Beauty can start from the beginning. Perming and dyeing hair is now very common, and the damage caused by perming and dyeing hair is self-evident. How to care for hair has a lot of knowledge. Below, we will teach you how to take care of your hair and the methods to take care of your hair. To have healthy and beautiful hair, you need to pay attention to maintenance and care in your daily life.
The methods are as follows:
⑴ Maintain a balanced diet: According to surveys, people who often eat fatty meat, cream, fried foods, honey, and frequently drink carbonated drinks and alcohol are more prone to hair loss. These foods contain less nutrients needed for hair growth, thus affecting the nutrition of hair follicles and hair growth. In addition, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to gastrointestinal diseases, affecting the absorption of proteins, vitamins, and minerals, and also affecting hair growth. The main component of hair is protein containing sulfur amino acids, so you should consume foods rich in protein such as fish, lean pork, milk, dairy products, and soy products daily. Vitamin A plays an important role in maintaining the normal function and structure of epithelial tissue and promoting hair growth. Foods rich in vitamin A include spinach, lettuce leaves, almonds, walnuts, mangoes, and other fruits and vegetables. In addition, animal liver, fish and shrimp, and eggs are also rich in vitamin A. Vitamin B2 can promote the metabolism of hair fur, and fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grain foods are rich in vitamin B2, such as wheat, red rice, peanuts, soybeans, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, and lentils.
In addition, sardines and cheese are also rich in B vitamins. Vitamin E can promote blood circulation around the hair, and it mainly exists in foods such as walnuts, olive oil, corn, malt, peas, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds. Insufficient intake of minerals can also affect hair growth. This is because iron, zinc, copper, calcium, and other trace elements are the basic substances for the metabolism of melanin in human tissues, cells, and skin hair. Lack of these substances can cause premature graying of hair. Black foods contain more of these trace elements, including black beans, black rice, black fungus, black dates, black sesame seeds, and black-bone chicken. When protecting the hair, you should also avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods such as onions, garlic, chives, ginger, Sichuan pepper, chili, and cinnamon; avoid oily and hot foods such as fatty meat and fried foods; and also avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods.
⑵ Regularly wash your hair: Regularly washing your hair can prevent dandruff and dirt from clogging the sebaceous glands on the scalp, preventing itching, dryness, and hair loss. As for the timing of washing, people with neutral hair quality can wash their hair every 2 days in winter and 1-2 days in summer, with each wash not exceeding 5 minutes. People with oily hair and dry hair should shorten or prolong the intervals between hair washes, respectively.
The correct method of washing hair is: When washing your hair, wet your hair first, then pour the shampoo into your palm, dilute it with water, and then wash your hair from the pillow and temples. Never pour the shampoo directly on the top of your head, and do not dry wash, to avoid excessive secretion of sebaceous glands on the top of your head and the sebaceous glands in the easy-to-fall area due to strong stimulation. Some people like to dry wash their hair at the hair salon, enjoying the comfortable feeling of shampooing with their nails. In fact, this is very unscientific. You should use your fingertips or palms to gently massage and wash your hair. You can wash your hair in the morning or at night, but you should wait for your hair to dry before going to bed. If you wash your hair at night, it is not advisable to do it too late, because sleeping with wet hair feels uncomfortable and it is not easy for the moisture to evaporate, which is very detrimental to the health of the scalp.
In addition, the choice of shampoo should be based on your own hair quality, and do not blindly believe in advertising or follow others' opinions. When washing your hair, you can determine the amount of shampoo based on the length, quantity, and cleanliness of your hair. Generally, 5-10 milliliters is sufficient.
⑶ Pay attention to the method of combing hair: Combing hair is not only a way to beautify oneself, but also an important way to keep oneself physically and mentally healthy. This is because there are many blood vessels, nerve endings, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles on the scalp, and combing hair can regulate the nervous system in the head, promote blood circulation, and provide sufficient nutrition to the hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands. The correct method of combing hair is: sit quietly, close your eyes, comb your hair vertically with the direction of hair growth, comb the hair on the top and back of the head upwards, and comb the hair on the left and right sides to the left and right. For dirty and messy hair that is difficult to comb, you must first comb the ends of the hair and then move towards the roots, without combing the roots forcefully to avoid damaging the hair. It should be noted that it is normal to lose a dozen strands of hair every day when combing. This is the normal process of metabolism. There are various types of combs available on the market, which are very attractive to customers, but you should not choose a comb just for its appearance. From a practical point of view, it is better to choose a comb made of materials such as rhino horn or wood that is not prone to static electricity. This can avoid the dryness and yellowing of hair caused by static electricity. In addition, special attention should be paid to the hygiene of the comb. It is best to soak it in alkaline water or detergent water for 5 minutes before use. Also, do not easily use other people's combs to avoid cross-infection.
⑷ Keep massaging the scalp: There are a large number of nerve endings in the scalp, and it is close to the brain, so the information on the scalp is easily transmitted to the brain. Today's fast-paced life brings us a lot of pressure, and scalp massage is a very good way to relieve stress. When fingers massage the scalp, they can gently stimulate the nerve endings on the scalp, enhance the thinking function of the cerebral cortex through nerve reflex, and relieve stress. In addition, scalp massage can also promote blood circulation, promote hair growth and development, prevent hair loss, and have the effect of prolonging life. Scalp massage is an important method of hair care. The specific operation method is as follows: separate the five fingers, form a bow shape with your hand, place your fingertips on the scalp, lift your palm off the scalp, press down with a little force, and gently rub. The massage sequence is the hairline on the forehead, temples on both sides, top of the head, and hairline on the back of the head. Insist on doing this 1-2 times a day, and you will benefit greatly from long-term massage.
⑸ Avoid excessive sun exposure: Excessive sun exposure can make hair dry and yellow, so it is best to wear a hat or use an umbrella when going out in summer. Another thing to note is that if you go swimming at the beach, you must wear a waterproof swimming cap. After swimming, rinse your hair thoroughly. This is because the salt in the seawater is a big enemy of hair. If there is salt on the hair, it can absorb the ultraviolet rays from the sun, increasing the degree of hair damage. Therefore, it is necessary to protect the hair when swimming.
⑹ Avoid damage from perming: The perm solution is harmful to the hair. Frequent use can make the hair lose its luster and elasticity, and even turn yellow and dry. Therefore, when perming, you must go to a professional and reliable hair salon, follow the procedures for perming, and try to use the perm solution after a trial run under safe conditions.
