10 Hair Health Tips

1 A well-balanced diet is the best way to keep your hair healthy and strong. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, nuts, brown rice, beans and pulses,  and you’ll have tresses in top condition in no time.

2 Use the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. Pick a combo for fine, greasy, dry or coloured hair, and stick to it! There’s a specialist product made to care especially for you.

3 The sun, even during winter, has drying effects on your hair and can fade colour. Use products that contain sunscreens and cover up in direct sunlight during the summer.

4 Massaging your scalp for a few minutes each day will stimulate circulation and remove dead skin cells, helping to prevent dandruff.

5 If you have oily hair, rinse it with diluted, fresh lemon juice or cider vinegar for superb shine, and to eradicate those greasy roots.

6 Shoulder-length hair is, on average, about two years old, so treat it like a piece of fine, old lace. Avoid unnecessary brushing, combing or handling – use soft bristles that flex in the brush.

7 Pay careful attention to how you wash your tresses: rub shampoo into the palms of your hands and distribute evenly, lather and repeat with half as much shampoo. Rinse and apply a matching conditioner mainly to the ends and mid-lengths.

8 If you lead a busy life and don’t have time to cook, supplement your diet with the hair-building vitamins B6, B12, evening primrose oil, folic acid and a good multivitamin.

9 Help your hair to reach its growth potential by eating well and getting lots of sleep.

10 Stress and negative emotions can play a part in hair loss, flaky scalp conditions and excess sebum (oil) production. Find time to relax and de-stress for healthy locks.