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Bad hair days are a bummer; that’s a beauty truth. But they are no joke: According to a\u00a0Redbook<\/em>\u00a0poll,\u00a074% of women say a bad hair day makes them feel less confident<\/strong>. So, when your hair is in good shape, it undoubtedly looks better, and the chances of that happening are far less likely\u2014 or at least less frequent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The challenge is your strands are constantly prone to\u00a0hair damage: dullness,\u00a0thinning,\u00a0dryness, breakage,\u00a0frizz, and more. With all these potential strand stresses, it’s no surprise that having healthy hair requires effort to keep it looking lush. And while there isn’t a secret shortcut to healthier hair, taking time to keep strands strong is worth the commitment. With small tweaks to your routine, maintaining great hair\u00a0can<\/em>\u00a0be effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunnie Brook,\u00a0a Los Angeles-based celebrity hair dresser, shares her pro-tips to help you establish healthy habits in your haircare routine for great hair days ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter what your hair texture is, taking 60 seconds to detangle strands will keep them strong. “When your hair is wet it is more vulnerable to breakage,” explains Brook, “so always\u00a0brush knots out of your hair\u00a0when it’s dry.” One added benefit: brushing dry hair distributes the natural oils from your scalp down to the ends of your hair. Another plus: post-shower it’s already smooth and ready to style!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unless your\u00a0hair is long\u00a0(read: Rapunzel-like), a nickel-size drop of\u00a0conditioner\u00a0is\u00a0plenty<\/em>\u00a0for most textures and lengths.\u00a0“Apply your conditioner first to the mid-shaft and ends of your hair; then work your way up to the scalp,” advises Brook. It’s important to make sure your scalp gets hydration as well. Leave it on for a full minute before washing it out. If you are a dry shampoo addict (no judgement!), this is especially important to prevent a dry scalp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To keep strands hydrated and smooth, “use a moisturizing hair mask or deep conditioner at least once a week, and more frequently if you use hot tools regularly,” says Brook. Her go-to:\u00a0Matrix Biolage HydraSource Deep Treatment Pack<\/strong>, which leaves hair feeling soft and shiny without weighing hair down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Staring down the haircare aisle can be overwhelming: with endless haircare options, how do you choose\u00a0the<\/em>\u00a0one<\/em>? As you pick out your products, narrow down your options by looking for strengthening ingredients, which will nourish your strands. Brook suggests incorporating\u00a0coconut oil, Argan oil, aloe, or spirulina<\/strong>\u00a0into your regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You already know that you are what you eat. “Your hair is mostly made up of protein, so eating a balanced diet of protein rich food is important,” says Brook. Add these items to your grocery list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other good sources of hair food: berries, spinach, and avocados, along with anything else rich in vitamins C and E which will help boost collagen production, resulting in stronger strands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Repeat after us: breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. The little things make a big difference. “Your hair is an outgrowth of your body;\u00a0if you are stressed, your skin will be stressed and that includes your scalp.” Now, keep calm and read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As soothing as a steamy show may feel, “taking a super hot shower on a daily basis can irritate you scalp and possibly weaken your hair as it grows out,” says Brook. Keep the temperature on the warm side and at the end of the shower, do a quick cold-water rinse to seal the cuticles shut, boost shine, and maintain healthy hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UV rays don’t only cause damage to your skin, and the same goes for pollution. When you style your hair, “apply a\u00a0leave-in styler\u00a0to protect your strands,” says Brook. She recommends antioxidant-rich\u00a0Coola Organic Scalp and Hair Mist SPF 30<\/strong>, which guards against an array of environmental factors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" shahennews Bad hair days are a bummer; that’s a beauty truth. But they are no joke: According to a\u00a0Redbook\u00a0poll,\u00a074% of women say a bad hair day makes them feel less confident. So, when your hair is in good shape, it undoubtedly looks better, and the chances of that happening are far less likely\u2014 or at …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":8376,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[240,213,60,241],"class_list":["post-8375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-beauty","tag-hair","tag-healthy","tag-shahennews-2","tag-shower"],"yoast_head":"\n1. Brush your hair before <\/em>you shower.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2. Condition correctly \u2014 and with care.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
3. Take time for hair masks.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
4. Be mindful of key ingredients.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
5. Eat a balanced diet.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
6. Take a deep breath.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
7. Turn down the temp of your shower.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
8. Shield strands from the sun.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n