Healthy Hair Habits to Have

Your hair can be a significant aspect of your confidence. When your hair isn’t in good shape, it can affect how you feel about yourself. Practicing healthy hair care can limit the number of bad hair days and positively impact your confidence. Continue reading for hair care tips to get you on your way to luxurious hair! 

Adopt a Healthy Shampoo Routine

Keeping your hair and scalp clean is important, but constantly shampooing can cause dryness and damage. Figure out a healthy shampoo routine for your hair; if your hair is continuously oily, you may find yourself shampooing more often than if your hair is prone to dryness. Despite common worries, shampoo is beneficial for your hair because keeping your scalp and strands clear of debris allows your conditioner to absorb for better moisture retention. 

Detangle Properly

Detangling your hair is essential to prevent matting and breakage. However, detangling can be different for various hair types. Those with straight hair can benefit from detangling before they step into the shower to shampoo. Brushing out the knots before can save you from dealing with tangles while your hair is wet. Those with curlier hair types, especially oily hair, benefit from detangling while wet with conditioner. This method provides “slip” that can make detangling easier. Brushing curly hair types dry can lead to frizz and breakage. 

Invest in a Hair Mask

Take moisturizing your hair to another level by investing in a hair mask. Those prone to dryness or have chemically treated hair–relaxers, perms, and color–should incorporate deep conditioning into their routine. Find a hair mask that adds hydration and moisture to your strands. After shampooing and detangling, smooth the mask on your hair and let it soak in for 15-30 minutes. Rinse out thoroughly and continue to styling. 

Adopt Proper Heat Styling Techniques

Who doesn’t love a good blowout? Heat styling is not necessarily bad; however, it can cause damage over time. Not using protective products or quality tools can dry and break your hair, especially if you constantly style your hair with heat. Invest in solid, ceramic heat tools and heat protectants. Additionally, try to limit heat styling. Air-dry your hair instead of using a blowdryer, or limit straightening your hair to once every other week. Using these techniques will make a drastic change in the look and feel of your hair.  

Visit Salon Viva for Professional Hair Care

Another crucial part of your healthy hair journey is finding a quality stylist. Having regular hair appointments with a professional can help your hair flourish. Our team at Salon Viva is dedicated to providing our clients with the best hair experience possible. With years of experience and expertise, our stylist can assist you in getting your hair back to health. Contact us today to book an appointment! 508-828-9399