Förbättra din hårhälsa | By Ami Frisör Malmö

Tips on how to improve your hair health

Don't brush your hair too much

Depending a little on the quality of your hairbrush, too much brushing can damage the hair. For example, if you have a plastic brush and too tight a grip when you brush from root to tip, this can stress the hair. A brush with boar bristles is better for the hair and then brush the hair in several soft strokes to distribute the hair's natural oils evenly along the lengths, but where be careful and use light pressure.

A recommended technique is to start brushing your hair from the ends and work your way up to the roots. It is also wise to avoid brushing your hair when it is wet, as it is more prone to breakage or damage in this state.

Eat protein

Hair consists of 80% protein called creatine. If you then do not get enough protein through your diet, your hair risks becoming more brittle, scattered and thus more difficult to grow. It is therefore important to try to get as much high-quality protein as possible;

We all have different bodies that absorb different amounts of protein. A supplement of this is good for both hair and skin.

Eggs and fish

Contains Omega 3 which increases moisture and shine in the hair

Lean meat and poultry

Protein powder

Good to mix in your smoothie or porridge!

Vegetarian / Vegan

Drink more water

As you probably already know, your water intake is huge from a health perspective. Among other things, you get better:

An important key component to maintaining healthy hair is drinking water. If you don't get enough, your scalp, just like your skin, will become dry and thus flakes, itching and irritation can occur. Many people who think they have dandruff are actually just dry scalps and where their scalp has weakened.

Increasing your intake of healthy fats can be beneficial in restoring the moisture balance of your scalp. This can help the scalp regain its natural moisture level.

Stress

A very big and negative side effect of stress and can result in lifeless and damaged hair. What happens is that the blood vessels in the scalp constrict, which in turn does not provide enough oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. Stress can also disrupt the quality of our sleep, which is also an important repair process for the scalp and hair cells. Stress kan också störa kvalitet av vår sömn som även där är en viktig reparationsprocess för hårbottensamt hårcellerna.

Stimulate hair growth through massage

Consider making time for a relaxing head massage before bed. By massaging your scalp, you can increase blood circulation in the area, which in turn promotes healthy hair growth.

Some people use special boar bristle brushes to massage the scalp, but it is important to choose the right type of brush. Gently massaging your scalp with your fingertips for a few minutes every night can help maintain good hair health – and it feels really relaxing too!

Do not shower with too warm water

After a long day, a hot shower can be incredibly relaxing and help you feel more relaxed. However, washing your hair too frequently with water that is too hot can have negative effects, including scalp irritation and the risk of drying out your hair.

Too hot water increases the porosity of your hair and makes it more susceptible to damage from both heat and cold outdoors. In addition, it can remove the natural oils, the so-called sebum, which are important for maintaining your hair's natural shine.

It is therefore wise to choose a warm shower instead of a hot shower when you wash your hair and then finish with a cold water rinse to "seal" the layers of the hair and give it extra shine.

Have released more often

Using tight buns or knots in your hair can unnecessarily stress your scalp. If you often wear your hair up in a tight bun or knot for long periods of time, it can result in thinning hair and in the worst case, lead to a condition called "traction alopecia," which means acute hair loss.

To reduce the stress on your hair and scalp, it is a good idea to have your hair shed more regularly. If you still prefer to wear your hair up, a loosely braided hairstyle can be a gentler option. This type of hairstyle does not stress the scalp as much, and you can also create a braid without using heat tools. It's a gentler way to style your hair while reducing the risk of damage and thinning.