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Maintaining Healthy Hair
July 22nd, 2015
Thank you MM and KZ for the suggestion.
This is one I would not have thought of myself but for my {14}fourteen year old daughter this is pretty important stuff. Good hair care effects us for as long as we have hair. So lets get started.
I briefly interviewed professional stylist Lisa Kamuda of “Lift Your Ego Salon”. She says that ripping through your hair with a bad brush is one of the worst things you can do to hair. When asked her advice on hair treatment she responded, “Not to put box color in your hair, a lot of harsh chemicals people don’t know about. Use professional products for shampoo and conditioner. You pay more for the ingredients that are in them but they are more concentrated so it goes a long way if use the right amount”.
LK is a professional hair stylist and her advice may seem a little bias but truthfully most people I know would use a professional on a regular basis if they could afford to. For those who can’t this article is information and tips for doing it yourself.
Straightening perming and other such processes can take a toll on your hair’s health but there are steps you take for overall health no matter treatment given to your hair. Sebum is a natural defense for your hair. It is composed mostly of fatty acids and is secreted by the sebaceous gland.
Sebum mixes with sweat to form a protective layer on the hair’s cuticle (the outmost layer of hair) as well as the skin. So brushing with a natural bristled brush helps to distribute this mixture throughout the hair. You should try to do this twice a day. While some say brush from the roots down others say brush from the ends up. How to Keep Your Hair Healthy. Also brush your scalp to stimulate the sebaceous gland.
Coloring your can damage the surface as well as the inner structure of your hair. You can minimize the damage by choosing ammonia free hair coloring. If you want to secure the healthiest means of coloring your hair you can try herbal solutions like henna or indigo.
If you use a straightening or curling iron on your hair you’re probably prone to split ends or more technically trichoptilosis. This occurs when the cuticle layer of your hair has been stripped away and the strand splits into two or more strands. If your hair becomes over treated and super damaged you may want to find a trichologist or hair and scalp expert.
Look for sulfate free, soap~less shampoos with a pH of {4}four to {6}six. Hair’s natural pH is about {5}five to {6.8}six point eight. A good pH balance keeps your hair from drying out or absorbing foreign material. Shampoo your hair no more than 3 times a week or you will be washing away your hair’s natural defenses.
Anti-oxidant conditioners protect against creeping oxidation or corrosion and like external conditioners they work on the cuticle layer of the hair. Internal conditioners work in to the cortex of the hair. All conditioners add an extra layer of protection.
Many don’t trust Wikipedia “Hair Care” as a reliable source but this excerpt makes sense to me.
(Begin excerpt) The essential omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B12, and iron, found in fish sources, prevent a dry scalp and dull hair color. Dark green vegetables contain high amounts of vitamins A and C, which help with production of sebum and provide a natural hair conditioner. Legumes provide protein to promote hair growth and also contain iron, zinc, and biotin. Biotin functions to activate certain enzymes that aid in metabolism of carbon dioxide as well as protein, fats, and carbohydrates. A deficiency in biotin intake can cause brittle hair and can lead to hair loss. In order to avoid a deficiency, individuals can find sources of biotin in cereal-grain products, liver, egg yolk, soy flour, and yeast.[3] Nuts contain high sources of selenium and therefore are important for a healthy scalp. Alpha-linolenic acid and zinc are also found in some nuts and help condition the hair and prevent hair shedding that can be caused by a lack of zinc. Protein deficiencies or low-quality protein can produce weak and brittle hair, and can eventually result in loss of hair color. Dairy products are good sources of calcium, a key component for hair growth.[4] A balanced diet is extremely necessary for a healthy scalp and furthermore healthy hair. (End excerpt)
To me it seems like the single most important thing you can do for your hair is eat a balanced diet. Illness can effect your hair adversely as well. So staying healthy is right there with eating healthy. Deficiencies such as anemia and other aliments will show in your hair. Hair grows about {1.25}one point two five centimeters a month and is a record of your body’s function.
My hair is very short and I don’t treat or process it. But for those who express themselves through the beautification of their hair I hope this blog was helpful. Until next time, keep your hair and your homes well.
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