and see healthy hair growth.
Get a New Hairstyle
How long have you had the same look? Or, how long have you put your hair up in the same ponytail or bun? Now is the perfect time to make a few changes to the way you do your hair. When you do, you’ll have the ability to create a look that is more modern, more up to date, and even more importantly, you’ll give your hair time to recover from any stress or damage it has been going through in the last few months. Changing your hairstyle can also give you a new look to show off this New Year.
Limit Over- Brushing Your Hair
How can over-brushing cause your hair damage? In short, brushing your hair often can be a big problem. It causes too much stress on the hair and can lead to significant thinning. If you are brushing your hair and tugging, you’ll also remove more strands than you should. The old recommendation for 100 strokes each night is not one to follow. Instead, work in limiting how frequently you brush your hair especially reducing the amount of pulling you are doing.
Have a Long Conversation with Your Stylist
While you can talk to your hair stylist about just about anything, you may want to focus on having a conversation about your hair, too. This means discussing:
- The overall health of your hair; is there anything you can do to improve the quality of your hair?
- The overall thinning of your hair – why is your hair thinning? It could be due to unknown causes.
- Coloring and styling options that could help improve the way your hair looks and reduce the damage.
- Areas of concern with your scalp, such as dehydration or improving the moisture level present to improve your hair quality.
- Shampoos and products that you are using to ensure that they are the very best quality as possible.
From taking supplements to adding more iron to your diet, there are small things you can do now that can give you a healthy, beautiful head of hair. The goal is to take steps that are right for your hair. Talking to your hair stylist is a good place to start when it comes to making these key decisions. For more information on your specific hair condition, schedule a free, private hair and scalp analysis at Unique Hair Concepts (914) 412-7700.