Like any other part of our body, hair also needs to be well-taken care of. If that is done, then the hair can stay healthy and stylish for a long time. This will keep you confident and look attractive as well.

For that to happen, you need to follow proper hair care routine steps. At the same time, it does not mean if you don’t follow the hair care steps, you will lose hair.

Hair care routine based on proper hair care steps can be followed once or twice a week.

TOP FIVE STEPS

If you’re a beginner and looking for some inspirational tips for your daily hair care routine, then here are five hair care routine steps that will help you.

UNDERSTAND YOUR HAIR TYPE

No two persons will have the same kind of hair. Rather, every person has a different kind of hair. Some have oily hair while others have dry or wavy or straight or curly or thick or fine or just normal hair. Hence, it’s important to know your hair type as the first of hair care steps.

To ascertain your hair type, and density, there are two ways to know them.

· Wash your hair normally, with a regular shampoo and conditioner. When doing so, avoid engaging in hectic physical activities. Else they can make your scalp go sweating at the time of testing.

· Once washing is done with, allow your hair to rest for about 8 to 10 hours. This will allow enough time for the oil to accumulate in the hair. Then, take a tissue and press it gently on the hair.

If, the tissue shows

· Lot of oil, it means you have oily hair.

· Slight trace of oil, it means you have a medium oily kind of hair.

· No oil, it means you have dry hair.

· Dryness in some parts of the hair and oiliness in other parts of the hair, it means you have a combination hair type.

To know your hair density, part your hair in the middle. Then check how much of your scalp you can see on your crown. If it shows

· Very thin line in the middle, it means you have thick hair.

· Lot of scalp, it means you have thin hair.

Once you have figured out what are your hair type, texture, and density, you will be able to take care of your hair in the way it should be with the right hair styling products with natural skin care products, and maintain the best possible hair care regimen.

WASH HAIR WHEN ESSENTIAL

The second part of hair care steps should focus on washing the hair only when required. Many people think that hair must be washed daily. In reality however most hair types require hair to be washed every other day or just a few times in a week.

Aside from this, hair must be washed only when it’s dirty, and not as and when liked. This must be done based on your hair type.

People with

· Dry hair, must wash it once in three days.

· Oil prone hair, must wash it every other day. In case, if the hair becomes very oily after just a day then it should be washed every day. Additionally, dry shampoo can be used between each wash session. This will help to soak up some of the oil.

· Normal hair which is not super oil or super dry, then it should be washed every other day or once in 3 days.

· Fine, straight hair must wash more often than hairs that are thick or curly or wavy.

In general, there is no specific formula for washing the hair. All that’s required to be done is to watch it daily and wash it when the hair gets dirty. Excess of hair washing will only prevent the natural oils from nourishing it. This will end-up damaging the hair.

COMB THE HAIR WHEN IT’S WET

After finishing your shower or washing the hair, comb it when it is still wet. This is recommended as it will help to get rid of tangles.

Using a wide-tooth comb and a boar bristle is recommended for they help to remove any knots that may exist in the hair post-showering. If you use any other type of comb it will only end-up in the brush getting snagged and pulled which will cause it to break and get damaged. Hence use the right comb and start combing at the bottom of the hair and then working the way up.

· Improper comb or over-brushing of hair can result in significant hair damage.

· Wash the comb or brush once in two weeks. Just fill a bowl with water and add a pinch of shampoo to it. Then wash the comb or the brush in it. Allow it to dry. This will ensure there is not even a trace of dirty in it.

Remember, combing the hair with the right comb properly should be a part of your daily hair care routine steps.

ALLOW THE HAIR TO DRY

Once the hair is washed and combed properly as recommended, then let the hair get dry.

Dry it with a blow dryer. It is the fastest way to dry the hair. However, make sure to avoid excess of heat from the dryer into the hair for they can damage the hair follicles. Else, this will only lead to dry, damaged hair.

Also, make sure that you dry the hair when possible; and stick to one hair dryer to dry the hair for it will help to allow a cooler setting.

TRIM HAIR REGULARLY

Hair is prone to split ends. Now, if it has gone for a long time without being cut properly, then it can get damaged and look unhealthy. This can later lead to hair fall.

Hence, your hair must be given a proper trimming once in three months or so. In case, your hair is actually prone to split ends then it must be trimmed once in every six weeks.

If you happen to have curly hair then you should trim it only when it is dry or slightly wet. That’s because curly hair tend to look much longer when it is wet. If done, then it may dry shorter than can be expected.

Get your hair trimmed by a professional hair stylish. If it is costly then trim it yourself provided you know the basics. Just invest in a quality scissor and a mirror. Trim it while the mirror shows the back of your head. But remember the hair must be trimmed when it wet or straight. This will help to ensure hair style with even ends.

Aside from the above five hair care routine steps, it is also important to protect the hair from the sun. Sun can damage the hair like it does with the skin. Exposure of the hair to excess of sun’s heat can dry out the hair, especially more so if the hair is color-treated. Hence, it is important to cover the hair with a hat or use a hair spray with SPF protection, whenever you are outdoors for a long period of time.

Finally, it is important to eat the right kind of foods that helps to sustain the hair and keep it in good shape. Food that is rich in nutrients like fatty acids, iron, protein, biotin, Omega 3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E, are recommended by experts for nourishing and promoting growth of healthy hair.

On consultation with a certified dietician, opt for a diet that has avocado (contains Vitamin E); leafy vegetables (contains iron); eggs (contains protein and biotin); nuts and seeds (contain Omega 3 fatty acids); and whole grains and meat (Contains Vitamin B).

CONCLUSION

Taking care of hair is not an arduous or challenging task. One only has to follow certain prescribed guidelines as laid down by dermatologists and dieticians.

Following the appropriate hair care steps and using appropriate natural skin care products, you can maintain your hair in proper condition and sustain it the healthy way for long. This will keep you self-confident now and always.