CosmoBiz Magazine May 2019 | Page 53

3. Look for Natural Ingredients If possible, try to select hair care that uses organic ingredients from all-natural sources. Essential oils, such as tea tree and rosemary, are great for hair as well as aloe vera and castor oil. If you’re looking to lock in more moisture for stronger and shinier hair, then coconut oil could also be highly effective. Apply it lightly to split or brittle ends or as a pre-shampoo treatment over the whole head. Hair lacking volume? Then rosemary essential oil is particularly good at battling thinning hair. Shea-derived products and avocado are also great natural sources of moisture for your locks. Cutting down on your number of weekly hair washes will also help and many people who switch to all-natural products, which could be sulfate and paraben free. Trying to cut down how often you wash your hair a week is also another great hack, as washing every day can strip hair of its natural oils causing further damage. 4. Out with Dry Shampoo Although popular and convenient, dry shampoo can cause more issues than it cures for hair. If used too often in place of wet shampooing, dry shampoo can cause a build-up of residue on our scalp, which can lead to itchy scalp, inflammation and in some cases - hair loss. 5. Turn down the heat As well as using all-natural products there are other ways you can support the health of your hair. Letting your hair dry naturally whenever you can also help as hairdryers can also cause damage. Try and ease off on the heat styling tools too, as straighteners and wands can have a detrimental effect to your hair, encouraging splitting and breakage and making the ends look dry and brittle – so you end up having to cut them off. With the effective combination of a healthy diet, natural products, and care, you should be well on your way to getting So next time you’re looking for new products to tame your mane, be sure to check the label for any nasty ingredients that might damage your strands. It’s what’s inside that counts, after all. Text: beautypress 53