Thick, healthy hair is something we all want, every day. However, a lot of us don’t know where to start, and we can easily feel stuck with limp, lackluster locks.
What many people don’t realize is that it can be as simple as changing a few habits! Follow these industry wonder tips to give your hair the best chance of becoming the luscious, thicker locks you've been dreaming of.
Use a thickening shampoo and conditioner
Switching over to a thickening shampoo and conditioner can be one of the simplest ways to boost the volume and thickness of your hair. Look for formulas that have been scientifically formulated with thickening ingredients like redensifying peptides and salicylic acid to help encourage healthy hair growth and boost your volume.
Don’t overwash!
So you’ve invested in the right products, right? But did you know you could be doing even more damage by over washing your hair? Too much shampooing can lead to valuable essential oils and proteins being stripped away, resulting in dry strands that are prone to breakage. One way to target this is to minimize how many times you are cleansing your hair weekly, try 2-3 times a week max.
Improve your lifestyle
Stress levels and anxiety can be directly linked to an increase in hair shedding. So make sure you’re looking after your body and mind through regular exercise and self-care. Take time to check in with your emotions occasionally and don’t forget to open up to your family and friends about anything that’s getting you down. You’ll feel the effects immediately.
Eat well
A healthy diet equals healthy hair. Foods that are high in protein, omega 3, fatty acids, iron zinc, and biotin are going to be the best for injecting a bit of life and body into your hair. Things like salmon, sweet potato, spinach and the occasional piece of dark chocolate are all important to healthy hair growth.
Be gentle
We know it can be tempting to furiously scrub the towel all over our head when we’re fresh out the shower and in a rush. But this is actually so damaging to the hair as it can break the anchoring of the hair follicle. Instead, gently wrap it up in a towel to absorb the water without causing any damage.