Taking care of your hair. 2021 Best Tips.

How hair grows: interesting facts

1. Active growth phase (1000 days). During this period, we can help the hair grow long and healthy as much as possible.
2. Resting phase (10 days), when the old hair is about to fall out and make room for the new one.
3. Hair loss phase (100 days). Hair either falls out by itself, or we "help" them while washing and combing.

About 80% of the hair is constantly growing, the rest is dormant or about to fall out. As a rule, the third phase coincides with the cycles of nature - in spring and autumn. And in summer, hair grows most actively, - the experts state. – Hair loss is a natural process, you don't need to be afraid of it. But if the hair loss lasts longer than three months, hurry to contact a specialist, identify the cause and eliminate it.

How to take care of your hair at home

Professional hair care at home must be complex.

First of all, it is important to create favorable external conditions. The humidity in the room should be at least 40%, then the hair will not dry out too much, break and split, - the beauty experts advise. - Choose from natural materials for pillowcases, hats, sweaters and other things with which your head comes into contact. Synthetics not only fluff and electrify hair, but also give it mechanical damage.

Further - competent washing with an understanding of which product should cope with which task. It is advisable to refuse drying with a hot hair dryer, dyeing, perm, extension.

Finally, watch your health. External cosmetic care does not affect the growth rate and quality of each hair that originates deep in the bulb. But its capabilities depend on the quality of our blood, the presence of all the necessary trace elements in it for building healthy hair. If the body is not purified, no matter how many fruits and vitamins we eat, they will not be able to fully assimilate and reach the bulb. So real change comes from within.

How to wash your hair properly

Under the microscope, the hair stems resemble a small pinecone: they consist of scales along the entire length. The edges of the shell scales on the newly formed part of the hair are smooth and intact. As the hair grows, the sheath is damaged and the scales are easily detached from the shaft. Hair is tangled and gets difficult to comb. Masks, balms and conditioners are designed, depending on the components, both to "patch holes" in the structure of the hair fiber, and to "dress" the hair in a special film that protects it from external influences.

Care products must be used in the correct sequence, as each one has a specific task.

1. Shampoo.

During washing, it opens the scales and cleanses the hair and scalp from dust, dirt and excess secretion of the sebaceous glands. The shampoo does not heal, does not strengthen, does not restore, as is often written on the labels. Even if there are useful elements in the composition, they simply will not have time to integrate in a short washing time.

How to apply shampoo? Lather a small amount in the palms of your hands and apply to the scalp and hair roots, massage gently with your fingertips, then rinse. The soapy water will also wash the hair along the entire length.

2. Mask. Yes, right after shampoo, while the scales are open. Useful elements penetrate the hair and fill it with useful elements: nourish, moisturize, heal, and restore the structure.

How to apply hair mask? Spread it evenly through hair, avoiding roots. Otherwise, the pores of the scalp will become clogged with the oils contained in the mask, and hair will eventually begin to thin and fall out.

3. Hair conditioner (or balm) – is a mandatory final stage. The product will close the scales, make the hair smooth. Only then you can comb and dry your hair.

How to apply hair conditioner? Apply it evenly over the entire length of the hair, avoiding roots.

Why hair falls out

Hair is an indicator of the health of the body. Hair loss is always a symptom, not an independent disease, so it is very important to improve the work of internal organs, the experts insist. – Many people sign up for expensive procedures that give only an external effect and then not for long, instead for finding the real reason for hair loss. They apply warming remedies and vasodilators, only increasing the hair loss. They also take vitamins "for hair". There will be no effect from them if the body is slagged: useful substances simply will not be absorbed.

Hair can fall out due to scalp diseases (diffuse alopecia, seborrhea, lichen ...), thyroid problems. Natural aging and age-related hormonal disruptions in women over 50 years old. Due to malnutrition and a deficiency of certain vitamins (A, B, C, E). The use of hormonal contraceptives, pregnancy affects the condition of the hair, as well as polluted air, poor quality water. Wearing overly tight hats and caps made from cheap materials also contributes to hair loss.

Stress is another common factor that causes hair loss. Neither nourishing masks nor vitamins will help if you are often very nervous, - the experts explain. - Stress provokes hormonal disruption, which is reflected in the hair. With chronic stress, the body's need for vitamins and minerals increases, and this can lead to hypovitaminosis even with a relatively nutritious diet. The trace element selenium helps cope with stress, which stabilizes the functioning of the nervous system. It is found in nuts, legumes, broccoli, buckwheat.

Hair-friendly foods

The first step is to adjust the diet. The diet should be healthy and balanced. Refuse preservation, salty, smoked, fatty, spicy, flour, sweet, coffee, alcohol. Eat more vegetables and fruits, legumes and seeds, nuts, herbs, oils (especially Omega-3), dried fruits. Drink about two liters of water a day.

And the real superfoods for hair are spinach, pumpkin seeds, amaranth leaves, basil, mint, peaches.

Ten life hacks for hair care

Comb your hair before washing. This way it will rinse better, and reduce the consumption of hair care.
Damp hair can only be brushed after using conditioner when the scales are closed.
Do not wash your hair with hot water. The higher the water temperature, the more intensively the sebaceous glands work and the production of sebum increases.
Towel wringing is traumatic for hair. It is better to blot them with a more delicate and easily absorbing cloth (sheet, T-shirt).
It is better to air dry your hair naturally. If you cannot do without a hair dryer, switch it to cold air mode.
Tight hairstyles and frequent brushing damage the hair. The skin on the head is tightly stretched, which impairs blood circulation and prevents the follicles from fully nourishing.
Take off your hat when walking from outside into a warm room to prevent overheating and sweating of your scalp.
It is no longer possible to revive the ends of the hair - just cut it. This, by the way, does not affect hair growth, only grooming.
The characteristic crunch of hair when cutting means that the hair is breaking. This happens if the hairdresser uses cheap tool that quickly becomes blunt. Change the stylist!
Get enough sleep! This is important for health, and hair grows faster during sleep.