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are many things individuals can do each day to a variety of vitamins and other nutrients is es-
promote hair health. sential.
Learn about your hair type. It’s best if peo- Be gentle with your hair. Hair is delicate,
ple identify which type of hair they have so they particularly when it is wet. Use a wide-tooth
can identify ways to treat their hair. The Amer- comb to detangle wet hair, or comb out hair in
ican Academy of Dermatology Association says the shower before rinsing out conditioner. Start
curly, straight, fine, and coarse are some char- with the ends of the hair first, then work back-
acterizations of hair type. Hair types also may ward higher to the scalp to detangle with min-
be described by numbers and letters, going from imal damage. Avoid tugging on hair or roughly
fine, straight hair to thick, tightly coiled hair. rubbing it. And no matter your hair type, exces-
Shampoo only as needed. There is no mag- sive heat can cause damage.
ic number for how many times you should be Use a treatment. Conditioner can add some
washing your hair. However, shampooing not moisture to hair and smooth down the cuticle,
only cleans away dirt, but also natural oils from but it won’t do much to actually mend hair dam-
the hair and scalp. Washing less often can help age. Hair masks with protein can permeate the
Daily Tips for Healthy maintain oil balance for most hair types. Those hair shaft and repair damage from within.
Skip the 100 strokes. Too much brushing
Hair with dry, textured, or curly hair may only need can snap off hairs, says WebMD, and it’s a myth
to shampoo once every two to three weeks,
says the AAD. Those with straight hair and an that one should brush their hair daily for 100
Hair is a visible part of a person’s appear- oily scalp may need to wash hair several times strokes. Use a brush with ball-tipped bristles,
ance. When hair loss occurs due to illness, med- a week. Shampooing should be customized to and brush minimally and gently as needed.
ical treatment or heredity, that can be difficult each person. Choose products for your hair type. Con-
to confront. Although self-worth should not be Consume essential fatty acids. The same nu- sumer Reports has tested many products and
measured by outward appearance, when hair is trients in food that are good for the body also found that pricey shampoos were no better than
thin, unhealthy or balding, it can impact a man can promote healthier hair. WebMD says salm- less expensive alternatives. Select products for
or woman’s self-esteem. on and nuts contain essential fats and protein your hair type rather than by brand or price
A person may feel better about themselves that help create a healthier scalp. alone.
when their hair looks and feels good. Although Avoid fad diets. Diets aimed at quick weight Visit a dermatologist. If you have concerns
not everything is within a person’s control re- loss can starve the body of important nutrients. about your hair or scalp health, speak with a
garding hair, and a good majority of hair loss or This eventually may lead to brittle hair or hair dermatologist who can recommend tips to fur-
hair health issues can be traced to genes, there loss. Maintaining a balanced diet that is full of ther improve hair health.
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