10 Things That Are Damaging Your Hair

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Who would’ve thought that the number of times you shampoo your hair, what you eat, and even how you play with your hair can make a huge difference for your bountiful tresses. Take a look at some other ways that are not-so-nice for your lovely locks.

1.Excessive Use of Heat-based Appliances

We all love hair straighteners and blow-dryers, but our hair is not too fond of them. Let your hair dry naturally and flaunt your natural style as much as possible. If you have to straighten or blow-dry your hair, use a heat-protecting spray first.

2.Playing Too Much With Your Hair

Whether it’s twirling a strand around your fingers, or simply scrunching your hair unconsciously, the constant contact with your fingers takes up the essential hair oils. Avoid touching your hair too much or cover with a headscarf to keep your hands from touching them directly.

3.Washing It Everyday

While your body may need a bath every day, your hair does not. Washing it up every day takes away the natural oils from the scalp. Just stick to washing them twice or thrice a week, not more.

4.Damaging Hair Accessories

Though hair clips and rubber bands are quite an essential for dressing up your mane, they take a toll on your lovely lady locks. Try limiting the use of these to minimize damage from tearing and pulling.

5.Tight Hairstyles

Gathering up your hair in a tight ponytail may seem like a convenient option, but it’s not the best for your hair. Tight hairstyles cause hair loss and hurt your scalp. So avoid these and instead go for loose buns and braids, or a low ponytail.

6.Too Many Chemicals

Be it hair color, relaxers, perm agents, or hair sprays, exposure to a lot of chemicals is damaging for your hair. Avoid hair products with a lot of alcohol, and seek the advice of a licensed professional when coloring or perming your hair.

7.Irregular Haircuts

Much as we love to let our hair grow, not getting them trimmed regularly is a definite no-no. This is one of the reasons for split ends and slow hair growth. Get a trim every 6-8 weeks to keep it healthy and beautiful.

8.Same Shampoo, Same Brand

Using the same shampoo for a prolonged period plays up with the hair’s chemical balance, making it listless and prone to damage. Stock up on at least two different brands of shampoos, and alternate every week or bi-weekly to help your hair stay soft and shiny for long.

9.Improper Nutrition

You are what you eat, and this is especially true for your hair. Gorging down junk food is not the way. Have a well-balanced diet, drink at least glasses of water, and indulge in fruits and green vegetables to have truly enviable locks.

10.Exposure To Sunlight

Just as the sun is not your skin’s best friend, it’s not too kind on your hair either. Use UV-protecting sprays when going out to save your tresses from the sun’s harmful rays.
Avoid these mistakes as much as you can to protect your lovely tresses.