Straightening But Still Healthy Hair: Tips And Tricks

If you spray on a heat protectant before straightening your hair, you should wait until it is dry before using the straightening iron.

Many feel compelled to straighten their hair every day. Thus, the hair is brought into shape. As a result, it makes for a great look on certain occasions.

However, there are certain tips you should consider. This will keep your hair healthy, despite straightening it.

Tips for straightening your hair

• Your hair should be dry before that.  Therefore, use a low heat setting when blow-drying.
• Change your look more often. For example, try different styles! This will prevent you from straightening your hair too often. You can give them a little break from the heat. 
• Regularly use nourishing hair masks that suit your hair type. For example, for oily, dry hair and so on. Especially if you often treat your hair with heat!
• If you have dry ends with split ends, trim them regularly. Thus, your hair can grow back healthily. Dry tips give hair an unhealthy look. 

More tips on smoothing

• It is important to apply heat protection beforehand. After that, dry the hair well. Then straighten your hair.
• Straightening can lead to hair breakage. Therefore, you should completely detangle your hair beforehand.
• Straighten the hair in sections. Thus, you get an even result.
• Chemically treated hair is more sensitive. Therefore, you should be very careful. 
• You should only use high quality straightening irons. Because, as with other things, cheap products often turn out to be expensive.

Poor diet combined with heat is more than harmful. Therefore,  can  you  promote the health of your hair by eating right.

Water is also important for healthy hair. Therefore, drink at least 6 – 8 glasses a day!

Nutrients and foods for shiny and strong hair:

• Vitamin A: liver, eggs, carrots, almonds.
• Iron: spinach, watercress, chicken, fish, pork, etc.
• Omega 3: sardines, tuna, walnuts, spinach, strawberries
• Zinc: fish, meat, eggs, cheese.
• Vitamin C: acerola, guava, kiwi, paprika, papaya, oranges, spinach.
• Folic acid: chickpeas, liver, lentils, avocado, tomatoes, bananas

• Vitamin B: dairy products, fruit, fish, meat, eggs.

Is your hair dry, dull and broken? You can also take dietary supplements under medical supervision. This is how you can give your hair more shine.