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Healthy hair:

Very few women are happy with their hair because we don't tend to take care of it as we should. We make ourselves collected with wet hair, we wear too tight pigtails, we go to bed with wet hair, we do not use the masks neither the time nor the frequency indicated. How should we take care of our hair?

The many factors hair is exposed to - contamination, cold, or heat tools - make healthy hair routine more important than ever. In addition to the many products and care with which we can pamper our hair, there are seven golden rules for shiny, strong and healthy hair. Daily gestures (used by experts) to incorporate into the hair care routine.

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Make it 20.

The how, when and what of brushing are fundamental questions to show a healthy and beautiful hair. Hence Philip B (one of the great hair gurus in Hollywood who Madonna asked for help in the 80s with his oxygenated mane) devoutly recommends brushing hair every night between 10 and 20 passes, rely on the thickness of the hair. The motives? Brushing exfoliates the scalp, eliminates product residues, stimulates blood circulation, favors its growth, and enhances its shine, explains Eduard Moldova, technical manager of the Termix brand of professional hairdressing products. “Thanks to brushing, the hair is eliminated in the telogen phase (in the process of falling out), giving way to the hair in the anagen phase.

Before washing.

Another gesture that helps to maintain the health of your mane is to brush your hair not only at night, but also before washing it. In this way you avoid tangling in the wet, you untie knots that could hinder the penetration of the shampoo and also facilitate the subsequent detangling (precisely when the hair is wet it is in its weakest state and with a greater tendency to break). who fondly remembers what was one of her mother's first beauty tips. “I remember her combing her hair before bathing me and my two sisters, one after the other. He did it with the natural bristle Mason Pearson brushes he bought in Paris. Imagine, it was a lot of work with three girls, but it is very important, and more when it comes to the fine hair of a girl.

The water's temperature.

Whoever has not heard (more than once) how good it is for hair to do the last rinse with cold water. And although this gesture is more than recommended and true (cold water stimulates blood circulation and closes the cuticle, which translates into brighter hair), the temperature of the water with which you do all the washing is also important. And although it is not necessary for all the washing to be done with the cold.

Don't rub.

Although it is a widespread belief (that of rubbing the hair vividly believing that the more lather, the more effective the washing will be) e_l shampunier_ de Pantene confirms that it is wrong and counterproductive. The motives?. What really cleanses the hair is the shampoo. The function of the fingers is only to distribute the shampoo all over the scalp. Therefore, the correct way to wash hair is to apply the shampoo only at the roots and without raising the rest of the mane to the top of the head (a gesture that, sure, you do frequently). It is also important, before applying the shampoo, to wet the hair with warm water.

A wide-toothed comb.

Although it is necessary to detangle the hair when it is wet, it is important to remember that this is the most fragile state. Hence, it is essential to know how to choose the type of brush to use. At this time, she recommends betting on wide-toothed combs. Start combing the ends and go up to the roots. Reserve the brush (much better if it is made of natural bristles) "for when the hair is completely dry.

Another popular belief that you may be playing a trick on you: changing shampoo "so your hair doesn't get used to it." As María Castán, Wella's global scientific expert, explains, this conviction that hair becomes immune to the benefits of the same shampoo is wrong. “The truth is, there is no scientific evidence to prove this belief. If we talk from a biological point of view, the hair (the hair fiber) has no life, therefore, it does not hurt when we cut it, and it is for this reason that it is not possible to get used to something. It is just the perception of how the hair responds to a known product or a new one ”, he explains. So if it works for you, don't change it.

An oil, please.

The masks and the conditioners help but, without a doubt, the treatments that manage to repair the hair without having to cut it are the oils. Two great gurus say it, Eduardo Sánchez, an absolute fan of oil treatments to repair the hair fiber and its breakage. And Philip B, who fervently recommends them “if you are a slave to the dryer or the irons. Or if your hair has been damaged by chemical treatments. Healthy hair starts at the root. The root is the healthiest part of the hair, which becomes more dehydrated the farther it is from the scalp. The oil restores the content of each hair fiber making each one become translucent again, producing that wonderful shine that healthy hair looks. How to apply oil treatments? Twice a week, lock by lock, and, if you can, leaving it to act for 20 minutes to several hours. "You can enhance its effect by adding some heat source such as a dryer, a film wrap or a hot towel," he explains. Another alternative? Do like Eugenia Silva and smear your hair (from medium to ends) in olive oil, collect it in a bun and leave it to work overnight. Then, wash normally.

Not clear at all.

Agree. We assume that you know (and practice) the importance of applying the mask once or twice a week. But you may do it quickly and without letting her act long enough. It is important that, whenever you can, let it act longer than usual, especially in summer, when the hair is drier. What is recommended? Between 5 and 20 minutes. How? After washing, after drying the hair with a towel and without detangling it, stretching it strand by strand. And applying heat with a transparent film or with a damp hot towel ”, recommends María Baras. And if you are going to go down to the beach or go to the pool afterward, write another trick: do not rinse your hair completely and leave some mask to act as a barrier and prevent chlorine from penetrating directly.

Know how to choose.

The health of your hair depends a lot on the quality and the type of products you use. Hence, it is essential to know the state of your scalp and mane in order to correctly choose the shampoo you need. To find out, you can carry out a very simple but very efficient check: open a streak on your scalp and observe its color. If the color is pink, it is healthy (with which you can use a normal shampoo depending on the result you want to choose: more volume, smooth ... On the other hand, if the scalp is dull or grayish, you may have a problem with blood supply and dry hair. And if it is a yellowish color, they are indications of a fatty tendency. In these two cases, choose a specific shampoo for each problem.

Are you sure it's fatty?

Having fine hair that loses the freshness of the wash over the hours can mislead us and make us think that we have oily hair and use a purifying shampoo that you may not need. And it is quite common to confuse fat with hyperhidrosis. But it is also very simple to clear the doubt. How? As the Pantene expert explains, putting a piece of tissue on the root so that it is impregnated. Once that paper has dried, if a yellowish stain appears, it's grease. If not, it is excessive sweating, and therefore you should not treat it as excess oil or use purifying or specific shampoos for oily hair.

Start at the tips.

The way you untangle your hair dry when you wake up is also extremely important. "The idea is to carry out the brushing completely dry and gently, starting at the ends, following with the means and ending at the root", explains the technical manager of Termix, who points out another fundamental gesture: "Make brushing a gentle massage for our scalp facilitates the supply of nutrients to the hair bulb. You will notice that your hair becomes brighter and thicker.

Although one of the best treatments you can give your hair is to let it air dry, if you frequently use the blow dryer (one of the gestures that most dehydrates your hair) try to make it a professional blow dryer. As Eduard Bologna explains, "the big difference between a non-professional and a professional dryer is the power". And it is that a professional dryer "helps reduce drying time", and therefore also reduces the damage we subject it to.

And if you go swimming.

If you go swimming, a gesture that can also help prevent damage to your hair is knowing how to correctly choose the hat with which you are going to protect your hair from chlorine. The key is to make it Lycra. Discard the rubber or silicone ones because they can damage your hair, as María Basra remembers. If, in addition to the hat, you are going to collect your hair, keep in mind another maxim: choose fabric rubbers and avoid hairpins and plastic rubbers because you could break it.

Marine proteins.

Says a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology: dietary supplements based on marine extracts guarantee hair growth and reduce hair loss. How to include ourselves in our diet? According to the same study, taking them twice a day. And it is that the women who included it in their diet observed an improvement of 75% in the general volume of their hair and a decrease in hair loss of 81%. A recommendation of supplements containing marine proteins? , a food complex with marine extracts and vitamin C too which many celebs are addicted to.

And animal proteins.

In addition to nutritional supplements, it is very important to take care of what you eat to maintain the health of your hair. Miracle diets and sudden weight changes directly affect the appearance (and health) of your mane. That is why, in addition to eating in a balanced way, it is important to keep in mind another maxim: the proteins that we ingest in our diet directly intervene in the formation of keratin.

That is why it is essential not to suppress the consumption of proteins (present in eggs, milk, cheese, fish, and meat) and also to boost that of linoleum acid, B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. The consumption of vegetable proteins (present in legumes) and red fruits, possessing high levels of antioxidants, is also essential.