Maintenance
Lets start with how much protein you consume on a daily. It is important to have a well balanced meal everyday. But portioning the right things into your diet may be a struggle for some. A well-rounded diet is an important factor in hair and scalp health. Hair is primarily made up of protein, so be sure to eat at least 45 grams of protein daily. Good sources include: lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, low-fat dairy products, and eggs. Diets with inadequate protein can result in weak, brittle hair and loss of hair color, as well as loss of hair itself.
You also wand to keep in consideration to allow your hair to air dry whenever possible and finger detangling once its dry using oil or leave in conditioner to stop breakage. Keeping your ends trimmed to stop them from splitting upward, every 6 to 8 weeks would be ideal, 10 to 12 weeks depending on the growth of your hair. And if you’re one who loves to color dye, keep it only 3 shades up from your natural color to avoid excessive chemical damage which cause the hair to become really brittle and dry.
First: You want to retain from using a lot of heat. That can cause the hair to dry out, break off and become brittle. Using a lower heating setting with a higher voltage blow dryer may do the trick for those with courser hair. It also can weaken the hair and cause frizz, which may lead to split ends. eliminating retaining the length we want.
Second: Take your vitamins! taking your vitamins can help significantly when you know you may not be eating the way you should. It is a must that you give your body the proper nutrients it needs for a healthy, stronger head of hair. You can start with an all purpose multivitamin that has Vitamin A, B, B-12, C, D, E, Iron, Zinc, Aloe vera, Omega, and folic Acid.
*Vitamin A: found in sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, spinach, milk, eggs, and yogurt
B vitamins, especially biotin: found in egg yolk, liver, salmon, avocados, nuts and seeds, and dairy products
*Vitamin C: good sources include citrus fruits, strawberries, and bell peppers
Vitamin D: found in fatty fish, egg yolk, and fortified foods like milk and orange juice
*Vitamin E: good sources include sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, and avocados
Iron: found in oysters, clams, eggs, red meat, lentils, and spinach
Zinc: good sources include oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds, vegetables, leafy greens, fruit and lentils
Omega: cold-water fish, such as salmon, sardines, and herring, flax seed, yogurt, cottage cheese, salad, and cereal.
Aloe vera, Vitamin b-12 and Folic Acid: promotes overall healthy hair growth
*These vitamins may help promote healthy cell growth, including the cells in your hair
Third: Be mindful of the type shampoo you are using. Most shampoo’s strip your hair of its natural oils, sometimes using chemicals to do so. It is an important must that you supply your hair back with the right oils, nutrients and vitamins if you haven’t found the right moisturizing and clarifying shampoo and conditioner. Be sure to massage your scalp daily to stimulate your follicles and blood circulation.
Fourth: Using a hair mask is very much beneficial. It is more detailed and has a deeper concentration of a deep conditioner. It penetrates each hair strand reaching down to the core for a better supply of nutrients. Using Amor’s Miracle Hair Mask with the additional ingredients will help you on your journey to healthy hair. So be sure to ALWAYS rinse your hair with cooler water for a better shine and softer feel and overall better appearance. Steam opens up the cuticle, so cooling it down with cool water will seal your hair back allowing you to get rid of frizz and retain moisture.
Fifth: Hot oil treatments are a great way to restore moisture dealing with dry, brittle and damaged hair. Using Amor’s Miracle Growth Oil, simply heat the oil in a heat safe bowl or double boiler. Use the back of your hand to test before applying to your scalp. Let sit for 20 minutes under a plastic cap and rinse, follow behind with Amor’s Miracle Shampoo and Conditioner.
