Healthy Hair

Let's be honest. One of the first things we see when we look at a person is their hair. If it's in a short bob we usually think, this person is reserved and sophisticated. If its long, blonde and beach-like we automatically think wow. But whatever type of hair you have, keeping it healthy is the real key to beauty.

So let's start with some foods that can keep your hair healthy, according to http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair

1. Salmon (yummy)
2. Dark green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, etc.)
3. Beans (ew but true)
4. Nuts (almonds are so good!)
5. Poultry (thank god)
6. Eggs (this is an easy one)
7. Whole grains (swap out white bread for whole wheat & maybe try whole wheat pasta. its not bad!)
8. Oysters (um.)
9. Low-fat dairy products (if you drink skim milk you're set! same with low fat yogurt)
10. Carrots (also good for vision!)


Alright. Now let's get to the good stuff. The junk that will really help us have great hair. http://www.wikihow.com/Have-Great-Hair
http://www.ehow.com/how_1000258_get-healthy-hair.html

• Wash face at least once a day (easy enough?)
• Only use products that are good for your hair
• Don't brush your hair too often
• Wash your hair with cool water (put your hair up in a ponytail until its time to wash it, then wash it in cold or cool water)
• Wash hair every other day (massage shampoo for 40 seconds then "rinse and repeat", then lather conditioner all over hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes, then rinse)
• Make sure your shampoo doesn't have ammonium lauryl sulfate
• Do not rub your hair with a towel (it will pull out hair. instead, blot it with a towel)
• Never leave hair wet or damp when you go to bed (some hair may fall out)
• Don't use blow drier too often
• USE HEAT PROTECTION SPRAY!!!
• Do not brush your hair when it's wet (use a wide-toothed comb)
• Use a leave in conditioner once a week
• Get a trim regularly
• Try using your heat-styling tools only every second or third day

Hope this helps!

I'll also do some posts on styling tips for hair type (curly/wavy/straight)

xo!