15 Great Ways to Treat Your Hair This Year !

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Have you been wondering how you could spruce up your hair routine and have even healthier hair than the year before?

Well, look no further because here are fifteen amazing and simple tips

that your hair will appreciate!

The first step to knowing what to do to boost the health of your hair is to have goals such as these in mind:

Hair Goals -

Hair Regrowth

Deep Clean

De-tangle

Soften and shine

Now that we’ve identified our goals, let’s get started!

1. Show your scalp some love!

The health of the scalp is stepping stone to healthy hair. It doesn’t take

much more than 10 to 15 minutes daily to do this. In fact, it’s just about

massaging your scalp to encourage blood flow and choosing the right

products/ serums. It’s a good idea to first apply aloe Vera gel directly on

your scalp for its gentle and strong antimicrobial / healing properties. We

highly recommend our scalp conditioner because it has been proven with

experience to work wonders on hair rejuvenation.

2.Give your hair follicles some encouragement!

Sometimes everyone and everything needs a bit of encouragement to

get things going in the right direction. The same goes for your hair follicles,

who go through different growing phases and work really hard to push

through the thick layer of the skin called the dermis to the surface (epidermis) so that you can have that gorgeous full head of hair! It all comes down to the health of the follicles. They need a healthy work environment to get growing. Sometimes there are factors that affect the health of your hair you can’t control. However, there are still some things you can do to greatly improve its current state regardless. First, cut back on extra chemicals you may be putting on your scalp or ingesting like artificial dyes. Then take matters into your own hands and use products that help instead of harm like our liquid shampoo and shampoo bar.

3. De-tangle and shine your hair without too much effort!

We know you’re reading this and asking yourself how but it’s possible. The

first step is to take a deep breath and don’t rush through taking care of

your hair even if you are in a hurry. If your hair is super tangled or has lots

of product build up, then this tip will save you lots of time and conditioner.

After you shampoo your hair ( we assume with our special shampoo) and rinse

you may want to do this deep conditioning treatment by mixing a cup of warm water, apple cider vinegar, a tablespoon of baking soda, and a few drops of rise and shine hair oil and apply to your hair for 10 to 15 minutes, covered with a shower cap. Once your rinse it out, your hair will feel super de-tangled and ready for the last step, the Hair dessert leave in conditioner, which locks in moisture and shines hair all day long.

4. Eliminate dandruff from your hair.

If you follow the tips 1 ,3, and tip 5 on this list, those pesky flakes of dandruff

will leave as well. This is because dandruff cannot occur on a healthy scalp

that has no product build up. In severe cases of dandruff, it will take a little

while longer before you see improvement. The main ingredient of curing dandruff is consistency- once it’s gone it won’t come back. If it does try to

make an appearance, come back to these tips and observe what works best

for you. If nothing seems to be working, you may need to see a dermatologist

and rule out other skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (see our skin blog on

how you can rectify it a.s.a.p).We also recommend our charcoal calendula bar

soap combo 1 to combat the uncomfortable itching feeling that comes with

dandruff conditions.

5. Nurture your hair inside out!

We have been told that all real and beautiful transformations start from

within, and despite how cliché it sounds it is true! If you want healthy

full hair that you can be proud to show off to the world,

then there’s a few changes you’ll have to be willing to do.

It starts with your lifestyle. Evaluate how you’ve been eating, sleeping,

supplements you haven’t been taking and work on these areas. Studies

have shown that a balanced diet and stable sleep pattern can dramatically

improve your overall health.

6.Minimize and eliminate hair breakage/fallout.

Don’t stay there watching each day helplessly as your hair falls out,

wondering how you can stop it from happening and reminiscing on the

times when you had hair. Do something about it or do something

different! There are many things you are possibly doing to make the

condition worse. Whatever the case may be, you can do something about

it. Find a way to relieve stress like exercise or yoga, take it easy on the styling,

and try tip #1 first.

7. Reduce friction and pressure on your hair strands.

The main reason why your hair could be experiencing split ends and breakage is

because of the way that you are drying your hair. Do you vigorously wipe your

hair dry with your towel or apply too much pressure by combing through dry hair? These two mistakes are very common causes of damaged hair. Unfortunately, once the damage is done it can't be repaired - at least not right away. The best thing to do is stop doing these things altogether and wait until your hair recoups in length enough for you to trim the damaged parts ( if a buzz cut isn't an option).

Meanwhile, take care of your scalp, and nurture your hair inside out.

8.Protect your hair from the harsh elements.

The best thing you can do for your hair is protect it from extreme

heat and cold. If you moisturize your skin daily, it will be less prone to

dryness, especially that of a curly type which

suffers from breakage when it is too dry due to being exposed to

harshness of the elements. Remember, properly moisturized hair has a balanced ratio of water (which provides moisture) and oil (which seals the moisture in).

9. Exercise and stretch often.

Those who do some form of exercise daily reap unlimited benefits for

their health and appearance. The physical movement enables your organs

to flush out toxins from your skin’s pores, glands, and improves

circulation, clearing of the skin and complexion. Stretching by touching

one’s toes can benefit hair growth by enabling blood flow and circulation

to the scalp, and doing so 10 to 15 minutes daily boosts the health of your

hair.

10. Research before you apply!

We here at Love is Essential are natural hair and body care consumers as well, so we understand the importance of how important it is for us to know what we are putting on our scalp and in our pores. Always, always take the time to read the

label and research what the ingredients are and if they are good to use

long term! Health is also influenced by what you put on not just inside of

your body. There is a high chance that if you can’t pronounce or identify a

good amount of ingredients in a product, then it may not be the healthiest

choice for your hair and skin needs.

11. Stay clear of products that are unkind to your hair.

It may seem like a no- brainer, but sometimes the hair products

we’ve been using don’t quite agree with us the way that it should. The

signs that it’s time to go for something different, and something better is when we notice extra sensitivity on our scalp, irritation , and our hair

feels weighed down by product.The best products are often the ones you

don’t need a whole lot of to get the result you desire, and just simply

feel right for you.

12. Boost your natural collagen and keratin levels with each meal.

The two substances collagen and keratin are both naturally occurring

proteins that are responsible for hair and skin growth, repair, and

durability. These proteins decline with time, which is why hair often thins

out and skin loses its youthful bounce after a time. However, you can stop

this downward spiral and retain youthful hair and skin by being mindful to

eat healthy foods daily that have natural keratin, biotin, and collagen.

13. Be proactive and aware of how you care for your hair!

It’s easy sometimes to forego taking care of your hair the way

that one should sometimes, but don’t let it become a habit. If there are one or two things you can do for your hair every single day to keep it looking its best, then stay motivated and do those things!

14. Keep up with your hair routine even if you don’t see results right away.

Most of the time, we tend to give up when we don’t see results right

away. This is often a big mistake because we must keep in mind that most

things we want take time to happen, but patience and persistence is

worthwhile. It helps to picture your hair every day in the mirror

after your routine the way you want it to be and feel the joy and pride that

comes with it. Sometimes we also need to do more of something, and less

of another, which is why it is a great idea to experiment until we find the

right solution to achieve the results we deserve.

15. Stick to using mostly natural hair and skin products.

The last word of advice on the list but certainly not the least is to use

mostly natural hair and skin products. We touched on this subject