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5 healthy hair habits you must incorporate into your hair care routine

Updated on: Oct 27, 2022, 20:50:07 IST
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5 healthy haircare habits to incorporate into your hair regimen (istockphoto)
5 healthy haircare habits to incorporate into your hair regimen (istockphoto)

Healthy hair habits are important for longer and stronger hair. Check out five healthy hair care habits to incorporate into your hair regimen.

Consistent healthy hair habits, over time, will result in healthier, longer hair. You may not see the difference immediately, but repeating healthy hair care practices will build the foundation to help you create a solid and successful regimen. A good hair care routine ensures that your hair stays nourished, healthy, frizz-free and strong plus it shouldn't take too long. Your nutrition, the environment, pollution, and your general hair care routine are all essential to keeping your crowning splendour, even though genetics play a significant impact. It takes dedication to strengthen your hair and keep them appearing glossy. With a few little routine adjustments and the use of the appropriate hair care products, it's simpler to maintain hair in its optimum state. (Also read: Hair Care: 7 oils you must incorporate into your hair care routine )

Frances Atulomah, Healthy Hair Coach, suggested five hair habits to incorporate into your hair regimen in her recent Instagram post.

1. Limit the use of direct heat

Heat is not the enemy but, improper use of heat can be detrimental to your healthy hair care goals.

2. Minimize manipulation

Constantly touching, combing, detangling, packing, and, styling your hair can lead to unnecessary breakage. Keep your styles simple and try as much as you can to keep your hands out of your hair.

3. Always care for your ends

Your ends are the oldest part of your hair and it experiences more wear and tear. The overall health and length of your hair are greatly influenced by how you take care of it.

4. Wait at least 10 weeks before relaxing your hair

Having enough new growth, prior to your relaxer touch-up, and being consistent with a specific timeframe that works for your hair will produce good relaxer results.

5. Always pay attention to your hair

Always pay attention to the way your hair behaves. This is something you need to do routinely for a successful hair journey. Feel your hair, look at it. Does it look dry? brittle? does it feel rough? etc.

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    Akanksha Agnihotri

    Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More