How to Strengthen Hair

Many people wonder how to strengthen hair. Hair can be come damaged for a number of reasons. Some of these are excessive brushing, tightly clipped hair pins, too much heat, sun damage, chlorine, saltwater, over-perming, over-washing and cold weather.http://www.hairstyle.com/hair-articles/causes-of-hair-damage.htm

Damaged hair can look dull, feel dry and brittle, is difficult to comb, has flyaways and split ends and may be difficult to manage.

Hair is dead once it leaves the scalp and cannot repair itself but there are some ways that a person can repair the damage done to their own hair. Although the best way to strengthen hair is to prevent weakness and damage before it happens, there are also many ways to treat weak hair and re-strengthen it.

• What you eat impact many aspects of your appearance, including the strength of your nails and hair and the health of your skin. For long-term results when striving for strong hair, start by changing your eating habits.

1. Drink lots of water.
2. Make sure you get enough protein in your diet, especially if you are a vegetarian. The best way to get protein is by eating low-fat, protein rich food, as the body easier takes up the protein in its natural form than through supplements.http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/eating-right-keep-hair-healthy
3. Eat a balanced diet in general. The hair, like your body, needs many different nutrients, such as a variety of vitamins.
4. There are several supplements for stronger hair. They often come in a combination for hair and nails. While supplements can help, they can also come with side effects and don't provide the full spectrum of nutrients your hair needs.

• The second thing to focus on is how to treat your hair. There are many practices that are damaging and several steps you can take to strengthen your hair.

1. Don't brush your hair when it's wet. Wait for a while and then gently use a wide-tooth comb.http://www.pantene.com/en-us/hair-science/wet-hair.aspx?gclid=COTYsM3isqQCFcHY5wodaC-4yQ
2. Before using styling tools, pre-treat your hair with products that protect it from heat and styling.
3. After showering, wait until your hair has dried somewhat before using a hair dryer. Stop before it's fully dry.
4. Never use curling irons or flat irons on wet hair.
5. Avoid over-styling your hair. Styling tools such as hair dryers and curling irons can cause damage to your hair even if you use them as instructed.
6. Experiment with different shampoos/conditioners, but use the same brand for both, as they are often designed to work together and complement each other.
7. Avoid coloring, perming and bleaching your hair, as it causes significant damage to your hair.http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/hair_care.html#
8. If you want to add color to your hair, consider a semi-permanent or short-term color treatment. If coloring your hair in a hair salon, ask what type of method/type they use, as some are more damaging than others.
9. Cut your hair every four to six weeks to remove split ends and keep your hair in optimum health.

• Although the above steps are designed to prevent weak hair, there are also several ways to treat damaged or weak hair by applying different treatments to it.http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-strengthen-hair

1. Deep conditioners are applied once or twice a week. They are usually purchased in a store. Experiment until you find a brand that works for you.
2. Hair masks can be store-bought or home-made. They are also applied weekly.
3. A hot oil treatment can be bought or made at home. It's applied weekly.
4. Leave-in conditioners can provide more protection for your hair than conditions that you wash out. They are used after you wash your hair.
5. Hair serum is applied after shampooing. It should not be used on hair that is fine and thin because it can make it look oily.
6. There are many other products designed to strengthen hair. Some do not fit in to one of these categories; others simply used other names for similar treatments.

• If you want stronger hair, eat food beneficial for your hair, change the way you treat your hair and use products designed to strengthen it.

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