Har health beyond fancy conditioners

I am at the stage of my life when I do not want to complicate things anymore, so I look for simple, easy, no-frills products to use while staying at home and riding this pandemic out. 

My bathroom shelf-ie

Since the weather has been testing my patience lately with how hot and humid it is, I look forward to bath times the most. I still shampoo every other day and condition every day, but I keep my hair soft and manageable with these habits:

Look for natural ingredients

We choose healthy meal recipes to make sure we can fuel the body with all the right nutrients. So why don’t we apply the same principle to our hair health? Ultimately, the hair needs nourishment. Some ingredients may be too harsh for the hair and scalp, so why not consider DIY homemade shampoo recipes that can support your hair health while keeping it nourished? Coconut milk is loaded with vitamins that help improve both scalp health and hair, while olive oil is one of the best-kept secrets for hair growth as it can boost the formation of new hair follicles.

Cleanse your scalp

You can’t think of healthy hair without considering your scalp hair. We tend to accumulate scalp buildup through hair styling products or even not rinsing your hair long enough. Dry shampoos are also a big culprit behind scalp buildup. Unfortunately, buildups are not also visible. So you may only experience some itchiness or slow hair growth but nothing that truly hints at scalp issues. Ideally, a clarifying shampoo once every other week is good practice to cleanse your scalp. You can also rinse your hair with a mixture of 4-to-1 water to apple cider vinegar, which cleanses the remaining buildup and restore hair health. You may want to consider the purchase of a scalp brush that can help distribute shampoo while clearing the scalp.

Take supplements/ specialist vitamins

Hair vitamins are some of the best gifts you could give your hair because even with a healthy diet, it can be tricky to get all the vitamins you need. Biotin is a must-have for healthy hair as it supports a natural shine and glossiness. Biotin is also a natural skin rejuvenator, so it’s not only good for your hair! Some of the alarming signs of biotin deficiency can be scaly scalp skin and hair loss. Every person losses between 50 and 100 hair every day, so there is an average amount of hair loss that will not be prevented with biotin.

Haircare habits

Lastly, you may want to change some of your everyday habits. Did you know, for instance, that your pillowcase could accentuate frizziness? Silk pillowcases can prevent frizzy or tangled hair in the morning. It’s also a savior for people with curly and textured hair! I got silk pillowcases from Shopee and not only are they good for the hair, they're also delicate for the skin.

From hair vitamins to natural hair products, there’s so much you can do to boost your mane. Hope you learned something today for glossy, soft, and strong summer hair! :)