5 Ways to Keep Your Hair Healthy

Everyone dreams of having healthy hair — thick , flowing locks, with a silky and smooth feel and no split or dead ends. Premium hair care brand — MONAT explains five simple steps to great hair.

1. Wash with Shampoo and Conditioner

It may sound like second nature, but the first step to having healthy hair is making sure you’re washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner. This will help clean your scalp and wash the oils out of your hair. If you’re doing that already, are you just using shampoo? Well, start using conditioner too. Shampoo removes essential oils that give your hair a lustrous shine, and conditioner revitalizes that shine by restoring those oils in a clean, healthy way.

2. Know When to Wash Your Hair

Yes, washing and conditioning your hair is essential. But knowing when to wash it is just important. People often think hair must be washed every day, but that’s not true. Washing your hair too often can dry out your scalp and cause dandruff and other problems irremediable with conditioner. Most experts suggest washing your hair two times a week. But If your hair is long, thick or curly, you can go even longer between washes. If your hair gets oily quickly and you need to wash it every day, it’s important to use an “everyday” shampoo that is lightweight.

3. Don’t Towel Dry Your Hair

Getting out of the shower with a wet head of hair can be irritating — and your first thought may be to take a towel to it and go to town until it’s dry. But hair is extremely fragile when wet and roughly drying your hair with a towel can damage it, leading to breakage and frizzy hair.

Instead, blot your hair with the towel to remove excessive moisture while you’re waiting for your hair to air dry. Also, invest in a super-absorbent towel made with microfiber to wrap around your hair and dry on its own.

4. Watch Your Diet, — And Your Sleep

Like many aspects of your body, your diet can affect your hair. With hair comprised of protein, it’s important to consume the recommended daily. This will keep your hair strong and promote healthy growth. While you’re at it, stay away from sugar-filled soft drinks and too much candy as they can also have a negative impact on your journey to healthy hair. While your diet is important, so is your sleep schedule. Getting a good night sleep will not only rebuilds and recharges your muscles, bones and skin, but it helps refortify your hair.

5. Opt for A Trim or Layers

Getting your hair trimmed every 7–8 weeks is optimal for healthy hair, as it will help remove dead and split ends and keep your hair in top shape. Removing about an inch will eliminate split ends, but if you want to keep your hair long, ask your stylist about getting layers cut into your hair to remove the damaged parts but keep it at your desired length.

Try MONAT

Everyone has the ability to achieve the healthy hair they’ve always wanted — and it doesn’t require too much work. Follow these simple steps and check out some of MONAT products to fully optimize your hair and get on the path toward your dream hair.